Brothers and Sisters of the Great Lakes Conference Jurisdictions,

Another year has passed and we are looking forward to the summer months to enjoy the nice weather, and with that come the Great Lakes Conference weekend. This year, Ohio is our host state and we are looking forward to all of our out of state visitors coming to spend the weekend, get together with old friends, and learn a few things about what will be happening at our Sovereign Grand Lodge Sessions which will take place August 15-20th in Frisco, Texas.

I have chosen a hotel in Toledo, Ohio which is in the Northwest corner of Ohio in hopes that it is accessible for all to attend. Enclosed, please find the registration for this event and the hotel information which is also listed on our Ohio Grand Lodge Website ioofohio.org

So, please try to make it. For those of you who have never been to a Great Lakes Conference, come join us, we are open to all Odd Fellows and Rebekah's in our Jurisdictions. Membership for the year is $10 and will be collected on Saturday during registration.

Please remember to have your registration in to me before June 24th and make your hotel reservations early and remember to tell them you are with the IOOF Great Lakes group so you can get your special rate.

If you have any questions, or need special arrangements made, please email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call me at 330-233-4916 any evening or weekend.

Looking forward to seeing many of you there!

In F-L-T,

Roger Parson

Roger Parson, PGM/Ohio

President, Great Lakes