Welcome to our Order of the Royal Antediluvian order of Buffaloes under the Grand
Lodge of England.
The Order [the R.A.O.B.] dates its Origon, with reasonable
accuracy and proof, to the year 1822 in London, England.
The Initials, G.L.E., are important, because there are many Banners [sections] of
the R.A.O.B. operating in Australia and throughout the world. For instance,
in Queensland there is one other, the Grand Australasian Banner.
A brother does not realise that there are other Banners of the Order where he
joins, As far as he is concerned, he has joined the Buffs..
Basically,
the principles of all Banners are the same, ie, to defend the weak, to help the unfortunate,
and to render assistance to those who are suffering or in need, The
maxim: "to give rather than receive", is akin to all Banners; likewise the
so-called secrets, [signs, salutations and passwords] vary only slightly.
The G.L.E. Banner in Queensland is one which is noted for its charitable work, both
within the Order and to Worthy outside projects.
The Order [G.L.Q. G.L.E.]
also maintains The Buffalo Memorial Homes for the Aged.
The order, through its Lodges, has always been to the fore-front in coming
to the assistance of those in need [not only the needs of members]. Appeals,
in cases of national disaster, etc., always find lodges of the R.A.O.B. first
on the list with donations, Likewise, our Rules permit and encourage assistance
to genuine cases of hardship among members.
Though the Orders
membership is confined to males, most Lodges conduct regular social functions
at which the wives and families of members are invited to enjoy the company
of other families. These types of get-togethers do much to strengthen the ties
between lodge members.
The Order can give so much, particularly in friendship, companionship, a sense of
achievement, and the desire to do good. It can only do these things with co-operation
of members, and that is only possible by regular attendances...
The future of the Order centers around a number of factors; attendances, participation,
advancement to Higher Degrees, and above all, a willingness to serve..........
Service to others is our foundation principle
