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FRATERNAL ORDER OF ORIOLES
FRATERNAL ORDER OF ORIOLES. The Fraternal Order Orioles is a social organization that was organized in August 1910. It was previously known as the American Order of Owls until the name was changed at the national convention that year in Rochester, New York. The change was made at the suggestion of Dubuque native, George Stuber, a past president of the Owls and one of the original supreme board of trustees. (1)
On November 27, 1911 the Dubuque lodge chose a building at the northeast corner of Clay and 16th STREETS as a permanent home. Many renovations were planned. (3)
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.
In 2015 the Orioles was comprised of men and women who wanted to make a difference in their respective communities by serving the community in a variety of ways. On the local level, Nests and Auxiliaries sponsored various fund raising events for members and their families; provided food for the needy during the holidays; supported local projects such as the YMCA/YWCA, rehabilitation centers, hospice care, etc.; awarded scholarships to members or their immediate family members so they could continue their education; as well as participated in many other functions. (3)
Source:
1. "Way Back When," Telegraph Herald, September 29, 1960, p. 9
2. "Local Orioles To Purchase Home," Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, November 28, 1911, p. 13
3. Fraternal Order of Orioles. Online: http://fraternalorderorioles.homestead.com/
