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About Columbia #2
Starting almost 150 years ago in Victoria, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows – Columbia Lodge is an organization dedicated to the well being of others. Their work has earned them the 2013 “Outstanding Philanthropic Service Club Award”. Part of a world-wide charitable organization, our lodge steps up for local non-profit and charitable organizations. Whether through fundraising or volunteering time, we are committed to helping those that need it.
Highlights
- Over the past 7 years, the Annual Odd Fellows’ Disc Golf Tournament has raised $128,818.35 to support the Vancouver Island Crisis Society and over $27,000 to support Mary’s Farm and Sanctuary
- Tonne of Love Campaign has raised almost over $200,000 and 200,000lbs of food for Mustard Seed in Victoria.
- Annual Poker Tournament has raised more than $100,000 for a variety of local charities.
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Columbia Lodge #2 Executive
Executive
Noble Grand
Andy Bernhart
Vice Grand
Kevin Stephens
Past Grand
Billy Sanderson
Treasurer
Ron Kerr
Financial Secretary
Nick Collisson
Secretary
Michael Rosser
Columbia #2 in Action
What Our Partners are Saying
This will be our second year teaming up with the Odd Fellows on the Tonne of Love campaign. Last year it was so great to be able to provide fresh food to the Mustard Seed and we’re looking forward to that again this year. The Odd Fellows are a very hardworking, caring team and we’re fortunate to have this relationship.
In the Media
OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPY
Received 2013 Outstanding Philanthropic Service Club Award for supporting those in need, with a focus on children, seniors and a multitude of health-based charities.
AN ODD CHRISTMAS GIFT
Columbia Lodge #2 joins Country Grocer to raise and fill food bank shelves with $20,000 worth of food for the Mustard Seed Food Bank, supporting Victoria families.
LODGES JOIN TO GIVE BURSARIES
Columbia Lodge No. 2 joined Victoria
Lodge No. 1 and Unity Rebekah Lodge
No. 145 to award bursaries to four talented
students to pursue their educational goals.
BEHIND-THE-SCENES OF OUR HALL
Local cable channel Shaw TV South
Vancouver Island joined historian
John Adams for a bit of history and a
tour of our Odd Fellows Grand Hall.
