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[[Image:orioles.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Convention badge. Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, Dubuque]]FRATERNAL ORDER OF ORIOLES. Service organization. | [[Image:orioles.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Convention badge. Photo courtesy: Cathy's Treasures, Dubuque]]FRATERNAL ORDER OF ORIOLES. Service organization. | ||
The Fraternal Order Orioles is a social organization that was organized in August 1910. It is comprised of men and women who want to make a difference in their respective communities by serving the community in a variety of ways. On the local level, Nests and Auxiliaries sponsor various fund raising events for members and their families; provide food for the needy during the holidays; support local projects, such as the YMCA/YWCA, rehabilitation centers, hospice care, etc.; award scholarships to members or their immediate family members so they can continue their education; as well as participate in many other functions. | The Fraternal Order Orioles is a social organization that was organized in August 1910. It is comprised of men and women who want to make a difference in their respective communities by serving the community in a variety of ways. On the local level, Nests and Auxiliaries sponsor various fund raising events for members and their families; provide food for the needy during the holidays; support local projects, such as the YMCA/YWCA, rehabilitation centers, hospice care, etc.; award scholarships to members or their immediate family members so they can continue their education; as well as participate in many other functions. | ||
In 1923 [[STUBER, George P.|George P. STUBER]] of Dubuque was re-elected for the eleventh consecutive term as grand trustee of the order at its national convention in Reading, Pennsylvania. | |||
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Revision as of 03:14, 24 July 2010
FRATERNAL ORDER OF ORIOLES. Service organization.
The Fraternal Order Orioles is a social organization that was organized in August 1910. It is comprised of men and women who want to make a difference in their respective communities by serving the community in a variety of ways. On the local level, Nests and Auxiliaries sponsor various fund raising events for members and their families; provide food for the needy during the holidays; support local projects, such as the YMCA/YWCA, rehabilitation centers, hospice care, etc.; award scholarships to members or their immediate family members so they can continue their education; as well as participate in many other functions.
In 1923 George P. STUBER of Dubuque was re-elected for the eleventh consecutive term as grand trustee of the order at its national convention in Reading, Pennsylvania.