The name Oddfellows is inspired by an old organization dating back centuries with chapters still in existence to this day. The Order of Odd Fellows is a benevolent & social society, sometimes classified as a friendly benefit society having initiatory rites and ceremonies. Any friendly and benevolent society is a mutual association of individuals which as its chief purpose is the welfare of its members.Oddfellows is a welcoming place which offers food, drink and good cheer to all who enter.