Meet the Degree Team

Jesse is the warden at Mountain View #244.  He works in the tech industry, and has a wide variety of crafty hobbies related to wood, metal, and leather.  Most recently, however, he has been focused on making glass marbles by hand.  Come say hi, and ask him to see his latest Odd Fellows marble!

Jack Cain is a member of Upper Lake Lodge No. 241, his Home Lodge is Garcia Lodge No. 240. He is Secretary, Past Grand, Past Grand Chaplain, District Deputy Grand Master, and Chief Patriarch of
Mendocino Encampment No. 420.

I was initiated as an Odd Fellow in Davis Lodge #169 in 2018. After attending numerous events that the Odd Fellows were putting on, and liking the people that I met there, it just made sense to join and get in on the fun. When my dad found out that I had joined, he told me that my great-grandfather had been an Odd Fellow in Riverbank, CA – I’m also carrying on a family tradition!

I am relatively new to Odd Fellowship, joining in January 2023. I am very fond of animals, particularly cats and have volunteered with rescue organizations. I enjoy attending Opera and volunteer with the Friends of Opera San Jose. I also love many kinds of music and performing arts. I like to make cocktails but also enjoy craft brews and good wine. As a gardener I’ve been flooding my lodge with zucchini this summer.

Stacy studied voice at CSU Sacramento under Lynn Stradley for 3 1/2 years. Being a Navy wife has presented unique opportunities for music performing, teaching and hand bell directing. When her husband retired to Oregon she began performing in local volunteer musical theatre and was the original cast member for the musical Waiting Star where she played the queen. In the musical Nunsense she played a nun as Reverend mother superior.   In her spare time she enjoys woodworking, songwriting and being Past Grand of Gold Hill, Oregon Lodge #129. She is currently the Deputy Degree Master of Richard Brouse Degree Lodge #190. Stacy went through the cave degree in 2019 as a new member to Odd Fellows.

I am a retired lawyer and judge.  I was a self-employed lawyer for 23 years and sat on the bench for 16 years. I have been married to Sheryl Cambron for 45 years.  I have three adult children and three grandchildren.

I joined the Odd Fellows in 2007 at Davis #169.  I served two terms as Noble Grand and Vice Grand and one term as Treasurer.  I have served as a Trustee  and member of the Hall Association. I am a member of the Davis Encampment and Davis Rebekahs. I served as Grand Conductor under Grand Master Rod Metoyer.  I served as Grand Master two  times during the 2017-2018 and 2024-2025 terms. I have served on the Odd Fellows Home of California Board of Directors two terms.

Mason joined the Odd Fellows in 2019 and soon took an interest in degree work, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Richard “Dick” Brouse. He served as Noble Grand of his home lodge in 2023, which was the same year that Richard Brouse passed away. It was this painful loss that pushed him to help resurrect the cave degree, which at that time had been halted due to both the extensive amount of repair work needed, as well as the lack of members at Yreka 19 able to put it on. To bring it back, many people and lodges volunteered to assist in the restoration, and the degree lodge was established to take on the actual degree work going forward. In helping to organize this work, Mason Wolf became the first Degree Master in California in 50 years.

My name is Alison Holeman, I was born and raised in San Francisco. I belong to Apollo Lodge #123 in San Francisco. The Barnes Encampment #77 and Richard Brouse Degree Lodge 190 is where I share time with family and friends. I enjoy spending time Aqua exercising, reading, and playing dominos. Exploring wines from California appellations is a fun pass time. I root for the San Francisco Giants. I look forward to meeting
you in Yreka.

Hi! I’m MaryJane. I am a member of Apollo Lodge #123 in San Francisco and Barnes Encampment #77. I am married and have two adult children, both Apollo Lodge members! I am also a proud Babulya to my first grandson. I love to travel and learn new languages.  I enjoy researching recipes (usually in a foreign language) and testing them out on my friends and family. Thankfully, everyone is still alive after my food adventures!

I started my journey into Odd Fellowship by becoming a Rebekah 30+ years ago. I have met and continue to meet the most amazing people through my Lodges and look forward to many more years of friendship, love, and truth.

Toby Hanson is a pianist and accordionist who has been playing professionally since he graduated from Cornish College of the Arts in 1998. He plays with several different bands including his polka band, The Smilin’ Scandinavians.

Within the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, he is Past Grand Master for the Grand Lodge of Washington, Past Grand Patriarch for the Grand Encampment of Washington, and a Past Sovereign Grand Musician.

I am a member of Davis Lodge 169. I joined the Odd Fellows in 2021 and am currently the Vice Grand of my Lodge. My career was in Human Resources, specifically Employee Benefits, design and administration. I was fortunate to work for some great companies. I am a widow. I have one son who, I am thrilled to say, lives in Davis with his wife. No grandkids, yet, but I have hope.

I’ve been a member of the Davis Lodge #169, since 2019. I was going to wait until I retired from teaching, but my wife was having so much fun I couldn’t wait. I love Club Night, Zombie Bike Ride, Thursday Live Concerts and all the Community Events our lodge puts on. In my free time I tie dye, kayak and play games.

Tom teaches Aikido at Cupertino Lodge No. 70. He joined the lodge on 6/6/2011. Now the secretary. Retired, he teaches chemistry part time at colleges and studies people through Aikido. Tom and his spouse Lilly are retired with adult eagle scouts. They help as US Coast Guard Auxiliarists in galleys, vessel and marine safety, instructors and now getting qualified as radio operators. They help make TV videos for cable and YouTube in a professional studio. Tom is a chemist and has worked at NASA, IBM, GE, and biopharma. He grew up in Flint, Michigan and explored the country by bicycle after high school.

Jay Thomason went through the cave degree in 2019 as a new member to Odd Fellows. He is  currently the assistant to Stacy Thomason the Deputy Degree Master. Jay did 20 years in the Navy as a cook on a submarine and retired to Gold Hill Oregon. Jay is the Past Grand of Gold Hill Oregon Lodge #129. 

My name is Katrina Hazen. I was initiated in 2022. I am a member of Apollo #123 in San Francisco. I am currently the VG of my lodge. I am also a member of Barnes Encampment #77.  I am married and have three grown children, five grandchildren, and soon to have six. I enjoy traveling, cooking and gardening. I also belong to a ceramics studio. IOOF has given me the opportunity to meet many wonderful, like minded people.

Brother Larry has been an Odd Fellow at Davis Lodge #169 since 2015. He believes that the mission of Odd Fellowship of, “Elevating Human Character Through Friendship, Love, and Truth,” is a noble and worthy mission and that Odd Fellows has an important role to play in our current society. He believes that tradition and ritual are important parts of Odd Fellowship that lend formality and gravitas to this mission. He is a Charter Member of the Richard Brouse Degree Lodge #190 and has served as its Financial Secretary. He has been Secretary and Noble Grand of the Davis Lodge, Noble Grand of Stony Creek Lodge #218, District Deputy Grand Master of District #3, Special Deputy to two Grand Masters, Grand Color Bearer, and chair of multiple committees, including a Grand Lodge committee. He is a Board Member of Tree Davis, volunteered for eight years at the California Raptor Center and likes to be outside.

Carol Wahrer has been a member of Livermore Odd Fellows Lodge #219 since 2012 and is honored to serve as Noble Grand. She is also active with the Richard Rouse Degree Team, Barnes Encampment, Ladies of the Oracle, and other community groups in Livermore. Carol especially loves the history of the Odd Fellows, from the stories of its members to the unique places it has taken her—like the historic cave degrees. Outside of the lodge, she enjoys reading and quilting, which bring her both creativity and peace.

I am a 15-year member of Davis Lodge #169. I’ve been with Davis Encampment #21 almost as long, currently serving as the Treasurer for the Encampment. Previously, I was the Chief Patriarch. Several years ago, I retired from PG&E after a 35-year career. The active social connections and opportunities for community service promoted by Odd Fellows have greatly enhanced my life.

This will be my first time to Yreka for the cave degree weekend!