WHO WAS BROTHER JOHN GEITNER?
Brother John Geitner was a member of Ocoee Lodge No. 97 and had been a member of the Odd Fellows for over 50 years. Brother John, also known as "Jack," was active in supporting youth, coaching ball and being a great friend. Many remember him and his support he provided them in their youth. Others remember his involvement and remember seeing him with a car full of kids off to the ball field. Brother John served in World War II and was long employed with the United States Postal Service. He was also an active member of his church Big Springs United Methodist Church. For Ocoee Lodge we could find no better person to name our schloarship after than John, as he truly lived the life of an Odd Fellow.
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The Independent Order of Odd Fellows recently held its 76th annual Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknown at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. Ocoee Lodge members Mitchell and Sherra Kinder with their son attended the ceremony.
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Ocoee Lodge No. 97, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, recently purchased a new bulletin board for Oak Grove Elementary School.
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Ocoee Lodge purchased reflective weather resistant gear for the Safety Patrol at Taylor Elementary School
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Ocoee Lodge No. 97, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, recently held their annual Official Visit for the Grand Master of the Odd Fellows of Tennessee at The Museum Center at Five Points. Over 90 members and guests were present for the special evening. Ocoee Lodge is the home lodge of Brother Mitchell Kinder, the Grand Master of Tennessee for 2008-2009. As a highlight of the evening, the local lodge made a $2,500 donation to the Chattanooga campus of the Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes.
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