2 20 1125 https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/82c2a136ff32af52520bd69a8eeba365.pdf e4a9278fda313cbad256947fb6391ea7 PDF Text Text Purpose of the Order A H OA L A N - N AC H P I K I N As Scouting’s National Honor Society, our purpose is to: • • • • Order of the Arrow To recognize those campers -- Scouts and Scouters -- who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives, and by such recognition cause other campers to conduct themselves in such manner as to warrant recognition. To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit. To promote Scout camping, which reaches its greatest effectiveness as a part of the unit's camping program, both year-round and in the summer camp, as directed by the camping committee of the council. To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others 2012 Annual Report Mission of the Lodge The mission of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge is to achieve the purpose of the Order of the Arrow as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America in the Chickasaw Council through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults. AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 S. Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 (901) 327-4193 www.chickasawoa.org �2012 Accomplishments Journey to Excellence: Gold Level 2013 Events Feb. 22-24 2013 LEC Lodge Chief - Andrew Schrack LOAC XVII - Camp Currier Vice Chief of Administration - Jonathan Gibson Vice Chief of Activities - Adam Carr 5,651 man-hours of service to Council VC Unit Elections/Camping Promo - Ben McClain Financial impact to Chickasaw Council: +$53,000 Vice Chief American Indian Affairs - Logan McCulley Apr. 19-21 Vice Chief of Finance - Will Borah Section Conclave - Camp Yocona Lippoe Blaknik Chapter Chief - Carl Beilstein Macheu Machque Chapter Chief - Hunter Ferris Over 60% of Kia Kima Staff were Arrowmen Nashoba Tohbi Chapter Chief - Max Bruce Okla Kamassa Chapter Chief - Brandon Sly 270 new Ordeal members 85 new Brotherhood members 7 new Vigil members May 3-5 Sakima Machque Chapter Chief - Chris Nelson Spring Ordeal - Kia Kima Scout Res. Banquet/Honors Chair - Will Richgels Brotherhood Chair - Adam Carr Ceremonies Chair - Logan McCulley 45 Arrowmen attended SR-6 Conclave at Skymont Scout Reservation Conclave Chair - Tim Barker Sept. 6-8 Dance & Drum Chair - John Johnson Fall Ordeal - Camp Currier Events Chair - Matt Feuss 16 Arrowmen attended National Order of First Aid & Safety Chair - Fred Doerner the Arrow Conference at Michigan State LodgeMaster Chair - Russell Watson University Merchandise Chair - Will Richgels Mobile Camp Chair - John Johnson Oct. 10 Arrowmen attended National Leadership 4-6 Fall Fellowship - Camp Currier Service Chair - Edward DeWane Seminar Donated $2000 to local chapter of American Cancer Society Ordeal Chair - Hunter Ferris Vigil Chair - Andrew Schrack Nov. 30 Lodge Adviser - Chuck Martin Lodge Family Banquet Staff Adviser - Jeremy Palazolo Supreme Chief of the Fire - Woody Woodward � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 Description An account of the resource Contains items related to Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558, Order of the Arrow. <br /><em>See also</em> <a href="https://kiakimamuseum.org/collections/show/28">Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Dancing Bear Newsletters</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 S. Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 (901) 327-4193 www.chickasawoa.org 2012 Annual Report As Scouting’s National Honor Society, our purpose is to: • To recognize those campers -- Scouts and Scouters -- who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives, and by such recognition cause other campers to conduct themselves in such manner as to warrant recognition. • To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit. • To promote Scout camping, which reaches its greatest effectiveness as a part of the unit's camping program, both year-round and in the summer camp, as directed by the camping committee of the council. • To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others The mission of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge is to achieve the purpose of the Order of the Arrow as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America in the Chickasaw Council through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults. Purpose of the Order AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN Order of the Arrow AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN Mission of the Lodge Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 Title A name given to the resource 2013 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Council Business Meeting Pamphlet Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Andrew Schrack Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Andrew Schrack Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Order of the Arrow https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/cd8a99a7b69ddea847d61230afa236bc.pdf 3b00486234ccea9ae14a0285f1e75b78 PDF Text Text Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Order of the Arrow LODGE 558 Chickasaw Council Boy Scouts of America W W W 171 S Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 Ahoalan Nachpikin Strategic Plan Scouting’s National Honor Society �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Order of the Arrow LODGE 558 Chickasaw Council Boy Scouts of America W W W 171 S Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 As Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge closes its eighteenth year of service, it is time to reexamine and rededicate ourselves to the Mission and Purpose of the Lodge and of the Order of the Arrow. For that reason it is imperative to examine the goals of the Chickasaw Council, the Order of the Arrow, and of Scouting as a whole and how our own goals align. This Strategic Plan establishes focused, long-term goals to provide a sense of direction to incoming officers as they, in turn, will plan the goals for their term. The Plan, by nature, transcends one sole year and is intended to be used over a span of several years until it is determined that a new plan shall be written to guide the lodge. This Strategic Plan cannot be accomplished by the Lodge Executive Committee alone. In order to make the lodge truly great and an asset the units of the Chickasaw Council, it is imperative that everyone is involved. These goals can only be accomplished with the added support of every Arrowman within the Council. Only then will the Mission of the lodge be fully realized and accomplished. Some of these goals will appear easy at the beginning; however changes should not be made all at once in case the program and purpose of the lodge suffers because of confusion over new implementations. Scouting’s National Honor Society �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Order of the Arrow LODGE 558 Chickasaw Council Boy Scouts of America W W W 171 S Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 Mission of the Lodge: The mission of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge is to achieve the purpose of the Order of the Arrow as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America in the Chickasaw Council through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults. The Obligation of the Order of the Arrow I do hereby promise on my honor as a Scout that I will always and faithfully observe and preserve the traditions of the Order of the Arrow, Wimachtendienk, Wingolauchsik, Witahemui. I will always regard the ties of brotherhood in the Order of the Arrow as lasting, and will seek to preserve a cheerful spirit, even in the midst of irksome tasks and weighty responsibilities, and will endeavor, so far as in my power lies, to be unselfish in service and devotion to the welfare of others. Purpose of the Order of the Arrow As Scouting’s National Honor Society, our purpose is to:     Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition. Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of every Scout’s experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer camp. Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit and ability to advance the activities of their units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation. Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others. Scouting’s National Honor Society �Strategic Plan MEMBERSHIP RETENTION ............................................................................................................................... 5 UNIT ELECTIONS .....................................................................................................................................................5 INCREASE BROTHERHOOD CONVERSION ......................................................................................................................5 ACTIVITIES .............................................................................................................................................................6 SUMMER CAMP PRESENCE .......................................................................................................................................6 SERVICE........................................................................................................................................................... 7 COMMUNITY SERVICE ..............................................................................................................................................7 COUNCIL SERVICE....................................................................................................................................................7 UNIT SUPPORT ................................................................................................................................................ 8 CAMPING PROMOTIONS ...........................................................................................................................................8 MOBILE CAMP .......................................................................................................................................................8 CHAPTERS ....................................................................................................................................................... 9 CHAPTER ADMINISTRATION.......................................................................................................................................9 CHAPTER ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................................................................9 AMERICAN INDIAN AFFAIRS .......................................................................................................................... 10 DANCE & DRUM ...................................................................................................................................................10 CEREMONIES ........................................................................................................................................................10 ADMINISTRATION/FINANCIAL ...................................................................................................................... 11 RECORD-KEEPING ..................................................................................................................................................11 INCREASED FUNDS.................................................................................................................................................11 �Membership Retention The lodge relies on a membership base in order to deliver the Mission of the Order of the Arrow. Therefore in order to foster Brotherhood, Service, and Leadership, the lodge will strive to increase membership retention within the program. Unit Elections Perpetuation of the Order requires the inflow of new Arrowmen and this process begins with the unit elections. In order to better promote the lodge and encourage active members, unit elections have to be conducted with proper training and new programs created to assist the election teams. Specific Goals:     Develop a central online system that tracks Unit Election results to completed Ordeal Develop written plan for retaining new members and engaging them to a second event Send reminders to units before Ordeals reminding them of candidates’ eligibility Create procedure to ensure that candidates at events were duly elected Increase Brotherhood Conversion Brotherhood Conversion is acknowledged as a way of sealing the commitment of active Ordeal members while also inspiring lapsed members. It can essentially be seen as the lodge’s “second chance” at inspiring Arrowmen and creating more active members. Specific Goals:   Increase Brotherhood conversion to 40% (Silver JTE level) Update record-keeping so that Units/Arrowmen can be sent reminders about eligibility Ahoalan-Nachpikin Strategic Plan 5|Page �Activities Attendance at functions and events is the primary means of the lodge to deliver the spirit and program of the Order. Increased attendance will in turn increase membership retention. Specific Goals:    Average over 100 Arrowmen at Fellowship events Develop promotional plan for events Achieve 70% Membership Retention on Journey to Excellence (Gold level) Summer Camp Presence The Order of the Arrow was founded at a summer camp with the purpose of serving the campers and ultimately the camp. Therefore it is of the upmost importance to create and maintain an active presence at Kia Kima Scout Reservation. Summer Camp is also the main time that Scouts and Scouters will see the Order and therefore the lodge should provide several opportunities for promotions. Specific Goals:    Revamp the Summer Fellowship program to be more engaging for Arrowmen Determine opportunities for more high visible promotion/outreach during Camp Examine other lodges’ summer programs to incorporate successful ideas Ahoalan-Nachpikin Strategic Plan 6|Page �Service As a Brotherhood of Cheerful Service, the lodge exists to serve the youth of the council and to inspire them to serve. Expanding on that the lodge should not only serve Scouting inwardly, but also serve outwardly in the community and be a prominent, positive example of cheerful service. Community Service The lodge will examine opportunities that will allow us to provide a greater community service in terms of quality and in quantity. Individual chapters will also examine possibilities of community service within their chapter. Specific Goals:   Have at least one Lodge community service project each year for the next two years Create a Lodge Philanthropic program for local nonprofits Council Service Service to Scouting is one of the founding principles of the Order. The Lodge will continue to provide service to the camps and the Council while creating innovative possibilities for new avenues of service that are in line with the Strategic Plan of the Chickasaw Council. Specific Goals:     Increase year-round service opportunities at Council Camps outside of normal events Increase annual ServiceCorps members to 90 Arrowmen Determine ways for the lodge to support the council’s Capital Campaign improvements Provide a ServiceCorps at more Cub Scout events Ahoalan-Nachpikin Strategic Plan 7|Page �Unit Support “Let it be remembered that the Order of the Arrow was created to help the unit – to help it present its membership a better ideal of the inner qualities of the good Scout camper. Qualities of character, like cheerfulness and service, are hard for a boy or a man to understand in the abstract. They come easier when seen in human life. Let us realize the significance of the Order in the unit – for the unit is our best hope in Scouting.” – Dr. E Urner Goodman, Founder Camping Promotions As an organization of honored campers, the lodge assists units with suggesting places to go camping. The lodge also supports Kia Kima through camping promotion visits. Specific Goals:    Publish an updated Where To Go Camping guide every two years Innovate new ways to promote Kia Kima summer camp Host a Camping Promotions training for Unit Election teams Mobile Camp Having recently absorbed the Mobile Kia Kima program, the lodge will seek to enhance and fully carry out the mission of Mobile Camp in providing the Summer Camp knowledge and training to Units yearround. Specific Goals:     Develop promotion plan to increase knowledge of Mobile Camp among unit leaders Increase use of Mobile Camp among Cub Scout packs and Venturing Crews Acquire a dedicated enclosed trailer fully equipped with supplies needed to complete rank advancement up to First Class along with Cub Scout and Venturing supplies Increase Commissioner Corps of trained Arrowmen who can operate Mobile Camp Ahoalan-Nachpikin Strategic Plan 8|Page �Chapters The Missions of the Lodge and of the Order are recognized to be carried out on the Unit level. For that reason the Chapters are of vital importance to the operations and well-being of the Lodge as a whole. Therefore in order to improve the programs of the Lodge, the Chapters must be running smoothly and with a unified vision. Chapter Administration In order to deliver the program of the Order to the units, active Chapters are a necessity. By having more active chapters with greater participation in the Districts, more units can be reached. Specific Goals:     All five chapters holding meetings at least quartlery Active Key 3 within the Chapters/Districts (Chapter Chief, Adviser, District Executive) Have all Chapter Chief report to District Executive Committee meetings Develop program to encourage and recognize units’ participation within chapter Chapter Activities The spirit and program of Scouting and of the Order cannot fully be conveyed in a meeting. Therefore the Chapters will determine their options for activities outside of regular Chapter meetings for the purpose of fostering Brotherhood or for the purpose of providing Service. Specific Goals:   Have three chapters hold events outside of a normal chapter meeting Have three chapters host events (non-OA related) at District Camporees Ahoalan-Nachpikin Strategic Plan 9|Page �American Indian Affairs American Indian culture has been utilized since the founding of the Order as it was recognized to foster a love of nature and character. Over the years the Order’s American Indian program has continued to decline in activity even though it is one of the most popular forms of promotion for the Order. Dance & Drum The lodge will make every attempt to educate and foster a learning of all styles of American Indian dancing and singing. These can then be used in pow wow demonstrations for education and outreach, or used to enhance Call Out and Cub Scout ceremonies. A standard of authenticity will be required. Specific Goals:      Build basic dance regalia sets of the major styles for beginners to use to learn Build a library of authentic songs to use and teach Repair the Sakima Machque drum and create quality stands for the Sakima Machque and Okla Kamassa drums Develop a training program or event for teaching dancing and singing Increase number of demonstrations done for Cub Scout events Ceremonies Through American Indian style ceremonies, the Order perpetuates traditions and ideals. The lodge will seek to improve its ceremonies to further build character and establish the principles of the Order within Arrowmen. Specific Goals:    Finish developing a permanent ceremony site at Camp Currier Establish two complete sets of lodge regalia Develop plan to ensure longevity and upkeep of materials (i.e. torches, bow, etc) Ahoalan-Nachpikin Strategic Plan 10 | P a g e �Administration/Financial If the lodge is to be able to deliver the mission of helping units and scouts, it must first be functioning smoothly itself. This involves making several changes to streamline the administrative tasks while also ensuring the lodge can continue to grow financially. Record-keeping In order to maintain knowledge of the current standing of the lodge, the officers will seek to organize and maintain lodge records. This includes event records and registration. This will be accomplished through greater use of the LodgeMaster system to keep accurate and up-to-date information on every member of the lodge. Specific Goals:     Develop and utilize a digital check-in process at events Develop plan for officer communication during events at Camp Currier Make membership cards available year-round Develop system for quickly checking Season Pass members Increased Funds The program of the lodge is limited by the amount of available funds it has. Therefore the lodge will investigate new opportunities to sell products and possible fundraising opportunities. This will allow the lodge to have more freedom in program planning along with increasing financial contributions to the Council and the camps. Specific Goals:   Follow budget limits and remove budget items that are no longer used Investigate and utilize fundraisers besides patch sales Ahoalan-Nachpikin Strategic Plan 11 | P a g e �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 Ahoalan-Nachpikin http://www.chickasawoa.org Strategic Plan 12 | P aCommittee ge 2013 Lodge Executive � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 Description An account of the resource Contains items related to Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558, Order of the Arrow. <br /><em>See also</em> <a href="https://kiakimamuseum.org/collections/show/28">Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Dancing Bear Newsletters</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Order of the Arrow L O D G E 5 5 8 W W W Chickasaw Council 171 S Hollywood Boy Scouts of America Memphis, TN 38112 Scouting’s National Honor Society Ahoalan Nachpikin Strategic Plan Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Order of the Arrow L O D G E 5 5 8 W W W Chickasaw Council 171 S Hollywood Boy Scouts of America Memphis, TN 38112 Scouting’s National Honor Society As Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge closes its eighteenth year of service, it is time to reexamine and rededicate ourselves to the Mission and Purpose of the Lodge and of the Order of the Arrow. For that reason it is imperative to examine the goals of the Chickasaw Council, the Order of the Arrow, and of Scouting as a whole and how our own goals align. This Strategic Plan establishes focused, long-term goals to provide a sense of direction to incoming officers as they, in turn, will plan the goals for their term. The Plan, by nature, transcends one sole year and is intended to be used over a span of several years until it is determined that a new plan shall be written to guide the lodge. This Strategic Plan cannot be accomplished by the Lodge Executive Committee alone. In order to make the lodge truly great and an asset the units of the Chickasaw Council, it is imperative that everyone is involved. These goals can only be accomplished with the added support of every Arrowman within the Council. Only then will the Mission of the lodge be fully realized and accomplished. Some of these goals will appear easy at the beginning; however changes should not be made all at once in case the program and purpose of the lodge suffers because of confusion over new implementations. Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Order of the Arrow L O D G E 5 5 8 W W W Chickasaw Council 171 S Hollywood Boy Scouts of America Memphis, TN 38112 Scouting’s National Honor Society Mission of the Lodge: The mission of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge is to achieve the purpose of the Order of the Arrow as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America in the Chickasaw Council through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults. The Obligation of the Order of the Arrow I do hereby promise on my honor as a Scout that I will always and faithfully observe and preserve the traditions of the Order of the Arrow, Wimachtendienk, Wingolauchsik, Witahemui. I will always regard the ties of brotherhood in the Order of the Arrow as lasting, and will seek to preserve a cheerful spirit, even in the midst of irksome tasks and weighty responsibilities, and will endeavor, so far as in my power lies, to be unselfish in service and devotion to the welfare of others. Purpose of the Order of the Arrow As Scouting’s National Honor Society, our purpose is to:  Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition.  Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of every Scout’s experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer camp.  Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit and ability to advance the activities of their units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation.  Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others. Strategic Plan MEMBERSHIP RETENTION ............................................................................................................................... 5 UNIT ELECTIONS ..................................................................................................................................................... 5 INCREASE BROTHERHOOD CONVERSION ...................................................................................................................... 5 ACTIVITIES ............................................................................................................................................................. 6 SUMMER CAMP PRESENCE ....................................................................................................................................... 6 SERVICE ........................................................................................................................................................... 7 COMMUNITY SERVICE .............................................................................................................................................. 7 COUNCIL SERVICE .................................................................................................................................................... 7 UNIT SUPPORT ................................................................................................................................................ 8 CAMPING PROMOTIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 8 MOBILE CAMP ....................................................................................................................................................... 8 CHAPTERS ....................................................................................................................................................... 9 CHAPTER ADMINISTRATION ....................................................................................................................................... 9 CHAPTER ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................................................................ 9 AMERICAN INDIAN AFFAIRS .......................................................................................................................... 10 DANCE & DRUM ................................................................................................................................................... 10 CEREMONIES ........................................................................................................................................................ 10 ADMINISTRATION/FINANCIAL ...................................................................................................................... 11 RECORD-KEEPING .................................................................................................................................................. 11 INCREASED FUNDS ................................................................................................................................................. 11 Ahoalan-Nachpikin 5 | P a g e Strategic Plan Membership Retention The lodge relies on a membership base in order to deliver the Mission of the Order of the Arrow. Therefore in order to foster Brotherhood, Service, and Leadership, the lodge will strive to increase membership retention within the program. Unit Elections Perpetuation of the Order requires the inflow of new Arrowmen and this process begins with the unit elections. In order to better promote the lodge and encourage active members, unit elections have to be conducted with proper training and new programs created to assist the election teams. Specific Goals:  Develop a central online system that tracks Unit Election results to completed Ordeal  Develop written plan for retaining new members and engaging them to a second event  Send reminders to units before Ordeals reminding them of candidates’ eligibility  Create procedure to ensure that candidates at events were duly elected Increase Brotherhood Conversion Brotherhood Conversion is acknowledged as a way of sealing the commitment of active Ordeal members while also inspiring lapsed members. It can essentially be seen as the lodge’s “second chance” at inspiring Arrowmen and creating more active members. Specific Goals:  Increase Brotherhood conversion to 40% (Silver JTE level)  Update record-keeping so that Units/Arrowmen can be sent reminders about eligibility Ahoalan-Nachpikin 6 | P a g e Strategic Plan Activities Attendance at functions and events is the primary means of the lodge to deliver the spirit and program of the Order. Increased attendance will in turn increase membership retention. Specific Goals:  Average over 100 Arrowmen at Fellowship events  Develop promotional plan for events  Achieve 70% Membership Retention on Journey to Excellence (Gold level) Summer Camp Presence The Order of the Arrow was founded at a summer camp with the purpose of serving the campers and ultimately the camp. Therefore it is of the upmost importance to create and maintain an active presence at Kia Kima Scout Reservation. Summer Camp is also the main time that Scouts and Scouters will see the Order and therefore the lodge should provide several opportunities for promotions. Specific Goals:  Revamp the Summer Fellowship program to be more engaging for Arrowmen  Determine opportunities for more high visible promotion/outreach during Camp  Examine other lodges’ summer programs to incorporate successful ideas Ahoalan-Nachpikin 7 | P a g e Strategic Plan Service As a Brotherhood of Cheerful Service, the lodge exists to serve the youth of the council and to inspire them to serve. Expanding on that the lodge should not only serve Scouting inwardly, but also serve outwardly in the community and be a prominent, positive example of cheerful service. Community Service The lodge will examine opportunities that will allow us to provide a greater community service in terms of quality and in quantity. Individual chapters will also examine possibilities of community service within their chapter. Specific Goals:  Have at least one Lodge community service project each year for the next two years  Create a Lodge Philanthropic program for local nonprofits Council Service Service to Scouting is one of the founding principles of the Order. The Lodge will continue to provide service to the camps and the Council while creating innovative possibilities for new avenues of service that are in line with the Strategic Plan of the Chickasaw Council. Specific Goals:  Increase year-round service opportunities at Council Camps outside of normal events  Increase annual ServiceCorps members to 90 Arrowmen  Determine ways for the lodge to support the council’s Capital Campaign improvements  Provide a ServiceCorps at more Cub Scout events Ahoalan-Nachpikin 8 | P a g e Strategic Plan Unit Support “Let it be remembered that the Order of the Arrow was created to help the unit – to help it present its membership a better ideal of the inner qualities of the good Scout camper. Qualities of character, like cheerfulness and service, are hard for a boy or a man to understand in the abstract. They come easier when seen in human life. Let us realize the significance of the Order in the unit – for the unit is our best hope in Scouting.” – Dr. E Urner Goodman, Founder Camping Promotions As an organization of honored campers, the lodge assists units with suggesting places to go camping. The lodge also supports Kia Kima through camping promotion visits. Specific Goals:  Publish an updated Where To Go Camping guide every two years  Innovate new ways to promote Kia Kima summer camp  Host a Camping Promotions training for Unit Election teams Mobile Camp Having recently absorbed the Mobile Kia Kima program, the lodge will seek to enhance and fully carry out the mission of Mobile Camp in providing the Summer Camp knowledge and training to Units year-round. Specific Goals:  Develop promotion plan to increase knowledge of Mobile Camp among unit leaders  Increase use of Mobile Camp among Cub Scout packs and Venturing Crews  Acquire a dedicated enclosed trailer fully equipped with supplies needed to complete rank advancement up to First Class along with Cub Scout and Venturing supplies  Increase Commissioner Corps of trained Arrowmen who can operate Mobile Camp Ahoalan-Nachpikin 9 | P a g e Strategic Plan Chapters The Missions of the Lodge and of the Order are recognized to be carried out on the Unit level. For that reason the Chapters are of vital importance to the operations and well-being of the Lodge as a whole. Therefore in order to improve the programs of the Lodge, the Chapters must be running smoothly and with a unified vision. Chapter Administration In order to deliver the program of the Order to the units, active Chapters are a necessity. By having more active chapters with greater participation in the Districts, more units can be reached. Specific Goals:  All five chapters holding meetings at least quartlery  Active Key 3 within the Chapters/Districts (Chapter Chief, Adviser, District Executive)  Have all Chapter Chief report to District Executive Committee meetings  Develop program to encourage and recognize units’ participation within chapter Chapter Activities The spirit and program of Scouting and of the Order cannot fully be conveyed in a meeting. Therefore the Chapters will determine their options for activities outside of regular Chapter meetings for the purpose of fostering Brotherhood or for the purpose of providing Service. Specific Goals:  Have three chapters hold events outside of a normal chapter meeting  Have three chapters host events (non-OA related) at District Camporees Ahoalan-Nachpikin 10 | P a g e Strategic Plan American Indian Affairs American Indian culture has been utilized since the founding of the Order as it was recognized to foster a love of nature and character. Over the years the Order’s American Indian program has continued to decline in activity even though it is one of the most popular forms of promotion for the Order. Dance & Drum The lodge will make every attempt to educate and foster a learning of all styles of American Indian dancing and singing. These can then be used in pow wow demonstrations for education and outreach, or used to enhance Call Out and Cub Scout ceremonies. A standard of authenticity will be required. Specific Goals:  Build basic dance regalia sets of the major styles for beginners to use to learn  Build a library of authentic songs to use and teach  Repair the Sakima Machque drum and create quality stands for the Sakima Machque and Okla Kamassa drums  Develop a training program or event for teaching dancing and singing  Increase number of demonstrations done for Cub Scout events Ceremonies Through American Indian style ceremonies, the Order perpetuates traditions and ideals. The lodge will seek to improve its ceremonies to further build character and establish the principles of the Order within Arrowmen. Specific Goals:  Finish developing a permanent ceremony site at Camp Currier  Establish two complete sets of lodge regalia  Develop plan to ensure longevity and upkeep of materials (i.e. torches, bow, etc) Ahoalan-Nachpikin 11 | P a g e Strategic Plan Administration/Financial If the lodge is to be able to deliver the mission of helping units and scouts, it must first be functioning smoothly itself. This involves making several changes to streamline the administrative tasks while also ensuring the lodge can continue to grow financially. Record-keeping In order to maintain knowledge of the current standing of the lodge, the officers will seek to organize and maintain lodge records. This includes event records and registration. This will be accomplished through greater use of the LodgeMaster system to keep accurate and up-to-date information on every member of the lodge. Specific Goals:  Develop and utilize a digital check-in process at events  Develop plan for officer communication during events at Camp Currier  Make membership cards available year-round  Develop system for quickly checking Season Pass members Increased Funds The program of the lodge is limited by the amount of available funds it has. Therefore the lodge will investigate new opportunities to sell products and possible fundraising opportunities. This will allow the lodge to have more freedom in program planning along with increasing financial contributions to the Council and the camps. Specific Goals:  Follow budget limits and remove budget items that are no longer used  Investigate and utilize fundraisers besides patch sales Ahoalan-Nachpikin 12 | P a g e Strategic Plan Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 http://www.chickasawoa.org 2013 Lodge Executive Committee Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 Title A name given to the resource 2013 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Strategic Plan Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Andrew Schrack Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Andrew Schrack Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Order of the Arrow https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/e1dbe43e3fe2edde8b8029eee94794dd.pdf 37372390e136b9894750eb14592b95eb PDF Text Text Ahoalan Nachpikin Unit Leaders Guidebook Function of Lodge Lodge Events Programs Cub Scouts Mobile Camp �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Forward ........................................................................................................................................... 4 Letter from the Lodge Chief ........................................................................................................ 4 Purpose of the Order ................................................................................................................... 5 Mission of the Lodge ................................................................................................................... 6 History of the Order .................................................................................................................... 6 Structure of Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge ........................................................................................... 7 Troop Representative .................................................................................................................. 8 Troop Representative Adviser ..................................................................................................... 8 Functions of Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge ........................................................................................... 9 Election Procedures ..................................................................................................................... 9 Youth Elections ...................................................................................................................... 10 Adult Nominations................................................................................................................. 10 Annual Dues............................................................................................................................... 11 Season Pass ........................................................................................................................... 12 Transferring Membership.......................................................................................................... 12 Summer Camp and Camporee Events - Call-out Procedures .................................................... 12 Summer Camp Promotion ......................................................................................................... 13 District Events ............................................................................................................................ 14 Cub Scout Program .................................................................................................................... 14 Mobile Camp ............................................................................................................................. 14 Events of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge ....................................................................................... 15 Lodge Calendar .......................................................................................................................... 15 2014 Calendar........................................................................................................................ 15 Conclave .................................................................................................................................... 16 Lodge Ordeals ............................................................................................................................ 16 Brotherhood Membership ........................................................................................................ 17 Unit Leader’s Guidebook 2 �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL National OA Events and Opportunities ..................................................................................... 17 Order of the Arrow High Adventure ...................................................................................... 17 Publications of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge............................................................................... 18 Lodge Web Site .......................................................................................................................... 18 Lodge Online Calendar .......................................................................................................... 18 Social Media .............................................................................................................................. 18 Lodge Newsletter ...................................................................................................................... 19 Where to Go Camping Guide .................................................................................................... 19 Lodge Planbook ......................................................................................................................... 19 “Let us realize the significance of the Order in the unit – for the unit is our best hope in Scouting.” - E. Urner Goodman Founder, Order of the Arrow Unit Leader’s Guidebook 3 �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL FORWARD LETTER FROM THE LODGE CHIEF Fellow Scouters, This manual is written with you in mind – the Unit Leader. Knowing that your job is the most time-consuming and important job in all of Scouting, our desire is to assist you in any way possible in helping you achieve the primary goal of every unit leader – to instill a sense of character and value in the life of each boy in your unit. Many of you may not be familiar with the Order of the Arrow, except for a call-out ceremony or two – for you, we hope this manual will introduce you to what the can offer your unit and your boys. For those of you who are familiar with the OA, whether your experience was within this council or elsewhere, we hope you will learn how the AhoalanNachpikin Lodge and its particular programs can be of service to you. One of the main purposes of our Order is simply that – to serve you, the units and scouts of our Council. By becoming familiar with this manual, we trust you will better understand where the OA fits in the Chickasaw Council’s program, and take advantage of the opportunities that the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge provides. If at any time you have questions about the Order of the Arrow in the Chickasaw Council, please feel free to contact me or any of the other officers of the Lodge. Yours in Scouting, Andrew Schrack Lodge Chief – W. W. W. Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 lodgechief@chickasawoa.org Unit Leader’s Guidebook 4 �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL PURPOSE OF THE ORDER The Order of the Arrow’s Purpose is fourfold: To recognize those campers – Scouts and Scouters – who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives, and by such recognition, cause other campers to conduct themselves in such manner as to warrant recognition. Recognition is an important part of the Scout program, and helps build character values by rewarding a Scout’s drive for achievement and self-esteem. As Scouting’s National Honor Society, the Order of the Arrow recognizes those in scouting who are active examples of the Scouting principles of cheerfulness, helpfulness, trustworthiness – all the central virtues of Scouting. Furthermore, the OA challenges each of its members to continue to live up to these ideals, thereby promoting these ideals back to those in your unit. To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit. The Order of the Arrow was founded at a Scout summer camp, and believes in the outdoor method as an integral part of the Scouting goal of building character, citizenship and fitness in its participants. In camp, Scouts interact toward a common goal, and in doing so, exercise skills that are important in the maturation of boys into valuable members of society. As such, the OA embraces the camping traditions that have stood the test of time with the Scouting program, and serves to keep the spirit of the outdoor program alive. To promote Scout camping, which reaches its greatest effectiveness as a part of the unit’s camping program, both year-round and in the summer camp, as directed by the camping committee of the council. Under the direction of the Chickasaw Council’s Camping Committee, the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge of the Order of the Arrow is committed to promote Scout camping. The OA believes that the goals of Scouting can be best achieved by a year-round program of unit camping, and the programs of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge reflect the desire to be helpful to your Unit in meeting these goals. Unit Leader’s Guidebook 5 �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others. As adult leaders in the Scout program, our goal is to help you in your goal of molding your Scouts into responsible leaders. The Order of the Arrow program emphasizes service to others as a central theme of leadership and provides a framework through which to experience service as a building block in shaping the character of our youth. The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge also believes that youth membership retention is another benefit of the Order of the Arrow program. As a youth in Scouting matures and completes individual advancement goals, he can turn to the OA as a source of further opportunity to experience Scouting. Youth members who stay with the Scouting program longer typically achieve higher ranks of advancement, serve as camp staff, and ultimately choose to give back to Scouting in adulthood. MISSION OF THE LODGE The mission of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge is to achieve the purpose of the Order of the Arrow as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America in the Chickasaw Council through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults. HISTORY OF THE ORDER The Order of the Arrow was founded by Dr. E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson in 1915 at the Treasure Island Camp of the Philadelphia Council, Boy Scouts of America. It became an official program experiment in 1922 and was approved as part of the Scouting program in 1934. In 1948 the OA, recognized as the BSA's national brotherhood of honor campers, became an official part of the Boy Scouts of America. That same year the Chickasaw Council adopted the Order of the Arrow program. In 1998, the Order of the Arrow became recognized as Scouting's National Honor Society when it expanded its reach beyond camping to include broader service to Scouting and the community. Unit Leader’s Guidebook 6 �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL STRUCTURE OF AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN LODGE The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge consists of 5 Chapters: Lippoe Blaknik – serving the Wolf River District Macheu Machque –serving the Thunderbird, Twin Banks, Southeast, and Scoutreach Districts Okla Kamassa – serving the NW Mississippi District Nashoba Tohbi Sakima Machque – serving the Tallaha, Washington, and Malmaison Districts – serving the Eastern District Each chapter is responsible for carrying out the prescribed lodge program within its district, and answers to the Lodge Executive Committee (LEC), which oversees the program in the council. For more information on each chapter, please visit the Lodge website. The Lodge is governed by the Lodge Executive Committee (LEC). The voting members of the LEC consist of the elected Lodge Officers, the Chapter Chiefs, and the Lodge operating committee chairmen. The advisers to all of these youth and the Scout Executive also give input during LEC meetings. The LEC is responsible for planning the overall lodge program, which will be established and fine-tuned at the LEC meetings. The Lodge Chief and Advisers attend the LEC meetings and help establish the program plan, then the Chapter Chiefs carry this plan back to their respective chapters, who are then responsible for implementing this plan through their chapters. Through this framework, each chapter has a unique and important responsibility - it is the interface between the OA Lodge program and the units within its district. Without the chapter carrying out its function, the lodge program cannot be effective – particularly at the troop level, which is the Order’s primary responsibility. Unit Leader’s Guidebook 7 �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL TROOP REPRESENTATIVE To help facilitate this interface between the OA and the unit, the Troop Representative program was established. This program establishes a youth liaison in each unit to serve between the OA lodge or chapter and his unit. In his unit, he will serve as a communication and programmatic link to and from Arrowmen, adult leaders and Scouts who are not presently members of the Order. The Troop Representative is a recognized leadership position that counts toward rank advancement, including Eagle. More detailed information on this program may be found at the National OA website at http://www.oa-bsa.org/programs/ttr/. To improve communications between the lodge and your unit, you are encouraged to support the Troop Representative program by asking your Senior Patrol Leader to appoint one for your unit. Each Troop Representative may wear a special leadership patch on their uniform, which is available at each Scout Shop. Troop Representatives are encouraged to participate within their designated chapter to be able to provide information to their fellow troop arrowmen. TROOP REPRESENTATIVE ADVISER The Troop Representative Adviser is a unit assistant leader or committee member that is at least 21 years old, an OA member, and appointed by the Scoutmaster with the approval of the Committee Chairman. Their role is to assist the youth Representative so that he might succeed in his role as the communication and programmatic link between the unit and the Lodge or Chapter. They promote the incorporation of the Order of the Arrow ideals and programs into the Troop and into the advancement and recognition programs. They attend lodge or chapter meetings with the youth and insure that the information is getting back to the Troop. Unit Leader’s Guidebook 8 �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL FUNCTIONS OF AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN LODGE Ahoalan-Nachpikin has many events and functions throughout the year. This guide focuses on the specific functions that affect units. For more information on the other functions, you can view the Lodge website and the Lodge Planbook (digital versions of the Planbook are available on the website). The functions covered in this guidebook are Unit Elections, Summer Camp/Camporee events, Summer Camp Promotions, District Events, and Cub Scout Programs. ELECTION PROCEDURES Elections are usually held in the spring by an OA Elections Team from your chapter. A chapter officer or member of the Elections Team should contact you to schedule a visit to one of your troop meetings to hold the election; if you have not been contacted by April 1st, please contact the Chapter Adviser in your district. Troops are not allowed to conduct elections without a lodge representative present. This would be a violation of the Order’s guidelines. Ahoalan-Nachpikin recommends holding elections between January 1st and April 30th of each year. A Unit Elections Report Form will be made available if your troop does not print one from the Troop Master program. We highly encourage troops to make use of the OA Election Reports in Troop Master. Once elected, a “candidate” must participate in and complete the “Ordeal” within one year of his election to become a member of the Order of the Arrow, however he does NOT have to go through a Call Out Ceremony. If he misses the camporee or summer camp where he was Called Out, he can still go through his Ordeal. While the Call-Out Ceremony is an impressive and meaningful way for the boys to learn of their election and is highly recommended, it is actually up to the Scoutmaster whether he would like to wait until the Call-Out for the results to be announced or just to announce them at the meeting. For more information on the induction process, see “Lodge Ordeals” under the heading “Events of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge” in this Guidebook. Information for Ordeal candidates (registration forms, what to bring, etc.) may be found on the Lodge website. Unit Leader’s Guidebook 9 �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL YOUTH ELECTIONS To become a member of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge of the Order of the Arrow, each youth must be elected by the fellow members of his unit. To be eligible for election, a Scout must: ♦ Be a First Class Scout ♦ In the last 2 years, have camped at least 15 nights under the auspices of the BSA. Five of those nights must be in a row, in a long-term camp (summer camp, Philmont, etc), and the remaining 9 nights must not be a part of a long-term camp. ♦ Have Scoutmaster approval If a Scout meets these requirements, he may be considered for election by the fellow Scouts in his troop. He must receive 50% or more of the votes of his unit to be elected. For an election to occur, 50% of the registered active youth must be present. Elections are generally conducted by a secret ballot. Troop Master can print ballots for you, or these can be made by hand. Each youth (the OA considers Youth to be under the age of 21, so a Scouter in the Troop under the age of 21 can still vote in the election, but Scouters over the age of 21 cannot vote) then votes “Yes” or “No” for each person. Therefore they can vote “Yes” for as many of the candidates as they choose. They can also choose to abstain from the voting. If they abstain they do not vote and it does not hurt the candidate’s chances the candidate has to receive 50% of the votes turned in. Once the ballots have been turned in, they are counted secretly by the Unit Election team with the Scoutmaster and the Arrowmen fill out the necessary paperwork to turn in to the Lodge. ADULT NOMINATIONS Adults are nominated based on their potential to enhance the Order of the Arrow program within the Council. This nomination should not be based on merit, but on what they can offer the program and its purposes as outlined above. Effective January 1, 2013, each year, upon holding a troop or team election for youth candidates that result in at least one youth candidate being elected, the unit committee may nominate adults to the lodge adult selection committee. The number of adults nominated can be no more than one-third of the number of youth candidates elected, rounded up where the number of youth candidates is not a multiple of three. In addition Unit Leader’s Guidebook 10 �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL to the one-third limit, the unit committee may nominate the currently-serving unit leader (but not assistant leaders), as long as he or she has served as unit leader for at least the previous twelve months. Recommendations of the adult selection committee, which consists of the lodge adviser, the chairman of the council committee on which the lodge adviser serves, and the lodge staff adviser, with the approval of the Scout executive, serving as Supreme Chief of the Fire, will be candidates for induction, provided the following conditions are fulfilled: • Selection of the adult is based on the ability to perform the necessary functions to help the Order fulfill its purpose, and not for recognition of service, including current or prior achievement and positions. • The individual will be an asset to the Order because of demonstrated abilities that fulfill the purpose of the Order. • The camping requirements set forth for youth members are fulfilled. • The adult leader’s membership will provide a positive example for the growth and development of the youth members of the lodge. Nominations for adults may be by a unit leader / committee, or by a district / council committee. An Adult Candidate Nomination Form must be completed and submitted according to the instructions on the form; you will find this form on the Lodge website listed under “Forms and Info”. ANNUAL DUES Many times you will see the phrase “a member in good standing with the Lodge” when looking at different programs of the Order. This means a member who is current on his Lodge Dues. To stay as an active member (and be able to wear the Lodge flap) you must pay yearly dues of $10. These can be paid online, at the Council Office, or at the OA Trading Post. These dues are a vital way for the Lodge to have funds to be able to support the camp and operate throughout the year. The Ordeal fee for new members covers the first year of dues. Lodge members serving in the Armed Forces will remain as active members without having to pay dues throughout their term of service. For all other members, nonpayment of dues by Spring Ordeal disqualifies them as active members until they pay their dues. Unit Leader’s Guidebook 11 �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL SEASON PASS When paying dues, you will be given the option to purchase a Season Pass. This is a program that allows Arrowmen to pay for all their Lodge events at the beginning of the year at a discounted rate. For $75 it covers the fees for LOAC, Spring Ordeal, Fall Ordeal, Fall Fellowship, Family Banquet, Lodge dues, and the patches for LOAC and Fall Fellowship. Purchased separately this would normally cost $95. You will also receive a one-time coupon for $1 off for every $10 spent at the Trading Post. TRANSFERRING MEMBERSHIP Many times adult leaders were inducted into a different Lodge when they were a youth and would like to transfer their membership to our Lodge. To transfer their membership they only have to pay the dues for the current year. When paying dues they will be prompted for contact information and also information on their inductions. According to National policy, an Arrowman may not maintain membership within multiple Lodges and instead should be a member of the Lodge where their primary Scouting registration is. SUMMER CAMP AND CAMPOREE EVENTS - CALL-OUT PROCEDURES The Lodge has four primary functions at summer camp: Unit Elections, Brotherhood Conversion, Summer Fellowship, and Call Out ceremonies. If your troop was unable to conduct a Unit Election before camp, it is possible to hold the election at Kia Kima, however it is preferred if this was done beforehand. During the week Ahoalan-Nachpikin also provides an opportunity for Arrowmen to complete their Brotherhood conversion and more information about this is provided later in this guide. Generally on Fridays during summer camp the Lodge also hosts a Summer Fellowship where Arrowmen can come and meet other people from the Lodge and enjoy good food. Finally after the campfire is the Call Out Ceremony. The Lodge conducts call-out ceremonies during the family campfires at Kia Kima and at District Camporees. It is to publicly recognize those Scouts who have been elected by their unit. Please bring to summer camp or camporee the names of those in your unit who are to be called-out during the campfire – the camp Program Director or OA Camp Chief (or at a Camporee, the OA Chapter Chief) will need this list for the ceremony. After the ceremony, each new candidate should receive an Ordeal Candidate Registration Form and a sheet entitled Instructions for Ordeal Candidates to instruct them on what to Unit Leader’s Guidebook 12 �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL do next to become a member of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge. If he does not receive them, please refer him to the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge website, where he can download these documents. These forms are not mailed to each candidate, so please make sure your elected candidates receive them in time to submit the registration form by the deadline. If your unit does not attend Camp in-council, you may choose to recognize the newly elected candidates at a unit function, such as a court of honor, in lieu of their call-out at summer camp or camporee. If so, please provide each candidate with a copy of the Ordeal Candidate Registration Form and the Instructions for Ordeal Candidates found on the Lodge website. It is important to note that if your unit does not attend Camp in-council you unfortunately cannot hold Unit Elections nor participate in Brotherhood conversions at the out-of-council camp. This is not an Ahoalan-Nachpikin policy, but instead a National policy. Unit Elections and Brotherhood conversion must take place with your home Lodge. SUMMER CAMP PROMOTION One of the primary purposes of the Order of the Arrow is promotion of the Scout year-round outdoor experience. The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge believes that the summer camp experience is the highlight of the camping year, and therefore encourages each unit to take advantage of the program opportunities offered at our own Kia Kima Scout Reservation. Each year at KKSR, the lodge also conducts a weekly fellowship on Friday nights before the closing campfire. This is an opportunity for OA members to visit with other members from within our lodge and other lodges who might be represented during that camp week. Each OA chapter is a part of the District Camp Promotion Team, and helps with the planning of unit visits for the purpose of promoting Kia Kima Scout Reservation to your unit. If you would like to request a visit, please contact the OA Chapter Chief in your district. Unit Leader’s Guidebook 13 �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL DISTRICT EVENTS Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge has five chapters, which are responsible for carrying out the Lodge program within its districts. While the primary functions of the chapter are membership elections and summer camp promotion, the chapter also functions as a service arm to assist in the program of district events, and should be called upon to help if needed. While service to the district is an important part of the chapter’s responsibility, the chapter understands that each member’s primary responsibility is to his unit. Examples of this service is building campfires, helping staff events, and delivering food. Some Chapters choose to have small fellowships at Camporees and other functions similar to the Summer Fellowships at Kia Kima. Talk to your Chapter Chief about everything chapter is doing to support district events! CUB SCOUT PROGRAM While membership in the Order of the Arrow is not offered to Cub Scouts, the Lodge still actively supports the Cub Scout program. There are several ways for the Lodge to actively assist your Pack. Part of the traditions of the Order is to follow and help preserve American Indian culture. As such we can help by performing American Indian Crossover and Arrow of Light ceremonies. The Lodge also has American Indian Dance and Drum teams that can visit Pack meetings, camp outs, and Cub Scout Day Camps to give demonstration Pow Wows. Contact the Chapter Chief of your District for more information. MOBILE CAMP Mobile Camp was created as a way for Troops and Packs to receive assistance with teaching Scout skills and First Class Advancement. Its purpose is to provide the Summer Camp experience, knowledge, and material year-round as part of our Camping Promotions program. Arrowmen from the Mobile Camp committee can come to Troop/Pack meetings or even camp-outs depending on the location to help instruct. Most of our committee members have worked on Kia Kima staff and have knowledge and experience instructing Scouts. They instruct using hands-on demonstrations that utilize the EDGE method so the Scouts will be able to fully master the skills. Contact the Committee Chairman at mobilecamp@chickasawoa.org to schedule a visit. Different things that he will need to know are location, time, how many people are requested, and the skills they will be teaching. Previous visits have included teaching Orienteering skills, knots, backpacking, and Arrow of Light advancement. If you have any ideas or questions about what they can instruct please feel free to ask! Unit Leader’s Guidebook 14 �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL EVENTS OF THE AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN LODGE LODGE CALENDAR Below is the Lodge Calendar for 2014. These dates were approved during a Lodge Executive Committee Meeting. Please make note of these dates as you plan your unit’s calendar, to allow the OA members in your unit maximum opportunity to participate in the Lodge’s events. 2014 CALENDAR January 1 – April 30 Unit Elections Individual Units February 21-23 LOAC XVII Camp Currier April 25-27 Section Conclave Camp McKee, Jeffersonville, KY May 16-18 Spring Ordeal Kia Kima Scout Reservation Sept 12-14 Fall Ordeal Camp Currier Oct. 10-12 Fall Fellowship Camp Currier December 1 Lodge Family Banquet TBD Unit Leader’s Guidebook 15 �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL CONCLAVE The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge belongs to Section SR6, along with eight other OA lodges from Tennessee, Kentucky and Mississippi. Every year, these lodges meet for fellowship and competition during a weekend at one of the Scout camps in the Area. Called a conclave, this event is always enjoyed by all that attend. The 2014 Section SR6 Conclave is on the weekend of April 25-27 at Camp McKee near Jeffersonville, Kentucky. Kawida Lodge will host this event, and this will be a great opportunity for your OA members to meet and interact with OA members from throughout the Section. More information on how members in your unit may register will be available on the Lodge website (www.chickasawoa.org). LODGE ORDEALS To become a member of the Order of the Arrow, an elected candidate must attend and complete the “Ordeal” within one year of his election. The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge holds two Ordeal weekends each year to allow every candidate several opportunities to attend one after their election. Each candidate must register for the Ordeal that he intends to attend by completing the online registration through the Chickasaw Council DoubleKnot calendar. All lodge members are invited to participate in the Ordeal weekend. The Ordeal is typically finished by 10 AM Sunday morning. Unit Leader’s Guidebook 16 �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL BROTHERHOOD MEMBERSHIP The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge encourages every Ordeal member to seal their membership in the OA by becoming a Brotherhood member. Ordeal members that have been a member for at least 10 months are eligible for Brotherhood membership. Brotherhood Conversion involves learning more about the symbols and traditions of the Order. The Brotherhood is represented on the OA sash by two bars on either end of the arrow. The Brotherhood ceremony is offered at LOAC, Fall Fellowship, KKSR Summer Camp and the Ordeals. Further requirements for Brotherhood membership are described in the Order of the Arrow Handbook. NATIONAL OA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES Every 2 to 3 years, the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is held for one week on a major university campus in the late summer. The NOAC is similar in scope to a National Jamboree, in that lodges from across the country send delegates for training, fellowship, competition, and fun. All OA members in the Lodge are eligible and encouraged to become a part of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Contingent – it will be a trip to remember! Contact the Lodge Adviser or check the website if your members are interested. The next NOAC will be in 2015 at Michigan State University, and it is also the Centennial Year for the Order of the Arrow! ORDER OF THE ARROW HIGH ADVENTURE Order of the Arrow High Adventure is another summer program for older Scouts. It is a two week program offered at each of Scouting’s High Adventure bases. OA Trail Crew is at Philmont Scout Ranch, OA Wilderness Voyage and Canadian Odyssey are at Northern Tier and OA Ocean Adventure is at Sea Base. This program allows participants to provide service for the bases in the form of trail building for the first week, and then plan their own personalized trek for the second week. This all comes at a much cheaper rate than visiting with a unit and is a great opportunity for older scouts who want to go back to the bases. If any of your Scouts are interested in OA High Adventure, you can contact the Lodge Adviser or visit http://adventure.oa-bsa.org. The Lodge also operates an OA High Adventure Scholarship for those wishing to attend one of the OA High Adventure programs. The scholarship is based on financial need however there are a few other requirements. More information can be found on our website. Unit Leader’s Guidebook 17 �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL PUBLICATIONS OF THE AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN LODGE LODGE WEB SITE The Lodge maintains a web page, found at www.chickasawoa.org, which contains up-todate information on Lodge events and programs, as well as all of the forms mentioned in this guidebook (and many other useful items!). We also encourage all members to sign up for the Lodge email list on the website, which will provide email reminders and breaking news to the list. Youth members maintain this web page, and the web team is always interested in hearing from members who have an interest in helping with this service. LODGE ONLINE CALENDAR The Lodge has a planning calendar on the web, found at the Chickasaw Council Calendar web page. This calendar can be very helpful in incorporating Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge functions into your unit calendar. It is a Doubleknot calendar that also allows you to register and pay for events using it. SOCIAL MEDIA The Lodge operates an official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/lodge558. Here the Lodge also provides updates and information regarding events and activities of the Lodge. You are also able to sign up for the mailing list from the Facebook Page and view the Planbook. Unit Leader’s Guidebook 18 �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL LODGE NEWSLETTER The official newsletter of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge is The Dancing Bear, which is published quarterly. News on past events, along with pertinent details on upcoming events, is included in each issue. This newsletter is edited and published by a youth staff and all members are invited to submit articles for consideration. WHERE TO GO CAMPING GUIDE As part of their camping promotion service, the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge publishes a “Where to Go Camping Guide” and provides it to each unit in the Council. This guide is reviewed yearly, and updated as needed. The Lodge encourages you to submit your favorite camping or hiking sites for inclusion, and welcomes your comments and reviews of the sites listed. LODGE PLANBOOK The Lodge Planbook is a book published yearly with information on the current officers, the lodge goals, the year’s calendar, select forms, and other information. Printed copies of the Planbook are given out to new members in their packet after they complete their Ordeal. Digital copies of the Planbook can be found online at the Lodge website. Unit Leader’s Guidebook 19 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Text Any textual data included in the document Ahoalan Nachpikin Unit Leaders Guidebook Function of Lodge Lodge Events Programs Cub Scouts Mobile Camp THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 2 Unit Leader’s Guidebook TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Forward ........................................................................................................................................... 4 Letter from the Lodge Chief ........................................................................................................ 4 Purpose of the Order ................................................................................................................... 5 Mission of the Lodge ................................................................................................................... 6 History of the Order .................................................................................................................... 6 Structure of Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge ........................................................................................... 7 Troop Representative .................................................................................................................. 8 Troop Representative Adviser ..................................................................................................... 8 Functions of Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge ........................................................................................... 9 Election Procedures ..................................................................................................................... 9 Youth Elections ...................................................................................................................... 10 Adult Nominations................................................................................................................. 10 Annual Dues............................................................................................................................... 11 Season Pass ........................................................................................................................... 12 Transferring Membership .......................................................................................................... 12 Summer Camp and Camporee Events - Call-out Procedures .................................................... 12 Summer Camp Promotion ......................................................................................................... 13 District Events ............................................................................................................................ 14 Cub Scout Program .................................................................................................................... 14 Mobile Camp ............................................................................................................................. 14 Events of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge ....................................................................................... 15 Lodge Calendar .......................................................................................................................... 15 2014 Calendar ........................................................................................................................ 15 Conclave .................................................................................................................................... 16 Lodge Ordeals ............................................................................................................................ 16 Brotherhood Membership ........................................................................................................ 17 THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 3 Unit Leader’s Guidebook “Let us realize the significance of the Order in the unit – for the unit is our best hope in Scouting.” - E. Urner Goodman Founder, Order of the Arrow National OA Events and Opportunities ..................................................................................... 17 Order of the Arrow High Adventure ...................................................................................... 17 Publications of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge............................................................................... 18 Lodge Web Site .......................................................................................................................... 18 Lodge Online Calendar .......................................................................................................... 18 Social Media .............................................................................................................................. 18 Lodge Newsletter ...................................................................................................................... 19 Where to Go Camping Guide .................................................................................................... 19 Lodge Planbook ......................................................................................................................... 19 THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 4 Unit Leader’s Guidebook FORWARD LETTER FROM THE LODGE CHIEF Fellow Scouters, This manual is written with you in mind – the Unit Leader. Knowing that your job is the most time-consuming and important job in all of Scouting, our desire is to assist you in any way possible in helping you achieve the primary goal of every unit leader – to instill a sense of character and value in the life of each boy in your unit. Many of you may not be familiar with the Order of the Arrow, except for a call-out ceremony or two – for you, we hope this manual will introduce you to what the can offer your unit and your boys. For those of you who are familiar with the OA, whether your experience was within this council or elsewhere, we hope you will learn how the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge and its particular programs can be of service to you. One of the main purposes of our Order is simply that – to serve you, the units and scouts of our Council. By becoming familiar with this manual, we trust you will better understand where the OA fits in the Chickasaw Council’s program, and take advantage of the opportunities that the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge provides. If at any time you have questions about the Order of the Arrow in the Chickasaw Council, please feel free to contact me or any of the other officers of the Lodge. Yours in Scouting, Andrew Schrack Lodge Chief – W. W. W. Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 lodgechief@chickasawoa.org THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 5 Unit Leader’s Guidebook PURPOSE OF THE ORDER The Order of the Arrow’s Purpose is fourfold: To recognize those campers – Scouts and Scouters – who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives, and by such recognition, cause other campers to conduct themselves in such manner as to warrant recognition. Recognition is an important part of the Scout program, and helps build character values by rewarding a Scout’s drive for achievement and self-esteem. As Scouting’s National Honor Society, the Order of the Arrow recognizes those in scouting who are active examples of the Scouting principles of cheerfulness, helpfulness, trustworthiness – all the central virtues of Scouting. Furthermore, the OA challenges each of its members to continue to live up to these ideals, thereby promoting these ideals back to those in your unit. To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit. The Order of the Arrow was founded at a Scout summer camp, and believes in the outdoor method as an integral part of the Scouting goal of building character, citizenship and fitness in its participants. In camp, Scouts interact toward a common goal, and in doing so, exercise skills that are important in the maturation of boys into valuable members of society. As such, the OA embraces the camping traditions that have stood the test of time with the Scouting program, and serves to keep the spirit of the outdoor program alive. To promote Scout camping, which reaches its greatest effectiveness as a part of the unit’s camping program, both year-round and in the summer camp, as directed by the camping committee of the council. Under the direction of the Chickasaw Council’s Camping Committee, the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge of the Order of the Arrow is committed to promote Scout camping. The OA believes that the goals of Scouting can be best achieved by a year-round program of unit camping, and the programs of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge reflect the desire to be helpful to your Unit in meeting these goals. THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 6 Unit Leader’s Guidebook To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others. As adult leaders in the Scout program, our goal is to help you in your goal of molding your Scouts into responsible leaders. The Order of the Arrow program emphasizes service to others as a central theme of leadership and provides a framework through which to experience service as a building block in shaping the character of our youth. The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge also believes that youth membership retention is another benefit of the Order of the Arrow program. As a youth in Scouting matures and completes individual advancement goals, he can turn to the OA as a source of further opportunity to experience Scouting. Youth members who stay with the Scouting program longer typically achieve higher ranks of advancement, serve as camp staff, and ultimately choose to give back to Scouting in adulthood. MISSION OF THE LODGE The mission of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge is to achieve the purpose of the Order of the Arrow as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America in the Chickasaw Council through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults. HISTORY OF THE ORDER The Order of the Arrow was founded by Dr. E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson in 1915 at the Treasure Island Camp of the Philadelphia Council, Boy Scouts of America. It became an official program experiment in 1922 and was approved as part of the Scouting program in 1934. In 1948 the OA, recognized as the BSA's national brotherhood of honor campers, became an official part of the Boy Scouts of America. That same year the Chickasaw Council adopted the Order of the Arrow program. In 1998, the Order of the Arrow became recognized as Scouting's National Honor Society when it expanded its reach beyond camping to include broader service to Scouting and the community. THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 7 Unit Leader’s Guidebook STRUCTURE OF AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN LODGE The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge consists of 5 Chapters: Lippoe Blaknik – serving the Wolf River District Macheu Machque –serving the Thunderbird, Twin Banks, Southeast, and Scoutreach Districts Nashoba Tohbi – serving the Tallaha, Washington, and Malmaison Districts Okla Kamassa – serving the NW Mississippi District Sakima Machque – serving the Eastern District Each chapter is responsible for carrying out the prescribed lodge program within its district, and answers to the Lodge Executive Committee (LEC), which oversees the program in the council. For more information on each chapter, please visit the Lodge website. The Lodge is governed by the Lodge Executive Committee (LEC). The voting members of the LEC consist of the elected Lodge Officers, the Chapter Chiefs, and the Lodge operating committee chairmen. The advisers to all of these youth and the Scout Executive also give input during LEC meetings. The LEC is responsible for planning the overall lodge program, which will be established and fine-tuned at the LEC meetings. The Lodge Chief and Advisers attend the LEC meetings and help establish the program plan, then the Chapter Chiefs carry this plan back to their respective chapters, who are then responsible for implementing this plan through their chapters. Through this framework, each chapter has a unique and important responsibility - it is the interface between the OA Lodge program and the units within its district. Without the chapter carrying out its function, the lodge program cannot be effective – particularly at the troop level, which is the Order’s primary responsibility. THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 8 Unit Leader’s Guidebook TROOP REPRESENTATIVE To help facilitate this interface between the OA and the unit, the Troop Representative program was established. This program establishes a youth liaison in each unit to serve between the OA lodge or chapter and his unit. In his unit, he will serve as a communication and programmatic link to and from Arrowmen, adult leaders and Scouts who are not presently members of the Order. The Troop Representative is a recognized leadership position that counts toward rank advancement, including Eagle. More detailed information on this program may be found at the National OA website at http://www.oa-bsa.org/programs/ttr/. To improve communications between the lodge and your unit, you are encouraged to support the Troop Representative program by asking your Senior Patrol Leader to appoint one for your unit. Each Troop Representative may wear a special leadership patch on their uniform, which is available at each Scout Shop. Troop Representatives are encouraged to participate within their designated chapter to be able to provide information to their fellow troop arrowmen. TROOP REPRESENTATIVE ADVISER The Troop Representative Adviser is a unit assistant leader or committee member that is at least 21 years old, an OA member, and appointed by the Scoutmaster with the approval of the Committee Chairman. Their role is to assist the youth Representative so that he might succeed in his role as the communication and programmatic link between the unit and the Lodge or Chapter. They promote the incorporation of the Order of the Arrow ideals and programs into the Troop and into the advancement and recognition programs. They attend lodge or chapter meetings with the youth and insure that the information is getting back to the Troop. THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 9 Unit Leader’s Guidebook FUNCTIONS OF AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN LODGE Ahoalan-Nachpikin has many events and functions throughout the year. This guide focuses on the specific functions that affect units. For more information on the other functions, you can view the Lodge website and the Lodge Planbook (digital versions of the Planbook are available on the website). The functions covered in this guidebook are Unit Elections, Summer Camp/Camporee events, Summer Camp Promotions, District Events, and Cub Scout Programs. ELECTION PROCEDURES Elections are usually held in the spring by an OA Elections Team from your chapter. A chapter officer or member of the Elections Team should contact you to schedule a visit to one of your troop meetings to hold the election; if you have not been contacted by April 1st, please contact the Chapter Adviser in your district. Troops are not allowed to conduct elections without a lodge representative present. This would be a violation of the Order’s guidelines. Ahoalan-Nachpikin recommends holding elections between January 1st and April 30th of each year. A Unit Elections Report Form will be made available if your troop does not print one from the Troop Master program. We highly encourage troops to make use of the OA Election Reports in Troop Master. Once elected, a “candidate” must participate in and complete the “Ordeal” within one year of his election to become a member of the Order of the Arrow, however he does NOT have to go through a Call Out Ceremony. If he misses the camporee or summer camp where he was Called Out, he can still go through his Ordeal. While the Call-Out Ceremony is an impressive and meaningful way for the boys to learn of their election and is highly recommended, it is actually up to the Scoutmaster whether he would like to wait until the Call-Out for the results to be announced or just to announce them at the meeting. For more information on the induction process, see “Lodge Ordeals” under the heading “Events of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge” in this Guidebook. Information for Ordeal candidates (registration forms, what to bring, etc.) may be found on the Lodge website. THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 10 Unit Leader’s Guidebook YOUTH ELECTIONS To become a member of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge of the Order of the Arrow, each youth must be elected by the fellow members of his unit. To be eligible for election, a Scout must: ♦ Be a First Class Scout ♦ In the last 2 years, have camped at least 15 nights under the auspices of the BSA. Five of those nights must be in a row, in a long-term camp (summer camp, Philmont, etc), and the remaining 9 nights must not be a part of a long-term camp. ♦ Have Scoutmaster approval If a Scout meets these requirements, he may be considered for election by the fellow Scouts in his troop. He must receive 50% or more of the votes of his unit to be elected. For an election to occur, 50% of the registered active youth must be present. Elections are generally conducted by a secret ballot. Troop Master can print ballots for you, or these can be made by hand. Each youth (the OA considers Youth to be under the age of 21, so a Scouter in the Troop under the age of 21 can still vote in the election, but Scouters over the age of 21 cannot vote) then votes “Yes” or “No” for each person. Therefore they can vote “Yes” for as many of the candidates as they choose. They can also choose to abstain from the voting. If they abstain they do not vote and it does not hurt the candidate’s chances the candidate has to receive 50% of the votes turned in. Once the ballots have been turned in, they are counted secretly by the Unit Election team with the Scoutmaster and the Arrowmen fill out the necessary paperwork to turn in to the Lodge. ADULT NOMINATIONS Adults are nominated based on their potential to enhance the Order of the Arrow program within the Council. This nomination should not be based on merit, but on what they can offer the program and its purposes as outlined above. Effective January 1, 2013, each year, upon holding a troop or team election for youth candidates that result in at least one youth candidate being elected, the unit committee may nominate adults to the lodge adult selection committee. The number of adults nominated can be no more than one-third of the number of youth candidates elected, rounded up where the number of youth candidates is not a multiple of three. In addition THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 11 Unit Leader’s Guidebook to the one-third limit, the unit committee may nominate the currently-serving unit leader (but not assistant leaders), as long as he or she has served as unit leader for at least the previous twelve months. Recommendations of the adult selection committee, which consists of the lodge adviser, the chairman of the council committee on which the lodge adviser serves, and the lodge staff adviser, with the approval of the Scout executive, serving as Supreme Chief of the Fire, will be candidates for induction, provided the following conditions are fulfilled: • Selection of the adult is based on the ability to perform the necessary functions to help the Order fulfill its purpose, and not for recognition of service, including current or prior achievement and positions. • The individual will be an asset to the Order because of demonstrated abilities that fulfill the purpose of the Order. • The camping requirements set forth for youth members are fulfilled. • The adult leader’s membership will provide a positive example for the growth and development of the youth members of the lodge. Nominations for adults may be by a unit leader / committee, or by a district / council committee. An Adult Candidate Nomination Form must be completed and submitted according to the instructions on the form; you will find this form on the Lodge website listed under “Forms and Info”. ANNUAL DUES Many times you will see the phrase “a member in good standing with the Lodge” when looking at different programs of the Order. This means a member who is current on his Lodge Dues. To stay as an active member (and be able to wear the Lodge flap) you must pay yearly dues of $10. These can be paid online, at the Council Office, or at the OA Trading Post. These dues are a vital way for the Lodge to have funds to be able to support the camp and operate throughout the year. The Ordeal fee for new members covers the first year of dues. Lodge members serving in the Armed Forces will remain as active members without having to pay dues throughout their term of service. For all other members, nonpayment of dues by Spring Ordeal disqualifies them as active members until they pay their dues. THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 12 Unit Leader’s Guidebook SEASON PASS When paying dues, you will be given the option to purchase a Season Pass. This is a program that allows Arrowmen to pay for all their Lodge events at the beginning of the year at a discounted rate. For $75 it covers the fees for LOAC, Spring Ordeal, Fall Ordeal, Fall Fellowship, Family Banquet, Lodge dues, and the patches for LOAC and Fall Fellowship. Purchased separately this would normally cost $95. You will also receive a one-time coupon for $1 off for every $10 spent at the Trading Post. TRANSFERRING MEMBERSHIP Many times adult leaders were inducted into a different Lodge when they were a youth and would like to transfer their membership to our Lodge. To transfer their membership they only have to pay the dues for the current year. When paying dues they will be prompted for contact information and also information on their inductions. According to National policy, an Arrowman may not maintain membership within multiple Lodges and instead should be a member of the Lodge where their primary Scouting registration is. SUMMER CAMP AND CAMPOREE EVENTS - CALL-OUT PROCEDURES The Lodge has four primary functions at summer camp: Unit Elections, Brotherhood Conversion, Summer Fellowship, and Call Out ceremonies. If your troop was unable to conduct a Unit Election before camp, it is possible to hold the election at Kia Kima, however it is preferred if this was done beforehand. During the week Ahoalan-Nachpikin also provides an opportunity for Arrowmen to complete their Brotherhood conversion and more information about this is provided later in this guide. Generally on Fridays during summer camp the Lodge also hosts a Summer Fellowship where Arrowmen can come and meet other people from the Lodge and enjoy good food. Finally after the campfire is the Call Out Ceremony. The Lodge conducts call-out ceremonies during the family campfires at Kia Kima and at District Camporees. It is to publicly recognize those Scouts who have been elected by their unit. Please bring to summer camp or camporee the names of those in your unit who are to be called-out during the campfire – the camp Program Director or OA Camp Chief (or at a Camporee, the OA Chapter Chief) will need this list for the ceremony. After the ceremony, each new candidate should receive an Ordeal Candidate Registration Form and a sheet entitled Instructions for Ordeal Candidates to instruct them on what to THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 13 Unit Leader’s Guidebook do next to become a member of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge. If he does not receive them, please refer him to the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge website, where he can download these documents. These forms are not mailed to each candidate, so please make sure your elected candidates receive them in time to submit the registration form by the deadline. If your unit does not attend Camp in-council, you may choose to recognize the newly elected candidates at a unit function, such as a court of honor, in lieu of their call-out at summer camp or camporee. If so, please provide each candidate with a copy of the Ordeal Candidate Registration Form and the Instructions for Ordeal Candidates found on the Lodge website. It is important to note that if your unit does not attend Camp in-council you unfortunately cannot hold Unit Elections nor participate in Brotherhood conversions at the out-of-council camp. This is not an Ahoalan-Nachpikin policy, but instead a National policy. Unit Elections and Brotherhood conversion must take place with your home Lodge. SUMMER CAMP PROMOTION One of the primary purposes of the Order of the Arrow is promotion of the Scout year-round outdoor experience. The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge believes that the summer camp experience is the highlight of the camping year, and therefore encourages each unit to take advantage of the program opportunities offered at our own Kia Kima Scout Reservation. Each year at KKSR, the lodge also conducts a weekly fellowship on Friday nights before the closing campfire. This is an opportunity for OA members to visit with other members from within our lodge and other lodges who might be represented during that camp week. Each OA chapter is a part of the District Camp Promotion Team, and helps with the planning of unit visits for the purpose of promoting Kia Kima Scout Reservation to your unit. If you would like to request a visit, please contact the OA Chapter Chief in your district. THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 14 Unit Leader’s Guidebook DISTRICT EVENTS Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge has five chapters, which are responsible for carrying out the Lodge program within its districts. While the primary functions of the chapter are membership elections and summer camp promotion, the chapter also functions as a service arm to assist in the program of district events, and should be called upon to help if needed. While service to the district is an important part of the chapter’s responsibility, the chapter understands that each member’s primary responsibility is to his unit. Examples of this service is building campfires, helping staff events, and delivering food. Some Chapters choose to have small fellowships at Camporees and other functions similar to the Summer Fellowships at Kia Kima. Talk to your Chapter Chief about everything chapter is doing to support district events! CUB SCOUT PROGRAM While membership in the Order of the Arrow is not offered to Cub Scouts, the Lodge still actively supports the Cub Scout program. There are several ways for the Lodge to actively assist your Pack. Part of the traditions of the Order is to follow and help preserve American Indian culture. As such we can help by performing American Indian Crossover and Arrow of Light ceremonies. The Lodge also has American Indian Dance and Drum teams that can visit Pack meetings, camp outs, and Cub Scout Day Camps to give demonstration Pow Wows. Contact the Chapter Chief of your District for more information. MOBILE CAMP Mobile Camp was created as a way for Troops and Packs to receive assistance with teaching Scout skills and First Class Advancement. Its purpose is to provide the Summer Camp experience, knowledge, and material year-round as part of our Camping Promotions program. Arrowmen from the Mobile Camp committee can come to Troop/Pack meetings or even camp-outs depending on the location to help instruct. Most of our committee members have worked on Kia Kima staff and have knowledge and experience instructing Scouts. They instruct using hands-on demonstrations that utilize the EDGE method so the Scouts will be able to fully master the skills. Contact the Committee Chairman at mobilecamp@chickasawoa.org to schedule a visit. Different things that he will need to know are location, time, how many people are requested, and the skills they will be teaching. Previous visits have included teaching Orienteering skills, knots, backpacking, and Arrow of Light advancement. If you have any ideas or questions about what they can instruct please feel free to ask! THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 15 Unit Leader’s Guidebook EVENTS OF THE AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN LODGE LODGE CALENDAR Below is the Lodge Calendar for 2014. These dates were approved during a Lodge Executive Committee Meeting. Please make note of these dates as you plan your unit’s calendar, to allow the OA members in your unit maximum opportunity to participate in the Lodge’s events. 2014 CALENDAR January 1 – April 30 Unit Elections Individual Units February 21-23 LOAC XVII Camp Currier April 25-27 Section Conclave Camp McKee, Jeffersonville, KY May 16-18 Spring Ordeal Kia Kima Scout Reservation Sept 12-14 Fall Ordeal Camp Currier Oct. 10-12 Fall Fellowship Camp Currier December 1 Lodge Family Banquet TBD THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 16 Unit Leader’s Guidebook CONCLAVE The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge belongs to Section SR6, along with eight other OA lodges from Tennessee, Kentucky and Mississippi. Every year, these lodges meet for fellowship and competition during a weekend at one of the Scout camps in the Area. Called a conclave, this event is always enjoyed by all that attend. The 2014 Section SR6 Conclave is on the weekend of April 25-27 at Camp McKee near Jeffersonville, Kentucky. Kawida Lodge will host this event, and this will be a great opportunity for your OA members to meet and interact with OA members from throughout the Section. More information on how members in your unit may register will be available on the Lodge website (www.chickasawoa.org). LODGE ORDEALS To become a member of the Order of the Arrow, an elected candidate must attend and complete the “Ordeal” within one year of his election. The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge holds two Ordeal weekends each year to allow every candidate several opportunities to attend one after their election. Each candidate must register for the Ordeal that he intends to attend by completing the online registration through the Chickasaw Council DoubleKnot calendar. All lodge members are invited to participate in the Ordeal weekend. The Ordeal is typically finished by 10 AM Sunday morning. THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 17 Unit Leader’s Guidebook BROTHERHOOD MEMBERSHIP The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge encourages every Ordeal member to seal their membership in the OA by becoming a Brotherhood member. Ordeal members that have been a member for at least 10 months are eligible for Brotherhood membership. Brotherhood Conversion involves learning more about the symbols and traditions of the Order. The Brotherhood is represented on the OA sash by two bars on either end of the arrow. The Brotherhood ceremony is offered at LOAC, Fall Fellowship, KKSR Summer Camp and the Ordeals. Further requirements for Brotherhood membership are described in the Order of the Arrow Handbook. NATIONAL OA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES Every 2 to 3 years, the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is held for one week on a major university campus in the late summer. The NOAC is similar in scope to a National Jamboree, in that lodges from across the country send delegates for training, fellowship, competition, and fun. All OA members in the Lodge are eligible and encouraged to become a part of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Contingent – it will be a trip to remember! Contact the Lodge Adviser or check the website if your members are interested. The next NOAC will be in 2015 at Michigan State University, and it is also the Centennial Year for the Order of the Arrow! ORDER OF THE ARROW HIGH ADVENTURE Order of the Arrow High Adventure is another summer program for older Scouts. It is a two week program offered at each of Scouting’s High Adventure bases. OA Trail Crew is at Philmont Scout Ranch, OA Wilderness Voyage and Canadian Odyssey are at Northern Tier and OA Ocean Adventure is at Sea Base. This program allows participants to provide service for the bases in the form of trail building for the first week, and then plan their own personalized trek for the second week. This all comes at a much cheaper rate than visiting with a unit and is a great opportunity for older scouts who want to go back to the bases. If any of your Scouts are interested in OA High Adventure, you can contact the Lodge Adviser or visit http://adventure.oa-bsa.org. The Lodge also operates an OA High Adventure Scholarship for those wishing to attend one of the OA High Adventure programs. The scholarship is based on financial need however there are a few other requirements. More information can be found on our website. THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 18 Unit Leader’s Guidebook PUBLICATIONS OF THE AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN LODGE LODGE WEB SITE The Lodge maintains a web page, found at www.chickasawoa.org, which contains up-to-date information on Lodge events and programs, as well as all of the forms mentioned in this guidebook (and many other useful items!). We also encourage all members to sign up for the Lodge email list on the website, which will provide email reminders and breaking news to the list. Youth members maintain this web page, and the web team is always interested in hearing from members who have an interest in helping with this service. LODGE ONLINE CALENDAR The Lodge has a planning calendar on the web, found at the Chickasaw Council Calendar web page. This calendar can be very helpful in incorporating Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge functions into your unit calendar. It is a Doubleknot calendar that also allows you to register and pay for events using it. SOCIAL MEDIA The Lodge operates an official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/lodge558. Here the Lodge also provides updates and information regarding events and activities of the Lodge. You are also able to sign up for the mailing list from the Facebook Page and view the Planbook. THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 19 Unit Leader’s Guidebook LODGE NEWSLETTER The official newsletter of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge is The Dancing Bear, which is published quarterly. News on past events, along with pertinent details on upcoming events, is included in each issue. This newsletter is edited and published by a youth staff and all members are invited to submit articles for consideration. WHERE TO GO CAMPING GUIDE As part of their camping promotion service, the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge publishes a “Where to Go Camping Guide” and provides it to each unit in the Council. This guide is reviewed yearly, and updated as needed. The Lodge encourages you to submit your favorite camping or hiking sites for inclusion, and welcomes your comments and reviews of the sites listed. LODGE PLANBOOK The Lodge Planbook is a book published yearly with information on the current officers, the lodge goals, the year’s calendar, select forms, and other information. Printed copies of the Planbook are given out to new members in their packet after they complete their Ordeal. Digital copies of the Planbook can be found online at the Lodge website. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 Title A name given to the resource 2013 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Unit Leader's Guidebook Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Andrew Schrack Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Andrew Schrack Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Order of the Arrow https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/b6ecc56a01021864b5337dcc25aaf2a7.pdf adc89a7447998897a3da4c0f8f79a67c PDF Text Text �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book The Purpose of the Order of the Arrow As Scouting’s National Honor Society, our purpose is to: • Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition. • Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of every Scout’s experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer camp. • Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit and ability to advance the activities of their units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation. • Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others. The Mission of the Lodge The mission of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge is to achieve the purpose of the Order of the Arrow as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America in the Chickasaw Council through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults. The Obligation I, do hereby promise, on my honor as a Scout, that I will always and faithfully, observe and preserve the traditions of the Order of theArrow, Wimachtendienk, Wingolauchsik, Witahemui. I will always regard the ties of Brotherhood in the Order of theArrow, as lasting, and will seek to preserve a cheerful spirit, even in the midst of irksome tasks and weighty responsibilities, and will endeavor, so far as in my power lies, to be unselfish in service and devotion to the welfare of others. The Song of our Order Firm bound in Brotherhood, gather the clan, That cheerful service brings to fellow man. Circle our council fire, weld tightly every link, That binds us in Brotherhood, Wimachtendienk. �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Brothers, 2013 is a new year with room for new innovations and improvement. As a lodge we have several lofty goals and aspirations, but with teamwork and dedication, we cannot fail. Together as a Brotherhood let’s make it the best year our Lodge and our Council has ever seen! There are many events coming up this year that will continue to provide a lot of excitement. April 19-21 the Lodge will send a contingent to Conclave at Camp Yocona outside of Tupelo. This is a large campout with all the lodges in the Section. There are plenty of games and competitions that make for a lot of fun.This year the theme isAll-American Football! One option for the summer is OAHigh Adventure. You can go to OATrail Crew (Philmont), OAOcean Adventure (Sea Base), OAWilderness Voyage (Northern Tier), or OA Canadian Odyssey (Sea Base). Here you will work on maintaining and improving the camps while also experiencing much of what it has to offer. It is also a lot cheaper than going with your troop! Another option is being on the Order of the Arrow staff at the National Jamboree. This is the first Jamboree at the new Summit Bechtel Family National Reserve. There are five different jobs you can do on staff: Jamboree Trek Guide (leading troops on a four-hour trek to the top of Garden Ground Mountain), Service Corps, Day of Service Guides (leading troops on their Day of Service), Indian Village staff (teaching different American Indian culture like drumming or dancing), or Recreation S taff (hosting games, cook outs, etc). The Order of theArrow staff is a great way to go to the Jamboree! On a local level, we have our Lodge Order of theArrow Conference (LOAC) which is at Camp Currier February 22-24. During summer camp at Kia Kima there will be a weekly Summer Fellowship every Friday evening in the Council Ring before Campfire. Fall Fellowship is at Camp Currier October 4-6 and where we will elect our new officers for 2014. This year there will also be a ServiceCorps for Akela Cub October 11-13 and October 25-27 at Camp Currier . This is a great way to serve the Council and make sure everything runs smoothly for the Boys in Blue. Our two Ordeals (where we induct new members) will be May 3-5 and September 6-8. These will be held at Kia Kima and Camp Currier respectively.Finally our Lodge Family Banquet will be held November 30th. Also, if you have been an Ordeal member for 10 months you have the opportunity to seal your membership by going through Brotherhood conversion. This will teach you more of our traditions and give you a greater underst anding of the Order. There will be a Brotherhood ceremony at every Lodge event (exceptAkela Cub and Banquet) and also every week of Summer Camp at Kia Kima. On behalf of the officers of the Lodge Executive Committee, we are looking forward to a great year with the lodge! W. W. W. Andrew Schrack Lodge Chief �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Table of Contents Lodge Goals 1 Ordeal Information 2012 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Calendar 2 Ahoalin-Nachpikin Lodge #558 Rules Special Events & Opportunities 3 Lodge History & Past Lodge Chiefs 4 So You are a New Ordeal Member 5 Officer Roster 6-10 Lodge Chief 7 Vice Chief of Activities Vice Chief of Unit Elections & Camp Promotions Vice Chief of Administration Vice Chief of Finance Vice Chief of Indian Affairs 8 8 9 9 10 Lodge Committees 11-13 Chapters 14-18 Lippoe Blaknik Macheu Machque Sakima Machque Okla Kamassa Nashoba Tohbi 14 15 16 17 18 19 20-24 Brotherhood 25-26 JTE Lodge Requirements JTE Chapter Requirements 27-28 29-30 Troop/Team Representative Award Recipients 31 32-37 The Vigil Honor Ahoalan-Nachpikin Vigil Honor Roll 2013 Vigil Nomination Form 38 39-44 45 Awards Nomination Form Lodge Officer Application Kia Kima Staff 46-47 48-49 50 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 18 Years of Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 103 Years of American Scouting 2013 Lodge Goals 1. Attain Gold Level in Journey to Excellence 2. Petition for E. Urner Goodman Camping Award 3. Write and implement Lodge Strategic Plan 4. Increase Chapter activity 5. Fund and donate a Technology Center shelter at Kia Kima Scout Reservation 1 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Calendar February 22-24 LOAC (Camp Currier) March 1-3 July 1-6 July 7-13 July 14-24 Summer Camp week IV Summer Camp week V National Boy Scout Jamboree NLS/NLATS (Nashville) September 6-8 Fall Ordeal (Camp Currier) April 19-21 May 3-5 June 1-4 June 5-8 June 9-15 June 16-22 June 24-30 June 30-July 5 2 OA Conclave (Camp Yocana) October 4-6 Fall Fellowship (Camp Currier) December 1 Lodge Family Banquet Spring Ordeal (Kia Kima) Cub Scout Resident Camp I Cub Scout Resident Camp II KKSR Summer Camp week I KKSR Summer Camp week I KKSR Summer Camp week III NYLT at Kia Kima �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Special Events & Opportunities The following is a list of special events and programs offered on the Lodge, Section, Regional, and National levels of the Order of the Arrow. Lodge Fall Fellowship The Fall Fellowship is an annual event held in October . Various Training Sessions, Lodge Of ficer Elections, the Quest events, and Chapter Display Competitions are just a few of the activities Arrowmen can participate in on this fun filled weekend. Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) LLD is held during November of each year in order to train the new Lodge Officers and Committee Chairman, in addition to planning the year for the Lodge. Lodge Executive Committee Meetings The Lodge Executive Committee(LEC) meets periodically and handles the business af fairs of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558. The committee is composed of the Lodge officers, the past Lodge chief, standing committee chairmen, and the Chapter Chiefs plus various adult advisors (nonvoting members). All Lodge members are invited to attend but are not allowed to vote. Lodge Ordeals Two Ordeals are held at Kia Kima Scout Reservation or Camp Currier each year , in May and in September . All Brothers are encouraged to attend and render service to the Lodge and the Camps. Lodge Call-Outs A Call-Out is the public recognition ceremony of newly elected candidates. They are held at the Spring Camporees and each week at Summer Camp during the Friday night Campfire. Lodge Annual Family Banquet This Banquet is usually held in November for the purpose of fellowship and recognition. Families and guests are encouraged to attend. V arious awards are presented including the Arrowman of the Year and Founders Awards. Lodge Order of the Arrow Conference (LOAC) fellowship. A few of the activities included are Section Officer Elections, Quest for the Golden Arrow, Native American Dance and Ceremony Team Competitions, and the battle for the Spirit Award. The “Where To Go Camping” books and the Lodge websites are also judged. Region National Leadership Seminar (NLS) Every other year our Lodge is invited to send delegates to the National Leadership Seminar . The NLS is a weekend Training Seminar that is taught by the best Trainers, Advisers, and Section Officers from all over the Southern Region. The Southern Region Chief along with his assistant, either the National Chief or the National ViceChief, coordinates the event. NLS is a great program for experienced leaders and new members wishing to serve as a leader. National National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) NOAC is held every two years at a major college or university . It is a great experience for anyArrowman, including various shows, competitions, training sessions, patch trading, and fellowship. Over 8,000 usually attend this event. Order of the Arrow Trail Crew (OATC) OA Trail Crew is a program offered at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. This program consists of one week of labor on special trails followed by a week of hiking anywhere on the ranch. OATC participants often have special privileges and opportunities not offered to Scouters on regular treks. Northern Tier The Northern Tier offers a program similar to that of the OATC at a High Adventure Base in Ely , Minnesota. This trek involves canoes as an alternative to hiking. LOAC is an annual event held in February . At this event, Arrowmen gather for food, fun and fellowship. There is a variety of training and games, as well as a Brotherhood Order of the Arrow Ocean Adventure (OAOA) OAOA is the National OA program at Seabase. This program ceremony. Section Conclave Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge participates in the SR-6 Conclave each year . This is a weekend full of fun and is a 10-day experience in which you will experience wilderness camping, kayaking, sailing, fishing, snorkeling, team building (including a trip on a war canoe) and, of course, cheerful service. The program will be conservation based and will seek to help protect the ecosystem of the Florida Keys. 3 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Lodge History & Past Lodge Chiefs Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge History 1995 - Current The 1994 Fall Fellowship was a joint event between the Koi Hatachie 345 and Chickasah 406 lodges. The Chickasaw and Delta councils were in the process of merging. The fall elections were held during the fellowship at Camp Tallaha, located outside Charleston, MS, to select the new Lodge Executive Committee (LEC). It was agreed to have a balanced representation of leadership from the two merged lodges. After an arrowman from 406 was elected Lodge Chief, nominations were then limited to members of 345 for 1st Vice Chief. All the other offices were open to arrowmen from either lodge. Only the position of 2nd Vice Chief ran opposed. The event offered identically designed pocket and back patches featuring the combined totems of the Thunderbird (Chickasah) and White Panther (Koi Hatachie). After the first meeting at Camp Tallaha, the newly elected lodge officers met at the Chickasaw Council office to of ficially determine the new lodge totem and name. After several attempt s, they selected the black bear and the nameAhoalan-Nachpikin, which means “We Who Love the Outdoors”. The new lodge was officially chartered on January 1, 1995. It was a member of Section SR-9 from 1995-1997 It was then moved to Section SR-6N where it remained from 1997-2008. With a section restructuring in 2008, the lodge came to be in its current section, Section SR-6. Initially, each district in the lodge was represented by a chapter . In August of 2000, restructuring occurred to form four chapters, each comprised of two or three districts. The chapters that made up the new lodge structure were: Macheu Machque (Great Bear), Lippoe Blaknik (Wise Flying Squirrel), Nashoba Tobhi (White Wolf in the Choctaw), Sakima Machque (Chief Bear). In 2003, with the formation of new districts, a new chapter, Okla Kamassa (Strong People) was added to the lodge structure. All of these remain currently. Lodge Chiefs & Advisers of Ahoalan-Nachpikin 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 4 Lodge Chief Brad Stephens Brian Leith Brian Leith Chuck Barber Ryan Cooper Peter DiSessa Jonathan Friedman Shelby Lux Jimmy Pearson Ryan Pudwell Zac Case Spencer Nesvick Patrick Howie Landon Fisher Jesse Henderson Johnny Tracy Mike Haskins Andrew Schrack Adviser Phil Counts Jason Hood Martin Hoffert Martin Hoffert Martin Hoffert Robert Friedman Robert Friedman Scott Stephens Scott Stephens David Miller David Miller David Miller Gene Cofer Gene Cofer Scott Stephens Scott Stephens Scott Stephens Chuck Martin Staff Adviser Scott Stephens Harold Keller Trey Moore Trey Moore Trey Moore Ken Kimble Ken Kimble Ken Kimble Peter Abel Drew Armstrong Drew Armstrong Drew Armstrong Drew Armstrong Drew Armstrong Jeremy Palazolo Jeremy Palazolo Jeremy Palazolo Jeremy Palazolo �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book So You are a New Ordeal Member... As an Ordeal member, you will fall into one of the following three categories: If you have just completed your Ordeal Ceremony CONGRATULATIONS! Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 is happy to have you as a Brother . Ordeal membership is only the first step that you are expected to achieve.Ten months from now, you will be eligible to participate in the Brotherhood experience. Will you be ready? There are five goals that you must meet before you are eligible to earn your Brotherhood Membership. The time to prepare for this journey is now! If you have been an Ordeal member for less than 10 months Then take a few minutes to assess where you stand in your commitment to obtaining Brotherhood. Also, check your Lodge Calendar, call your Chapter Chief, or at lk to the Vice-Chief of Unit Elections and Camp Promotions, to find out when the next Brotherhood opportunity is scheduled. The Ordeal Ceremony contains some very powerful words and lessons that you must learn. These will help you understand what you will need to take the next step to Brotherhood. Review the Order of theArrow Handbook and obtain a copy of the “Brotherhood” Information Sheet to aid you in your preparations. Your Lodge depends on its members’ support, and you can be an exciting p art of its growth! If you have been an Ordeal member for more than 10 months Then contact a Lodge Officer or Adviser to discuss your Obligation and commitment to this awesome organization, the Order of the Arrow. You can continue to contribute to your Lodge and assist with sit growth and future. If you feel you are not receiving necessary support from Lodge members, cont act your Lodge Officers and/or Advisers for assistance. The Challenge of Brotherhood Membership You must meet five challenges before entering the Circle of Brotherhood. As an Ordeal member you have completed the first challenge. The next three require steady ef fort over a period of many months. The final challenge you must meet after you are satisfied that you have lived up to the first four. First: Memorize the signs of the Arrow Membership. Memorize the Obligation of the Order, which you received from Allowat Sakima (printed on the back of your membership card and in the front of this book). Memorize the Order of the Arrow official song (printed in the front of this book), the admonition, the sign of Ordeal Membership, and the Arrow Handclasp. Advance in your understanding of the Ordeal, and gain a thorough underst anding of the Ordeal through which you passed. Second: Serve your unit; help them improve their camping program. Retain your registration in Scouting. During a period of at least 10 months, strive to fulfill your Obligation by continuing and exp anding your service to your Troop or Crew. Third: Plan for service in your Lodge. Retain your registration in your Order of theArrow Lodge and keep your dues paid. Be aware that acceptance of Brotherhood Membership involves a pledge of service to the Lodge. Develop a concrete idea of how you plan to fulfill this pledge. 5 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Officers Roster The following list of officers is for your reference. The adults listed are there to serve our Council and the Scouts who comprise it. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact one of your advisers. The youth of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge are all members of the Executive Committee; however, the following list of officers and chairmen are the only voting members of the committee. The executive committee meets periodically throughout the year and makes important decisions that determine how the Lodge is managed. EveryArrowman is encouraged to attend these meetings and advise your officer or chairman as to how he should cast his vote.Although not all Arrowmen have voting privileges, the floor is open to discussion from all members. During the summer months of the Lodge’s year, many officers and chairmen will be working as Summer Camp Staff at Kia Kima Scout Reservation. Note: Denotes members of Kia Kima Summer Camp Staff, past & current. Denotes members of Philmont Staff, past & current. Lodge Privacy Policy Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge does not publish some personal information of our officers or of our members. If you need information, contact the Vice Chief of Administration. “For he who serves his fellows is, of all his fellows, greatest!” 6 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 2013 Lodge Officers Lodge Chief The Chief’s greatest role is the coordination of all the Lodge’s functions. The Chief is ultimately responsible for all events and undertakings of the Lodge. He maintains close contact with all officers, chairman, and advisers. The Chief also represents the Lodge on the Section and Council level. Goals • Increase Lodge presence at Council events and Kia Kima • Increase quantity of youth involvement in leadership positions • Increase event participation • Send larger contingents to National Leadership Seminar and Conclave than previous years Andrew Schrack lodgechief@chickasawoa.org Lodge Adviser Staff Adviser The Lodge Adviser serves as a liaison between the youth and adult members of the Lodge. He is the closest adviser to the Chief and Executive Committee. He encourages involvement and facilitates discussion of different issues concerning the Lodge. He is your “go to man”. Jeremy is a professional Scouter with the Chickasaw Council. He is an essential link in coordinating schedules, planning programs, and managing finances. Jeremy also serves as a contact for the Lodge in the council. He is your “safety net.” Chuck Martin 1497 Wolf Ridge Dr. Collierville, TN, 38017 901-490-4930 hm lodgeadviser@chickasawoa.org Jeremy Palazolo 171 South Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 901-461-6215 cell 901-327-4193 wk jpalazol@bsamail.org staffadviser@chickasawoa.org 7 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 2013 Lodge Officers, cont’d Vice Chief of Activities Adam’s foremost responsibility is the planning and overseeing of all Lodge activities. He is also responsible for additional projects deemed appropriate by the Lodge Chief. He is directly responsible for selecting the Event & Service Chairman and effectively running lodge events. Goals • • • • At least 1 meeting before every event New, original events to be used at LOAC and Fall Fellowship Lodge Mailing List / Reminders of events sent at Holidays To have fun! Adviser: Melissa Burnett activitiesadviser@chickasawoa.org Adam Carr vcactivites@chickasawoa.org Vice Chief of Unit Elections & Camp Promotions Ben trains Chapter Unit Election teams and oversees the completion of all the unit elections appropriate toAhoalan-Nachpikin Lodge. He is responsible for the Lodge “Where to Go Camping Book”, and other camping promotions activities. He also organizes and communicates the “Call Out” lists to callout teams and assures that Ordeal information is distributed to candidates at call-outs. Goals • • • Train chapter chiefs and give them what they need for elections Provide elections for all units Provide camp promotions for all units Ben McClain vcuecp@chickasawoa.org Adviser: Chuck Schadrack uecpadviser@chickasawoa.org 8 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 2013 Lodge Officers, cont’d Vice Chief of Administration Shane is responsible for all Lodge records and is in charge of seeing that they are kept accurate.All mailings of the Lodge are Shane’s responsibility. He is directly responsible for registration at all Lodge functions and records the Lodge minutes at the Executive Committee meetings. Goals • Publish a “Dancing Bear” every 2 months • Work with the lodgemaster Committee to keep records up-to-date • Sent update e-mails and publish articles in the Council Newsletter for upcoming events Adviser: John Beach adminadviser@chickasawoa.org Jonathan Gibson vcadmin@chickasawoa.org Vice Chief of Finance James heads the Lodge Trading Post and oversees its inventory. He also works closely with the Vice Chief of Administration to set-up and run all registration processes at events. James will handle and manage all Lodge accounts and budgets. Goals • Stay under projected budget. • Set a two-week reimbursement cap. • Streamline financial records and inventory . • Work toward more OA High Adventure scholarships. • Work toward a training fund. Will Borah vcfinance@chickasawoa.org Adviser: John Cozart financeadviser@chickasawoa.org 9 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 2013 Lodge Officers, cont’d Vice Chief of Indian Affairs Logan is responsible for all aspects of the Lodge’s Indian affairs. He oversees ceremony teams, dance teams, and other assorted events appropriate to Native Americans. He is also a reservoir of information for those Scouts interested in becoming involved in IndianAffairs. Goals • Recruit 5 new ceremonialists by Fall Ordeal • Have 25% increase in attendance to local Indian Seminars • Encourage Arrowmen to attend Cub Scouting event s and promote AIA Logan McCulley vcaia@chickasawoa.org Adviser: Art Scott aiaadviser@chickasawoa.org 2012 Lodge Leadership at National Leadership Seminar. 10 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Lodge Committees Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge operates with 11 committees at its disposal. These committees operate with the guidance of the committee chairman and a Lodge officer. Each youth member of Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge is expected to join a committee and be active in its support. This is done so that each arrowman may gain a higher understanding of the Lodge’s purpose and mission within the Order. Please contact a member of the Lodge Executive Committee for more information on a particular area of interest. Ceremonies These Arrowmen recruit, train, and st age ceremonies for Lodge events. These include jobs such as character portrayal, trail running, and torch bearing. These individuals are also responsible for the maintenance of ceremony regalia and rings. Conclave Delegation These Arrowmen coordinate all aspect s of the 2012 Conclave that is to be held this coming year . This committee is responsible for carrying out the Lodge theme and preparing the Lodge for a section sanctioned event. Logan McCulley ceremonies@chickasawoa.org Goals • • • Tim Barker conclave@chickasawoa.org Goals Recruit 5 new ceremonialists by Fall Ordeal Have 25% increase in attendance to local Indian Seminars Encourage Arrowmen to attend Cub Scouting event s and promote AIA • • • Send 50 people to Conclave Have the Lodge place first in some of the section events Have a great time at Conclave John Beach (Adviser) conclaveadviser@chickasawoa.org John Cozart (Adviser) ceremoniesadviser@chickasawoa.org Dancing/Drum First Aid & Safety Drum/Dancing encourages, trains, provides resources and supports those arrowmen who are interested in becoming involved with Native American drumming or dancing. This committee will also provide training sessions for several events throughout the year. Maintenance of accurate and current health records of the Lodge members is an important responsibility of this committee. They also provide medical assistance during each Lodge event. Fred Doerner firstaid@chickasawoa.org • Goals • • Goals • John Johnson dancedrum@chickasawoa.org Help OA members enjoy every event they go to this year. Help increase safety and first aid awareness at each event. Recruit more dancers and drummers. Promote dancing and drumming to Scouts. Zac Case (Adviser) Josh Edwards (Adviser) firstaidadviser@chickasawoa.org 11 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Lodge Committees, cont’d Ordeal Banquet & Honors This multitasked committee preserves and promotes the awareness of Lodge history through projects in conjunction with the Historical Association. They also take pictures for the Lodge’s slide show and the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge records. Finally , they oversee the Lodge honor award recipient selections and oversees all aspects of the annual lodge banquet. Will Richgels banquet@chickasawoa.org The Ordeal Committee is responsible for seeing that all information provided to Ordeal candidates at call-outs is correct and up-todate. The Ordeal Committee is responsible for overseeing the production and distribution of Spirit of the Arrow handbooks at Ordeals and Brotherhood ceremonies. The Ordeal Committe Chairman and his committee are also responsible for assisting with Orideals and organizing and assisting in the training of Elangomats. Hunter Ferris ordeal@chickasawoa.org Goals • • Have a great Family Banquet this year Have a slideshow with pictures from events this year Rick Nelson (Adviser) banquetadviser@chickasawoa.org Goals • • • Make sure Ordeals are run successfully Make sure the S pirit of the Arrow booklets are passed out Make sure Elangomats call ordeal members in 10 months Robert Hardwick (Adviser) ordealadviser@chickasawoa.org Robert Fudge (Co-Adviser) Lodgemaster The Lodgemaster Committee works with the Vice-Chief of Administration to keep accurate records for the Lodge. Cole Ettingoff lodgemaster@chickasawoa.org Service This Committee runs the 2 annual Lodge Ordeals as well as planning Goals the Lodge service project s. It also helps select Service Award • recipients. They coordinate training events and assure that • continual training is a part of all Lodge events. • Work with VC of Admin. to keep records up to date Send out emails to members eligible for Brotherhood Keep accurate records of new members Jesse Henderson (Adviser) financeadviser@chickasawoa.org Edward DeWane service@chickasawoa.org Events Goals • • • • • Attain 4000 hours for S pring Ordeal, Summer Fellowship, and Fall Ordeal Get 175 hours at the University of Scouting and take a larger role in it Get 900 hours with a larger role at the Scout Expo. Attain 1750 from miscellaneous events. Continue to look for new opportunities for service This committee acts as the Vice Chief of Activities support committee for all events. This committee assists in training sessions, planning, and scheduling events for all OA weekends. They will also provide any other support deemed necessary by the VCA. Matt Feuss events@chickasawoa.org Goals • • • vacant serviceadviser@chickasawoa.org 12 Have great events at OA events Work closely with VC of Activities to make sure outings go smoothly Have a great year with fun events Chris Johnson (Adviser) eventsadviser@chickasawoa.org �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Lodge Committees, cont’d Merchandise/Trading Post Vigil This committee organizes the Vigil nominating and selection committee meeting. Andrew Schrack vigil@chickasawoa.org Goals • • • The Merchandise Committee is responsible for overseeing the planning, production, and sale of all lodge memorabilia, including event patches. The committee will meet whenever it deems necessary and communicate by email to discuss and select designs for merchandise to be sold. The Merchandise Committee is also responsible for staffing and keeping a current inventory of the Lodge Trading Post. Will Richgels tradingpost@chickasawoa.org Maintain a selection committee consisting of multiple youth from all levels of the Lodge Complete all paperwork two weeks before deadlines Effectively run a meaningful Vigil Honor Call Out and induction Goals • • • More youth working in Trading Post Streamline a computerized inventory Plan to deal with old merchandise Renee Leith (Adviser) vigiladviser@chickasawoa.org John Kasper (Adviser) tradingpostadviser@chickasawoa.org Brotherhood A 30% conversion rate is needed to achieve JTE. The Brotherhood committee will maintain a roster of eligible members and promote conversion through letters and information distribution. This committee will also assist with Elangomat promotion and training. Adam Carr brotherhood@chickasawoa.org Goals • • • • 50-80% Lodge Eligibly for Brotherhood Conversion go through Ceremony Trained Ceremonialists New, personal letter to be p assed out with Brotherhood papers Cooperation with VC AIA on various project s Mobile Camp The Mobile Camp Committee is responsible for planning, coordinating, and promoting the Lodge's Mobile Camp program. Mobile Camp provides First Class Advancement and Scout skill training to Troops. John Johnson mobilecamp@chickasawoa.org Goals • • • Implement the Mobile Camp Program Have 10 Mobile Camp events Have involvement from a variety of youth Arrowmen. Jim Charbonnet (Adviser) brotherhoodadviser@chickasawoa.org Jim Charbonnet (Adviser) mobilecampadviser@chickasawoa.org 13 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Chapters Lippoe Blaknik Chapter “Wise Flying Squirrel” The Lippoe Blaknik Chapter is comprised ofArrowmen from Wolf River District of the Chickasaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America.Contact Chapter Chief, Carl Beilstein to find out meeting times and locations for chapter meetings and to learn more about Lippoe Blaknick Chapter . Chapter Adviser Chapter Chief Carl Beilstein lippoeblaknik@chickasawoa.org Goals • • • 14 Contact 100% of Troop Representatives Develop a chapter calendar Further promote Brotherhood, cheerfulness, and service Bob Winkler �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Chapters, cont’d Macheu Machque Chapter “Great Bear” The Macheu Machque Chapter is comprised ofArrowmen from Twin Banks, Southeast, Thunderbird and Scoutreach Districts of the Chickasaw Council of the Boy Scout s of America. Contact Chapter Chief, Hunter Ferris to find out meeting times and locations for chapter meetings and to learn more about Lippoe Blaknick Chapter . Chapter Adviser Chapter Chief John Ferris Hunter Ferris macheumachque@chickasawoa.org Goals • • • Hold Chapter meetings Increase Chapter numbers Get Chapter more involved in the Lodge 15 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Chapters, cont’d Sakima Machque Chapter “Chief Bear” The Sakima Machque Chapter is comprised ofArrowmen from the Eastern District of the Chickasaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The Chapter meets at River Oaks Presbyterian Church on the secondThursday of each month at 7:00PM along with the Eastern District Roundtable. Chapter Chief Chris Nelson sakimamachque@chickasawoa.org Goals • • • 16 Contact all Scoutmasters in Eastern District Have successful Unit Elections Chapter APC ChapterAdviser Perry Carr smadviser@chickasawoa.org �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Chapters, cont’d Okla Kamassa Chapter “Strong People” The Okla Kamassa Chapter is comprised ofArrowmen from the Northwest Mississippi District of the Chickasaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America. It meets every second thursday of the month at First United Methodist Church, 120 W. Gilmore Street, Senatobia, MS at 7:00 PM. Chapter Chief Brandon Sly oklakamassa@chickasawoa.org ChapterAdviser Jay Collins okadviser@chickasawoa.org Goals • • • Complete annual Chapter plan Have 2 active ceremonies teams Average 5 service hours per active member 17 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Chapters, cont’d Nashoba Tohbi Chapter “White Wolf in the Choctaw” The Nashoba Tohbi Chapter is comprised ofArrowmen from the Tallaha, Malmaison, and Washington Districts of the Chickasaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Contact Chapter Chief or Adviser for meeting and other information. Chapter Chief Max Bruce nashobatohbi@chickasawoa.org ChapterAdviser Landon Fisher ntadviser@chickasawoa.org Goals • • • 18 Increase numbers at Chapter meetings Increase numbers at Lodge events Perform successful Unit Elections �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 19 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Rules Preamble: We, the Scouts and Scouters ofAhoalan-Nachpikin Lodge, W.W.W., Boy Scouts of America, recognizing the need to develop and maintain camping traditions by enriching camping experiences, and to crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life of leadership in cheerful service to others, do hereby ordain and establish these rules for our lodge. ARTICLE I NAME AND AFFILIATION Section 1- The name of this lodge of the Order of theArrow shall be Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558, W.W.W. Section 2- This lodge shall be affiliated with the Chickasaw Council #558, Boy Scouts of America, and shall be under the supervision of the council camping committee and the administrative authority of the Scout Executive. ARTICLE II ELECTION TO MEMBERSHIP Section 1- The requirements for membership in the lodge are as stated in the current printing of the Order of the Arrow Handbook, published by the National Order of theArrow Committee of the Boy Scouts of America Section 2- The procedure for the Ordeal shall be as stated in the latest editions of the Order of theArrow Handbook and the Ordeal Ceremony Pamphlet. Section 3- Every effort shall be made to have unit elections conducted by Order of the Arrow members not affiliated with that unit and at least one member of the election team must be under twenty-one (21) years of age and trained. At least one member of the team must have completed a lodge-approved Unit Election Training Seminar. All unit elections for membership must be cleared through the Lodge Unit Elections Committee and are to be scheduled between January 1st and July 20th. Call-out ceremonies shall be conducted by the Lodge Chief or his representative, and due record made of the candidates called. The candidates will be informed of their opportunities to take the ordeal. Section 4- The Executive Committee of the lodge may select District, or Council Scouters for nomination to be presented to the Council’s Camping Committee for review to be inducted into the Order of the Arrow. Section 5- There shall be an induction fee for each new Ordeal member based on the cost of the following items: • Membership Card • Order of the Arrow Sash • Order of theArrow Handbook • Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Pocket Flap 20 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book • Yearly dues • Current copy of Lodge rules • Subsistence during the Ordeal • Other material deemed necessary by the Ordeal Committee ARTICLE III REQUIREMENTS FOR BROTHERHOOD MEMBERSHIP Section 1- The requirements for Brotherhood membership shall be as stated in the latest edition of the Order of the Arrow Handbook. Section 2- The procedure for the Brotherhood induction shall be as stated in the latest editions of the Order of the Arrow Handbook and the Brotherhood Ceremony Pamphlet. ARTICLE IV REQUIREMENTS FOR VIGIL HONOR MEMBERSHIP Section 1- The requirements for Vigil Honor membership shall be as stated in the latest edition of the Order of the Arrow Handbook. Section 2-The procedure for the Vigil Honor induction shall be as stated in the latest editions of the Order of the Arrow Handbook and the Vigil Ceremony Pamphlet. ARTICLE V LODGE STRUCTURE AND LEADERSHIP Section 1- The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge shall consist of 5 Chapters: Lippoe Blaknik Chapter , serving the Loosahatchie and Nashoba Districts; Macheu Machque Chapter, serving the Thunderbird, Southeast,Twin Banks and Central Districts; Nashoba Tohbi Chapter, serving the Malmaison, Tallaha, and Washington Districts; Okla Kamassa Chapter serving the Northwest Mississippi District; Sakima Machque Chapter , serving the Eastern District. Section 2- The officers of this lodge shall be: • Lodge Chief • Lodge Vice-Chief of Activities • Lodge Vice-Chief of Unit Elections and Camping Promotions • Lodge Vice-Chief of Administration • Lodge Vice-Chief of Finance • Lodge Vice-Chief of American Indian Affairs All officers must be under 21 years of age during their entire term of office. The Lodge Chief appoints the order of succession among the Lodge Vice Chiefs with approval from the LodgeAdviser. Section 3- The officers of each chapter of the lodge shall be Chapter Chief and Vice Chiefs as determined by the chapter. The officers must be under the age of twenty-one (21) for their entire term. It is recommended that the chapters use the following structure: • Chapter Chief • Chapter Vice-Chief of Elections and Camping Promotions • Chapter Vice-Chief of Administration All officers must be under 21 years of age during their entire term of of fice. A Chapter may have a VCAD per District to improve communication if physical distance is a factor. 21 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Section 4- A vacancy in the office of Lodge Chief shall be filled by a Lodge V ice Chief, succeeding in an order determined by the Chief-elect and approved at that time of election by the lodge membership. This selection will be announced publicly at the conclusion of the election. Vacancies in other lodge offices shall be filled by appointment by the Chief, after consultation with the appropriate advisers. This appointment must be approved by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. Vacancies in chapter offices shall be filled in the same manner, substituting the word chapter for lodge. Section 5- The Lodge Chief and Chapter Chiefs will establish standing committees and appoint chairmen, after consulting with their adviser(s). The Lodge or ChapterAdviser will appoint the committeeAdvisers. The Lodge Chief and Chapter Chiefs may also appoint ad hoc committees throughout the year , as deemed necessary for the successful functioning of the lodge and its members of the Executive Committee.All committee chairmen shall be under the age of twenty-one (21) for their entire term of of fice. All advisers must be at least twenty-one (21) during their entire term of office. Section 6- Committees will be as follows: Banquet & Honors Committee- This committee will serve to carry out the Lodge banquet. They will secure a location well in advance and assist with the promotions of the event. They select the award recipients including Arrowmen of the Year, Founders Award, and any other award.This chairman reports to the VCF. Brotherhood Committee- This committee will have the responsibility of promoting brotherhood conversion in our Lodge. This chairman reports to the VCAD. Conclave Chief- This position will be put in place each year before conclave. Their primary responsibility will be the organization of the Conclave. This person should be a strong member of the OA and be able to handle this tremendous responsibility. This person will report to the LEC. Conclave Delegation Committee- Responsible for the promotions of the upcoming conclave. It will also be this chairman’s responsibility to develop any memorabilia (patches and t-shirts) or a theme for this event. This chairman reports to the VCUEP. Ceremonies Committee- Conducts ceremonies at all events. Reports to the VCAIA. Dance & Drum Committee- Promotes American Indian dancing and drumming throughout the Lodge.This committee chairman reports to the VCAIA. Events- This committee serves to support the VCA at all lodge functions. This committee will assist in training sessions, planning and agendas. First Aid and Safety Committee- Maintains Health records of Events and provides medical assistance at each event. This chairman reports to the VCAD. LodgeMaster Committee- This committee is in charge of organizing and using the LodgeMaster program to keep track of Lodge records. This committee reports to VCAD. Merchandise Committee- The merchandise committee oversees the purchasing of lodge memorabilia. This committee reports to the VCF. Mobile Camp Committee- This committee is in charge of the Mobile Camp program of providing Scout skill instructors to Troops. This Committee reports to VCUECP. Ordeal Committee- This Committee will have the responsibility planning and running the Lodge Ordeal Weekends. This chairman reports to the VCAD. Service Committee- This chairman helps chapters develop community service projects and also organizes the Lodge’s community service day. This chairman works closely with the VCAto develop service projects at our council’s camp properties. This committee reports to VCA. Vigil Honor Committee- Conducts a Vigil Nomination Committee. This committee meets during the late spring and will conduct the callout ceremony at a fall event. This chairman reports to the Lodge Chief. Section 7-The Executive Committee of this Lodge shall be composed of all elected Lodge Officers, the immediate past Lodge Chief, the Chapter Chiefs, all Lodge Committee chairmen, the Lodge Lay Adviser, the Council Scout Executive and the Staff Adviser. Section 8- Lodge officers shall be elected at the annual Fall Fellowship. The term of the officers shall be from Banquet to Banquet. Officers may succeed themselves. 22 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Section 9- The Lodge shall hold a training conference annually for the purpose of training the newly elected officers and operating committee chairmen. This training will be conducted by the out-going officers of the Lodge. (The banquet is the last calendar event of the year .) Section 10-An elected officer may be removed from office by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Executive Committee for failure to perform his duties in a satisfactory manner.The vacancy shall be filled as stated in Article V under the order of succession. Section 11- If the office of Lodge Chief is vacated during the term of of fice then Article V applies. Section 12- All officers must reside within the boundaries of the Chickasaw Council during the entire term of office. ARTICLE VI MEETINGS Section 1- The Lodge shall hold at least one (1) business meeting during their calendar year . Other business meetings may be held with notification to the general membership with at least 10 days notice. Section 2- The Lodge Executive Committee shall meet at least six (6) times during the calendar year . The Council Scout Executive or Lodge Chief, in consultation with the Lodge and Staff Advisers, may call special meetings of the Lodge Executive Committee. The same procedure may be used by the chapters, substituting the word chapter for Lodge. Section 3- Members of the Order of theArrow twenty-one (21) years of age or older,holding the position of Adviser shall have no vote in the decisions of the Lodge or chapter and may make no formal motions. However , they may contribute by invitation of the Lodge Chief when the floor is open for discussion. Section 4 - The rules contained in Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the proceedings of the Lodge where applicable and not inconsistent with the rules of the Lodge. Section 5- Chapters shall hold at least four (4) meetings during the calendar year . Section 6 -The minutes and other pertinent data from these Executive Committee meetings will be emailed to all members of the committee by the Lodge Vice Chief of Administration or by the Chapter officer counterpart within twenty-one (21) days following the meeting. ARTICLE VII DUES Section 1- The Council, in consultation with the Lodge Chief of Finance and hisAdviser, shall handle all Order of the Arrow funds. All funds must go through the normal accounting procedures used by the Chickasaw Council, and all money requests must go through a system, approved by the Council, in order for funds to be dispersed. No chapter may handle its own funds. Section 2- Dues shall be collected annually in an amount set by the Executive Committee. Those lodge members serving in theArmed Forces of the United States are to remain active members, without payment of dues, throughout their term of service. Nonpayment of dues by July 15th or the First Ordeal Weekend of the next year shall disqualify active membership. Section 3- Inactive members may be reinstated upon payment of the present year’s dues plus one (1) year’s back dues. 23 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Section 4- Any Scout or Scouter, having been inducted into the Order of theArrow of another lodge, may become a member ofAhoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 upon presentation of proper credentials and payment of the current year’s dues. Section 5- The Lodge financial year shall run from January 1 to December 31, in accordance with the Council financial year. At the first Executive committee meeting, a budget of estimated income and expenditures for the coming year will be adopted with the approval of the Council Scout Executive. ARTICLE VIII AMENDMENTS Section 1- The rules may be amended at any regular or special lodge meeting. The proposed changes must have been submitted in writing to the Executive Committee, at least thirty (30) days prior to the lodge meeting. Due notice will have been made to all Lodge members at least ten (10) days prior to the aforementioned Lodge meeting. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of members present shall be required for approval. Any revision in the rules will be made known to the Lodge membership. These rules shall be in accordance with the Order of theArrow charter and the current edition of the Order of the Arrow Handbook and the Field Operations Guide. In the event that any subst antial conflict is discovered, appropriate changes to these Bylaws will be made by the Executive Committee. It is recognized that the Council Scout Executive has ultimate responsibility for the supervision of the lodge program, and as such, may deem special procedures be followed if unusual circumstances warrant this action. Note: The current rules were last ratified on October 13, 2012 by the lodge membership. They supersede all previous Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 Rules. 24 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 25 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 26 2013 Plan Book �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Journey to Excellence Lodge Requirements 27 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 28 2013 Plan Book �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Journey to Excellence Chapter Requirements 29 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 30 2013 Plan Book �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book What Is the OA Troop/Team Representative? The Troop/Team Representative program was begun in 1999, and is a program of the Order of the Arrow that has been officially adopted by the Boy Scouts of America. The OA Representative is now an official leadership position within the troop or team, and boys can earn time towards their leadership rank requirements, just as with Den Chief, Troop Scribe, or any of the other leadership positions. What Are the Responsibilities of the Troop/Team Representative? There are numerous possibilities for the job description of the OA Representative. The beauty is that it is flexible enough to allow your unit to fine-tune the exact responsibilities. However , the most basic t asks of the Representative will be to coordinate service opportunities within the unit, to coordinate unit involvement with the Order of the Arrow, including Unit Elections, Camp Promotions, and Inductions, and request lodge and chapter resources to help meet unit needs. Who Can Serve as a Troop/Team Representative? Anyone in the unit who is under the age of 18 can serve as the OA Representative for the unit, provided he is a dues-paid member of the Order of theArrow. He should be appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader or arsity V Team Captain, and will be a member of the Patrol Leaders’ Council and attend lodge and chapter meetings. Will There Be an Adviser for the Troop/Team Representative? As with all positions in the Order, the OA Representative should have an adult as hisAdviser. This adult needs to be 21 years of age or older, a dues-paid member of the Order of theArrow, and be appointed by the Scoutmaster. Does This Position Count for Rank Advancement? Scouts may use the Order of the Arrow Troop/Team Representative position to meet the leadership position requirements for the Star, Life, and Eagle ranks. 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As members of Scouting National Honor Society it is especially important that Order of the Arrow members seek to serve on summer camp staff. Camp staff is an experience that is truly unforgettable. It is the ultimate job, more rewarding than any other . Camp work is demanding, but the opportunities, rewards and experiences available to you on camp staff are endless. Camp staff is the best way to spend your summer . As a camp staff member, you will have room and board, weekly salary, and come away with a positive Scouting experience.You will also receive unique teaching and learning opportunities, daily memories and friendships to last a lifetime, and countless stories to tell. Employment Qualifications • Age 16 before employment begins (Camp Staff Development may be 15) • First Class Scout Rank before Staff Week begins in June. • Recommendation from Scoutmaster or Troop Committee Chairman • Demonstrated willingness to live by the Scout Oath and Scout Law • Demonstrated leadership skills and a sincere interest in helping young Scouts • Knowledge, skills and abilities needed for the employment positions available on the camp staff • If under 18, approval of your parent or guardian Camp Staff Development The Camp Staff Development Program is designed for those exceptional young Scout s who display true leadership and maturity within their own troop. It’s purpose is to give training to potential future staff members. You must be at least 15 years old and have the approval of both your unit leader and your parent/guardian. Apply today at www.kiakima.com 50 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book s e t o N 51 �Lodge Executive Committee 2013 Lodge Chief, Andrew Schrack Vice Chief, Administration, Jonathan Gibson Vice Chief, Activities, Adam Carr Vice Chief, Unit Elections/Camp Promotions, Ben McClain Vice Chief, American Indian Affairs, Logan McCulley Vice Chief, Finance, Will Borah Lippoe Blaknik Chief, Carl Beilstein Macheu Machque Chief, Hunter Ferris Nashoba Tohbi Chief, Max Bruce Okla Kamassa Chief, Brandon Sly Sakima Machque Chief, Chris Nelson Banquet/Honors Chair, Will Richgels Brotherhood Chair, Adam Carr Ceremonies Chair, Logan McCulley Conclave Chair, Tim Barker Dance & Drum Chair, John Johnson Events Chair, Matt Feuss First Aid & Safety Chair, Fred Doerner Lodgemaster Chair, Cole Ettingoff Merchandise Chair, Will Richgels Mobile Camp Chair, John Johnson Ordeal Chair, Adam Carr Service Chair, Edward DeWane Vigil Chair, Andrew Schrack Lodge Adviser, Chuck Martin Staff Adviser, Jeremy Palazolo Scout Executive, Woody Woodward Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge l 171 S. Hollywood St. l Memphis, TN 38112 l www.chickasawoa.org � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 Description An account of the resource Contains items related to Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558, Order of the Arrow. <br /><em>See also</em> <a href="https://kiakimamuseum.org/collections/show/28">Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Dancing Bear Newsletters</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document The Purpose of the Order of the Arrow As Scouting’s National Honor Society, our purpose is to: • Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition. • Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of every Scout’s experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer camp. • Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit and ability to advance the activities of their units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation. • Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others. The Mission of the Lodge The mission of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge is to achieve the purpose of the Order of the Arrow as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America in the Chickasaw Council through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults. The Obligation I, do hereby promise, on my honor as a Scout, that I will always and faithfully, observe and preserve the traditions of the Order of the Arrow, Wimachtendienk, Wingolauchsik, Witahemui. I will always regard the ties of Brotherhood in the Order of the Arrow, as lasting, and will seek to preserve a cheerful spirit, even in the midst of irksome tasks and weighty responsibilities, and will endeavor, so far as in my power lies, to be unselfish in service and devotion to the welfare of others. The Song of our Order Firm bound in Brotherhood, gather the clan, That cheerful service brings to fellow man. Circle our council fire, weld tightly every link, That binds us in Brotherhood, Wimachtendienk. Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Brothers, 2013 is a new year with room for new innovations and improvement. As a lodge we have several lofty goals and aspirations, but with teamwork and dedication, we cannot fail. Together as a Brotherhood let’s make it the best year our Lodge and our Council has ever seen! There are many events coming up this year that will continue to provide a lot of excitement. April 19-21 the Lodge will send a contingent to Conclave at Camp Yocona outside of Tupelo. This is a large campout with all the lodges in the Section. There are plenty of games and competitions that make for a lot of fun. This year the theme is All-American Football! One option for the summer is OA High Adventure. You can go to OA Trail Crew (Philmont), OA Ocean Adventure (Sea Base), OA Wilderness Voyage (Northern Tier), or OA Canadian Odyssey (Sea Base). Here you will work on maintaining and improving the camps while also experiencing much of what it has to offer. It is also a lot cheaper than going with your troop! Another option is being on the Order of the Arrow staff at the National Jamboree. This is the first Jamboree at the new Summit Bechtel Family National Reserve. There are five different jobs you can do on staff: Jamboree Trek Guide (leading troops on a four-hour trek to the top of Garden Ground Mountain), Service Corps, Day of Service Guides (leading troops on their Day of Service), Indian Village staff (teaching different American Indian culture like drumming or dancing), or Recreation Staff (hosting games, cook outs, etc). The Order of the Arrow staff is a great way to go to the Jamboree! On a local level, we have our Lodge Order of the Arrow Conference (LOAC) which is at Camp Currier February 22-24. During summer camp at Kia Kima there will be a weekly Summer Fellowship every Friday evening in the Council Ring before Campfire. Fall Fellowship is at Camp Currier October 4-6 and where we will elect our new officers for 2014. This year there will also be a ServiceCorps for Akela Cub October 11-13 and October 25-27 at Camp Currier. This is a great way to serve the Council and make sure everything runs smoothly for the Boys in Blue. Our two Ordeals (where we induct new members) will be May 3-5 and September 6-8. These will be held at Kia Kima and Camp Currier respectively. Finally our Lodge Family Banquet will be held November 30th. Also, if you have been an Ordeal member for 10 months you have the opportunity to seal your membership by going through Brotherhood conversion. This will teach you more of our traditions and give you a greater understanding of the Order. There will be a Brotherhood ceremony at every Lodge event (except Akela Cub and Banquet) and also every week of Summer Camp at Kia Kima. On behalf of the officers of the Lodge Executive Committee, we are looking forward to a great year with the lodge! W. W. W. Andrew Schrack Lodge Chief Troop/Team Representative 31 Award Recipients 32-37 The Vigil Honor 38 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Vigil Honor Roll 39-44 2013 Vigil Nomination Form 45 Brotherhood 25-26 Kia Kima Staff 50 JTE Lodge Requirements 27-28 JTE Chapter Requirements 29-30 Awards Nomination Form 46-47 Lodge Officer Application 48-49 Table of Contents Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Lodge Goals 1 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Calendar 2 Special Events & Opportunities 3 Lodge History & Past Lodge Chiefs 4 So You are a New Ordeal Member 5 Officer Roster 6-10 Lodge Chief 7 Vice Chief of Activities 8 Vice Chief of Unit Elections & Camp Promotions 8 Vice Chief of Administration 9 Vice Chief of Finance 9 Vice Chief of Indian Affairs 10 Lodge Committees 11-13 Chapters 14-18 Lippoe Blaknik 14 Macheu Machque 15 Sakima Machque 16 Okla Kamassa 17 Nashoba Tohbi 18 Ordeal Information 2012 19 Ahoalin-Nachpikin Lodge #558 Rules 20-24 1 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 2013 Lodge Goals 18 Years of Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 103 Years of American Scouting 1.Attain Gold Level in Journey to Excellence 2.Petition for E. Urner Goodman Camping Award 3.Write and implement Lodge Strategic Plan 4.Increase Chapter activity 5.Fund and donate a Technology Center shelter at Kia Kima Scout Reservation 2 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book July 1-6 Summer Camp week IV July 7-13 Summer Camp week V July 14-24 National Boy Scout Jamboree September 6-8 Fall Ordeal (Camp Currier) October 4-6 Fall Fellowship (Camp Currier) December 1 Lodge Family Banquet February 22-24 LOAC (Camp Currier) March 1-3 NLS/NLATS (Nashville) April 19-21 OA Conclave (Camp Yocana) May 3-5 Spring Ordeal (Kia Kima) June 1-4 Cub Scout Resident Camp I June 5-8 Cub Scout Resident Camp II June 9-15 KKSR Summer Camp week I June 16-22 KKSR Summer Camp week I June 24-30 KKSR Summer Camp week III June 30-July 5 NYLT at Kia Kima Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Calendar 3 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Lodge Fall Fellowship The Fall Fellowship is an annual event held in October. Various Training Sessions, Lodge Officer Elections, the Quest events, and Chapter Display Competitions are just a few of the activities Arrowmen can participate in on this fun filled weekend. Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) LLD is held during November of each year in order to train the new Lodge Officers and Committee Chairman, in addition to planning the year for the Lodge. Lodge Executive Committee Meetings The Lodge Executive Committee(LEC) meets periodically and handles the business affairs of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558. The committee is composed of the Lodge officers, the past Lodge chief, standing committee chairmen, and the Chapter Chiefs plus various adult advisors (nonvoting members). All Lodge members are invited to attend but are not allowed to vote. Lodge Ordeals Two Ordeals are held at Kia Kima Scout Reservation or Camp Currier each year, in May and in September. All Brothers are encouraged to attend and render service to the Lodge and the Camps. Lodge Call-Outs A Call-Out is the public recognition ceremony of newly elected candidates. They are held at the Spring Camporees and each week at Summer Camp during the Friday night Campfire. Lodge Annual Family Banquet This Banquet is usually held in November for the purpose of fellowship and recognition. Families and guests are encouraged to attend. Various awards are presented including the Arrowman of the Year and Founders Awards. Lodge Order of the Arrow Conference (LOAC) Special Events Opportunities The following is a list of special events and programs offered on the Lodge, Section, Regional, and National levels of the Order of the Arrow. Section Conclave Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge participates in the SR-6 Conclave each year. This is a weekend full of fun and & LOAC is an annual event held in February. At this event, Arrowmen gather for food, fun and fellowship. There is a variety of training and games, as well as a Brotherhood ceremony. fellowship. A few of the activities included are Section Officer Elections, Quest for the Golden Arrow, Native American Dance and Ceremony Team Competitions, and the battle for the Spirit Award. The “Where To Go Camping” books and the Lodge websites are also judged. Region National Leadership Seminar (NLS) Every other year our Lodge is invited to send delegates to the National Leadership Seminar. The NLS is a weekend Training Seminar that is taught by the best Trainers, Advisers, and Section Officers from all over the Southern Region. The Southern Region Chief along with his assistant, either the National Chief or the National Vice- Chief, coordinates the event. NLS is a great program for experienced leaders and new members wishing to serve as a leader. National National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) NOAC is held every two years at a major college or university. It is a great experience for any Arrowman, including various shows, competitions, training sessions, patch trading, and fellowship. Over 8,000 usually attend this event. Order of the Arrow Trail Crew (OATC) OA Trail Crew is a program offered at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. This program consists of one week of labor on special trails followed by a week of hiking anywhere on the ranch. OATC participants often have special privileges and opportunities not offered to Scouters on regular treks. Northern Tier The Northern Tier offers a program similar to that of the OATC at a High Adventure Base in Ely, Minnesota. This trek involves canoes as an alternative to hiking. Order of the Arrow Ocean Adventure (OAOA) OAOA is the National OA program at Seabase. This program is a 10-day experience in which you will experience wilderness camping, kayaking, sailing, fishing, snorkeling, team building (including a trip on a war canoe) and, of course, cheerful service. The program will be conservation based and will seek to help protect the ecosystem of the Florida Keys. 4 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Lodge History Past Lodge Chiefs Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge History 1995 - Current The 1994 Fall Fellowship was a joint event between the Koi Hatachie 345 and Chickasah 406 lodges. The Chickasaw and Delta councils were in the process of merging. The fall elections were held during the fellowship at Camp Tallaha, located outside Charleston, MS, to select the new Lodge Executive Committee (LEC). It was agreed to have a balanced representation of leadership from the two merged lodges. After an arrowman from 406 was elected Lodge Chief, nominations were then limited to members of 345 for 1st Vice Chief. All the other offices were open to arrowmen from either lodge. Only the position of 2nd Vice Chief ran opposed. The event offered identically designed pocket and back patches featuring the combined totems of the Thunderbird (Chickasah) and White Panther (Koi Hatachie). After the first meeting at Camp Tallaha, the newly elected lodge officers met at the Chickasaw Council office to officially determine the new lodge totem and name. After several attempts, they selected the black bear and the name Ahoalan-Nachpikin, which means “We Who Love the Outdoors”. The new lodge was officially chartered on January 1, 1995. It was a member of Section SR-9 from 1995-1997 It was then moved to Section SR-6N where it remained from 1997-2008. With a section restructuring in 2008, the lodge came to be in its current section, Section SR-6. Initially, each district in the lodge was represented by a chapter. In August of 2000, restructuring occurred to form four chapters, each comprised of two or three districts. The chapters that made up the new lodge structure were: Macheu Machque (Great Bear), Lippoe Blaknik (Wise Flying Squirrel), Nashoba Tobhi (White Wolf in the Choctaw), Sakima Machque (Chief Bear). In 2003, with the formation of new districts, a new chapter, Okla Kamassa (Strong People) was added to the lodge structure. All of these remain currently. Lodge Chief Adviser Staff Adviser 1995 Brad Stephens Phil Counts Scott Stephens 1996 Brian Leith Jason Hood Harold Keller 1997 Brian Leith Martin Hoffert Trey Moore 1998 Chuck Barber Martin Hoffert Trey Moore 1999 Ryan Cooper Martin Hoffert Trey Moore 2000 Peter DiSessa Robert Friedman Ken Kimble 2001 Jonathan Friedman Robert Friedman Ken Kimble 2002 Shelby Lux Scott Stephens Ken Kimble 2003 Jimmy Pearson Scott Stephens Peter Abel 2004 Ryan Pudwell David Miller Drew Armstrong 2005 Zac Case David Miller Drew Armstrong 2006 Spencer Nesvick David Miller Drew Armstrong 2007 Patrick Howie Gene Cofer Drew Armstrong 2008 Landon Fisher Gene Cofer Drew Armstrong 2009 Jesse Henderson Scott Stephens Jeremy Palazolo 2010 Johnny Tracy Scott Stephens Jeremy Palazolo 2011 Mike Haskins Scott Stephens Jeremy Palazolo 2012 Andrew Schrack Chuck Martin Jeremy Palazolo & Lodge Chiefs & Advisers of Ahoalan-Nachpikin 5 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book As an Ordeal member, you will fall into one of the following three categories: If you have just completed your Ordeal Ceremony CONGRATULATIONS! Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 is happy to have you as a Brother. Ordeal membership is only the first step that you are expected to achieve. Ten months from now, you will be eligible to participate in the Brotherhood experience. Will you be ready? There are five goals that you must meet before you are eligible to earn your Brotherhood Membership. The time to prepare for this journey is now! If you have been an Ordeal member for less than 10 months Then take a few minutes to assess where you stand in your commitment to obtaining Brotherhood. Also, check your Lodge Calendar, call your Chapter Chief, or talk to the Vice-Chief of Unit Elections and Camp Promotions, to find out when the next Brotherhood opportunity is scheduled. The Ordeal Ceremony contains some very powerful words and lessons that you must learn. These will help you understand what you will need to take the next step to Brotherhood. Review the Order of the Arrow Handbook and obtain a copy of the “Brotherhood” Information Sheet to aid you in your preparations. Your Lodge depends on its members’ support, and you can be an exciting part of its growth! If you have been an Ordeal member for more than 10 months Then contact a Lodge Officer or Adviser to discuss your Obligation and commitment to this awesome organization, the Order of the Arrow. You can continue to contribute to your Lodge and assist with its growth and future. If you feel you are not receiving necessary support from Lodge members, contact your Lodge Officers and/or Advisers for assistance. The Challenge of Brotherhood Membership You must meet five challenges before entering the Circle of Brotherhood. As an Ordeal member you have completed the first challenge. The next three require steady effort over a period of many months. The final challenge you must meet after you are satisfied that you have lived up to the first four. First: Memorize the signs of the Arrow Membership. Memorize the Obligation of the Order, which you received from Allowat Sakima (printed on the back of your membership card and in the front of this book). Memorize the Order of the Arrow official song (printed in the front of this book), the admonition, the sign of Ordeal Membership, and the Arrow Handclasp. Advance in your understanding of the Ordeal, and gain a thorough understanding of the Ordeal through which you passed. Second: Serve your unit; help them improve their camping program. Retain your registration in Scouting. During a period of at least 10 months, strive to fulfill your Obligation by continuing and expanding your service to your Troop or Crew. Third: Plan for service in your Lodge. Retain your registration in your Order of the Arrow Lodge and keep your dues paid. Be aware that acceptance of Brotherhood Membership involves a pledge of service to the Lodge. Develop a concrete idea of how you plan to fulfill this pledge. So You are a New Ordeal Member... 6 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book The following list of officers is for your reference. The adults listed are there to serve our Council and the Scouts who comprise it. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact one of your advisers. The youth of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge are all members of the Executive Committee; however, the following list of officers and chairmen are the only voting members of the committee. The executive committee meets periodically throughout the year and makes important decisions that determine how the Lodge is managed. Every Arrowman is encouraged to attend these meetings and advise your officer or chairman as to how he should cast his vote. Although not all Arrowmen have voting privileges, the floor is open to discussion from all members. During the summer months of the Lodge’s year, many officers and chairmen will be working as Summer Camp Staff at Kia Kima Scout Reservation. Note: Denotes members of Kia Kima Summer Camp Staff, past & current. Denotes members of Philmont Staff, past & current. Lodge Privacy Policy Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge does not publish some personal information of our officers or of our members. If you need information, contact the Vice Chief of Administration. Officers Roster “For he who serves his fellows is, of all his fellows, greatest!” 7 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Lodge Chief The Chief’s greatest role is the coordination of all the Lodge’s functions. The Chief is ultimately responsible for all events and undertakings of the Lodge. He maintains close contact with all officers, chairman, and advisers. The Chief also represents the Lodge on the Section and Council level. 2013 Lodge Officers Staff Adviser Jeremy is a professional Scouter with the Chickasaw Council. He is an essential link in coordinating schedules, planning programs, and managing finances. Jeremy also serves as a contact for the Lodge in the council. He is your “safety net.” Lodge Adviser The Lodge Adviser serves as a liaison between the youth and adult members of the Lodge. He is the closest adviser to the Chief and Executive Committee. He encourages involvement and facilitates discussion of different issues concerning the Lodge. He is your “go to man”. Jeremy Palazolo 171 South Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 901-461-6215 cell 901-327-4193 wk jpalazol@bsamail.org staffadviser@chickasawoa.org Andrew Schrack lodgechief@chickasawoa.org Goals Chuck Martin 1497 Wolf Ridge Dr. Collierville, TN, 38017 901-490-4930 hm lodgeadviser@chickasawoa.org • Increase Lodge presence at Council events and Kia Kima • Increase quantity of youth involvement in leadership positions • Increase event participation • Send larger contingents to National Leadership Seminar and Conclave than previous years 8 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 2013 Lodge Officers, cont’d Vice Chief of Activities Adam’s foremost responsibility is the planning and overseeing of all Lodge activities. He is also responsible for additional projects deemed appropriate by the Lodge Chief. He is directly responsible for selecting the Event & Service Chairman and effectively running lodge events. Adam Carr vcactivites@chickasawoa.org Vice Chief of Unit Elections & Camp Promotions Ben trains Chapter Unit Election teams and oversees the completion of all the unit elections appropriate to Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge. He is responsible for the Lodge “Where to Go Camping Book”, and other camping promotions activities. He also organizes and communicates the “Call Out” lists to callout teams and assures that Ordeal information is distributed to candidates at call-outs. Ben McClain vcuecp@chickasawoa.org Goals Goals • Train chapter chiefs and give them what they need for elections • Provide elections for all units • Provide camp promotions for all units Adviser: Melissa Burnett activitiesadviser@chickasawoa.org Adviser: Chuck Schadrack uecpadviser@chickasawoa.org • At least 1 meeting before every event • New, original events to be used at LOAC and Fall Fellowship • Lodge Mailing List / Reminders of events sent at Holidays • To have fun! 9 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Vice Chief of Administration Shane is responsible for all Lodge records and is in charge of seeing that they are kept accurate. All mailings of the Lodge are Shane’s responsibility. He is directly responsible for registration at all Lodge functions and records the Lodge minutes at the Executive Committee meetings. Jonathan Gibson vcadmin@chickasawoa.org Adviser: John Cozart financeadviser@chickasawoa.org 2013 Lodge Officers, cont’d Vice Chief of Finance Will Borah vcfinance@chickasawoa.org Goals • Publish a “Dancing Bear” every 2 months • Work with the lodgemaster Committee to keep records up-to-date • Sent update e-mails and publish articles in the Council Newsletter for upcoming events Goals James heads the Lodge Trading Post and oversees its inventory. He also works closely with the Vice Chief of Administration to set-up and run all registration processes at events. James will handle and manage all Lodge accounts and budgets. Adviser: John Beach adminadviser@chickasawoa.org • Stay under projected budget. • Set a two-week reimbursement cap. • Streamline financial records and inventory. • Work toward more OA High Adventure scholarships. • Work toward a training fund. 10 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Vice Chief of Indian Affairs Logan is responsible for all aspects of the Lodge’s Indian affairs. He oversees ceremony teams, dance teams, and other assorted events appropriate to Native Americans. He is also a reservoir of information for those Scouts interested in becoming involved in Indian Affairs. Logan McCulley vcaia@chickasawoa.org 2013 Lodge Officers, cont’d Adviser: Art Scott aiaadviser@chickasawoa.org Goals • Recruit 5 new ceremonialists by Fall Ordeal • Have 25% increase in attendance to local Indian Seminars • Encourage Arrowmen to attend Cub Scouting events and promote AIA 2012 Lodge Leadership at National Leadership Seminar. 11 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Conclave Delegation These Arrowmen coordinate all aspects of the 2012 Conclave that is to be held this coming year. This committee is responsible for carrying out the Lodge theme and preparing the Lodge for a section sanctioned event. Dancing/Drum Drum/Dancing encourages, trains, provides resources and supports those arrowmen who are interested in becoming involved with Native American drumming or dancing. This committee will also provide training sessions for several events throughout the year. • Send 50 people to Conclave • Have the Lodge place first in some of the section events • Have a great time at Conclave Goals Goals Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge operates with 11 committees at its disposal. These committees operate with the guidance of the committee chairman and a Lodge officer. Each youth member of Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge is expected to join a committee and be active in its support. This is done so that each arrowman may gain a higher understanding of the Lodge’s purpose and mission within the Order. Please contact a member of the Lodge Executive Committee for more information on a particular area of interest. Lodge Committees Ceremonies These Arrowmen recruit, train, and stage ceremonies for Lodge events. These include jobs such as character portrayal, trail running, and torch bearing. These individuals are also responsible for the maintenance of ceremony regalia and rings. • Recruit 5 new ceremonialists by Fall Ordeal • Have 25% increase in attendance to local Indian Seminars • Encourage Arrowmen to attend Cub Scouting events and promote AIA Goals First Aid & Safety Maintenance of accurate and current health records of the Lodge members is an important responsibility of this committee. They also provide medical assistance during each Lodge event. Goals John Cozart (Adviser) ceremoniesadviser@chickasawoa.org Zac Case (Adviser) Logan McCulley ceremonies@chickasawoa.org Tim Barker conclave@chickasawoa.org John Johnson dancedrum@chickasawoa.org John Beach (Adviser) conclaveadviser@chickasawoa.org Fred Doerner firstaid@chickasawoa.org Josh Edwards (Adviser) firstaidadviser@chickasawoa.org • Help OA members enjoy every event they go to this year. • Help increase safety and first aid awareness at each event. • Recruit more dancers and drummers. • Promote dancing and drumming to Scouts. 12 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Lodge Committees, cont’d Ordeal Service This Committee runs the 2 annual Lodge Ordeals as well as planning the Lodge service projects. It also helps select Service Award recipients. They coordinate training events and assure that continual training is a part of all Lodge events. Robert Hardwick (Adviser) ordealadviser@chickasawoa.org Goals Goals • Make sure Ordeals are run successfully • Make sure the Spirit of the Arrow booklets are passed out • Make sure Elangomats call ordeal members in 10 months The Ordeal Committee is responsible for seeing that all information provided to Ordeal candidates at call-outs is correct and up-todate. The Ordeal Committee is responsible for overseeing the production and distribution of Spirit of the Arrow handbooks at Ordeals and Brotherhood ceremonies. The Ordeal Committe Chairman and his committee are also responsible for assisting with Orideals and organizing and assisting in the training of Elangomats. Banquet & Honors This multitasked committee preserves and promotes the awareness of Lodge history through projects in conjunction with the Historical Association. They also take pictures for the Lodge’s slide show and the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge records. Finally, they oversee the Lodge honor award recipient selections and oversees all aspects of the annual lodge banquet. Will Richgels banquet@chickasawoa.org • Have a great Family Banquet this year • Have a slideshow with pictures from events this year Goals Edward DeWane service@chickasawoa.org Hunter Ferris ordeal@chickasawoa.org Events This committee acts as the Vice Chief of Activities support committee for all events. This committee assists in training sessions, planning, and scheduling events for all OA weekends. They will also provide any other support deemed necessary by the VCA. • Have great events at OA events • Work closely with VC of Activities to make sure outings go smoothly • Have a great year with fun events Matt Feuss events@chickasawoa.org Goals Chris Johnson (Adviser) eventsadviser@chickasawoa.org Rick Nelson (Adviser) banquetadviser@chickasawoa.org vacant serviceadviser@chickasawoa.org Lodgemaster The Lodgemaster Committee works with the Vice-Chief of Administration to keep accurate records for the Lodge. Cole Ettingoff lodgemaster@chickasawoa.org • Work with VC of Admin. to keep records up to date • Send out emails to members eligible for Brotherhood • Keep accurate records of new members Goals Jesse Henderson (Adviser) financeadviser@chickasawoa.org Robert Fudge (Co-Adviser) • Attain 4000 hours for Spring Ordeal, Summer Fellowship, and Fall Ordeal • Get 175 hours at the University of Scouting and take a larger role in it • Get 900 hours with a larger role at the Scout Expo. • Attain 1750 from miscellaneous events. • Continue to look for new opportunities for service 13 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Lodge Committees, cont’d Merchandise/Trading Post The Merchandise Committee is responsible for overseeing the planning, production, and sale of all lodge memorabilia, including event patches. The committee will meet whenever it deems necessary and communicate by email to discuss and select designs for merchandise to be sold. The Merchandise Committee is also responsible for staffing and keeping a current inventory of the Lodge Trading Post. Will Richgels tradingpost@chickasawoa.org John Kasper (Adviser) tradingpostadviser@chickasawoa.org • More youth working in Trading Post • Streamline a computerized inventory • Plan to deal with old merchandise Goals Vigil This committee organizes the Vigil nominating and selection committee meeting. Renee Leith (Adviser) vigiladviser@chickasawoa.org Andrew Schrack vigil@chickasawoa.org Brotherhood A 30% conversion rate is needed to achieve JTE. The Brotherhood committee will maintain a roster of eligible members and promote conversion through letters and information distribution. This committee will also assist with Elangomat promotion and training. Goals Adam Carr brotherhood@chickasawoa.org Jim Charbonnet (Adviser) brotherhoodadviser@chickasawoa.org Goals Mobile Camp The Mobile Camp Committee is responsible for planning, coordinating, and promoting the Lodge's Mobile Camp program. Mobile Camp provides First Class Advancement and Scout skill training to Troops. John Johnson mobilecamp@chickasawoa.org • Implement the Mobile Camp Program • Have 10 Mobile Camp events • Have involvement from a variety of youth Arrowmen. Goals Jim Charbonnet (Adviser) mobilecampadviser@chickasawoa.org • 50-80% Lodge Eligibly for Brotherhood Conversion go through Ceremony • Trained Ceremonialists • New, personal letter to be passed out with Brotherhood papers • Cooperation with VC AIA on various projects • Maintain a selection committee consisting of multiple youth from all levels of the Lodge • Complete all paperwork two weeks before deadlines • Effectively run a meaningful Vigil Honor Call Out and induction 14 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Lippoe Blaknik Chapter “Wise Flying Squirrel” The Lippoe Blaknik Chapter is comprised of Arrowmen from Wolf River District of the Chickasaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America.Contact Chapter Chief, Carl Beilstein to find out meeting times and locations for chapter meetings and to learn more about Lippoe Blaknick Chapter. Chapter Chief Carl Beilstein lippoeblaknik@chickasawoa.org Chapters Goals • Contact 100% of Troop Representatives • Develop a chapter calendar • Further promote Brotherhood, cheerfulness, and service Chapter Adviser Bob Winkler 15 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Chapters, cont’d Macheu Machque Chapter “Great Bear” Chapter Chief Hunter Ferris macheumachque@chickasawoa.org Chapter Adviser John Ferris The Macheu Machque Chapter is comprised of Arrowmen from Twin Banks, Southeast, Thunderbird and Scoutreach Districts of the Chickasaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Contact Chapter Chief, Hunter Ferris to find out meeting times and locations for chapter meetings and to learn more about Lippoe Blaknick Chapter. Goals • Hold Chapter meetings • Increase Chapter numbers • Get Chapter more involved in the Lodge 16 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Chapter Chief Chris Nelson sakimamachque@chickasawoa.org Chapters, cont’d “Chief Bear” The Sakima Machque Chapter is comprised of Arrowmen from the Eastern District of the Chickasaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The Chapter meets at River Oaks Presbyterian Church on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00PM along with the Eastern District Roundtable. Goals • Contact all Scoutmasters in Eastern District • Have successful Unit Elections • Chapter APC ChapterAdviser Perry Carr smadviser@chickasawoa.org Sakima Machque Chapter 17 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Chapters, cont’d ChapterAdviser Jay Collins okadviser@chickasawoa.org Okla Kamassa Chapter “Strong People” The Okla Kamassa Chapter is comprised of Arrowmen from the Northwest Mississippi District of the Chickasaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America. It meets every second thursday of the month at First United Methodist Church, 120 W. Gilmore Street, Senatobia, MS at 7:00 PM. Goals • Complete annual Chapter plan • Have 2 active ceremonies teams • Average 5 service hours per active member Chapter Chief Brandon Sly oklakamassa@chickasawoa.org 18 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Chapters, cont’d Chapter Chief Max Bruce nashobatohbi@chickasawoa.org Nashoba Tohbi Chapter “White Wolf in the Choctaw” The Nashoba Tohbi Chapter is comprised of Arrowmen from the Tallaha, Malmaison, and Washington Districts of the Chickasaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Contact Chapter Chief or Adviser for meeting and other information. Goals • Increase numbers at Chapter meetings • Increase numbers at Lodge events • Perform successful Unit Elections ChapterAdviser Landon Fisher ntadviser@chickasawoa.org 19 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 20 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Rules Preamble: We, the Scouts and Scouters of Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge, W.W.W., Boy Scouts of America, recognizing the need to develop and maintain camping traditions by enriching camping experiences, and to crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life of leadership in cheerful service to others, do hereby ordain and establish these rules for our lodge. ARTICLE I NAME AND AFFILIATION Section 1- The name of this lodge of the Order of the Arrow shall be Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558, W.W.W. Section 2- This lodge shall be affiliated with the Chickasaw Council #558, Boy Scouts of America, and shall be under the supervision of the council camping committee and the administrative authority of the Scout Executive. ARTICLE II ELECTION TO MEMBERSHIP Section 1- The requirements for membership in the lodge are as stated in the current printing of the Order of the Arrow Handbook, published by the National Order of the Arrow Committee of the Boy Scouts of America Section 2- The procedure for the Ordeal shall be as stated in the latest editions of the Order of the Arrow Handbook and the Ordeal Ceremony Pamphlet. Section 3- Every effort shall be made to have unit elections conducted by Order of the Arrow members not affiliated with that unit and at least one member of the election team must be under twenty-one (21) years of age and trained. At least one member of the team must have completed a lodge-approved Unit Election Training Seminar. All unit elections for membership must be cleared through the Lodge Unit Elections Committee and are to be scheduled between January 1st and July 20th. Call-out ceremonies shall be conducted by the Lodge Chief or his representative, and due record made of the candidates called. The candidates will be informed of their opportunities to take the ordeal. Section 4- The Executive Committee of the lodge may select District, or Council Scouters for nomination to be presented to the Council’s Camping Committee for review to be inducted into the Order of the Arrow. Section 5- There shall be an induction fee for each new Ordeal member based on the cost of the following items: • Membership Card • Order of the Arrow Sash • Order of the Arrow Handbook • Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Pocket Flap 21 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book • Yearly dues • Current copy of Lodge rules • Subsistence during the Ordeal • Other material deemed necessary by the Ordeal Committee ARTICLE III REQUIREMENTS FOR BROTHERHOOD MEMBERSHIP Section 1- The requirements for Brotherhood membership shall be as stated in the latest edition of the Order of the Arrow Handbook. Section 2- The procedure for the Brotherhood induction shall be as stated in the latest editions of the Order of the Arrow Handbook and the Brotherhood Ceremony Pamphlet. ARTICLE IV REQUIREMENTS FOR VIGIL HONOR MEMBERSHIP Section 1- The requirements for Vigil Honor membership shall be as stated in the latest edition of the Order of the Arrow Handbook. Section 2-The procedure for the Vigil Honor induction shall be as stated in the latest editions of the Order of the Arrow Handbook and the Vigil Ceremony Pamphlet. ARTICLE V LODGE STRUCTURE AND LEADERSHIP Section 1- The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge shall consist of 5 Chapters: Lippoe Blaknik Chapter, serving the Loosahatchie and Nashoba Districts; Macheu Machque Chapter, serving the Thunderbird, Southeast,Twin Banks and Central Districts; Nashoba Tohbi Chapter, serving the Malmaison, Tallaha, and Washington Districts; Okla Kamassa Chapter serving the Northwest Mississippi District; Sakima Machque Chapter, serving the Eastern District. Section 2- The officers of this lodge shall be: • Lodge Chief • Lodge Vice-Chief of Activities • Lodge Vice-Chief of Unit Elections and Camping Promotions • Lodge Vice-Chief of Administration • Lodge Vice-Chief of Finance • Lodge Vice-Chief of American Indian Affairs All officers must be under 21 years of age during their entire term of office. The Lodge Chief appoints the order of succession among the Lodge Vice Chiefs with approval from the Lodge Adviser. Section 3- The officers of each chapter of the lodge shall be Chapter Chief and Vice Chiefs as determined by the chapter. The officers must be under the age of twenty-one (21) for their entire term. It is recommended that the chapters use the following structure: • Chapter Chief • Chapter Vice-Chief of Elections and Camping Promotions • Chapter Vice-Chief of Administration All officers must be under 21 years of age during their entire term of office. A Chapter may have a VCAD per District to improve communication if physical distance is a factor. 22 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Section 4- A vacancy in the office of Lodge Chief shall be filled by a Lodge Vice Chief, succeeding in an order determined by the Chief-elect and approved at that time of election by the lodge membership. This selection will be announced publicly at the conclusion of the election. Vacancies in other lodge offices shall be filled by appointment by the Chief, after consultation with the appropriate advisers. This appointment must be approved by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. Vacancies in chapter offices shall be filled in the same manner, substituting the word chapter for lodge. Section 5- The Lodge Chief and Chapter Chiefs will establish standing committees and appoint chairmen, after consulting with their adviser(s). The Lodge or Chapter Adviser will appoint the committee Advisers. The Lodge Chief and Chapter Chiefs may also appoint ad hoc committees throughout the year, as deemed necessary for the successful functioning of the lodge and its members of the Executive Committee. All committee chairmen shall be under the age of twenty-one (21) for their entire term of office. All advisers must be at least twenty-one (21) during their entire term of office. Section 6- Committees will be as follows: Banquet & Honors Committee- This committee will serve to carry out the Lodge banquet. They will secure a location well in advance and assist with the promotions of the event. They select the award recipients including Arrowmen of the Year, Founders Award, and any other award. This chairman reports to the VCF. Brotherhood Committee- This committee will have the responsibility of promoting brotherhood conversion in our Lodge. This chairman reports to the VCAD. Conclave Chief- This position will be put in place each year before conclave. Their primary responsibility will be the organization of the Conclave. This person should be a strong member of the OA and be able to handle this tremendous responsibility. This person will report to the LEC. Conclave Delegation Committee- Responsible for the promotions of the upcoming conclave. It will also be this chairman’s responsibility to develop any memorabilia (patches and t-shirts) or a theme for this event. This chairman reports to the VCUEP. Ceremonies Committee- Conducts ceremonies at all events. Reports to the VCAIA. Dance & Drum Committee- Promotes American Indian dancing and drumming throughout the Lodge. This committee chairman reports to the VCAIA. Events- This committee serves to support the VCA at all lodge functions. This committee will assist in training sessions, planning and agendas. First Aid and Safety Committee- Maintains Health records of Events and provides medical assistance at each event. This chairman reports to the VCAD. LodgeMaster Committee- This committee is in charge of organizing and using the LodgeMaster program to keep track of Lodge records. This committee reports to VCAD. Merchandise Committee- The merchandise committee oversees the purchasing of lodge memorabilia. This committee reports to the VCF. Mobile Camp Committee- This committee is in charge of the Mobile Camp program of providing Scout skill instructors to Troops. This Committee reports to VCUECP. Ordeal Committee- This Committee will have the responsibility planning and running the Lodge Ordeal Weekends. This chairman reports to the VCAD. Service Committee- This chairman helps chapters develop community service projects and also organizes the Lodge’s community service day. This chairman works closely with the VCA to develop service projects at our council’s camp properties. This committee reports to VCA. Vigil Honor Committee- Conducts a Vigil Nomination Committee. This committee meets during the late spring and will conduct the callout ceremony at a fall event. This chairman reports to the Lodge Chief. Section 7-The Executive Committee of this Lodge shall be composed of all elected Lodge Officers, the immediate past Lodge Chief, the Chapter Chiefs, all Lodge Committee chairmen, the Lodge Lay Adviser, the Council Scout Executive and the Staff Adviser. Section 8- Lodge officers shall be elected at the annual Fall Fellowship. The term of the officers shall be from Banquet to Banquet. Officers may succeed themselves. 23 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Section 9- The Lodge shall hold a training conference annually for the purpose of training the newly elected officers and operating committee chairmen. This training will be conducted by the out-going officers of the Lodge. (The banquet is the last calendar event of the year.) Section 10-An elected officer may be removed from office by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Executive Committee for failure to perform his duties in a satisfactory manner. The vacancy shall be filled as stated in Article V under the order of succession. Section 11- If the office of Lodge Chief is vacated during the term of office then Article V applies. Section 12- All officers must reside within the boundaries of the Chickasaw Council during the entire term of office. ARTICLE VI MEETINGS Section 1- The Lodge shall hold at least one (1) business meeting during their calendar year. Other business meetings may be held with notification to the general membership with at least 10 days notice. Section 2- The Lodge Executive Committee shall meet at least six (6) times during the calendar year. The Council Scout Executive or Lodge Chief, in consultation with the Lodge and Staff Advisers, may call special meetings of the Lodge Executive Committee. The same procedure may be used by the chapters, substituting the word chapter for Lodge. Section 3- Members of the Order of the Arrow twenty-one (21) years of age or older, holding the position of Adviser shall have no vote in the decisions of the Lodge or chapter and may make no formal motions. However, they may contribute by invitation of the Lodge Chief when the floor is open for discussion. Section 4 - The rules contained in Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the proceedings of the Lodge where applicable and not inconsistent with the rules of the Lodge. Section 5- Chapters shall hold at least four (4) meetings during the calendar year. Section 6 -The minutes and other pertinent data from these Executive Committee meetings will be emailed to all members of the committee by the Lodge Vice Chief of Administration or by the Chapter officer counterpart within twenty-one (21) days following the meeting. ARTICLE VII DUES Section 1- The Council, in consultation with the Lodge Chief of Finance and his Adviser, shall handle all Order of the Arrow funds. All funds must go through the normal accounting procedures used by the Chickasaw Council, and all money requests must go through a system, approved by the Council, in order for funds to be dispersed. No chapter may handle its own funds. Section 2- Dues shall be collected annually in an amount set by the Executive Committee. Those lodge members serving in the Armed Forces of the United States are to remain active members, without payment of dues, throughout their term of service. Nonpayment of dues by July 15th or the First Ordeal Weekend of the next year shall disqualify active membership. Section 3- Inactive members may be reinstated upon payment of the present year’s dues plus one (1) year’s back dues. 24 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Section 4- Any Scout or Scouter, having been inducted into the Order of the Arrow of another lodge, may become a member of Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 upon presentation of proper credentials and payment of the current year’s dues. Section 5- The Lodge financial year shall run from January 1 to December 31, in accordance with the Council financial year. At the first Executive committee meeting, a budget of estimated income and expenditures for the coming year will be adopted with the approval of the Council Scout Executive. ARTICLE VIII AMENDMENTS Section 1- The rules may be amended at any regular or special lodge meeting. The proposed changes must have been submitted in writing to the Executive Committee, at least thirty (30) days prior to the lodge meeting. Due notice will have been made to all Lodge members at least ten (10) days prior to the aforementioned Lodge meeting. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of members present shall be required for approval. Any revision in the rules will be made known to the Lodge membership. These rules shall be in accordance with the Order of the Arrow charter and the current edition of the Order of the Arrow Handbook and the Field Operations Guide. In the event that any substantial conflict is discovered, appropriate changes to these Bylaws will be made by the Executive Committee. It is recognized that the Council Scout Executive has ultimate responsibility for the supervision of the lodge program, and as such, may deem special procedures be followed if unusual circumstances warrant this action. Note: The current rules were last ratified on October 13, 2012 by the lodge membership. They supersede all previous Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 Rules. 25 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 26 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 27 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Journey to Excellence Lodge Requirements 28 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 29 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Journey to Excellence Chapter Requirements 30 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 31 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book What Is the OA Troop/Team Representative? The Troop/Team Representative program was begun in 1999, and is a program of the Order of the Arrow that has been officially adopted by the Boy Scouts of America. The OA Representative is now an official leadership position within the troop or team, and boys can earn time towards their leadership rank requirements, just as with Den Chief, Troop Scribe, or any of the other leadership positions. What Are the Responsibilities of the Troop/Team Representative? There are numerous possibilities for the job description of the OA Representative. The beauty is that it is flexible enough to allow your unit to fine-tune the exact responsibilities. However, the most basic tasks of the Representative will be to coordinate service opportunities within the unit, to coordinate unit involvement with the Order of the Arrow, including Unit Elections, Camp Promotions, and Inductions, and request lodge and chapter resources to help meet unit needs. Who Can Serve as a Troop/Team Representative? Anyone in the unit who is under the age of 18 can serve as the OA Representative for the unit, provided he is a dues-paid member of the Order of the Arrow. He should be appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader or Varsity Team Captain, and will be a member of the Patrol Leaders’ Council and attend lodge and chapter meetings. Will There Be an Adviser for the Troop/Team Representative? As with all positions in the Order, the OA Representative should have an adult as his Adviser. This adult needs to be 21 years of age or older, a dues-paid member of the Order of the Arrow, and be appointed by the Scoutmaster. Does This Position Count for Rank Advancement? Scouts may use the Order of the Arrow Troop/Team Representative position to meet the leadership position requirements for the Star, Life, and Eagle ranks. As BSA publications are revised and updated, they will include this new position. 32 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 33 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 34 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 35 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 36 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 37 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 38 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 39 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book - 40 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 41 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 42 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 43 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 44 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 45 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 46 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 47 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 48 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 49 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book 50 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book Have you considered becoming a member of the Kia Kima staff? As members of Scouting National Honor Society it is especially important that Order of the Arrow members seek to serve on summer camp staff. Camp staff is an experience that is truly unforgettable. It is the ultimate job, more rewarding than any other. Camp work is demanding, but the opportunities, rewards and experiences available to you on camp staff are endless. Camp staff is the best way to spend your summer. As a camp staff member, you will have room and board, weekly salary, and come away with a positive Scouting experience. You will also receive unique teaching and learning opportunities, daily memories and friendships to last a lifetime, and countless stories to tell. Employment Qualifications • Age 16 before employment begins (Camp Staff Development may be 15) • First Class Scout Rank before Staff Week begins in June. • Recommendation from Scoutmaster or Troop Committee Chairman • Demonstrated willingness to live by the Scout Oath and Scout Law • Demonstrated leadership skills and a sincere interest in helping young Scouts • Knowledge, skills and abilities needed for the employment positions available on the camp staff • If under 18, approval of your parent or guardian Camp Staff Development The Camp Staff Development Program is designed for those exceptional young Scouts who display true leadership and maturity within their own troop. It’s purpose is to give training to potential future staff members. You must be at least 15 years old and have the approval of both your unit leader and your parent/guardian. Apply today at www.kiakima.com 51 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2013 Plan Book NotesNotesNotesNotesNotes Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge l 171 S. Hollywood St. l Memphis, TN 38112 l www.chickasawoa.org Lodge Executive Committee 2013 Lodge Chief, Andrew Schrack Vice Chief, Administration, Jonathan Gibson Vice Chief, Activities, Adam Carr Vice Chief, Unit Elections/Camp Promotions, Ben McClain Vice Chief, American Indian Affairs, Logan McCulley Vice Chief, Finance, Will Borah Lippoe Blaknik Chief, Carl Beilstein Macheu Machque Chief, Hunter Ferris Nashoba Tohbi Chief, Max Bruce Okla Kamassa Chief, Brandon Sly Sakima Machque Chief, Chris Nelson Banquet/Honors Chair, Will Richgels Brotherhood Chair, Adam Carr Ceremonies Chair, Logan McCulley Conclave Chair, Tim Barker Dance & Drum Chair, John Johnson Events Chair, Matt Feuss First Aid & Safety Chair, Fred Doerner Lodgemaster Chair, Cole Ettingoff Merchandise Chair, Will Richgels Mobile Camp Chair, John Johnson Ordeal Chair, Adam Carr Service Chair, Edward DeWane Vigil Chair, Andrew Schrack Lodge Adviser, Chuck Martin Staff Adviser, Jeremy Palazolo Scout Executive, Woody Woodward Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 Title A name given to the resource 2013 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Planbook Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Andrew Schrack Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Lodge Planbook Order of the Arrow https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/b1561eeee20804d981ba1842bc21b67c.pdf 1c6437c7c8adc0e2d1f67cda145dd9bd PDF Text Text Lodge Chiefs & Advisers of Ahoalan-Nachpikin THE ARROWMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD The following Arrowmen have been recognized for their demonstration of service to the lodge: YEAR ARROWMAN 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 Ryan Cooper Talmage Kirkland Andy Bland Hermes “Bo” Rosa Christopher Tate Shelby Lux Aubrey Tucker Zachary Case Ryan Pudwell Ben Johnson Thomas Long, Jr. Chip Cofer Robert Fudge Michael Downs Johnny Tracy Josh Weeden Adam Chan Adam Howard Thaddaeus Little Andrew Schrack Adam Carr 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 THE FOUNDER’S AWARD The Founder’s Award was created to honor and recognize those Arrowmen who have given outstanding service to the lodge. The award is reserved for an Arrowman who demonstrates to fellow Arrowmen that he or she memorializes in his or her everyday life the spirit of achievement as described by founder E. Urner Goodman. YEAR ARROWMAN 1995 Brad Stevens Scott Stephens (A) Peter Abel Brian Leith Renee Leith (A) Charles E. Barber, III Joseph A. Preslar (A) Ryan Cooper Martin Hoffert (A) Travis Miller Derick Simmons (A) Jonathan Friedman Robert Friedman (A) Chris Mehaffey (A) Ryan Pudwell Hugh Wardlaw (A) Thomas Long, Sr. (A) Zac Case Gene Cofer (A) Spencer Nesvick Calvin Green (A) Patrick Howie Chuck Schadrack (A) Landon Fisher John Kasper (A) John Tracy Jr. James Southard (A) Jesse Henderson Mike Gross (A) Christopher King Jeremy Palazolo (A) Andrew Schrack Chuck Martin (A) 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR 2009 The following Arrowmen have been recognized for their demonstration of enthusiastic service to the lodge as new members: 2010 YEAR ARROWMAN 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Michael Honey Dylan Frazier Adam Howard Ian Zeringue Rob Beuker William Richgels Chris Nelson Edward DeWane 2011 2012 Year 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Lodge Chief Adviser Brad Stephens Jason Hood Brian Leith Jason Hood Brian Leith Martin Hoffert Chuck Barber Martin Hoffert Ryan Cooper Martin Hoffert Peter DiSessa Robert Friedman Jonathan Friedman Robert Friedman Shelby Lux Scott Stephens Jimmy Pearson Scott Stephens Ryan Pudwell David Miller Zac Case David Miller Spencer Nesvick David Miller Patrick Howie Gene Cofer Landon Fisher Gene Cofer Jesse Henderson Scott Stephens Johnny Tracy Scott Stephens Michael Haskins Scott Stephens Andrew Schrack Chuck Martin Andrew Schrack Chuck Martin JAMES E. WEST AWARD This award is presented to recognize an Arrowman for his achievements to the lodge. It is based on a $1000 contribution to the Chickasaw Council's James E. West Fellowship Fund by the lodge on behalf of the recipient. The following Arrowmen have been recognized by the lodge: YEAR ARROWMAN 2006 2007 2008 2009 Chuck Schadrack Calvin Green Drew Armstrong John Tracy Jr. Michael Gross Chris King James Charbonnet Michael Haskins Scott Stephens Tim Barker Rick Nelson (A) 2010 2011 2012 �AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN VIGIL MEMBERS 1995 Sherry Aycock (A) (One Who Gives Aid Cheerfully) Andrew Bland (He Who Spins Purple Grass) Jon Grizzle (Quick Footed Firedancer) Michael Knight (Big Footed Dancer) Renee Leith (A) (Powerful Spirit Builder) Martez Moore (Drummer with Cheerful Spirit) Gerald Owens (A) (He Who Cooks in Silence) Jeremy Palazolo (Mighty Sailor Who Volunteers) Joseph Preslar (A) (He Who Keeps the Arrow at Heart) Sean Veazie (Muddy Swimmer with Loud Voice) 1996 Charles Barber (Jolly Camper with Big Heart) Trey Clark (Diligent One Who Serves Cheerfully) Matt Curtis (He Who Promotes the Arrow’s Spirit) Patrick W. Kelly (A) (He Who is Prepared) Bill Morris (A) (He Who Inspires Through Service) David Zelinski (Quiet Leader with Crafty Hands) 1997 Ryan Cooper (Leader of the Scribes) Neil Gallagher (He Who Keeps the Bear at Heart) Robert M. McKinley (A) (Cheerful Father with Agile Step) Earl Thomas Moore, III (A) (Quiet Chief of the Eagle’s Nest) 1998 1999 2000 2001 (A = Adult) Chris Mehaffey (A) (Impatient Warrior) Christopher Tate (Persevering Trader) Hugh Wardlaw (A) (Wise Gray-Headed One) 2002 2003 Andrew Butler (A) (Soft Spoken Builder of Men) Larry Counts (A) (Patient Father of the Eagle’s Nest) Robert D. Flynn, Jr. (Lord of the Dance) Robert Harvell (Great Outdoorsman with Red Neck) Martin Hoffert (A) (Cheerful Guide Who Uplifts the Masses) Adam Leith (Powerful Spirit Builder) Collins Brent (A) (Bear in the Field) Fred Carney (A) (Wise Elder Seafarer) Zac Case (Black Water Dancer) Nathan Cash (A) (Recruiter of Braves) Dell Cofer (Lively Leader of Young Warriors) Buddy Crenshaw (A) (Talented Collector who Smoothes Dents) Riley Howard (Persevering One) Robert LeBlanc (A) (Quick Footed Bobwhite) Matt Lott (Keeper of Names) Shelby Lux (Skillful Craftsman with Hole in Head) Robert Moore (Quiet Promoter who Creates Music from Wood) Jimmy Pearson (Wandering Chief with Pierced Body) Ryan Pudwell (Generous Trader) Chuck Schadrack (A) (Faithful Promoter of Bears) Scott Williams (Quiet Teacher of Young Ones) Jake Allen (A) (Mild Mannered Big Hearted Leader) Matt Appling (Short Trader with Big Mouth) Allan Griffin (Political Leader with Wild Hair) Ben Johnson (Running Chief with Little Tee Pee) Chris Randall (Compassionate Teacher) Marvin Richardson (A) (Double Listener who Chops Wood) Marshall Wade (He Who Catches with Net between the Pipes) Bob Winkler (A) (Eagle Father of Eagles) Jim Boksa (Large Man with Big Mouth) John Burress (Red-Headed Water Boy) Andrew Hinson (Sharp-Witted Minstrel) Jerry Hinson (A) (Invisible Worker) Dick Howard (A) (The Dancing Bear) George Kuehl (A) (He Who Serves with Heart) John McKee (One Who Cuts the Grass) Josh McNary (One Who Builds Mountains) John Prescott, IV (Trips on Water) Hermes “Bo” Rosa (One Who Fixes Broken Horse) Elzie Rosebud (Water Spider) 2004 Jim Eddy (A) (He Who Feeds the Spirit of Scouting) Eric Randall (A) (Deep Water Traveler) Brandon Scharfetter (Strong Rabbit who Climbs Trees) 2005 Chip Cofer (Strong Heart of the Bear) Michael Fitzgerald (Little Man Big Spirit) Noah Feder (Large Teacher of Woods and Water) Thomas Long, Sr. (A) (Builder of Young Men) Spencer Nesvick (Muddy Swimmer that Makes Music) Timothy Stein (Teacher of Beasts and Forests) Martin Wade (A) (Humble Laborer) Warren Ashley Hines (A) (Judge Who Tells Good Stories) Dennis Johnston (A) (One Who is Kind to Scouts) Jonathan Friedman (Cheerful Chief) Jonathan Kasper (He Who Teaches on Water) Penny Robbins (A) (To Be Willing) Ray Roberts (A) (The One Who Teaches Leaders) Elzie Rosebud, Sr. (A) (He Who Makes Others Happy) Derick Simmons (The Lively one) Jason Winkler (One who is Humble) 2006 Jamie Appling (A) (Dance with Spirit) Calvin Green (A) (Always Willing Always Working) C.J. Green (He Who Dances in Service) Patrick Howie (Thoughtful Big Hearted Leader) 2007 Jim Charbonnet (Chief (who) Plays Music) Landon Fisher (White Wolf who is True) Robert Fudge (A) (Builder of Paths, Teacher of Squirrels) Buddy Howell (A) (Eagle Who Longs to Hunt) Jeanie Kasper (A) (Loyal Merchant with Red Hair) Winfred Corder, III (Great haired one who builds with logs) Wes Simpson (Money Chief with Spring Hair) Phil Stegall (A) (He who Makes Others Hear Well) Willam “Matt” Cain (Humble Helper) Gene Cofer (A) (One who Strengthens the Bear) James P. Eddy (Good-Looking Reliable One) Clyde Getman (A) (He Who Makes Water) Ben Harper (He Who Serves Diligently) Warren Hines (Traveling Star of the Bears) John Kasper (A) (Trader Who is Always Reliable) James Lux (Spiritual Teacher) 2008 Michael Downs (A) (He who Enjoys to Sail) Bill Knight (A) (Servant who has Difficult) Kevin Kuehl (He who is of Good Understanding) John Mullins (A) (Bald Headed Beaver Who Teaches Others) Greg Patton (A) (Bear Master who Enlightens) Wes Patton (Eagle who Walks as a Bear) Spencer Phillips (To Rest in Spider Clothing) Mindy Randall (A) (A Teacher and Pilgrim in the Woods) David Scrivener (Master Wood Cutter and Builder) Woody Thompson (Wood-Bear) 2009 Doug Adams (A) (He Who Enjoys to Sail and Fly) Josh Bell (A) (Wise Builder of Camps) Alex Blakely (Wise Determined Wolf) Kyle Chandler (A) (Quiet Worker Who Protects) Pete Duncanson (A) (Buffalo Leader and Teacher) Mike Gross (A) (Proud Father Who Communicates) Jesse Henderson (Adventurous Chief Who Talks Loud) Michael Honey (Quiet One Who Serves) John Clarke Sweeney (Cheerful Master of Rope) Clayton Nesvick (Muddy Swimmer With Big Personality) David Pickler (A) (Wise Leader Who Serves Many) Carolyn Rosen (A) (Tireless Creator of Books) Ben Scrivener (Wolf Chief Who Serves the Creator) Jay Southard (A) (Mighty One Who Calls Hogs) Johnny Tracy (Silent Collector Who Serves) Josh Weeden (Chief Who Keeps Climbing) 2010 Adam Chan (Spirited Guardian With Bear Heart) Mike Haskins (Servant Trader) Daniel Hochstein (A) (Servant Chief of the Eagles Nest) Aaron Ketcher (A) (Guardian Who Heals With Less Pain) Chris King (Ardent Servant of the Spirit) John King (A) (Wise Builder of Friends and Beads) Jake Lane (Guard of Fire Who Blazes Trails) Thaddaeus Little (A)(Skilled Worker Who Makes Threads) Chuck Martin (A) (Quiet Mentor of Bears) Derrick Meyers (Good Hearted Worker Bear) Joe Nowag (Humble One Who Lives In Trees) Darryl Nowag (A) (Selfless Worker In Moving Nest) Denton Pearson (A) (Leader Who Counts Money) 2010 Josh Stephens (Adventurous Friend Who Serves) Mark Winkler (Sustainer Who Counts Beans) Dr. George Wood (A) (Wise Medicine Man and Teacher) 2011 Tim Barker (Muddy Swimmer Who Volunteers) John Haskins (Mighty Deer Hunter) Scott Harrison (A) (Wise Teacher of Words) George Harvell (A) (Great Outdoorsman Who Teaches Others) Adam Howard (One Who Keeps Fire Burning In His Heart) Shane Hughes (Adventurous Eagle Who Serves) Andrew Schrack (Quiet Medicine Man Who Speaks Truth) Howard Schuster (A) (Wise Warrior Who Serves Squirrels) Michael Scuthard (Mighty Bear Who Leads) Ian Zeringue (Guide Who Serves Quietly) 2012 Adam Carr (Worthy Eagle Who Lends A Hand) Alvah Downs(A) (Teacher Who Likes To Talk) Art Scott (A) (Helpful Leader Who Beads) Drew Cancienne (One Who Kindles A Flame In Others) Logan McCulley (Paddler of the South Fork River) Hugh Monteith (A) (Wise Builder of Eagles and Teeth) � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 Description An account of the resource Contains items related to Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558, Order of the Arrow. <br /><em>See also</em> <a href="https://kiakimamuseum.org/collections/show/28">Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Dancing Bear Newsletters</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Lodge Chiefs & Advisers of Ahoalan-Nachpikin Year Lodge Chief Adviser 1995 Brad Stephens Jason Hood 1996 Brian Leith Jason Hood 1997 Brian Leith Martin Hoffert 1998 Chuck Barber Martin Hoffert 1999 Ryan Cooper Martin Hoffert 2000 Peter DiSessa Robert Friedman 2001 Jonathan Friedman Robert Friedman 2002 Shelby Lux Scott Stephens 2003 Jimmy Pearson Scott Stephens 2004 Ryan Pudwell David Miller 2005 Zac Case David Miller 2006 Spencer Nesvick David Miller 2007 Patrick Howie Gene Cofer 2008 Landon Fisher Gene Cofer 2009 Jesse Henderson Scott Stephens 2010 Johnny Tracy Scott Stephens 2011 Michael Haskins Scott Stephens 2012 Andrew Schrack Chuck Martin 2013 Andrew Schrack Chuck Martin THE ARROWMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD The following Arrowmen have been recognized for their demonstration of service to the lodge: YEAR ARROWMAN 1996 Ryan Cooper 1997 Talmage Kirkland 1998 Andy Bland 1999 Hermes “Bo” Rosa 2000 Christopher Tate 2001 Shelby Lux Aubrey Tucker 2002 Zachary Case Ryan Pudwell 2003 Ben Johnson 2004 Thomas Long, Jr. 2005 Chip Cofer Robert Fudge 2006 Michael Downs 2007 Johnny Tracy 2008 Josh Weeden 2009 Adam Chan Adam Howard 2010 Thaddaeus Little 2011 Andrew Schrack 2012 Adam Carr THE FOUNDER’S AWARD The Founder’s Award was created to honor and recognize those Arrowmen who have given outstanding service to the lodge. The award is reserved for an Arrowman who demonstrates to fellow Arrowmen that he or she memorializes in his or her everyday life the spirit of achievement as described by founder E. Urner Goodman. YEAR ARROWMAN 1995 Brad Stevens Scott Stephens (A) 1996 Peter Abel 1997 Brian Leith Renee Leith (A) 1998 Charles E. Barber, III Joseph A. Preslar (A) 1999 Ryan Cooper Martin Hoffert (A) 2000 Travis Miller Derick Simmons (A) 2001 Jonathan Friedman Robert Friedman (A) 2002 Chris Mehaffey (A) 2003 Ryan Pudwell Hugh Wardlaw (A) 2004 Thomas Long, Sr. (A) 2005 Zac Case Gene Cofer (A) 2006 Spencer Nesvick Calvin Green (A) 2007 Patrick Howie Chuck Schadrack (A) 2008 Landon Fisher John Kasper (A) 2009 John Tracy Jr. James Southard (A) 2010 Jesse Henderson Mike Gross (A) 2011 Christopher King Jeremy Palazolo (A) 2012 Andrew Schrack Chuck Martin (A) ROOKIE OF THE YEAR The following Arrowmen have been recognized for their demonstration of enthusiastic service to the lodge as new members: YEAR ARROWMAN 2006 Michael Honey 2007 Dylan Frazier 2008 Adam Howard 2009 Ian Zeringue 2010 Rob Beuker 2011 William Richgels 2012 Chris Nelson Edward DeWane JAMES E. WEST AWARD This award is presented to recognize an Arrowman for his achievements to the lodge. It is based on a $1000 contribution to the Chickasaw Council's James E. West Fellowship Fund by the lodge on behalf of the recipient. The following Arrowmen have been recognized by the lodge: YEAR ARROWMAN 2006 Chuck Schadrack 2007 Calvin Green 2008 Drew Armstrong 2009 John Tracy Jr. Michael Gross 2010 Chris King James Charbonnet 2011 Michael Haskins Scott Stephens 2012 Tim Barker Rick Nelson (A) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 Title A name given to the resource 2013 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Banquet Placemat Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Andrew Schrack Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Order of the Arrow https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/06d728537b0867946b60a13d318dc263.pdf d0f00f456c5ea21ab68084be0648c798 PDF Text Text 2013 Issue I The Official Newsletter of Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 6 Sep 2013 2013-2014 Calendar 2013: Fall Fellowship:October 4-6 Lodge Family Banquet: November 30 2014: LOAC: Feb 21-23 Conclave: April 25-27 Spring Ordeal: May 16-18 Fall Ordeal: Sept 12-14 Fall Fellowship: Oct 10-12 Family Banquet: Dec 1 Dancing Bear Proposed Lodge Restructure By Adam Carr, Vice Chief of Activities It was decided earlier this year that a restructure was needed in order to continue efficient operation of our Lodge. Early in the spring, Andrew and I swapped ideas, and decided upon adding a new Vice Chief position to avail and reconstruct the Lodge. It was decided that the new position would be called the Vice Chief of Inductions. This new task, which will be available to apply for at Fall Fellowship, will have the responsibilities of the positions that were molded into it. Firstly, it will take place of the Vice Chief of American Indian Affairs and Vice Chief of Camping and Unit Promotions. These positions were studied and concluded to be only managerial positions that held no actual power within the confines of the lodge, thusly being needless. The second set of soon to be former positions that will be melded into the new Vice Chief are the Service Committee Chair and the Events Committee Chair. These were found to be redundant in the Lodge, for the Events Committee had the same responsibilities as the Vice Chief of Activities, and the Service Committee was found to be too easily incorporated to Vice Chief of Inductions to pass by. The position will be a combination of the four current positions, and because of the large responsibility, we found it only right to make the position comparable to that of a Vice Chief. Also included (continued on page 3) �Lorem Ipsum Dolor [Issue] :: [Date] Chief’s Report Hello Arrowmen! This year is only half over and we still have a lot of exciting things going on. October is packed with events. We have our Fall Fellowship on October 4-6 at Camp Currier and then a ServiceCorps for Akela Cub October 11-13 and again 25-27. ServiceCorps ranges from simple jobs to helping staff an Indian Village. In November we’ll have our Lodge Family Banquet on November 23. At the Banquet you’ll experience great food, an awesome Keynote speaker, a silent auction, and all the awards from the year. Exciting changes are happening in the Order as we approach the Centennial Celebration of our high traditions in 2015! Plans are already being made for the National Order of the Arrow Conference at Michigan State University from August 3-8. Make plans to attend now! I look forward to seeing all of you at the upcoming events and at Council events wearing your Ahoalan-Nachpikin gear from the Trading Post! Advisor’s Report 2 What’s in it for me? Not the usual question you would think you would hear from the Order of the Arrow is it? But change the emphasis and you will get a little different meaning. What’s IN IT for me? See the change? And that is a good question. If you are new to the Order, you may be asking yourself that question. And let me tell you, there is a lot in the Order available for you. Ever wanted to know more about Native American dancing and drumming? What about those guys in costumes who did my ceremonies? How do all these events get planned and executed? What exactly is an elangomat and why would I want to do that? You mean I can design the next lodge event flap? We have committees and youth volunteers for everything we do in the Order of the Arrow. Just like your troop, we are a youthled organization and we need your talents and interests to make this thing work and grow. Whatever you are interested in, we probably have it in the OA. Whatever your talent is, we probably need it in the OA. Just want to have fun and make new friends? We have that also. So consider this your first invitation to get involved. We need your talent, enthusiasm and abilities to have a great lodge. And Ahoalan-Nachpikin does need you. So, what’s in it for me? Answer that question and then go for it in the Order of the Arrow. �Lorem Ipsum Dolor Issue [#] :: [Date] Continue from Page 1- Lodge Restructure within the confines of the Restructure is the second brand new position that will be added. The Historical Committee will serve responsible for reaching, compiling, and documenting data of the Lodge. This includes gathering and taking photos of events and creating displays to be used to show Section and National events, such as Conclave and NOAC. This will help to increase the active population of the Lodge but showing them other events that the Order of the Arrow offers. This restructure was adopted by the Lodge Executive Committee at their August meeting, and will be presented for a vote before the whole Lodge at Fall Ordeal. Arrowman from Maine receives Heroism Award Parker Montano, a 15 year old member of Troop 1 and an Ordeal member of Madockawanda Lodge out of Portland, Maine, will receive the BSA’s Heroism Award for rescuing two people at a hotel swimming pool within minutes of each other. Montano was swimming when another youth grabbed onto him in a panic and pulled him under the water. Montano responded calmly and quickly reacted to preserve his own life and the life of the panicking boy. He used rescue techniques that he learned in Scouting to take control of the situation and to bring him to the pool’s edge, said Parker’s Scoutmaster, John Hume, recounting the ordeal. “The kids are taught first aid and rescue techniques,” said Hume. “Most of us take CPR, and most of us never use it. Parker was able to put his training to use when people needed it most.” Immediately after getting the young man out of the pool, Montano went into action again when a woman began screaming that her daughter had not resurfaced from under the water. Montano scanned the pool to locate the drowning girl and immediately decided he had to dive into the pool to save her. The girl was rescued and began breathing as soon as Montano was able to bring her to safety. Montano said that Scouting had given him the training to respond to these pleas for help, almost like an impulse. He said, “it seemed like it [was] what was right at the moment. My mind processed it later.” Legacy Contest In preparation for the 100th Anniversary of our Order, we have been tasked with creating a painting to mark the legacy our Lodge has made in our Council for the past 100 years and how we will continue to serve in the next century of service. For NOAC it will be painted on the blank lid of a crate we received at the last NOAC. So we are going to have a contest! Submit ideas/sketches to the Key 3 (lodgechief@chickasawoa.org). We will choose the best idea and have it painted. As a prize we will also present a framed print of the Legacy Lid to the winning Arrowman at Banquet. The deadline for submissions is October 20th. Get those submissions in! 5 Ways to Get More Involved in our Order Your experience in the Order of the Arrow doesn’t have to end with the Ordeal. Here are five ways you can become move involved in the Order. 1.Become a Brotherhood Member- You’re eligible 9 months after your Ordeal; it’s the ultimate step in confirming your membership in the Order of the Arrow 2. Attend a Lodge event- Fall Fellowship is a great place to start 3. Serve as an Elangomat- we need ‘em for every Ordeal 4. Become a Troop Representative- Check out the article on the next page 5. Attend an LEC MeetingAt the end of every lodge event there is a Lodge Executive Council meeting and all Arrowmen are invited 3 �Lorem Ipsum Dolor [Issue] :: [Date] OA Troop Representative The Order of the Arrow Troop Representative is a youth serving his troop as the primary liaison to the troop’s lodge or chapter. He meets the unit’s needs by providing a communication and programmatic link to and from all Arrowmen, Scouts who are not presently members of the Order, and adult leaders. These efforts are meant to assist the unit and its members in achieving the mission of the Boy Scouts of America, and at the same time fulfilling the lodge’s role in the Strategic Plan of the Order of the Arrow of being an integral part of the council. By setting a good example, he will enhance the image of the Order as a service arm to his unit. OA Troop Representative Duties: • Attends troop and chapter or lodge meetings regularly as a youth representative of the troop and Order. • Serves as a two-way communication link between the troop and the lodge or chapter. • Arranges with the lodge or chapter election team to conduct an annual Order of the Arrow election for the troop at a time approved by the Patrol Leaders Council. • Arranges with the lodge or chapter for at least one camp promotion visit to the unit annually. • Makes at least one high adventure presentation to the troop, to include the OA programs, annually. • As requested by the SPL, participates in Troop Courts of Honor by recognizing: high adventure participation of troop members, induction of new OA members, changes in OA honors of troop members, leadership of troop members, and other appropriate activities. • Coordinates the Ordeal Induction process for newly elected candidates by: ensuring they know the time and location of the Ordeal, providing information of what to bring to the Ordeal, assisting (as needed) in arranging transportation to the Ordeal, and offering assistance (as needed) to the lodge in the Ordeal process. • Assists current Ordeal members in the troop in sealing their membership by becoming Brotherhood members by: ensuring they know the time and location of Brotherhood opportunities, assisting (as needed) in arranging transportation to the Brotherhood opportunities, and offering assistance to the lodge (as needed) in the Brotherhood process. He may also, at the discretion of the PLC, offer periodic training and discussions of OA principles, symbolism, and the Legend as needed by and appropriate for the troop members of the Order. • Leads at least one troop service project for the community or charter partner during the year. May also serve, at the discretion of the PLC, as the troop’s service chairman. • Assists the troop (as appropriate) as a trainer of leadership and outdoor skills. • In all cases, advocates environmental stewardship and Leave No Trace camping. • Sets a good example by: wearing the Scout uniform correctly, showing Scout spirit, and living by the Scout Oath, the Scout law and the OA Obligation. 4 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge <em>Dancing Bear </em>Newsletters Description An account of the resource The collection contains the "Dancing Bear" Newsletters, published by the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 of the Order of the Arrow. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document By Adam Carr, Vice Chief of Activities It was decided earlier this year that a restructure was needed in order to continue efficient operation of our Lodge. Early in the spring, Andrew and I swapped ideas, and decided upon adding a new Vice Chief position to avail and reconstruct the Lodge. It was decided that the new position would be called the Vice Chief of Inductions. This new task, which will be available to apply for at Fall Fellowship, will have the responsibilities of the positions that were molded into it. Firstly, it will take place of the Vice Chief of American Indian Affairs and Vice Chief of Camping and Unit Promotions. These positions were studied and concluded to be only managerial positions that held no actual power within the confines of the lodge, thusly being needless. The second set of soon to be former positions that will be melded into the new Vice Chief are the Service Committee Chair and the Events Committee Chair. These were found to be redundant in the Lodge, for the Events Committee had the same responsibilities as the Vice Chief of Activities, and the Service Committee was found to be too easily incorporated to Vice Chief of Inductions to pass by. The position will be a combination of the four current positions, and because of the large responsibility, we found it only right to make the position comparable to that of a Vice Chief. Also included (continued on page 3) Dancing Bear The Official Newsletter of Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 2013 Issue I 6 Sep 2013 2013-2014 Calendar Proposed Lodge Restructure 2013: Fall Fellowship:October 4-6 Lodge Family Banquet: November 30 2014: LOAC: Feb 21-23 Conclave: April 25-27 Spring Ordeal: May 16-18 Fall Ordeal: Sept 12-14 Fall Fellowship: Oct 10-12 Family Banquet: Dec 1 Lorem Ipsum Dolor [Issue] :: [Date] 2 Chief’s Report Hello Arrowmen! This year is only half over and we still have a lot of exciting things going on. October is packed with events. We have our Fall Fellowship on October 4-6 at Camp Currier and then a ServiceCorps for Akela Cub October 11-13 and again 25-27. ServiceCorps ranges from simple jobs to helping staff an Indian Village. In November we’ll have our Lodge Family Banquet on November 23. At the Banquet you’ll experience great food, an awesome Keynote speaker, a silent auction, and all the awards from the year. Exciting changes are happening in the Order as we approach the Centennial Celebration of our high traditions in 2015! Plans are already being made for the National Order of the Arrow Conference at Michigan State University from August 3-8. Make plans to attend now! I look forward to seeing all of you at the upcoming events and at Council events wearing your Ahoalan-Nachpikin gear from the Trading Post! Advisor’s Report What’s in it for me? Not the usual question you would think you would hear from the Order of the Arrow is it? But change the emphasis and you will get a little different meaning. What’s IN IT for me? See the change? And that is a good question. If you are new to the Order, you may be asking yourself that question. And let me tell you, there is a lot in the Order available for you. Ever wanted to know more about Native American dancing and drumming? What about those guys in costumes who did my ceremonies? How do all these events get planned and executed? What exactly is an elangomat and why would I want to do that? You mean I can design the next lodge event flap? We have committees and youth volunteers for everything we do in the Order of the Arrow. Just like your troop, we are a youthled organization and we need your talents and interests to make this thing work and grow. Whatever you are interested in, we probably have it in the OA. Whatever your talent is, we probably need it in the OA. Just want to have fun and make new friends? We have that also. So consider this your first invitation to get involved. We need your talent, enthusiasm and abilities to have a great lodge. And Ahoalan-Nachpikin does need you. So, what’s in it for me? Answer that question and then go for it in the Order of the Arrow. Lorem Ipsum Dolor Issue [#] :: [Date] 3 Continue from Page 1- Lodge Restructure within the confines of the Restructure is the second brand new position that will be added. The Historical Committee will serve responsible for reaching, compiling, and documenting data of the Lodge. This includes gathering and taking photos of events and creating displays to be used to show Section and National events, such as Conclave and NOAC. This will help to increase the active population of the Lodge but showing them other events that the Order of the Arrow offers. This restructure was adopted by the Lodge Executive Committee at their August meeting, and will be presented for a vote before the whole Lodge at Fall Ordeal. Your experience in the Order of the Arrow doesn’t have to end with the Ordeal. Here are five ways you can become move involved in the Order. 1.Become a Brotherhood Member- You’re eligible 9 months after your Ordeal; it’s the ultimate step in confirming your membership in the Order of the Arrow 2. Attend a Lodge event- Fall Fellowship is a great place to start 3. Serve as an Elangomat- we need ‘em for every Ordeal 4. Become a Troop Representative- Check out the article on the next page 5. Attend an LEC Meeting- At the end of every lodge event there is a Lodge Executive Council meeting and all Arrowmen are invited 5 Ways to Get More Involved in our Order Arrowman from Maine receives Heroism Award Parker Montano, a 15 year old member of Troop 1 and an Ordeal member of Madockawanda Lodge out of Portland, Maine, will receive the BSA’s Heroism Award for rescuing two people at a hotel swimming pool within minutes of each other. Montano was swimming when another youth grabbed onto him in a panic and pulled him under the water. Montano responded calmly and quickly reacted to preserve his own life and the life of the panicking boy. He used rescue techniques that he learned in Scouting to take control of the situation and to bring him to the pool’s edge, said Parker’s Scoutmaster, John Hume, recounting the ordeal. “The kids are taught first aid and rescue techniques,” said Hume. “Most of us take CPR, and most of us never use it. Parker was able to put his training to use when people needed it most.” Immediately after getting the young man out of the pool, Montano went into action again when a woman began screaming that her daughter had not resurfaced from under the water. Montano scanned the pool to locate the drowning girl and immediately decided he had to dive into the pool to save her. The girl was rescued and began breathing as soon as Montano was able to bring her to safety. Montano said that Scouting had given him the training to respond to these pleas for help, almost like an impulse. He said, “it seemed like it [was] what was right at the moment. My mind processed it later.” Legacy Contest In preparation for the 100th Anniversary of our Order, we have been tasked with creating a painting to mark the legacy our Lodge has made in our Council for the past 100 years and how we will continue to serve in the next century of service. For NOAC it will be painted on the blank lid of a crate we received at the last NOAC. So we are going to have a contest! Submit ideas/sketches to the Key 3 (lodgechief@chickasawoa.org). We will choose the best idea and have it painted. As a prize we will also present a framed print of the Legacy Lid to the winning Arrowman at Banquet. The deadline for submissions is October 20th. Get those submissions in! Lorem Ipsum Dolor [Issue] :: [Date] 4 OA Troop Representative The Order of the Arrow Troop Representative is a youth serving his troop as the primary liaison to the troop’s lodge or chapter. He meets the unit’s needs by providing a communication and programmatic link to and from all Arrowmen, Scouts who are not presently members of the Order, and adult leaders. These efforts are meant to assist the unit and its members in achieving the mission of the Boy Scouts of America, and at the same time fulfilling the lodge’s role in the Strategic Plan of the Order of the Arrow of being an integral part of the council. By setting a good example, he will enhance the image of the Order as a service arm to his unit. OA Troop Representative Duties: • Attends troop and chapter or lodge meetings regularly as a youth representative of the troop and Order. • Serves as a two-way communication link between the troop and the lodge or chapter. • Arranges with the lodge or chapter election team to conduct an annual Order of the Arrow election for the troop at a time approved by the Patrol Leaders Council. • Arranges with the lodge or chapter for at least one camp promotion visit to the unit annually. • Makes at least one high adventure presentation to the troop, to include the OA programs, annually. • As requested by the SPL, participates in Troop Courts of Honor by recognizing: high adventure participation of troop members, induction of new OA members, changes in OA honors of troop members, leadership of troop members, and other appropriate activities. • Coordinates the Ordeal Induction process for newly elected candidates by: ensuring they know the time and location of the Ordeal, providing information of what to bring to the Ordeal, assisting (as needed) in arranging transportation to the Ordeal, and offering assistance (as needed) to the lodge in the Ordeal process. • Assists current Ordeal members in the troop in sealing their membership by becoming Brotherhood members by: ensuring they know the time and location of Brotherhood opportunities, assisting (as needed) in arranging transportation to the Brotherhood opportunities, and offering assistance to the lodge (as needed) in the Brotherhood process. He may also, at the discretion of the PLC, offer periodic training and discussions of OA principles, symbolism, and the Legend as needed by and appropriate for the troop members of the Order. • Leads at least one troop service project for the community or charter partner during the year. May also serve, at the discretion of the PLC, as the troop’s service chairman. • Assists the troop (as appropriate) as a trainer of leadership and outdoor skills. • In all cases, advocates environmental stewardship and Leave No Trace camping. • Sets a good example by: wearing the Scout uniform correctly, showing Scout spirit, and living by the Scout Oath, the Scout law and the OA Obligation. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 Title A name given to the resource 2013 (Sept) Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge <em>Dancing Bear </em>Newsletter Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Andrew Schrack Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Newsletter Newsletter Order of the Arrow https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/91c91667a9778c0e3a790f6829b558d2.pdf 7620188a4dc8d6aea6d201f83b8b1eef PDF Text Text Lodge Executive Committee 2013 Andrew Schrack Cole Ettingoff Adam Carr Logan McCulley Ben McClain Will Borah N/A Carl Beilstein Hunter Ferris Max Bruce Brandon Sly Christopher Nelson Will Richgels Adam Carr Logan McCulley Timothy Barker John Johnson Matt Feuss Fred Doerner Cole Ettingoff Will Richgels John Johnson Hunter Ferris Edward DeWane Andrew Schrack Chuck Martin Jeremy Palazolo Richard Fisher 1Removed Restructure by Lodge Officers Lodge Chief Vice Chief of Administration Vice Chief of Activities 1Vice Chief of Indian Affairs 1Vice Chief of Unit Elections & Camp Promotion Vice Chief of Finance Chief of Inductions 2Vice Chapter Chiefs Lippoe Blaknik Macheu Machque Nashoba Tohbi Okla Kamassa Sakima Machque Committee Chairs Banquet Chair Brotherhood Chair Ceremonies Chair Conclave Chair Dance & Drum Chair 1Events Chair First Aid & Safety Chair LodgeMaster Chair Merchandise Chair Mobile Camp Chair Ordeal Chair 1Service Chair Vigil Chair 2Historical Chair Advisers Lodge Adviser Lodge Staff Adviser Supreme Chief of the Fire 2014 Adam Carr Cole Ettingoff John Johnson N/A N/A Will Borah Hunter Ferris Joey Gardner Ravi Tummalapalli Dillon Dotson Caleb McCulley Ahoalan Nachpikin Lodge Family Banquet Open Open Open Ian Zeringue Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Chuck Martin Jeremy Palazolo Richard Fisher 2Created Restructure By Lodge November 23rd, 2013 Memphis University School �Purpose of the Order of the Arrow As Scouting's National Honor Society, our purpose is to:   • Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition • Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of every Scout's experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer camp. • Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit, and ability to advance the activities of their units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation. • Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others. Opening Dinner State of the Lodge Elangomat Flap Live Auction James E. West Award Rookie of the Year Award Arrowman of the Year Award 2013 Patch Designers Andrew Schrack, Lodge Chief Chuck Schadrack Timothy Barker, 2012 Recipient Rick Nelson, 2012 Recipient Edward DeWane, 2012 Recipien Christopher Nelson, 2012 Recipient Adam Carr, 2012 Recipient John Kasper, Merchandise Adviser Will Richgels, 2013 Participant Gilhim Award Presentation Mike McCulley, 2012 Recipient Founder’s Award Presentations Andrew Schrack, 2012 Recipient Chuck Martin, 2012 Recipient Keynote Speaker Presentation Jason Hood, Area VI President Installation of 2013 Lodge Officers 2014 Lodge Chief Address The mission of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge is to fulfill its purpose as an integral part of the Chickasaw Council, BSA, through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults. Rick Nelson OA High Adventure Presentation 2013 LEC Recognition Mission of the Lodge Will Richgels Chuck Martin, Lodge Adviser Jeremy Palazolo, Staff Advisor Adam Carr, Lodge Chief Lodge Adviser Minute Chuck Martin Closing Will Richgels �Purpose of the Order of the Arrow As Scouting's National Honor Society, our purpose is to:   • Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition • Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of every Scout's experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer camp. • Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit, and ability to advance the activities of their units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation. • Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others. Opening Dinner State of the Lodge Elangomat Flap Live Auction James E. West Award Rookie of the Year Award Arrowman of the Year Award 2013 Patch Designers Andrew Schrack, Lodge Chief Chuck Schadrack Timothy Barker, 2012 Recipient Rick Nelson, 2012 Recipient Edward DeWane, 2012 Recipien Christopher Nelson, 2012 Recipient Adam Carr, 2012 Recipient John Kasper, Merchandise Adviser Will Richgels, 2013 Participant Gilhim Award Presentation Mike McCulley, 2012 Recipient Founder’s Award Presentations Andrew Schrack, 2012 Recipient Chuck Martin, 2012 Recipient Keynote Speaker Presentation Jason Hood, Area VI President Installation of 2013 Lodge Officers 2014 Lodge Chief Address The mission of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge is to fulfill its purpose as an integral part of the Chickasaw Council, BSA, through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults. Rick Nelson OA High Adventure Presentation 2013 LEC Recognition Mission of the Lodge Will Richgels Chuck Martin, Lodge Adviser Jeremy Palazolo, Staff Advisor Adam Carr, Lodge Chief Lodge Adviser Minute Chuck Martin Closing Will Richgels �Lodge Executive Committee 2013 Andrew Schrack Cole Ettingoff Adam Carr Logan McCulley Ben McClain Will Borah N/A Carl Beilstein Hunter Ferris Max Bruce Brandon Sly Christopher Nelson Will Richgels Adam Carr Logan McCulley Timothy Barker John Johnson Matt Feuss Fred Doerner Cole Ettingoff Will Richgels John Johnson Hunter Ferris Edward DeWane Andrew Schrack Chuck Martin Jeremy Palazolo Richard Fisher 1Removed Restructure by Lodge Officers Lodge Chief Vice Chief of Administration Vice Chief of Activities 1Vice Chief of Indian Affairs 1Vice Chief of Unit Elections & Camp Promotion Vice Chief of Finance Chief of Inductions 2Vice Chapter Chiefs Lippoe Blaknik Macheu Machque Nashoba Tohbi Okla Kamassa Sakima Machque Committee Chairs Banquet Chair Brotherhood Chair Ceremonies Chair Conclave Chair Dance & Drum Chair 1Events Chair First Aid & Safety Chair LodgeMaster Chair Merchandise Chair Mobile Camp Chair Ordeal Chair 1Service Chair Vigil Chair 2Historical Chair Advisers Lodge Adviser Lodge Staff Adviser Supreme Chief of the Fire 2014 Adam Carr Cole Ettingoff John Johnson N/A N/A Will Borah Hunter Ferris Joey Gardner Ravi Tummalapalli Dillon Dotson Caleb McCulley Ahoalan Nachpikin Lodge Family Banquet Open Open Open Ian Zeringue Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Chuck Martin Jeremy Palazolo Richard Fisher 2Created Restructure By Lodge November 23rd, 2013 Memphis University School � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 Description An account of the resource Contains items related to Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558, Order of the Arrow. <br /><em>See also</em> <a href="https://kiakimamuseum.org/collections/show/28">Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Dancing Bear Newsletters</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Ahoalan Nachpikin Lodge Family Banquet November 23rd, 2013 Memphis University School Purpose of the Order of the Arrow As Scouting's National Honor Society, our purpose is to: • Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition • Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of every Scout's experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer camp. • Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit, and ability to advance the activities of their units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation. • Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others. Mission of the Lodge The mission of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge is to fulfill its purpose as an integral part of the Chickasaw Council, BSA, through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults. Opening Will Richgels Dinner Rick Nelson State of the Lodge Andrew Schrack, Lodge Chief Elangomat Flap Live Auction Chuck Schadrack James E. West Award Timothy Barker, 2012 Recipient Rick Nelson, 2012 Recipient Rookie of the Year Award Edward DeWane, 2012 Recipien Christopher Nelson, 2012 Recipient Arrowman of the Year Award Adam Carr, 2012 Recipient 2013 Patch Designers John Kasper, Merchandise Adviser OA High Adventure Presentation Will Richgels, 2013 Participant Gilhim Award Presentation Mike McCulley, 2012 Recipient Founder’s Award Presentations Andrew Schrack, 2012 Recipient Chuck Martin, 2012 Recipient Keynote Speaker Presentation Jason Hood, Area VI President 2013 LEC Recognition Chuck Martin, Lodge Adviser Installation of 2013 Lodge Officers Jeremy Palazolo, Staff Advisor 2014 Lodge Chief Address Adam Carr, Lodge Chief Lodge Adviser Minute Chuck Martin Closing Will Richgels Lodge Executive Committee 2013 Officers 2014 Andrew Schrack Lodge Chief Adam Carr Cole Ettingoff Vice Chief of Administration Cole Ettingoff Adam Carr Vice Chief of Activities John Johnson Logan McCulley 1Vice Chief of Indian Affairs N/A Ben McClain 1Vice Chief of Unit Elections & Camp Promotion N/A Will Borah Vice Chief of Finance Will Borah N/A 2Vice Chief of Inductions Hunter Ferris Chapter Chiefs Carl Beilstein Lippoe Blaknik Joey Gardner Hunter Ferris Macheu Machque Ravi Tummalapalli Max Bruce Nashoba Tohbi Brandon Sly Okla Kamassa Dillon Dotson Christopher Nelson Sakima Machque Caleb McCulley Committee Chairs Will Richgels Banquet Chair Open Adam Carr Brotherhood Chair Open Logan McCulley Ceremonies Chair Open Timothy Barker Conclave Chair Ian Zeringue John Johnson Dance & Drum Chair Open Matt Feuss 1Events Chair Open Fred Doerner First Aid & Safety Chair Open Cole Ettingoff LodgeMaster Chair Open Will Richgels Merchandise Chair Open John Johnson Mobile Camp Chair Open Hunter Ferris Ordeal Chair Open Edward DeWane 1Service Chair Open Andrew Schrack Vigil Chair Open 2Historical Chair Open Advisers Chuck Martin Lodge Adviser Chuck Martin Jeremy Palazolo Lodge Staff Adviser Jeremy Palazolo Richard Fisher Supreme Chief of the Fire Richard Fisher 1Removed by Lodge Restructure 2Created By Lodge Restructure Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 Title A name given to the resource 2013 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Banquet Program Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Andrew Schrack Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Order of the Arrow https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/536fada18f70b9b8368016216f262691.pdf 6ceca01a8b427a5d71510cc9d09b599a PDF Text Text Lodge Executive Committee Minutes January 12, 2013 Attendance: Christopher Nelson Will Borah John Johnson Will Richgels John Ferris Hunter Ferris Adam Carr Chuck Schadrack Art Scott Big John John Cozart Robert Winkler Max Bruce Brian McAfee Renee Leith Perry Carr Randy Nelson Jesse Henderson John Beach Robert Fudge John King Chris Johnson Edward DeWane Chuck Martin Landon Fisher Rick Nelson Andrew Schrack Carl Beilstein Meeting was called to order by Lodge Chief, Andrew Schrack with all repeating the Obligation of the Order of the Arrow. Minutes from October 14, 2012 were approved. Vice Chief of Administration, Jonathan Gibson, reported his goals for the new year, which included publishing two issues of The Dancing Bear before Conclave 2013. Vice Chief of Activities, Adam Carr, reported his goals of having one to two meetings a month. Vice Chief of American Indian Affairs, Logan McCulley, not present; no report given. Vice Chief of Finance, Will Borah, reported on his goals, which included trying to streamline payment processes, streamlining income sectors, and working towards funding for training. He gave information on the budget, we do have money. Vice Chief of Unit Elections, Ben McClain, not present; no report given. Lippoe Blaknik Chapter Chief, Carl Beilstein, reported his goals for the new year, saying he wants to have more OA involvement in his chapter. Macheu Machque Chapter Chief, Hunter Ferris, reported his goals for the year and announced a plan to have a budget for his chapter. Okla Kammasa Chapter Chief, Brandon Sly, not present; no report given. �Sakima Machque Chapter Chief, Chris Nelson, reported his goals for the year, including having more attendance at chapter meetings, having more help in the OA from chapter members, and more involvement with Cub Scout events. Banquet/Honors Chair, Will Richgels, reported his goals and announced plans to create a budget. Brotherhood Chair, Adam Carr, reported his goals, including having more Brotherhood conversions and having a personal newsletter sent out to Brotherhood eligible candidates. Ceremonies Chair, Logan McCulley, not present; no report given. Dance and Drum Chair, John Johnson, reported his goals, which included familiarizing people with Dance and Drum, recruiting OA members for Dance and Drum events, and promoting more interest in Dance and Drum. Events Chair, Matt Feuss, not present; no report given. First Aid & Safety Chair, Fred Doerner, not present; no report given. Lodgemaster Chair, Russell Watson, not present; no report given. Merchandise Chair, Will Richgels, reported goals for the year. He also announced his needs for new designs for merchandise and more ideas from the LEC. He explained plans to allow Troops and scouts to send ideas for patches in for consideration, as well as the want to make an online patch store. Mobile Camp Chair, John Johnson, reported his goals for the year, which included having ten (10) events and having more involvement from the OA in Mobile Camp. He also announced a need for promotion of Mobile Camp to OA members through the Chapter Chiefs. Ordeal Chair, Hunter Ferris, reported his goals for the year, including getting paperwork ready before Ordeal and training Elangomats. Service Chair, Edward DeWane, reported his goals for the year, including earning a cumulative four thousand (4000) service hours from ordeals and nine hundred (900) hours from the Scout Expo. Vigil Chair, Andrew Schrack, reported his goals for the year, which included having paperwork on time and having all Vigil Honor members completed by Fall Fellowship. �New Business: Order of Succession, or the hierarchy for the succession of Lodge Chief should he not be able to complete his duties, was given by Andrew Schrack for the LEC to vote on. Action: Motioned by Adam Carr, seconded by Will Borah. Result: Carried 2013 Budget was presented by Will Borah for the LEC to vote on. Action: Motioned by Will Borah to enact the new budget, multiple seconds. Result: Carried Committee Chairmen were announced and voted whether to finalize and set their positions. Action: Motioned by Adam Carr to set and finalize Committee Chairmen, multiple seconds. Results: Carried Ordeal Date Change from May 17-19 to May 3-5 proposed by Hunter Ferris. Action: Motioned by Hunter Ferris, seconded by Jonathan Gibson. Result: Carried. Fall Fellowship Date Change from October 11-13 to October 4-6 due to Akela Cub conflict. Action: Motioned by Adam Carr, multiple seconds. Result: Carried. Lodge Chief and Lodge Adviser Reports: Lodge Chief, Andrew Schrack, reported that the Lodge plans to donate the Technical Center to Kia Kima. He also expressed the need to fundraise for this and the ample amount of service hours available for this project. The Lodge wants to leave a lasting impression on Kia Kima. He encouraged the LEC to take everything we do seriously, and that the each member is worth something and we can all make a difference. He is looking forward to a great new year. Lodge Adviser, Chuck Martin, wished to thank the LEC for their work. He said it is not easy and we are not perfect. He encouraged the LEC to give 100% in their work. He also encouraged officers to use their advisers. He is looking forward to a great year. Respectfully Submitted, Lodge Chief Andrew Schrack Lodge Adviser Staff Adviser Chuck Martin Jeremy Palazolo � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 Description An account of the resource Contains items related to Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558, Order of the Arrow. <br /><em>See also</em> <a href="https://kiakimamuseum.org/collections/show/28">Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Dancing Bear Newsletters</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Lodge Executive Committee Minutes January 12, 2013 Attendance: Christopher Nelson Chuck Schadrack Renee Leith Chris Johnson Will Borah Art Scott Perry Carr Edward DeWane John Johnson Big John Randy Nelson Chuck Martin Will Richgels John Cozart Jesse Henderson Landon Fisher John Ferris Robert Winkler John Beach Rick Nelson Hunter Ferris Max Bruce Robert Fudge Andrew Schrack Adam Carr Brian McAfee John King Carl Beilstein Meeting was called to order by Lodge Chief, Andrew Schrack with all repeating the Obligation of the Order of the Arrow. Minutes from October 14, 2012 were approved. Vice Chief of Administration, Jonathan Gibson, reported his goals for the new year, which included publishing two issues of The Dancing Bear before Conclave 2013. Vice Chief of Activities, Adam Carr, reported his goals of having one to two meetings a month. Vice Chief of American Indian Affairs, Logan McCulley, not present; no report given. Vice Chief of Finance, Will Borah, reported on his goals, which included trying to streamline payment processes, streamlining income sectors, and working towards funding for training. He gave information on the budget, we do have money. Vice Chief of Unit Elections, Ben McClain, not present; no report given. Lippoe Blaknik Chapter Chief, Carl Beilstein, reported his goals for the new year, saying he wants to have more OA involvement in his chapter. Macheu Machque Chapter Chief, Hunter Ferris, reported his goals for the year and announced a plan to have a budget for his chapter. Okla Kammasa Chapter Chief, Brandon Sly, not present; no report given. Sakima Machque Chapter Chief, Chris Nelson, reported his goals for the year, including having more attendance at chapter meetings, having more help in the OA from chapter members, and more involvement with Cub Scout events. Banquet/Honors Chair, Will Richgels, reported his goals and announced plans to create a budget. Brotherhood Chair, Adam Carr, reported his goals, including having more Brotherhood conversions and having a personal newsletter sent out to Brotherhood eligible candidates. Ceremonies Chair, Logan McCulley, not present; no report given. Dance and Drum Chair, John Johnson, reported his goals, which included familiarizing people with Dance and Drum, recruiting OA members for Dance and Drum events, and promoting more interest in Dance and Drum. Events Chair, Matt Feuss, not present; no report given. First Aid & Safety Chair, Fred Doerner, not present; no report given. Lodgemaster Chair, Russell Watson, not present; no report given. Merchandise Chair, Will Richgels, reported goals for the year. He also announced his needs for new designs for merchandise and more ideas from the LEC. He explained plans to allow Troops and scouts to send ideas for patches in for consideration, as well as the want to make an online patch store. Mobile Camp Chair, John Johnson, reported his goals for the year, which included having ten (10) events and having more involvement from the OA in Mobile Camp. He also announced a need for promotion of Mobile Camp to OA members through the Chapter Chiefs. Ordeal Chair, Hunter Ferris, reported his goals for the year, including getting paperwork ready before Ordeal and training Elangomats. Service Chair, Edward DeWane, reported his goals for the year, including earning a cumulative four thousand (4000) service hours from ordeals and nine hundred (900) hours from the Scout Expo. Vigil Chair, Andrew Schrack, reported his goals for the year, which included having paperwork on time and having all Vigil Honor members completed by Fall Fellowship. New Business: Order of Succession, or the hierarchy for the succession of Lodge Chief should he not be able to complete his duties, was given by Andrew Schrack for the LEC to vote on. Action: Motioned by Adam Carr, seconded by Will Borah. Result: Carried 2013 Budget was presented by Will Borah for the LEC to vote on. Action: Motioned by Will Borah to enact the new budget, multiple seconds. Result: Carried Committee Chairmen were announced and voted whether to finalize and set their positions. Action: Motioned by Adam Carr to set and finalize Committee Chairmen, multiple seconds. Results: Carried Ordeal Date Change from May 17-19 to May 3-5 proposed by Hunter Ferris. Action: Motioned by Hunter Ferris, seconded by Jonathan Gibson. Result: Carried. Fall Fellowship Date Change from October 11-13 to October 4-6 due to Akela Cub conflict. Action: Motioned by Adam Carr, multiple seconds. Result: Carried. Lodge Chief and Lodge Adviser Reports: Lodge Chief, Andrew Schrack, reported that the Lodge plans to donate the Technical Center to Kia Kima. He also expressed the need to fundraise for this and the ample amount of service hours available for this project. The Lodge wants to leave a lasting impression on Kia Kima. He encouraged the LEC to take everything we do seriously, and that the each member is worth something and we can all make a difference. He is looking forward to a great new year. Lodge Adviser, Chuck Martin, wished to thank the LEC for their work. He said it is not easy and we are not perfect. He encouraged the LEC to give 100% in their work. He also encouraged officers to use their advisers. He is looking forward to a great year. Respectfully Submitted, Lodge Chief Lodge Adviser Staff Adviser Andrew Schrack Chuck Martin Jeremy Palazolo Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 Title A name given to the resource 2013 Ahoalan-Nachpikin LEC Minutes: 1/12/2013 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Andrew Schrack Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Minutes Order of the Arrow https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/24e5e4114f26e68ca23a31705e16fd80.pdf c4b41dc7ea5705d7b7d9e1e1f779f503 PDF Text Text Lodge Executive Committee Minutes 14 August 2013 Attendance: Andrew Schrack Cole Ettingoff Fred Doerner Christopher Nelson Brandon Sly Will Borah Will Richgels Carl Beilstein Ben McClain Chuck Martin Melisa Gross Jim Charbonnet Randy Nelson Art Scott Chuck Schadrack John Cozart Jay Collins Hunter Ferris Adam Carr Meeting was called to order by Lodge Chief Andrew Schrack with all repeating the Obligation of the Order of the Arrow. Minutes from May 5th, 2013 were approved. Vice Chief of Administration, Cole Ettingoff, reported that Fall Ordeal registration was open and that 43 had registered as Ordeal Candidates or existing members at the time of the LEC meeting. He noted that no one had yet registered as an Elangomat. Vice Chief of Activities, Adam Carr, reported on the success of the Summer Fellowship events with an estimated 350 in attendance. Vice Chief of American Indian Affairts, Logan McCulley, was not present and no report was submitted. Vice Chief of Finance, Will Borah, reported that the Lodge had made it through the summer in the green and that he was now preparing for Fall Ordeal. Vice Chief of Unit Elections, Ben McClain, encouraged all chapter chiefs to send him the election data as soon as possible. Lippoe Blaknik Chapter Chief, Carl Beilstein, reported that he will be retiring August 22nd as he will be leaving town to go to college. He will nominate an interim Chapter Chief at that time. Macheu Machque Chapter Chief, Hunter Ferris, reported that all is well in the Chapter. Okla Kammasa Chapter Chief, Brandon Sly, reported that they will be performing a special call out to accommodate personnel that were unable to attend summer camp. �Sakima Machque Chapter Chief, Chris Nelson, reported that all is well. Banquet/Honors Chair, Will Richgels, reported that multiple locations are being considered for the Banquet. Brotherhood Chair, Adam Carr, reported a positive summer. Ceremonies Chair, Logan McCulley, not present, no report given. Dance and Drum Chair, John Johnson, not present, no report given. Events Chair, Matt Feuss, not present, no report given. First Aid and Safety Chair, Fred Doerner, had nothing new to report. Lodgemaster Chair, Cole Ettingoff, reported that data regarding who had paid dues is being entered into the system now. Merchandise Chair, Will Richgels, reported that money had been collected from camp; exact sum to be determined. Mobile Camp Chair, John Johnson, not present, no report given. Ordeal Chair, Hunter Ferris, reported that planning is well underway for the upcoming Fall Ordeal. Service Chair, Edward DeWane, not present, no report given. Vigil Chair, Andrew Schrack, reported that the Vigil Committee was meeting that evening after the LEC. New Business: Adam Carr introduced the proposed Lodge Restructure as compiled by the restructure committee and motioned that it be adopted by the LEC; Hunter Ferris seconded the motion. Result: Carried, the entire Lodge will vote on the proposal at Fall Ordeal. Will Richgels motioned that the Banquet date be moved to avoid a conflict will Thanksgiving weekend; Will Borah seconded the motion. Result: Carried, the 2013 Banquet will be November 23rd. Chuck Schadrack reported on a Southern Region initiative in response to the flooding in some areas of the Region; the Lodge had contributed food items to the relief effort and had been given a number of patches as a result. He proposed that Arrowmen be able to trade food items for one of the patches. Result: adopted without discussion. �Melisa Gross reported on a Service Corps being formed to aid Akela Cub on the weekends of October 11th-13th and 18th-20th. Lodge Chief and Lodge Advisor Reports: Lodge Chief, Andrew Schrack, applauded the work of the Lodge over the summer, but reminded them that we are only half way through the year. We have a lot still to do and look forward to a great fall season. Lodge Advisor, Chuck Martin, echoed the Lodge Chief’s comments and added that Fall Ordeal is our largest event of the year and that we will need everyone’s help to make it great. Respectfully Submitted, Lodge Chief Andrew Schrack Lodge Advisor Chuck Martin Staff Adviser Jeremy Palazolo � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 Description An account of the resource Contains items related to Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558, Order of the Arrow. <br /><em>See also</em> <a href="https://kiakimamuseum.org/collections/show/28">Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Dancing Bear Newsletters</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Lodge Executive Committee Minutes 14 August 2013 Attendance: Andrew Schrack Cole Ettingoff Fred Doerner Christopher Nelson Brandon Sly Will Borah Will Richgels Carl Beilstein Ben McClain Chuck Martin Melisa Gross Jim Charbonnet Randy Nelson Art Scott Chuck Schadrack John Cozart Jay Collins Hunter Ferris Adam Carr Meeting was called to order by Lodge Chief Andrew Schrack with all repeating the Obligation of the Order of the Arrow. Minutes from May 5th, 2013 were approved. Vice Chief of Administration, Cole Ettingoff, reported that Fall Ordeal registration was open and that 43 had registered as Ordeal Candidates or existing members at the time of the LEC meeting. He noted that no one had yet registered as an Elangomat. Vice Chief of Activities, Adam Carr, reported on the success of the Summer Fellowship events with an estimated 350 in attendance. Vice Chief of American Indian Affairts, Logan McCulley, was not present and no report was submitted. Vice Chief of Finance, Will Borah, reported that the Lodge had made it through the summer in the green and that he was now preparing for Fall Ordeal. Vice Chief of Unit Elections, Ben McClain, encouraged all chapter chiefs to send him the election data as soon as possible. Lippoe Blaknik Chapter Chief, Carl Beilstein, reported that he will be retiring August 22nd as he will be leaving town to go to college. He will nominate an interim Chapter Chief at that time. Macheu Machque Chapter Chief, Hunter Ferris, reported that all is well in the Chapter. Okla Kammasa Chapter Chief, Brandon Sly, reported that they will be performing a special call out to accommodate personnel that were unable to attend summer camp. Sakima Machque Chapter Chief, Chris Nelson, reported that all is well. Banquet/Honors Chair, Will Richgels, reported that multiple locations are being considered for the Banquet. Brotherhood Chair, Adam Carr, reported a positive summer. Ceremonies Chair, Logan McCulley, not present, no report given. Dance and Drum Chair, John Johnson, not present, no report given. Events Chair, Matt Feuss, not present, no report given. First Aid and Safety Chair, Fred Doerner, had nothing new to report. Lodgemaster Chair, Cole Ettingoff, reported that data regarding who had paid dues is being entered into the system now. Merchandise Chair, Will Richgels, reported that money had been collected from camp; exact sum to be determined. Mobile Camp Chair, John Johnson, not present, no report given. Ordeal Chair, Hunter Ferris, reported that planning is well underway for the upcoming Fall Ordeal. Service Chair, Edward DeWane, not present, no report given. Vigil Chair, Andrew Schrack, reported that the Vigil Committee was meeting that evening after the LEC. New Business: Adam Carr introduced the proposed Lodge Restructure as compiled by the restructure committee and motioned that it be adopted by the LEC; Hunter Ferris seconded the motion. Result: Carried, the entire Lodge will vote on the proposal at Fall Ordeal. Will Richgels motioned that the Banquet date be moved to avoid a conflict will Thanksgiving weekend; Will Borah seconded the motion. Result: Carried, the 2013 Banquet will be November 23rd. Chuck Schadrack reported on a Southern Region initiative in response to the flooding in some areas of the Region; the Lodge had contributed food items to the relief effort and had been given a number of patches as a result. He proposed that Arrowmen be able to trade food items for one of the patches. Result: adopted without discussion. Melisa Gross reported on a Service Corps being formed to aid Akela Cub on the weekends of October 11th-13th and 18th-20th. Lodge Chief and Lodge Advisor Reports: Lodge Chief, Andrew Schrack, applauded the work of the Lodge over the summer, but reminded them that we are only half way through the year. We have a lot still to do and look forward to a great fall season. Lodge Advisor, Chuck Martin, echoed the Lodge Chief’s comments and added that Fall Ordeal is our largest event of the year and that we will need everyone’s help to make it great. Respectfully Submitted, Lodge Chief Lodge Advisor Staff Adviser Andrew Schrack Chuck Martin Jeremy Palazolo Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 Title A name given to the resource 2013 Ahoalan-Nachpikin LEC Minutes: 8/14/13 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Andrew Schrack Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Minutes Order of the Arrow https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/1444d53cd646b53fe60708141f598669.pdf 9d98c63b080e52a261f4caf6555e18fb PDF Text Text Attendance:   Lodge  Executive  Committee   Minutes   8  September  2013     Cole  Ettingoff   Hunter  Ferris   Perry  Carr   Chris  Nelson   Edward  DeWane   John  Cozart   Will  Borah   Fred  Doerner   Jay  Collins   Brandon  Sly   Ravi  Tammalapalli   Chuck  Martin   Will  Richgels   Andrew  Schrack   Mellisa  Burnett   Jim  Charbonnet   John  Beach   Chris  Johnson   Adam  Carr   John  Kasper   Art  Scott   Logan  McCulley   Jeanie  Kasper   Jeremy  Palazolo     Meeting  was  called  to  order  by  Lodge  Chief,  Andrew  Schrack  with  all  repeating  the   Obligation  of  the  Order  of  the  Arrow.     Minutes  from  14  August  2013  were  approved  after  correcting  the  fact  that  Melisa   Burnett  reported  on  the  Service  Corps  being  formed  for  Akela  Cub.     Officers  of  the  Lodge  met  with  their  advisors  for  several  minutes  before  reporting.     Vice  Chief  of  Administration,  Cole  Ettingoff,  reported  120  ordeal  candidates   coming  through  the  weekend  and  a  successful  administration  overall.  He  announced   a  plan  for  registration  to  move  from  paper  to  electric  in  an  effort  to  expedite  check   in  and  requested  that  all  printing  needs  be  communicated  to  him  at  least  a  week   before  the  event.       Vice  Chief  of  Activities,  Adam  Carr,  reported  his  stop  (going  around  the  chain  of   leadership),  start  (expediting  the  overall  ceremony  process),  and  continue  (ordeal).     Vice  Chief  of  American  Indian  Affairs,  Logan  McCulley,  reported  his  stop   (wrangling,  be  on  time),  start  (having  ceremonies  practice  before  the  event;  a  new   process  to  speed  up  sashing),  and  continue  (adding  new  members  to  the  ceremonies   teams).     Vice  Chief  of  Finance,  Will  Borah,  reported  that  118  Ordeal  registrations  have   been  paid  and  lower  than  budgeted  expenses  have  produced  an  extra  grand  in   profit.     Vice  Chief  of  Unit  Elections,  Ben  McClain,  not  present;  no  report  given.     Lippoe  Blaknik  Chapter  Chief,  Carl  Beilstein,  not  present;  no  report  given.     �Macheu  Machque  Chapter  Chief,  Hunter  Ferris,  reported  he  was  pleased  with  his   chapter’s  presence  at  the  Ordeal  especially  the  chapter  members  who  volunteered   as  elangomats.     Okla  Kammasa  Chapter  Chief,  Brandon  Sly,  requested  contact  information  on   new  chapter  members  and  a  time  for  chapter  meetings  at  the  Ordeal.     Sakima  Machque  Chapter  Chief,  Chris  Nelson,  applauded  those  chapter  members   who  served  as  elangomats  and  commissioners.     Banquet/Honors  Chair,  Will  Richgels,  reported  that  a  location  and  food  suplier   have  been  selected  for  banquet  and  a  silent  auction  will  be  held.  Any  members  with   items  they  are  willing  to  contribute  to  the  auction  should  contact  the  Chair.  He  also   announced  the  formation  of  the  awards  committee  in  preparation  for  banquet.     Brotherhood  Chair,  Adam  Carr,  reported  the  successful  Brotherhood  conversion   of  twenty  members.  He  echoed  the  need  to  send  printed  materials  to  the  Vice  Chief   of  Administration  before  the  event  and  the  need  to  have  more  than  one  Brotherhood   tester.     Ceremonies  Chair,  Logan  McCulley,  reported  an  average  of  three  people  per   minute  being  sashed  and  the  goal  of  decreasing  that  time.     Dance  and  Drum  Chair,  John  Johnson,  not  present;  no  report  given.     Events  Chair,  Matt  Feuss,  not  present;  no  report  given.     First  Aid  &  Safety  Chair,  Fred  Doerner,  encouraged  the  Lodge  to  build  its  own   first  aid  kit.     Lodgemaster  Chair,  Cole  Ettingoff,  reported  that  we  were  unable  to  connect   offline  to  Lodgemaster  during  the  weekend,  but  membership  cards  were  still   distributed.     Merchandise  Chair,  Will  Richgels,  reported  $1,080  dollars  of  profit  from  Camp   and  $708  from  Ordeal.  He  requested  designs  for  the  LOAC  flap,  reported  a  Fall   Fellowship  flap  will  be  distributed  to  all  registrants,  and  encouraged  new  members   to  be  released  near  the  trading  post.     Mobile  Camp  Chair,  John  Johnson,  not  present,  but  reported  an  upcoming  mobile   camp  event  for  Bear  Cubs.  Contact  John  Johnson  for  details.     Ordeal  Chair,  Hunter  Ferris,  reported  an  overall  successful  Ordeal  with  ups  and   downs.  He  reported  notes  for  next  Ordeal:  ceremonies  on  time,  Friday  night   activities,  and  checklists  for  elangomats.       �Service  Chair,  Edward  DeWane,  reported  communications  difficulty  during   Ordeal.     Vigil  Chair,  Andrew  Schrack,  reported  Vigil  paperwork  had  been  completed  and   submitted  to  National.     New  Business:     Lodge  Leadership  Development-­‐  A  proposal  that  LLD  training  be  open  to  all   Lodge  members  with  the  emphasis  being  on  committee  chairs.  Motioned  by  Adam   Carr,  multiple  seconds.  Action:  Carried  by  voice  acclimation.     Lodge  Chief  and  Lodge  Adviser  Reports:     Lodge  Chief,  Andrew  Schrack,  reported  the  adoption  of  the  Lodge  restructure  by   the  Lodge  membership  during  the  Ordeal.  He  encouraged  all  LEC  members  involved   in  the  Ordeal  to  take  notes  on  their  experiences  that  can  be  passed  on  to  next  years   leaders.  All  eligible  LEC  members  are  encouraged  to  run  for  office.  Applications   should  be  submitted  through  the  Vice-­‐Chief  of  Administration  and  must  receive   Advisor  approval.     Lodge  Adviser,  Chuck  Martin,  encouraged  all  LEC  members  to  run  for  one  of  the   elected  office  and  to  submit  their  applications  early.  He  reminded  the  LEC  that   traditions  can  and  sometimes  should  be  broken.         Respectfully  Submitted,         Lodge  Chief         Lodge  Adviser     Staff  Adviser         Andrew  Schrack       Chuck  Martin                              Jeremy  Palazolo     � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 Description An account of the resource Contains items related to Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558, Order of the Arrow. <br /><em>See also</em> <a href="https://kiakimamuseum.org/collections/show/28">Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Dancing Bear Newsletters</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Lodge Executive Committee Minutes 8 September 2013 Attendance: Cole Ettingoff Chris Nelson Will Borah Brandon Sly Will Richgels Jim Charbonnet Adam Carr Logan McCulley Hunter Ferris Edward DeWane Fred Doerner Ravi Tammalapalli Andrew Schrack John Beach John Kasper Jeanie Kasper Perry Carr John Cozart Jay Collins Chuck Martin Mellisa Burnett Chris Johnson Art Scott Jeremy Palazolo Meeting was called to order by Lodge Chief, Andrew Schrack with all repeating the Obligation of the Order of the Arrow. Minutes from 14 August 2013 were approved after correcting the fact that Melisa Burnett reported on the Service Corps being formed for Akela Cub. Officers of the Lodge met with their advisors for several minutes before reporting. Vice Chief of Administration, Cole Ettingoff, reported 120 ordeal candidates coming through the weekend and a successful administration overall. He announced a plan for registration to move from paper to electric in an effort to expedite check in and requested that all printing needs be communicated to him at least a week before the event. Vice Chief of Activities, Adam Carr, reported his stop (going around the chain of leadership), start (expediting the overall ceremony process), and continue (ordeal). Vice Chief of American Indian Affairs, Logan McCulley, reported his stop (wrangling, be on time), start (having ceremonies practice before the event; a new process to speed up sashing), and continue (adding new members to the ceremonies teams). Vice Chief of Finance, Will Borah, reported that 118 Ordeal registrations have been paid and lower than budgeted expenses have produced an extra grand in profit. Vice Chief of Unit Elections, Ben McClain, not present; no report given. Lippoe Blaknik Chapter Chief, Carl Beilstein, not present; no report given. Macheu Machque Chapter Chief, Hunter Ferris, reported he was pleased with his chapter’s presence at the Ordeal especially the chapter members who volunteered as elangomats. Okla Kammasa Chapter Chief, Brandon Sly, requested contact information on new chapter members and a time for chapter meetings at the Ordeal. Sakima Machque Chapter Chief, Chris Nelson, applauded those chapter members who served as elangomats and commissioners. Banquet/Honors Chair, Will Richgels, reported that a location and food suplier have been selected for banquet and a silent auction will be held. Any members with items they are willing to contribute to the auction should contact the Chair. He also announced the formation of the awards committee in preparation for banquet. Brotherhood Chair, Adam Carr, reported the successful Brotherhood conversion of twenty members. He echoed the need to send printed materials to the Vice Chief of Administration before the event and the need to have more than one Brotherhood tester. Ceremonies Chair, Logan McCulley, reported an average of three people per minute being sashed and the goal of decreasing that time. Dance and Drum Chair, John Johnson, not present; no report given. Events Chair, Matt Feuss, not present; no report given. First Aid & Safety Chair, Fred Doerner, encouraged the Lodge to build its own first aid kit. Lodgemaster Chair, Cole Ettingoff, reported that we were unable to connect offline to Lodgemaster during the weekend, but membership cards were still distributed. Merchandise Chair, Will Richgels, reported $1,080 dollars of profit from Camp and $708 from Ordeal. He requested designs for the LOAC flap, reported a Fall Fellowship flap will be distributed to all registrants, and encouraged new members to be released near the trading post. Mobile Camp Chair, John Johnson, not present, but reported an upcoming mobile camp event for Bear Cubs. Contact John Johnson for details. Ordeal Chair, Hunter Ferris, reported an overall successful Ordeal with ups and downs. He reported notes for next Ordeal: ceremonies on time, Friday night activities, and checklists for elangomats. Service Chair, Edward DeWane, reported communications difficulty during Ordeal. Vigil Chair, Andrew Schrack, reported Vigil paperwork had been completed and submitted to National. New Business: Lodge Leadership Development-­‐ A proposal that LLD training be open to all Lodge members with the emphasis being on committee chairs. Motioned by Adam Carr, multiple seconds. Action: Carried by voice acclimation. Lodge Chief and Lodge Adviser Reports: Lodge Chief, Andrew Schrack, reported the adoption of the Lodge restructure by the Lodge membership during the Ordeal. He encouraged all LEC members involved in the Ordeal to take notes on their experiences that can be passed on to next years leaders. All eligible LEC members are encouraged to run for office. Applications should be submitted through the Vice-­‐Chief of Administration and must receive Advisor approval. Lodge Adviser, Chuck Martin, encouraged all LEC members to run for one of the elected office and to submit their applications early. He reminded the LEC that traditions can and sometimes should be broken. Respectfully Submitted, Lodge Chief Lodge Adviser Staff Adviser Andrew Schrack Chuck Martin Jeremy Palazolo Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 Title A name given to the resource 2013 Ahoalan-Nachpikin LEC Minutes: 9/8/13 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Andrew Schrack Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Minutes Order of the Arrow https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/3a5e455e420d9fb21a75e7365b3c29af.pdf af28ca7153fc80a23a11eb8b515169cf PDF Text Text Attendance:   Lodge  Executive  Committee   Minutes   6  October  2013     Andrew  Schrack   Logan  McCulley   Jim  Charbonet   Cole  Ettingoff   Will  Borah   Robert  Fudge   Ben  McClain   Edward  DeWane   Chuck  Martin   Caleb  McCulley   Jacob  McCulley   Jeremy  Palazolo   Chris  Nelson   Hunter  Ferris   Richard  Fisher   Adam  Crawford   John  Cozart   John  Casper   Jay  Collins   Fred  Doerner   Mellisa  Burnett   Chuck  Martin   Jeannie  Casper   Chris  Johnson Adam  Carr   John  Johnson     Meeting  was  called  to  order  by  Lodge  Chief,  Andrew  Schrack  with  all  repeating  the   Obligation  of  the  Order  of  the  Arrow.     Supreme  Chief  of  the  Fire,  Richard  Fisher,  spoke  to  the  LEC.  He  emphasized  that   he  was  not  a  guest  of  the  Lodge  but  a  member.  He  commended  the  Officers  of  the   Lodge  for  their  work  that  weekend  but  emphasized  the  need  for  more  Arrowmen  to   attend  the  events  of  the  Lodge.  He  emphasized  the  importance  of  Arrowmen  setting   the  example  for  their  fellow  Scouts  through  their  words,  deeds,  and  uniforms.  He   reminded  all  Arrowmen  that  the  OA  sash  is  not  worn  except  with  the  Class  A   uniform.  The  ultimate  responsibility  of  the  Lodge  is  to  put  on  an  “ooh  wee  good  time   for  our  Scouts.”     Minutes  from  8  September  2013  were  approved.     Officers  of  the  Lodge  met  with  their  advisors  for  several  minutes  before  reporting.     Vice  Chief  of  Administration,  Cole  Ettingoff,  reported  a  successful  weekend.   Registration  went  smoothly  and  efforts  at  electronic  check-­‐in  are  on  going.  Election   results  include  Adam  Carr  as  Lodge  Chief,  Cole  Ettingoff  as  Vice  Chief  of   Administration,  John  Johnson  as  Vice  Chief  of  Activities,  Hunter  Ferris  as  Vice  Chief   of  Inductions,  and  Will  Borah  as  Vice  Chief  of  Finance.         Vice  Chief  of  Activities,  Adam  Carr,  reported  his  Start  (creating  back  up  activities),   Stop,  and  Continue  (pumpkin  chunking).     Vice  Chief  of  American  Indian  Affairs,  Logan  McCulley,  reported  his  Start  (better   ceremonies  practice,  finding  new  great  and  might  chief),  Stop  (having  this  position),   and  Continue  (recruiting  new  ceremonialists);  he  thanked  everyone  who  had  been  a   part  of  ceremonies.     �   Vice  Chief  of  Finance,  Will  Borah,  reported  that  a  lower  than  expected  turn  out   had  threatened  the  budget.  The  Lodge  is  still  in  the  green  but  barely.  There  are  still   odds  and  ends  to  tie  up.     Vice  Chief  of  Unit  Elections,  Ben  McClain,  reported  that  election  paperwork  had   not  been  completed,  and  that  as  his  office  was  being  eliminated,  the  responsibility  is   being  shifted  to  the  Chapters.     Lippoe  Blaknik  Chapter  Chief,  Carl  Beilstein,  not  present;  no  report  given.     Macheu  Machque  Chapter  Chief,  Hunter  Ferris,  reported  a  good  weekend,  the   new  chapter  chief  had  not  been  determined  yet,  and  the  Chapter  will  continue  to   work  of  event  attendance.     Nashoba  Tohbi  Chapter  Chief,  not  present;  no  report  given.     Okla  Kammasa  Chapter  Chief,  Brandon  Sly,  not  present;  no  report  given.     Sakima  Machque  Chapter  Chief,  Chris  Nelson,  congratulated  Caleb  McCulley  upon   his  election  as  Chapter  Chief,  encouraged  Caleb  to  continue  to  build  the  chapter,  and   congratulated  everyone  on  a  successful  weekend.     Banquet/Honors  Chair,  Will  Richgels,  not  present,  but  reported  a  mix  up  with  the   venue,  but  catering  settled.  The  awards  committee  had  been  formed  and  would  be   meeting  soon.     Brotherhood  Chair,  Adam  Carr,  reported  two  successful  crossovers  that  weekend   including  one  field  director.     Ceremonies  Chair,  Logan  McCulley,  encouraged  next  years  leadership  to  keep  up   the  improvements  on  the  ceremonies  and  continue  bringing  in  new  blood.     Dance  and  Drum  Chair,  John  Johnson,  reported  two  upcoming  events  at  Akela   Cub.     Events  Chair,  Matt  Feuss,  not  present;  no  report  given.     First  Aid  &  Safety  Chair,  Fred  Doerner,  reported  a  safe  weekend.     Lodgemaster  Chair,  Cole  Ettingoff,  reported  that  efforts  at  gaining  remote  access   to  Lodgemaster  at  Camp  Currier  were  on  going.     Merchandise  Chair,  Will  Richgels,  not  present,  no  report  given.     �Mobile  Camp  Chair,  John  Johnson,  reported  a  successful  Totin’  Chip  session  for   Cub  Scouts.     Ordeal  Chair,  Hunter  Ferris,  reminded  LEC  members  to  email  him  suggestions  for   future  Ordeals.       Service  Chair,  Edward  DeWane,  reported  progress  on  the  upcoming  Service  Corps   for  Akela  Cub.     Vigil  Chair,  Andrew  Schrack,  reported  eight  Vigil  Honor  members  from  the   weekend.     New  Business:     Ordeal  Costs-­‐  Adam  Carr  motioned  that  Ordeal  Cost  be  raised  by  $10  and  the  price   of  Fall  Fellowship  be  waved  for  new  members.  Seconded  by  Caleb  McCulley.  Action:   Carried  by  voice  acclamation.   Chapter  Patches-­‐  Fred  Doerner  motioned  that  the  Okla  Kama  chapter  patch  be   approved  for  production.  Multiple  seconds.  Action:  Carried  by  voice  acclamation.   Strategic  Plan-­‐  The  strategic  plan  for  the  next  several  years  was  presented  to  the   LEC.  Motioned  to  adopt  made  by  Ben  McClain;  multiple  seconds.  Action:  Outgoing   Lodge  Chief  pied  in  the  face  and  Motion  carried  by  voice  acclamation.     Lodge  Chief  and  Lodge  Adviser  Reports:     Lodge  Chief,  Andrew  Schrack,  gave  a  very  sticky  thank  you  to  the  LEC.  This  is  the   last  LEC  of  the  year,  but  all  LEC  members  should  be  at  the  November  23rd  Family   Banquet.  Lastly  the  Lodge  is  on  track  to  earn  gold  on  the  Journey  to  Excellence.     Lodge  Adviser,  Chuck  Martin,  thanked  everyone  for  a  great  year.    He  encouraged   all  Arrowmen  to  invite  members  of  their  Troop  to  future  Lodge  events.  Your   experience  in  the  OA  is  more  than  a  flap  and  a  sash  if  you  make  it  more.         Respectfully  Submitted,           Lodge  Chief         Lodge  Adviser     Staff  Adviser         Andrew  Schrack       Chuck  Martin                              Jeremy  Palazolo     � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Text Any textual data included in the document Lodge Executive Committee Minutes 6 October 2013 Attendance: Andrew Schrack Cole Ettingoff Ben McClain Caleb McCulley Chris Nelson Adam Crawford Jay Collins Chuck Martin Adam Carr Logan McCulley Will Borah Edward DeWane Jacob McCulley Hunter Ferris John Cozart Fred Doerner Jeannie Casper John Johnson Jim Charbonet Robert Fudge Chuck Martin Jeremy Palazolo Richard Fisher John Casper Mellisa Burnett Chris Johnson Meeting was called to order by Lodge Chief, Andrew Schrack with all repeating the Obligation of the Order of the Arrow. Supreme Chief of the Fire, Richard Fisher, spoke to the LEC. He emphasized that he was not a guest of the Lodge but a member. He commended the Officers of the Lodge for their work that weekend but emphasized the need for more Arrowmen to attend the events of the Lodge. He emphasized the importance of Arrowmen setting the example for their fellow Scouts through their words, deeds, and uniforms. He reminded all Arrowmen that the OA sash is not worn except with the Class A uniform. The ultimate responsibility of the Lodge is to put on an “ooh wee good time for our Scouts.” Minutes from 8 September 2013 were approved. Officers of the Lodge met with their advisors for several minutes before reporting. Vice Chief of Administration, Cole Ettingoff, reported a successful weekend. Registration went smoothly and efforts at electronic check-­‐in are on going. Election results include Adam Carr as Lodge Chief, Cole Ettingoff as Vice Chief of Administration, John Johnson as Vice Chief of Activities, Hunter Ferris as Vice Chief of Inductions, and Will Borah as Vice Chief of Finance. Vice Chief of Activities, Adam Carr, reported his Start (creating back up activities), Stop, and Continue (pumpkin chunking). Vice Chief of American Indian Affairs, Logan McCulley, reported his Start (better ceremonies practice, finding new great and might chief), Stop (having this position), and Continue (recruiting new ceremonialists); he thanked everyone who had been a part of ceremonies. Vice Chief of Finance, Will Borah, reported that a lower than expected turn out had threatened the budget. The Lodge is still in the green but barely. There are still odds and ends to tie up. Vice Chief of Unit Elections, Ben McClain, reported that election paperwork had not been completed, and that as his office was being eliminated, the responsibility is being shifted to the Chapters. Lippoe Blaknik Chapter Chief, Carl Beilstein, not present; no report given. Macheu Machque Chapter Chief, Hunter Ferris, reported a good weekend, the new chapter chief had not been determined yet, and the Chapter will continue to work of event attendance. Nashoba Tohbi Chapter Chief, not present; no report given. Okla Kammasa Chapter Chief, Brandon Sly, not present; no report given. Sakima Machque Chapter Chief, Chris Nelson, congratulated Caleb McCulley upon his election as Chapter Chief, encouraged Caleb to continue to build the chapter, and congratulated everyone on a successful weekend. Banquet/Honors Chair, Will Richgels, not present, but reported a mix up with the venue, but catering settled. The awards committee had been formed and would be meeting soon. Brotherhood Chair, Adam Carr, reported two successful crossovers that weekend including one field director. Ceremonies Chair, Logan McCulley, encouraged next years leadership to keep up the improvements on the ceremonies and continue bringing in new blood. Dance and Drum Chair, John Johnson, reported two upcoming events at Akela Cub. Events Chair, Matt Feuss, not present; no report given. First Aid & Safety Chair, Fred Doerner, reported a safe weekend. Lodgemaster Chair, Cole Ettingoff, reported that efforts at gaining remote access to Lodgemaster at Camp Currier were on going. Merchandise Chair, Will Richgels, not present, no report given. Mobile Camp Chair, John Johnson, reported a successful Totin’ Chip session for Cub Scouts. Ordeal Chair, Hunter Ferris, reminded LEC members to email him suggestions for future Ordeals. Service Chair, Edward DeWane, reported progress on the upcoming Service Corps for Akela Cub. Vigil Chair, Andrew Schrack, reported eight Vigil Honor members from the weekend. New Business: Ordeal Costs-­‐ Adam Carr motioned that Ordeal Cost be raised by $10 and the price of Fall Fellowship be waved for new members. Seconded by Caleb McCulley. Action: Carried by voice acclamation. Chapter Patches-­‐ Fred Doerner motioned that the Okla Kama chapter patch be approved for production. Multiple seconds. Action: Carried by voice acclamation. Strategic Plan-­‐ The strategic plan for the next several years was presented to the LEC. Motioned to adopt made by Ben McClain; multiple seconds. Action: Outgoing Lodge Chief pied in the face and Motion carried by voice acclamation. Lodge Chief and Lodge Adviser Reports: Lodge Chief, Andrew Schrack, gave a very sticky thank you to the LEC. This is the last LEC of the year, but all LEC members should be at the November 23rd Family Banquet. Lastly the Lodge is on track to earn gold on the Journey to Excellence. Lodge Adviser, Chuck Martin, thanked everyone for a great year. He encouraged all Arrowmen to invite members of their Troop to future Lodge events. Your experience in the OA is more than a flap and a sash if you make it more. Respectfully Submitted, Lodge Chief Lodge Adviser Staff Adviser Andrew Schrack Chuck Martin Jeremy Palazolo Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2013 Title A name given to the resource 2013 Ahoalan-Nachpikin LEC Minutes: 10/6/13 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Andrew Schrack Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Minutes Order of the Arrow https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/d5223ace1ba20c7335eac14acc034f30.pdf 184013c50f153e2aee07f77fea032923 PDF Text Text Where To Go Camping Guide Produced for Chickasaw Council by Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 558 �To the Scouts and Scouters of Chickasaw Council:    The Order of the Arrow was founded upon certain principles that we still uphold today.  One of those  principles was to promote camping throughout our local units.  To do this, we have created a “Where to  Go Camping” guide for your units.  Inside this guide, you will find many resources that we have gathered for you.  We have found many  places where you can go for the weekend, or even for a week to spend camping.  With each camp/state  park, we have listed the facilities that the corresponding camp offers.  At the back of the guide, you will  also find a list of websites to aid in your decision.  Camping is one of the most influential things you can offer a young scout to allow them to experience  the outdoors. Not every scout will be able to go to a high adventure base, but hopefully they will be able  to go camping.    Yours in Service,  Caleb McCulley Caleb McCulley  Lodge Chief   Ahoalan‐Nachpikin Lodge #558  �Tennessee State Parks Big Hill Pond State Park This 5,009-acre park allows the visitor to get a more personal understanding of nature and man’s interaction with it. Within the park are campsites, backpacking trails, picnic sites and a visitor’s center. For all you anglers, the park includes McNatt Fishing Lake and a cypress-lined pond created during the construction of the Memphis-Charleston Railroad. The park is located on State Highway 57 on the junction of the Tuscumbia and Hatchie state Scenic River. Route 1, Box 150 C Pocahontas, TN 38061 (901) 645-7967 Chickasaw State Park Chickasaw State park is situated on some of the highest terrain in west Tennessee. Chickasaw offers 13 cabins complete with fireplaces, 110 campsites, hiking trails, and a swimming beach on the shores of Lake Placid. Also, fishermen of all ages enjoy the fishing in a lake with large amounts of bass and bluegill. The park is located 18 miles South of Jackson, Tennessee on State Highway 100. 20 Cabin Lane Henderson, TN 38340 (901) 989-5141 Cedars of Lebanon State Park Do not come here looking for the sweet smell of the cedar because it is actually a juniper forest, but at Cedars of Lebanon, you will not be disappointed as the park contains 831 acres of “intensive” recreation. The park is well equipped with 119 campsites, most of which have electric and water hookups. Many picnic tables are throughout the camp as well as an Olympic size swimming pool, hiking trails, and the Merritt Nature Center The park is located south of I-40 on U.S. Highway 231. 328 Cedar Forest Rd. Lebanon, TN 37090-7678 (618) 4432769 �Fall Creek Falls State Park Land Between the Lakes Fall Creek Falls is Tennessee’s second largest state park covering 16,000 acres. The popular park’s attractions are largely scenic with deep-cut river gorges, oldgrowth forests, and four waterfalls. At 256 feet, Fall Creek Falls is one of America’s highest. If your Unit is looking for an action packed weekend, Land Between the Lakes is the perfect place to go. Besides the plethora of campgrounds, there are boating, a Wrangler’s Campground with wagon trails and backcountry wildlife viewing, over 200 miles of rustic trails th and roads, a working 19 Century farm called The Homeplace-1850, a planetarium, and some of the World’s best fishing. Although there are developed campgrounds, campers have the option of backpacking 13 miles to two backcountry sites. There is good fishing and canoeing but visitors must rent a park canoe. Bikers have the use of a three-mile trail and there are some good rock climbs in the park. The park is located off State Highway 111, and Highway 30. Route 3, Box 300 Pikeville, TN 37367 (615) 881-3297 Fort Pillow State Historic Park This historic wilderness area was once the cite of a Civil War battle and the fortifications built by Confederate soldiers under the command of Col. Patrick R. Cleburne still exist. There are many challenging and information packed trails throughout the park and a nice waterfront for fishing. Land Between the Lakes is located 200 miles Northeast of Memphis off Highway 79. 100 Van Morgan Drive Golden Pond, KY 42211-9001 (502) 924-5602 Meeman-Shelby Forrest State Park If you live in the Memphis area, Meeman-Shelby Forest is a convenient place for an action-packed camp out. With cabins, 50 campsites, 20miles of hiking trails, and the ever-popular primitive camp, your unit should always have something to do. Year-round fishing is available on the 125-acre Poplar Tree Lake. The park is off U.S. Highway 51 and west on State Highway 87. The park is located 13 miles North of Memphis near Millington off U.S. Highway 51. Route 2, Box 109 A Henning, TN 38041 (901) 738-5581 Route 3
 Millington, TN 38053 (901) 876-5125 �Montgomery Bell State Park Natchez Trace State Park Traces of the iron industry that was once within the boundaries of Montgomery Bell still exist today, though quiet and abandoned. There are 120 campsites, 8 cabins, three fishing lakes, and about 19 miles of foot trails. The park also has an 11.7-mile overnight hiking trail with three overnight camping shelters along the way. Natchez Trace is inside Tennessee’s largest state forest, the 48,000-acre Natchez Trace State Forest. It is a popular park among units in our council partly because of its four lakes, 45 miles of hiking trails with backpacking opportunities, and wrangler camp facilities. The park is located North of I-40 on U.S. 70. P.O. Box 39 Burns, TN 37029 (615) 797-3101 Mousetail Landing State Park This 1,249-acre area on the east bank of the Tennessee River is rich in opportunity, but not rich with people. Mousetail has many campsites, a backpacking trail with shelters, and provides an excellent opportunity to canoe on the Buffalo River. The park is located on State Highway 50. P.O. Box 280B Linden, TN 37096 (901) 847-0841 For more information on Tennessee Parks: http://tnstateparks.com The park is located South of I-40 halfway between Nashville and Memphis. On I-40 Route 1, Box 265 Wildersville, TN 38388 (901) 968-8176 Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park Overlooking the site of the Civil War battlefield of Johnsonville, the 741-foot Pilot Knob, the 2,587-acre park’s most prominent point, offers a spectacular view of the western valley of the Tennessee River. The park has facilities for swimming, hiking, and fishing. Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park is located north of I- 40 near Camden on State Highway 191 Star Route Eva, TN 38333 (901) 5846356 �Paris Landing State Park Reelfoot Lake State Park There are not many better places to work on the Golf Merit Badge than Paris Landing’s 18-hole championship golf course. What year was that war? Oh yeah, 1812. That was also when a series of severe earthquakes created Reelfoot Lake. Large areas submerged and one of those sinkholes filled with water. You can enjoy the natural beauty of the lake on a three- hour guided boat tour, or by walking the Cyprus Boardwalk nature trail that takes visitors over the lake to view the snakes and blue herons in the swampy areas. This area is also known for its population of bald eagles. The park is fully stocked with 114 campsites. The park is located on the west shore of the Kentucky Lake and fishing, boating, and water sports are very popular here. The park is located on U.S. 79 just past Paris. On U.S. Highway 79, Route 1 Buchannan, TN 38222 (901) 642-4311 Pickwick Landing State Park This place has it all, excellent fishing, a challenging golf course, a full service marina, and 48 campsites. If you are not feeling so rustic, then you can rent one of the ten two-bedroom deluxe cabins overlooking the picturesque Pickwick Lake. There are also public swimming areas, many picnic tables and shelters, and a wide variety of recreation activities including volleyball, badminton, archery, and horseshoes. The park is located at the intersection of State Routes 57 and 128 in Hardin County. It is 13 miles south of Savannah, TN and 20 miles northeast of Corinth, MS. The park is located on State Highway 21 north of Memphis. Superintendent’s Office Tiptonville, TN 38079 (901) 253-7756 T.O. Fuller State Park This is a perfect place for and easy closeto-home camping trip for those who live around the Memphis Area. Located only 11 miles from downtown Memphis, this 384-acre park is equipped with an 18hole golf course, a swimming pool, picnicking areas, and campsites. T.O. Fuller is west of U.S. Highway 61 near Interstates 40 and 55. 1500 Mitchell Road West Memphis, TN 38109 (901) 543-7581 �TENNESSEE NATIONAL PARKS Shiloh National Military Park This Park was established in 1894 to preserve the scene of the first major battle in the Western theater of the Civil War. The two-day battle, April 6 and 7, 1862, involved about 65,000 Union and 44,000 Confederate troops. This battle resulted in nearly 24,000 killed, wounded, and missing. It proved to be a decisive victory for the federal forces when they advanced on and seized control of the Confederate railway system at Corinth, Mississippi. The battlefield contains about 4,000 acres and has within its boundaries the Shiloh National Cemetery along with the wellpreserved prehistoric Indian mounds that are listed as a historic landmark. The park is located in Hardin County, on the west bank of the Tennessee River, and about nine miles south of Savannah, Tennessee. There are several hiking trails with patches and pins for successful completion of the various hikes. Additional information on these awards is available at http://www.shilohmilitarytrails.org/. Nearby camping is available at Pickwick Landing State Park. For additional information please call (731) 689-5696 or visit http://www.nps.gov/shil/ Fort Donelson National Military Park Fort Donelson National Battlefield includes: Fort Donelson National Cemetery (established 1867), the final resting place for Union soldiers killed at Fort Donelson and other American veterans representing seven wars; visitor center; the Dover Hotel (Surrender House), the site where Confederate general Simon B. Buckner surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant; and Fort Donelson and its associated earthen rifle pits and river batteries. Camping is available at Paris Landing State Park and Land between the Lakes. For additional information please call (931) 232-5348 or visit http://www.nps.gov/fodo/ �Day Trips in Tennessee Chucalissa Archeological Museum The Chucalissa Archeological Museum is located 5 miles west of US highway 61 off of Mitchell Road and operated by the University of Memphis. The museum is located on a Native American Village, which dates to about the fifteenth century. Fees are ages 4 to 11 $3.00, adults $5.00. There are special rates for groups. Service projects are welcomed. For additional information please visit http://www.chucalissa.org or call 901785-3160. Davies Manor Plantation The Davies Manor Plantation is located in Lakeland area on Davies Plantation Road off of Canada Road. The Manor is open during specific times and tours can be arranged. Fees are charged for admission for groups. This home dates to approximately 1821. For additional information please call (901) 386-0715 or visit their website at http://www.daviesmanorplantation.org Lichterman Nature Center The Lichterman Nature Center is operated by the Memphis Museums at the intersection of Quince and Lynnfield roads. This center has interpretive programs and activities that can be provided at the center. There is a wildlife rehabilitation center on the property. There are entrance fees of $6.00 for adults and $4.50 for children ages 3 to 12. The center welcomes service projects. For additional information please call 901-767-7322 or go to http://www.memphismuseums.org/nature .htm. Memphis Botanic Gardens Memphis Botanic Gardens offers programs for youth groups on the principles of ecological systems in a way that cannot be done in the classroom, the opportunity for hands-on, outdoor learning, in addition to plant science, the Garden offers programs on world ecosystems, multi- cultural studies, historical uses of plants, art in nature, environmental issues and more. The gardens are at 750 Cherry Road in Memphis. For additional information please call 901-685-1566 or visit them online at http://www.memphisbotanicgarden.com �National Civil Rights Museum beauty. The National Civil Rights Museum chronicles the history of the civil rights movement from 1600 until the present. Admission is $10 for adults and $6.50 for children aged 4 to 17 years. Their address is 451 Mulberry in Memphis. The park is located off U.S. Highway 45 southeast of Jackson. For additional information please call (901) 521-9699, ext. 241 or visit http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org. National Ornamental Metal Museum National Ornamental Metal Museum can provide specialized programs for groups related to metalwork. There are exhibits related to metal work. The museum is located at 374 Metal Museum Drive in Memphis. For additional information please call 901-774-6380 or toll free 1-877-8812326 or visit their website at http://www.metalmuseum.org Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park This 1,086-acre prehistoric Native American ceremonial center contains the second highest mound in the United States. Archaeological research is conducted on-site and at the museum. Park visitors are welcome to view these scientific activities. Self-guided trails enable the visitor to learn about the early inhabitants of this expansive site. A boardwalk trail along the forked Deer River showcases the area’s natural 460 Ozier Road Pinson, TN 38366 (901) 988-5614 Shelby Farms Park Shelby Farms Park comprises 4,500 acres lying along Walnut Grove Road in northeast Shelby County. There are over eight miles of trails, pavilions, restroom facilities, and many recreational activities. The Shelby County Conservation Board operates this park. For additional information please call 901-382-0235. Wolf River Trail The City of Germantown, Tennessee owns the Wolf River Trail. It is open for day use only. The trail is approximately 2.5 miles. The Wolf River Conservancy can provide an interpretive program for units. Access to the trail is from two points. The main entrance to the trail is on Kirby just west of Germantown Road near the gas transmission station. A restroom facility is located near the west end of the trail. For additional information please call 901-757-7376. The Wolf River Conservancy can be reached at http://www.wolfriver.org or at 901-4526500. �Mississippi State Parks George Payne Cossar State Park Cossar is known for its famed restaurant that features fried catfish and many more favorites. Available are a swimming pool, nature trails, miniature golf, 12 cabins, and 84 camping pads. J.P. Coleman State Park On the Tennessee River at Pickwick Lake, Coleman specializes in all popular water sports. There is a full service marina available to all those boaters out there. Camping is available in on of the 20 cabins or the 77 tent camping pads. There is also a pool, miniature golf, and a playground. The park is located 13 miles north of Iuka off Mississippi 25. 613 CR 312 Iuka, MS 38852 (662) 423-6515 John W. Kyle State Park Recreational offerings include the 58,500-acre Sardis Reservoir, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a recreation building. There are 20 cabin units and a 200-site campground located on Sardis Lower Lake with adjacent swimming beaches and nature trails. The park is located 9 miles east of Sardis off Highway 315, I-55 Exit 252. Route 1 Box 115 Sardis, MS 38666 (6620 487-1345 Lake Lowndes State Park Lake Lowndes is a great place to work on sports or athletics merit badge with its recreational complex including a visitor’s center with game room, meeting rooms, indoor tennis, basketball, and volleyball. Outdoors are 3 softball fields with lights and 6 tennis courts. There are 4 cabins, 50 camping pads and a self-guided nature trail The park is located six miles southeast of Columbus off Mississippi 69. 3319 Lake Lowndes Road Columbus, MS 39702 (662) 328-2110 �LeFleur’s Bluff State Park & Golf Course LeFleur’s Bluff has 30 camping pads with water and electricity, a central dump station, campground bathhouses, comfort stations, a swimming pool, a picnic area with barbecue grills, 3 large picnic pavilions, and 4 tennis courts. The park’s golf course has 9 holes and a driving range. The park is located five miles east of Mississippi 32 Route 1, Box 67 Oakland, MS 38948 (662) 623-7356 I-55 off Great River Road State Park On the Mississippi River, the park’s four level observation tower offers a magnificent view of the Father of Waters. Along with the 61 camping pads there are facilities for fishing, boating and nature trails. The park is located in Rosedale off Mississippi 1, 35 miles north of Greenville. P.O. Box 292 Rosedale, MS 38769 (662) 759-6762 Holmes County State Park Conveniently located right in the center of Mississippi, Holmes County has tow fishing lakes, nature trails, an amphitheatre, skating rink, and an archery range. There are facilities for tent camping on the 28 camping pads. The park is located four miles south of Durant off I- 55, exit 150. Route 1, Box 153 Durant, MS 39063 (662) 653-3351 Hugh White State Park This park is an excellent place to go fishing or enjoy a variety of fishing sports on the 64,000-acre Grenada Lake. In the park, there are 20 cabins, a pool, and 173 improved and 12 tent camping sites. The park is located five miles east of Grenada, off Mississippi 8. P.O. Box 725
 Grenada, MS 389020725 (662) 226-4934 It is located on I-55, Exit 98B (Lakeland Drive) Jackson. 2140 Riverside Dr.
 Jackson, MS 39202
 (601) 987-3923
 (601) 9873998 Golf Course �Legion State Park Tishomingo State Park This rustic park maintains its original look; featuring a 1930’s Civilian Conservation Corps constructed Legion Lodge, a Mississippi landmark. Available for outdoor activities are 3 rustic cabins, 2 fishing lakes, a nature trail, picnic pavilions, and tent camping. Tishomingo is overflowing with natural beauty and offers an April to mid-October Bear Creek float trip, a 13-mile nature trail system, and a swinging bridge (don’t worry, it’s safe). There is also a Pool, 6 cabins, a multi-use playing field, tent camping and 62 camping pads. The park was mostly constructed as a project of the Civilian Conservation Corps. The park is located 2 miles north of Louisville on North Columbus Avenue (Old Highway 25) Route 5, Box 32-B Louisville, MS 39339 (662) 773-8323 Roosevelt State Park The park has a visitor’s center with a mini- convention center for 200, a game room and a group facility for 104. For your scouts, there are 109 campsites available for use. Also available are lighted tennis courts, a nature/wildlife observation area, a 150-acre lake, miniature golf, and a multi- purpose sports field. The park is located on I-20, Exit 77. 2149 Highway 13 South Morton, MS 39117 (601) 732-6316 The park is locate at mile marker 304 off the Natchez Trace Parkway P.O. Box 880 Tishomingo, MS 38873 (662) 438-6914 Tombigbee State Park There are plenty of things to do at Tombigbee. You can swim and fish in Lake Lee, practice archery, or play tennis. The park also has 7 cabin units, 20 camping pads, and 3 nature trails. Tombigbee is located 6 miles southeast of Tupelo off Mississippi 6. Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 842-7669 The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is the state agency responsible for the operation, maintenance, and development of Mississippi’s State Parks. http://www.mdwfp.com/parks -destinations.aspx �Trace State Park If you are in for some great times on the water, then Trace is the place to go. Many people head to this 2500acre park to enjoy the fishing, water skiing, and boating and take advantage of the boat rentals and launch ramp. The camp has 25 camping pads with electricity and water and 6 cabin units. There are also walking and driving trails that are popular at the camp. Trace is located 10 miles east of Ponotoc off Mississippi 6. Route 1, Box 254 Belden, MS 38826 (662) 489-2958 Day Trips In Mississippi Casey Jones Museum The museum honors Jonathan Luther “Casey” Jones, folk hero and engineer. There is a 1923 oil burning steam engine on display. There is an admission fee. The hours are 9A.M.5P.M. Monday-Saturday, 1P.M.5P.M. on Sunday. The museum is located in Vaughn off I-55 exit 133 10501 Vaughn Rd. #1 Vaughn, MS 39179 (662) 673-9864 Wall Doxey State Park Wall Doxey is more often known for what you can do in the water. On the spring-fed lake, Wall Doxey has a beach, a two-level diving platform, and excellent fishing. Also at the park are 9 cabins and tent camping pads. There are nature trails that wind throughout the park, a multipurpose activity field, a playground, and a visitor’s center all for the camper’s pleasure and enjoyment Wall Doxey is located 7 miles south of Holly Springs off Mississippi 7 Route 5, Box 245
 Holly Springs, MS 38635 (662) 252-4231 Florewood River Plantation State Park The living history park with historical interpreters is a reproduction of an 1850’s cotton plantation. The park is open March 1- 1st weekend in December. The hours of operation are 9A.M.-5P.M. Tuesday- Saturday: 1P.M.-5P.M. Sunday. There is an admission fee. Every March there is a reenactment of the Battle of Fort Pemberton. The park is located one mile west of Greenwood off U.S. 82 P.O. Box 680 Greenwood, MS 38930 (662) 455-3821 �Nanih Waiya Historic Site Sam Dale Historic Site The park is the legendary birthplace of the Choctaw Indian Nation and site of their sacred mound, Manih Waiya. There is a picnic area and an activity building. The park hours are Wednesday- Saturday 8A.M.-5P.M. This 2-acre day-use area built around a memorial to General Sam Dale, a 19th century frontiersman and patriot. The focal point of the site is the lowrelief statue of General Daleby the late Harry Dreeks. At the site are 4 picnic shelters, but no restrooms. The park is located east of Noxapater off Mississippi 490 Route 3, Box 251-A Louisville, MS 39339 (601) 773-7988 The site is located 15 miles north of Meridian off Mississippi 39 at Daleville. P.O. Box 23093
 Jackson, MS 29225-3093 Wingerville Mounds Historic Site This park is the site of one of the largest Indian mound groups in the Mississippi. The site is believed to be the ceremonial grounds of the predecessors of the Choctaw and Chickasaw. There is a fee for the museum and there are picnic sties. The hours are WednesdaySaturday8A.M.-5P.M.:Sunday1P.M.5P.M. The site is located 3 miles north of Greenville on Mississippi 1. 2415 Highway 1 North Greenville, MS 38703 (662) 334-4684 �Arkansas State Parks Bull Shoals State Park For the hearty fisherman, Bull Shoals is the place to go. With a 45,440-acre lake, there is plenty of fishing for everyone and since the park offers boat rentals, the entire lake is at your availability. Bull Shoals Lake and the White River are famous for record rainbow and brown trout. A dam forms the lake where anglers enjoy bass, trout, catfish, crappie, and bream-filled waters. Beside the lake, this park offers 105 different campsites, 85 being Class A and 20 without hookups. There are also picnic areas, standard pavilions, playgrounds, and trails. Bull Shoals is located six miles north of Mountain Home on Ark. 5, then either miles west on Ark 178. P.O. Box 205
 Bull Shoals, AR 72619 (501) 431-5521 Cane Creek State Park This 2,053-acre park was developed by Arkansas State Parks and the Soil Conservation Service and is situated on Can Creek Lake. The lake, which is 1,675 acres, is surrounded by plenty of beautiful flora, fauna, and outdoor opportunities. Facilities include 30 Class A. campsites, picnic sites, a standard pavilion, visitor center, launch ramp, barrier-free fishing piers, trail, a bathhouse, and restroom. Cane Creek is located five miles east of Star City on Ark. 293 P.O. Box 96
 Star City, AR 71667 (501) 628-4714 �Crowley’s Ridge State Park Jacksonport State park The park, named after Benjamin Crowley, lies atop a narrow arc of rolling hills called Crowley’s Ridge. This is the original homestead of Benjamin Crowley whose family first settled the arc. With log and stone structures built by the Civilian Conservation corps, the park has rustic warmth to it. Facilities include four cabins, dining hall, 26 campsites (18 Class A and 8 tent sites), picnic areas, snack bar, trails, standard pavilions, baseball field, 30-acre fishing lake, fishing boats and canoes, and swimming. Jacksonport State Park is rich in history from the Civil War era and is dominated by the restored 1869 courthouse, which includes exhibits of Jackson County’s rich history. The edge courthouse square leads to the river’s edge where you find a reconstructed riverboat, the Mary Woods II. This White River paddler is available for walking tours. This park has 20 Class A. campsites, a swimming beach on the White River, a standard pavilion and picnic sites. The park is located 15 miles north of Jonesboro on Ark 141. P.O. Box 97
 Walcott, AR 724740097 Park (501) 573-6571 Cabins 1800-264-2405 Jacksonport is located on Jacksonport just three miles of Newport off U.S. 67 P.O. Box 8 Jacksonport, AR 72075 (501) 523-2143 �Lake Catherine State Park Lake Charles State Park This 2,180-acre park offers Ouchita Mountain beauty on the shores of Lake Catherine. Shades of the past are seen in wood and stone facilities constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps and combine rustic warmth and modern conveniences. Facilities of the park include rental boats, a marina; launch ramp, standard pavilion, picnic sites, playground, laundry, and trails. There is a store, which offers groceries, gifts, and ice as well as a restaurant and overlooks the swimming area and nature center. Lake Catherine has seventy Class A campsites and 17 fully equipped cabins with kitchens, interpreters provide guided hikes, boat tours, programs, and workshops with advance request year round. This park features 645 acres of spring fed waters in the Ozark foothills, provide for fishing fun. Surrounding the park is an opportunity to explore and learn about the area’s rich history at Old Davidsonville and the Powhatan courthouse. Lake Charles offers 93 Class A and Class B campsites as well as some without hookups, picnic sites, a standard pavilion, launch ramp, hiking trails, and a sandy swimming beach. Take Exit #97 off I-30 at Malvern and travel 12 miles north on Ark. 171. 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 Park/Campsite Reservations (501) 844-4176 Cabin Reservations 1-800264-2422 From Hoxie, travel eight miles NW on U.S. 63, then go six miles south on Ark 25. 3705 Highway 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 (501) 878-6595 Lake Chicot State Park Lake Chicot, Arkansas’ largest natural lake combines quiet beauty and outdoor activities. This 20-mile oxbow lake was formed when the Mississippi River changed course. The park offers incredible fishing and 17 cabins, plus many other luxuries. Located eight miles NE of Lake Village on Ark 144. Route 1, Box 155 Lake Village, AR 71653
 Camp (501) 265-5480/ Cabins 1-800-2642430 �Lake Frierson State Park Old Davidsonville State Park On Crowley’s Ridge in northeast Arkansas, the park is known for its year-round fishing and springtime blaze of wild dogwoods. The lake’s 335-acres provide fine catches of bass, crappie, and catfish. Lake Frierson has seven Class B Campsites, tables and grills, restrooms, picnic sites, a playground, self- guided trail, boat rentals, launch ramp, barrier-free fishing pier and visitor center. Fishers will enjoy Old Davidsonville with an 11-acre lake (no launch ramp) and the Black River (boat launch ramp). Davidsonville also offers a chance to learn about the history of the town with indoor and outdoor exhibits. The park offers 50 campsites (25 Class A and 25 tent sites), picnic areas, a standard pavilion, playground, and trails. Lake Frierson is 10 miles north of Jonesboro on Ark 141. 7904 Highway 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 (501) 932-2615 Lake Poinsett State Park The shallow 640-acre lake on top of Crowley’s Ridge in northeast Arkansas in a special place for anglers since it is the home for bass, bream, catfish, and crappie fishing. This park provides 30 Class A and B campsites, picnic areas, a screened-in standard pavilion, playground, hiking trail, launch ramp, and boat rentals. From Harrisburg, travel one mile east on Ark. 14, and then go three miles south on Ark 163 to the park. 5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432-9571 (501) 578-5361 The park is located on State Highway 361 six miles north of U.S. 63. 7953 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 (501) 892-4708 �Petit Jean State Park Village Creek State Park Petit Jean Mountain stands 1,100 feet above sea level and is located between the Ouchita and the Ozark Mountains. This park offers a panoramic view of the Arkansas River Valley and is what inspired the start of the Arkansas State Park System. The focal point of the park is the Mather Lodge, a grand retreat that hugs the bluff of a canyon formed by Cedar Creek. This creek forms Lake Bailey, a 170-acre lake available for fishing and pedal boating. Another Attraction, the Museum of Automobiles is located on Petit Jean Mountain. The park ahs 127 Class A campsites, playgrounds, pavilions, a recreational hall, launch ramp, pool, and tennis courts. Here you can enjoy the unique geology of Crowley’s Ridge and the lush forest of the area. With five trails through unusual vegetation of the area, this will make for an exciting trip. The park has two lakes with Bass, Bream, catfish, and crappie. The park has launch ramps, boat docks, bait fishing boats, electric motors, and pedal boats available through Labor Day. Village Creek offers 104 Class A Campsites, cabins, picnic areas, a sandy beach, sun deck, standard pavilions, playgrounds baseball, and multi0use fields Take exit #108 off I-40 at Morrilton and travel nine miles south on Ark. 9, then go 12 miles west on Ark. 154; or from Dardanell, travel seven miles south on Ark. 7 then go 16 miles east on Ark. 154. Route 3, Box 340 Morrilton, AR 72110 (501) 727-5441 Cabin 1-800-264-2462 or (501) 7275431 Take exit #242 off I-40 at Forrest City and go north on Ark. 284 Route 3, Box 49B Wynne, AR 72396 Park (501) 238-9406 Cabins 1-800264-2467 �Woolly Hollow State Park This park makes a peaceful retreat tucked away in the Ozark foothills of central Arkansas. Lake Bennett offers one of the best swimming and fishing holes in central Arkansas. Canoes, pedal boats, fishing boats, electric motors, and a boat ramp are offered at the lake. Park facilities include 32 campsites (20 Class A and 12 Class B), a standard pavilion, gift shop, and a trail encircling the lake. Take exit #125 off I-40 at Conway and travel 12 miles north on U.S. 65, then six miles east on Ark. 285. 82 Woolly Hollow Road. Greenbrier, AR 72058 (501) 679-2098 Federal Properties In Arkansas North Sylamore Creek Trail The 23 mile hike features sandstone bluffs that rival the Buffalo River Trail, the crystal clear water of Sylamore Creek and if you make time, as much as a half day excursion into the remote sections of Blanchard Springs Cavern. The trail runs from the Cripple Turkey Trailhead to the Allison Trailhead, coursing above Cole and Barkshed Creeks until it finally enters the Sylamore valley. The trail is popular among Troops and Crews preparing for Philmont or looking for a strong hike. The North Sylamore Creek is located in the Ozarks of north central Arkansas, about 2 to 3 hours north of Little Rock. Blanchard Springs Caverns The US Forrest Service operates tours in two of the three levels of Blanchard Springs Cavern under Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. For younger Scouts, the Dripstone trail offers a cool (literally, 54 degrees) of easy cave exploration while the Discovery trail takes older Scouts off the beaten path. There are fantastic group camp sites in the Forest and program opportunities at the nearby Ozark Folk Center. The Ozark–St. Francis National Forest in Stone County in northern Arkansas, 2 miles off Highway 14 a short distance north of Mountain View. �Day Trips In Arkansas Hampson Museum State Park Hampson Museum exhibits remarkable artifacts from Nodena site, a Late Mississippi Period culture. This remarkable collection owes its preservation to Dr. James K. Hampson who meticulously excavated the areas which was inhabited from A.D. 1350-1700. In the late 1950’s this remarkable collection was donated to the State of Arkansas. Adjacent to the museum are picnic sites and a playground. Louisiana Purchase State Park This park located at the junction of Lee, Monroe, and Phillips Counties preserves the initial point from which all surveys of property acquired through the Louisiana Purchase. From I-40 at Brinkley, take U.S. 49 and travel 21 miles south, then go two miles east on Ark. 362. Mammoth Spring State Park Hampson Museum is in the community of Wilson at the junction of U.S. 61 and Lake Drive (seven miles east of I-55). Mammoth Spring is the largest spring in Arkansas and forms a 10-acre lake, which is the starting point for the Spring River, a popular float stream. There is an 1886 Frisco Depot as well as a Frisco caboose. Park facilities include an information center with exhibits on the area’s rich history and natural resources, picnic sites, a standard pavilion, trail, and ball field. P.O. Box 156 Wilson, AR 72395 (501) 655-8622 The park is located on U.S. 63 at the community of Mammoth Spring. Herman Davis State Park P.O. Box 36
 Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 (501) 625-7364 This one-acre park surrounds the monument to private Herman Davis, an Arkansas farm boy and World War I Hero. Fourth on General John J. Pershing’s list of the Distinguished Service Cross, the Croix de Guere, and the Dedaulle Militaire, awards from the American and French governments. The monument is at the community of Manila on Ark. 18 (16 miles west of Blytheville). �Ozark Folk Center Pinnacle Mountain State Park Sample the rich heritage of Ozark life through music, crafts, and dance n the unique mountain setting of the Ozark Folk Center. There is an auditorium that hosts live Entertainment during the week and on Sunday there is a special Gospel Concert. Special performances and craft fairs celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas. All music is played as it was before 1940. The Homespun Gift Shop offers handmade items such as rocking chairs, quilts, and apple butter. The center also has a 60-room lodge and three full service restaurants. This day use park is dedicated to environmental education, recreation, and preservation. Park interpreters help visitors understand man’s relationship to the environment, and provide low- impact recreational experiences. This park features a visitor center, meeting room, and gift shop. Facilities include picnic sites, a standard pavilion, launch ramps, hiking trails, and the Arkansas Arboretum, which includes on of the park’s two barrier-free trails. The Ozark Folk Center is one mile north of Mountain View on Spur 382 off Highway 5, 9, and 14. P.O. Box 500
 Mountain View, AR 72560 Park (501) 269-3851
 Lodge 1-800-264-3851 Parkin Archeological State Park This park interprets the Mississippi Period Native American village located here from A.D. 1000 to 1550 and visited by the Hernando de Soto expedition in 1541. Archeological excavations are conducted each July trough October. The park is in the community of Parkin at the junction of U.S. 64 and Ark. 184. P.O. Box 1110
 Parkin, AR 723731110 (501) 755-2500 To reach Pinnacle Mountain State Park, take Exit #9 off I-430 at Little Rock and travel seen miles west on Ark. 10, then go two miles north on Ark. 300. 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road. Roland, AR 72135
 (501) 868-5806 Plantation Agriculture Museum Exhibits and Programs interpret the history of cotton agriculture from 1836 through World War II when agriculture practices quickly became mechanizes. See early cultivation tools, the blacksmith shop, and range gins. The museum is in Scott at the U.S. 165 and Ark 161. P.O. Box 87 Scott, AR 72124 (501) 961-1409 �Powhatan Courthouse This courthouse serves as a regional archive containing some to the oldest records in Arkansas. Powhatan served as the county seat from 1869 to 1963 of Lawrence County. In 1888 a stately courthouse was built with delicate woodwork and bricks that were made on site. In 1970 this prestigious courthouse was restored to what it is today. Powhatan is on Ark. 25 three miles south of the community of Black Rock. P.O. Box 93 Powhatan, AR 72458 (501) 878-6794 Prairie County Museum Learn the story of Arkansas’ navigable rivers as a dramatic part of American history. Exhibits interpret the early Arkansas settlement, transportation routes, and the river based economy including fishing and shelling. The museum is in Des Arc at the western end of Main Street Route 2, Box 154 Des Arc, AR 72040 (501) 256-3711 Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park These Native American mounds, the tallest in Arkansas, are the remains of a large ceremonial and governmental complex inhabited from A.D. 600 to 950. Facilities include a visitor center with exhibits, an A/V theater, and archeological research lab. From Little Rock, take Exit #7 off I440 and go nine males southeast on U.S. 165 490 Toltec Mounds Road Scott, AR 72142
 (501) 961-9442 �Long Weekend or Summer Trips Ideas Cumberland Caverns If you visit one show cave in Tennessee, Cumberland Caverns should be the one. Cumberland Caverns is Tennessee’s largest show cave. It displays some of the largest underground rooms in eastern America. It also features waterfalls, gleaming pools, spectacular formations, and even a 3⁄4 ton chandelier. Cumberland Caverns offers daily tours from May 1 to October 31. They also offer overnight spelunking tours throughout the entire year by 14-day notice. It is a great experience for any unit. You can stay at Fall Creek Falls State Park and spend a night in the caverns. Cumberland Caverns is located just off Highway 8, six miles southeast of McMinnville, Tennessee. The Great Smokey Mountains National Park Any unit can plan a nice summer expedition in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. There are many campgrounds to choose from: Abrams Creek, Balsam Mountain, Big Creek, Cades Cove, Cataloochee, Cosby, Deep Creek, Elkmont, Look Rock, and Smokemont are some of our favorite. For more information contact the National Parks Service. USS Alabama The USS Alabama is in Mobile, Alabama. It is part of a museum to World War II era ships, submarines, and planes. Units can stay overnight on the battleship. Additional information can be found at http://www.ussalabama.com/ �National Museum of Naval Aviation The National Museum of Naval Aviation is at the Pensacola Naval Air Station near Pensacola, Florida. The museum is dedicated to Navy, Marine, and Coast Guard Aviation. This can be a day trip from Mobile, Alabama. The museum’s website is at http://www.navalair.org/ �BSA High Adventure Bases Florida Sea Base
 Make a splash! Head to the Florida Keys and dive into an amazing Florida Sea Base adventure and wade into more excitement than you ever though possible. Snorkeling, SCUBA, boating, and beach camping are among the many possibilities. Northern Tier 
 Don’t miss the boat! One of the most beautiful, and remote parts of North America offers a unique opportunity for Scouts. Canoeing, hiking, fishing, and winter camping in and around the beautiful lakes of northern Minnesota and southern Canada await you at the Northern Tier. Philmont Scout Ranch
 Take a hike! The mountains of New Mexico offer the adventure that you have always dreamed about. Backpacking, rock climbing, western lore, living history, and the views from peaks over 10,000 feet tall will make memories that last a lifetime. The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve
 The Bechtel Summit is located in the New River Gorge region of West Virginia — the Boy Scouts of America’s fourth high-adventure base and the new home of Scouting’s National Jamboree. A Troop or Crew interested in one of these treks should research the program online and contact the Council office to schedule a trek. These treks are generally schedule a year or more in advance. All four bases offer programs specifically for OA members that present a unique blend of service and adventure. Arrowman can sign up for these experiences individually or with friends. Be sure to check out the OA High Adventure site for more information: http://adventure.oa-bsa.org �Chickasaw Council Properties The Chickasaw Council owns and operates two properties within driving distance of Memphis. Camp Currier Camp Currier is a 300-acre camp opened in 1925. It’s an easy drive from Memphis and is a great spot for weekend camping. In the last few years, Currier has added a climbing tower, COPE course, ziplines, archery, rifle, and shotgun rangers. The property also has a training cabin, traditional campsites, and Adirondacks sites. The Camp hosts lots of weekend events year round and is available to Packs, Troops, or Crews free of charge. Contact the Council office for reservations and to ask about equipment rentals. Currier is one of the greatest resources available to units in the Memphis area. If your unit hasn’t been or hasn’t been in a while, check it out! Kia Kima Scout Reservation Kia Kima is best know for its summer camps. During the summer, the 540-acre camp hosts two Cub Scout sessions and five session of Boy Scout and Venturing Camp. For Boy Scout and Venturing Camp, units can choose between Camp Osage and its dinning hall, Camp Cherokee where they cook their own meals, or one of the high adventure programs of the Ozark Venture Base. The Kia Kima experience is second to none and Scouts come from all over the country to experience our fantastic camp. Summer camp is the heart of the Scouting program. Strong units go to camp every year. The Reservation is available for year round use by units. Contact the Council office to discuss reservations and facility/equipment use. For more information: http://www.kiakima.net �Useful Websites National Parks Service: http://www.nps.gov Leave No Trace http://www.lnt.org U.S. National Forest Campground Guide http://www.gorp.com/dow CampNet America http://www.campnetamerica.com Campground Directory-Camping USA http://ww.camping-usa.com/usa.html Go Camping America http://www.gocampingamerica.com Ideas For Expeditions http://www.cc.gatech.edu/~pradnya/trekking.html Appalachian Mountain Club http://www.outdoors.org International Orienteering Federation http://www.orienteering.org National Park Service Trails http://www.nps.gov/trails Outdoor Recreation Coalition of America http://www.orca.org/index.html Outdoor Network http://www.outdoornetwork.com Wolf River Conservancy http://www.wolfriver.org/ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 Description An account of the resource Contains items related to Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558, Order of the Arrow. <br /><em>See also</em> <a href="https://kiakimamuseum.org/collections/show/28">Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Dancing Bear Newsletters</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Where To Go Camping Guide Produced for Chickasaw Council by Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 558 To the Scouts and Scouters of Chickasaw Council: The Order of the Arrow was founded upon certain principles that we still uphold today. One of those principles was to promote camping throughout our local units. To do this, we have created a “Where to Go Camping” guide for your units. Inside this guide, you will find many resources that we have gathered for you. We have found many places where you can go for the weekend, or even for a week to spend camping. With each camp/state park, we have listed the facilities that the corresponding camp offers. At the back of the guide, you will also find a list of websites to aid in your decision. Camping is one of the most influential things you can offer a young scout to allow them to experience the outdoors. Not every scout will be able to go to a high adventure base, but hopefully they will be able to go camping. Yours in Service, Caleb McCulley Caleb McCulley Lodge Chief Ahoalan‐Nachpikin Lodge #558 Tennessee State Parks Big Hill Pond State Park This 5,009-acre park allows the visitor to get a more personal understanding of nature and man’s interaction with it. Within the park are campsites, backpacking trails, picnic sites and a visitor’s center. For all you anglers, the park includes McNatt Fishing Lake and a cypress-lined pond created during the construction of the Memphis-Charleston Railroad. The park is located on State Highway 57 on the junction of the Tuscumbia and Hatchie state Scenic River. Route 1, Box 150 C Pocahontas, TN 38061 (901) 645-7967 Chickasaw State Park Chickasaw State park is situated on some of the highest terrain in west Tennessee. Chickasaw offers 13 cabins complete with fireplaces, 110 campsites, hiking trails, and a swimming beach on the shores of Lake Placid. Also, fishermen of all ages enjoy the fishing in a lake with large amounts of bass and bluegill. The park is located 18 miles South of Jackson, Tennessee on State Highway 100. 20 Cabin Lane Henderson, TN 38340 (901) 989-5141 Cedars of Lebanon State Park Do not come here looking for the sweet smell of the cedar because it is actually a juniper forest, but at Cedars of Lebanon, you will not be disappointed as the park contains 831 acres of “intensive” recreation. The park is well equipped with 119 campsites, most of which have electric and water hookups. Many picnic tables are throughout the camp as well as an Olympic size swimming pool, hiking trails, and the Merritt Nature Center The park is located south of I-40 on U.S. Highway 231. 328 Cedar Forest Rd. Lebanon, TN 37090-7678 (618) 443- 2769 Fall Creek Falls State Park Fall Creek Falls is Tennessee’s second largest state park covering 16,000 acres. The popular park’s attractions are largely scenic with deep-cut river gorges, oldgrowth forests, and four waterfalls. At 256 feet, Fall Creek Falls is one of America’s highest. Although there are developed campgrounds, campers have the option of backpacking 13 miles to two backcountry sites. There is good fishing and canoeing but visitors must rent a park canoe. Bikers have the use of a three-mile trail and there are some good rock climbs in the park. The park is located off State Highway 111, and Highway 30. Route 3, Box 300 Pikeville, TN 37367 (615) 881-3297 Fort Pillow State Historic Park This historic wilderness area was once the cite of a Civil War battle and the fortifications built by Confederate soldiers under the command of Col. Patrick R. Cleburne still exist. There are many challenging and information packed trails throughout the park and a nice waterfront for fishing. The park is off U.S. Highway 51 and west on State Highway 87. Route 2, Box 109 A Henning, TN 38041 (901) 738-5581 Land Between the Lakes If your Unit is looking for an action packed weekend, Land Between the Lakes is the perfect place to go. Besides the plethora of campgrounds, there are boating, a Wrangler’s Campground with wagon trails and backcountry wildlife viewing, over 200 miles of rustic trails and roads, a working 19th Century farm called The Homeplace-1850, a planetarium, and some of the World’s best fishing. Land Between the Lakes is located 200 miles Northeast of Memphis off Highway 79. 100 Van Morgan Drive Golden Pond, KY 42211-9001 (502) 924-5602 Meeman-Shelby Forrest State Park If you live in the Memphis area, Meeman-Shelby Forest is a convenient place for an action-packed camp out. With cabins, 50 campsites, 20miles of hiking trails, and the ever-popular primitive camp, your unit should always have something to do. Year-round fishing is available on the 125-acre Poplar Tree Lake. The park is located 13 miles North of Memphis near Millington off U.S. Highway 51. Route 3 Millington, TN 38053 (901) 876-5125 Montgomery Bell State Park Traces of the iron industry that was once within the boundaries of Montgomery Bell still exist today, though quiet and abandoned. There are 120 campsites, 8 cabins, three fishing lakes, and about 19 miles of foot trails. The park also has an 11.7-mile overnight hiking trail with three overnight camping shelters along the way. The park is located North of I-40 on U.S. 70. P.O. Box 39 Burns, TN 37029 (615) 797-3101 Mousetail Landing State Park This 1,249-acre area on the east bank of the Tennessee River is rich in opportunity, but not rich with people. Mousetail has many campsites, a backpacking trail with shelters, and provides an excellent opportunity to canoe on the Buffalo River. The park is located on State Highway 50. P.O. Box 280B Linden, TN 37096 (901) 847-0841 For more information on Tennessee Parks: http://tnstateparks.com Natchez Trace State Park Natchez Trace is inside Tennessee’s largest state forest, the 48,000-acre Natchez Trace State Forest. It is a popular park among units in our council partly because of its four lakes, 45 miles of hiking trails with backpacking opportunities, and wrangler camp facilities. The park is located South of I-40 halfway between Nashville and Memphis. On I-40 Route 1, Box 265 Wildersville, TN 38388 (901) 968-8176 Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park Overlooking the site of the Civil War battlefield of Johnsonville, the 741-foot Pilot Knob, the 2,587-acre park’s most prominent point, offers a spectacular view of the western valley of the Tennessee River. The park has facilities for swimming, hiking, and fishing. Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park is located north of I- 40 near Camden on State Highway 191 Star Route Eva, TN 38333 (901) 584- 6356 Paris Landing State Park There are not many better places to work on the Golf Merit Badge than Paris Landing’s 18-hole championship golf course. The park is located on the west shore of the Kentucky Lake and fishing, boating, and water sports are very popular here. The park is located on U.S. 79 just past Paris. On U.S. Highway 79, Route 1 Buchannan, TN 38222 (901) 642-4311 Pickwick Landing State Park This place has it all, excellent fishing, a challenging golf course, a full service marina, and 48 campsites. If you are not feeling so rustic, then you can rent one of the ten two-bedroom deluxe cabins overlooking the picturesque Pickwick Lake. There are also public swimming areas, many picnic tables and shelters, and a wide variety of recreation activities including volleyball, badminton, archery, and horseshoes. The park is located at the intersection of State Routes 57 and 128 in Hardin County. It is 13 miles south of Savannah, TN and 20 miles northeast of Corinth, MS. Reelfoot Lake State Park What year was that war? Oh yeah, 1812. That was also when a series of severe earthquakes created Reelfoot Lake. Large areas submerged and one of those sinkholes filled with water. You can enjoy the natural beauty of the lake on a three- hour guided boat tour, or by walking the Cyprus Boardwalk nature trail that takes visitors over the lake to view the snakes and blue herons in the swampy areas. This area is also known for its population of bald eagles. The park is fully stocked with 114 campsites. The park is located on State Highway 21 north of Memphis. Superintendent’s Office Tiptonville, TN 38079 (901) 253-7756 T.O. Fuller State Park This is a perfect place for and easy closeto- home camping trip for those who live around the Memphis Area. Located only 11 miles from downtown Memphis, this 384-acre park is equipped with an 18- hole golf course, a swimming pool, picnicking areas, and campsites. T.O. Fuller is west of U.S. Highway 61 near Interstates 40 and 55. 1500 Mitchell Road West Memphis, TN 38109 (901) 543-7581 TENNESSEE NATIONAL PARKS Shiloh National Military Park This Park was established in 1894 to preserve the scene of the first major battle in the Western theater of the Civil War. The two-day battle, April 6 and 7, 1862, involved about 65,000 Union and 44,000 Confederate troops. This battle resulted in nearly 24,000 killed, wounded, and missing. It proved to be a decisive victory for the federal forces when they advanced on and seized control of the Confederate railway system at Corinth, Mississippi. The battlefield contains about 4,000 acres and has within its boundaries the Shiloh National Cemetery along with the wellpreserved prehistoric Indian mounds that are listed as a historic landmark. The park is located in Hardin County, on the west bank of the Tennessee River, and about nine miles south of Savannah, Tennessee. There are several hiking trails with patches and pins for successful completion of the various hikes. Additional information on these awards is available at http://www.shilohmilitarytrails.org/. Nearby camping is available at Pickwick Landing State Park. For additional information please call (731) 689-5696 or visit http://www.nps.gov/shil/ Fort Donelson National Military Park Fort Donelson National Battlefield includes: Fort Donelson National Cemetery (established 1867), the final resting place for Union soldiers killed at Fort Donelson and other American veterans representing seven wars; visitor center; the Dover Hotel (Surrender House), the site where Confederate general Simon B. Buckner surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant; and Fort Donelson and its associated earthen rifle pits and river batteries. Camping is available at Paris Landing State Park and Land between the Lakes. For additional information please call (931) 232-5348 or visit http://www.nps.gov/fodo/ Day Trips in Tennessee Chucalissa Archeological Museum The Chucalissa Archeological Museum is located 5 miles west of US highway 61 off of Mitchell Road and operated by the University of Memphis. The museum is located on a Native American Village, which dates to about the fifteenth century. Fees are ages 4 to 11 $3.00, adults $5.00. There are special rates for groups. Service projects are welcomed. For additional information please visit http://www.chucalissa.org or call 901- 785-3160. Davies Manor Plantation The Davies Manor Plantation is located in Lakeland area on Davies Plantation Road off of Canada Road. The Manor is open during specific times and tours can be arranged. Fees are charged for admission for groups. This home dates to approximately 1821. For additional information please call (901) 386-0715 or visit their website at http://www.daviesmanorplantation.org Lichterman Nature Center The Lichterman Nature Center is operated by the Memphis Museums at the intersection of Quince and Lynnfield roads. This center has interpretive programs and activities that can be provided at the center. There is a wildlife rehabilitation center on the property. There are entrance fees of $6.00 for adults and $4.50 for children ages 3 to 12. The center welcomes service projects. For additional information please call 901-767-7322 or go to http://www.memphismuseums.org/nature .htm. Memphis Botanic Gardens Memphis Botanic Gardens offers programs for youth groups on the principles of ecological systems in a way that cannot be done in the classroom, the opportunity for hands-on, outdoor learning, in addition to plant science, the Garden offers programs on world ecosystems, multi- cultural studies, historical uses of plants, art in nature, environmental issues and more. The gardens are at 750 Cherry Road in Memphis. For additional information please call 901-685-1566 or visit them online at http://www.memphisbotanicgarden.com National Civil Rights Museum The National Civil Rights Museum chronicles the history of the civil rights movement from 1600 until the present. Admission is $10 for adults and $6.50 for children aged 4 to 17 years. Their address is 451 Mulberry in Memphis. For additional information please call (901) 521-9699, ext. 241 or visit http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org. National Ornamental Metal Museum National Ornamental Metal Museum can provide specialized programs for groups related to metalwork. There are exhibits related to metal work. The museum is located at 374 Metal Museum Drive in Memphis. For additional information please call 901-774-6380 or toll free 1-877-881- 2326 or visit their website at http://www.metalmuseum.org Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park This 1,086-acre prehistoric Native American ceremonial center contains the second highest mound in the United States. Archaeological research is conducted on-site and at the museum. Park visitors are welcome to view these scientific activities. Self-guided trails enable the visitor to learn about the early inhabitants of this expansive site. A boardwalk trail along the forked Deer River showcases the area’s natural beauty. The park is located off U.S. Highway 45 southeast of Jackson. 460 Ozier Road Pinson, TN 38366 (901) 988-5614 Shelby Farms Park Shelby Farms Park comprises 4,500 acres lying along Walnut Grove Road in northeast Shelby County. There are over eight miles of trails, pavilions, restroom facilities, and many recreational activities. The Shelby County Conservation Board operates this park. For additional information please call 901-382-0235. Wolf River Trail The City of Germantown, Tennessee owns the Wolf River Trail. It is open for day use only. The trail is approximately 2.5 miles. The Wolf River Conservancy can provide an interpretive program for units. Access to the trail is from two points. The main entrance to the trail is on Kirby just west of Germantown Road near the gas transmission station. A restroom facility is located near the west end of the trail. For additional information please call 901-757-7376. The Wolf River Conservancy can be reached at http://www.wolfriver.org or at 901-452- 6500. Mississippi State Parks George Payne Cossar State Park Cossar is known for its famed restaurant that features fried catfish and many more favorites. Available are a swimming pool, nature trails, miniature golf, 12 cabins, and 84 camping pads. J.P. Coleman State Park On the Tennessee River at Pickwick Lake, Coleman specializes in all popular water sports. There is a full service marina available to all those boaters out there. Camping is available in on of the 20 cabins or the 77 tent camping pads. There is also a pool, miniature golf, and a playground. The park is located 13 miles north of Iuka off Mississippi 25. 613 CR 312 Iuka, MS 38852 (662) 423-6515 John W. Kyle State Park Recreational offerings include the 58,500-acre Sardis Reservoir, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a recreation building. There are 20 cabin units and a 200-site campground located on Sardis Lower Lake with adjacent swimming beaches and nature trails. The park is located 9 miles east of Sardis off Highway 315, I-55 Exit 252. Route 1 Box 115 Sardis, MS 38666 (6620 487-1345 Lake Lowndes State Park Lake Lowndes is a great place to work on sports or athletics merit badge with its recreational complex including a visitor’s center with game room, meeting rooms, indoor tennis, basketball, and volleyball. Outdoors are 3 softball fields with lights and 6 tennis courts. There are 4 cabins, 50 camping pads and a self-guided nature trail The park is located six miles southeast of Columbus off Mississippi 69. 3319 Lake Lowndes Road Columbus, MS 39702 (662) 328-2110 LeFleur’s Bluff State Park & Golf Course LeFleur’s Bluff has 30 camping pads with water and electricity, a central dump station, campground bathhouses, comfort stations, a swimming pool, a picnic area with barbecue grills, 3 large picnic pavilions, and 4 tennis courts. The park’s golf course has 9 holes and a driving range. The park is located five miles east of Mississippi 32 Route 1, Box 67 Oakland, MS 38948 (662) 623-7356 I-55 off Great River Road State Park On the Mississippi River, the park’s four level observation tower offers a magnificent view of the Father of Waters. Along with the 61 camping pads there are facilities for fishing, boating and nature trails. The park is located in Rosedale off Mississippi 1, 35 miles north of Greenville. P.O. Box 292 Rosedale, MS 38769 (662) 759-6762 Holmes County State Park Conveniently located right in the center of Mississippi, Holmes County has tow fishing lakes, nature trails, an amphitheatre, skating rink, and an archery range. There are facilities for tent camping on the 28 camping pads. The park is located four miles south of Durant off I- 55, exit 150. Route 1, Box 153 Durant, MS 39063 (662) 653-3351 Hugh White State Park This park is an excellent place to go fishing or enjoy a variety of fishing sports on the 64,000-acre Grenada Lake. In the park, there are 20 cabins, a pool, and 173 improved and 12 tent camping sites. The park is located five miles east of Grenada, off Mississippi 8. P.O. Box 725 Grenada, MS 38902- 0725 (662) 226-4934 It is located on I-55, Exit 98B (Lakeland Drive) Jackson. 2140 Riverside Dr. Jackson, MS 39202 (601) 987-3923 (601) 987- 3998 Golf Course Legion State Park This rustic park maintains its original look; featuring a 1930’s Civilian Conservation Corps constructed Legion Lodge, a Mississippi landmark. Available for outdoor activities are 3 rustic cabins, 2 fishing lakes, a nature trail, picnic pavilions, and tent camping. The park is located 2 miles north of Louisville on North Columbus Avenue (Old Highway 25) Route 5, Box 32-B Louisville, MS 39339 (662) 773-8323 Roosevelt State Park The park has a visitor’s center with a mini- convention center for 200, a game room and a group facility for 104. For your scouts, there are 109 campsites available for use. Also available are lighted tennis courts, a nature/wildlife observation area, a 150-acre lake, miniature golf, and a multi- purpose sports field. The park is located on I-20, Exit 77. 2149 Highway 13 South Morton, MS 39117 (601) 732-6316 Tishomingo State Park Tishomingo is overflowing with natural beauty and offers an April to mid-October Bear Creek float trip, a 13-mile nature trail system, and a swinging bridge (don’t worry, it’s safe). There is also a Pool, 6 cabins, a multi-use playing field, tent camping and 62 camping pads. The park was mostly constructed as a project of the Civilian Conservation Corps. The park is locate at mile marker 304 off the Natchez Trace Parkway P.O. Box 880 Tishomingo, MS 38873 (662) 438-6914 Tombigbee State Park There are plenty of things to do at Tombigbee. You can swim and fish in Lake Lee, practice archery, or play tennis. The park also has 7 cabin units, 20 camping pads, and 3 nature trails. Tombigbee is located 6 miles southeast of Tupelo off Mississippi 6. Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 842-7669 The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is the state agency responsible for the operation, maintenance, and development of Mississippi’s State Parks. http://www.mdwfp.com/parks -destinations.aspx Trace State Park If you are in for some great times on the water, then Trace is the place to go. Many people head to this 2500- acre park to enjoy the fishing, water skiing, and boating and take advantage of the boat rentals and launch ramp. The camp has 25 camping pads with electricity and water and 6 cabin units. There are also walking and driving trails that are popular at the camp. Trace is located 10 miles east of Ponotoc off Mississippi 6. Route 1, Box 254 Belden, MS 38826 (662) 489-2958 Wall Doxey State Park Wall Doxey is more often known for what you can do in the water. On the spring-fed lake, Wall Doxey has a beach, a two-level diving platform, and excellent fishing. Also at the park are 9 cabins and tent camping pads. There are nature trails that wind throughout the park, a multipurpose activity field, a playground, and a visitor’s center all for the camper’s pleasure and enjoyment Wall Doxey is located 7 miles south of Holly Springs off Mississippi 7 Route 5, Box 245 Holly Springs, MS 38635 (662) 252-4231 Day Trips In Mississippi Casey Jones Museum The museum honors Jonathan Luther “Casey” Jones, folk hero and engineer. There is a 1923 oil burning steam engine on display. There is an admission fee. The hours are 9A.M.- 5P.M. Monday-Saturday, 1P.M.- 5P.M. on Sunday. The museum is located in Vaughn off I-55 exit 133 10501 Vaughn Rd. #1 Vaughn, MS 39179 (662) 673-9864 Florewood River Plantation State Park The living history park with historical interpreters is a reproduction of an 1850’s cotton plantation. The park is open March 1- 1st weekend in December. The hours of operation are 9A.M.-5P.M. Tuesday- Saturday: 1P.M.-5P.M. Sunday. There is an admission fee. Every March there is a reenactment of the Battle of Fort Pemberton. The park is located one mile west of Greenwood off U.S. 82 P.O. Box 680 Greenwood, MS 38930 (662) 455-3821 Nanih Waiya Historic Site The park is the legendary birthplace of the Choctaw Indian Nation and site of their sacred mound, Manih Waiya. There is a picnic area and an activity building. The park hours are Wednesday- Saturday 8A.M.-5P.M. The park is located east of Noxapater off Mississippi 490 Route 3, Box 251-A Louisville, MS 39339 (601) 773-7988 Sam Dale Historic Site This 2-acre day-use area built around a memorial to General Sam Dale, a 19th century frontiersman and patriot. The focal point of the site is the lowrelief statue of General Daleby the late Harry Dreeks. At the site are 4 picnic shelters, but no restrooms. The site is located 15 miles north of Meridian off Mississippi 39 at Daleville. P.O. Box 23093 Jackson, MS 29225-3093 Wingerville Mounds Historic Site This park is the site of one of the largest Indian mound groups in the Mississippi. The site is believed to be the ceremonial grounds of the predecessors of the Choctaw and Chickasaw. There is a fee for the museum and there are picnic sties. The hours are Wednesday- Saturday8A.M.-5P.M.:Sunday1P.M.- 5P.M. The site is located 3 miles north of Greenville on Mississippi 1. 2415 Highway 1 North Greenville, MS 38703 (662) 334-4684 Arkansas State Parks Bull Shoals State Park For the hearty fisherman, Bull Shoals is the place to go. With a 45,440-acre lake, there is plenty of fishing for everyone and since the park offers boat rentals, the entire lake is at your availability. Bull Shoals Lake and the White River are famous for record rainbow and brown trout. A dam forms the lake where anglers enjoy bass, trout, catfish, crappie, and bream-filled waters. Beside the lake, this park offers 105 different campsites, 85 being Class A and 20 without hookups. There are also picnic areas, standard pavilions, playgrounds, and trails. Bull Shoals is located six miles north of Mountain Home on Ark. 5, then either miles west on Ark 178. P.O. Box 205 Bull Shoals, AR 72619 (501) 431-5521 Cane Creek State Park This 2,053-acre park was developed by Arkansas State Parks and the Soil Conservation Service and is situated on Can Creek Lake. The lake, which is 1,675 acres, is surrounded by plenty of beautiful flora, fauna, and outdoor opportunities. Facilities include 30 Class A. campsites, picnic sites, a standard pavilion, visitor center, launch ramp, barrier-free fishing piers, trail, a bathhouse, and restroom. Cane Creek is located five miles east of Star City on Ark. 293 P.O. Box 96 Star City, AR 71667 (501) 628-4714 Crowley’s Ridge State Park The park, named after Benjamin Crowley, lies atop a narrow arc of rolling hills called Crowley’s Ridge. This is the original homestead of Benjamin Crowley whose family first settled the arc. With log and stone structures built by the Civilian Conservation corps, the park has rustic warmth to it. Facilities include four cabins, dining hall, 26 campsites (18 Class A and 8 tent sites), picnic areas, snack bar, trails, standard pavilions, baseball field, 30-acre fishing lake, fishing boats and canoes, and swimming. The park is located 15 miles north of Jonesboro on Ark 141. P.O. Box 97 Walcott, AR 72474- 0097 Park (501) 573-6571 Cabins 1- 800-264-2405 Jacksonport State park Jacksonport State Park is rich in history from the Civil War era and is dominated by the restored 1869 courthouse, which includes exhibits of Jackson County’s rich history. The edge courthouse square leads to the river’s edge where you find a reconstructed riverboat, the Mary Woods II. This White River paddler is available for walking tours. This park has 20 Class A. campsites, a swimming beach on the White River, a standard pavilion and picnic sites. Jacksonport is located on Jacksonport just three miles of Newport off U.S. 67 P.O. Box 8 Jacksonport, AR 72075 (501) 523-2143 Lake Catherine State Park This 2,180-acre park offers Ouchita Mountain beauty on the shores of Lake Catherine. Shades of the past are seen in wood and stone facilities constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps and combine rustic warmth and modern conveniences. Facilities of the park include rental boats, a marina; launch ramp, standard pavilion, picnic sites, playground, laundry, and trails. There is a store, which offers groceries, gifts, and ice as well as a restaurant and overlooks the swimming area and nature center. Lake Catherine has seventy Class A campsites and 17 fully equipped cabins with kitchens, interpreters provide guided hikes, boat tours, programs, and workshops with advance request year round. Take Exit #97 off I-30 at Malvern and travel 12 miles north on Ark. 171. 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 Park/Campsite Reservations (501) 844-4176 Cabin Reservations 1-800- 264-2422 Lake Charles State Park This park features 645 acres of spring fed waters in the Ozark foothills, provide for fishing fun. Surrounding the park is an opportunity to explore and learn about the area’s rich history at Old Davidsonville and the Powhatan courthouse. Lake Charles offers 93 Class A and Class B campsites as well as some without hookups, picnic sites, a standard pavilion, launch ramp, hiking trails, and a sandy swimming beach. From Hoxie, travel eight miles NW on U.S. 63, then go six miles south on Ark 25. 3705 Highway 25 Powhatan, AR 72458 (501) 878-6595 Lake Chicot State Park Lake Chicot, Arkansas’ largest natural lake combines quiet beauty and outdoor activities. This 20-mile oxbow lake was formed when the Mississippi River changed course. The park offers incredible fishing and 17 cabins, plus many other luxuries. Located eight miles NE of Lake Village on Ark 144. Route 1, Box 155 Lake Village, AR 71653 Camp (501) 265-5480/ Cabins 1-800-264- 2430 Lake Frierson State Park On Crowley’s Ridge in northeast Arkansas, the park is known for its year-round fishing and springtime blaze of wild dogwoods. The lake’s 335-acres provide fine catches of bass, crappie, and catfish. Lake Frierson has seven Class B Campsites, tables and grills, restrooms, picnic sites, a playground, self- guided trail, boat rentals, launch ramp, barrier-free fishing pier and visitor center. Lake Frierson is 10 miles north of Jonesboro on Ark 141. 7904 Highway 141 Jonesboro, AR 72401 (501) 932-2615 Lake Poinsett State Park The shallow 640-acre lake on top of Crowley’s Ridge in northeast Arkansas in a special place for anglers since it is the home for bass, bream, catfish, and crappie fishing. This park provides 30 Class A and B campsites, picnic areas, a screened-in standard pavilion, playground, hiking trail, launch ramp, and boat rentals. From Harrisburg, travel one mile east on Ark. 14, and then go three miles south on Ark 163 to the park. 5752 State Park Lane Harrisburg, AR 72432-9571 (501) 578-5361 Old Davidsonville State Park Fishers will enjoy Old Davidsonville with an 11-acre lake (no launch ramp) and the Black River (boat launch ramp). Davidsonville also offers a chance to learn about the history of the town with indoor and outdoor exhibits. The park offers 50 campsites (25 Class A and 25 tent sites), picnic areas, a standard pavilion, playground, and trails. The park is located on State Highway 361 six miles north of U.S. 63. 7953 Hwy. 166 South Pocahontas, AR 72455 (501) 892-4708 Petit Jean State Park Petit Jean Mountain stands 1,100 feet above sea level and is located between the Ouchita and the Ozark Mountains. This park offers a panoramic view of the Arkansas River Valley and is what inspired the start of the Arkansas State Park System. The focal point of the park is the Mather Lodge, a grand retreat that hugs the bluff of a canyon formed by Cedar Creek. This creek forms Lake Bailey, a 170-acre lake available for fishing and pedal boating. Another Attraction, the Museum of Automobiles is located on Petit Jean Mountain. The park ahs 127 Class A campsites, playgrounds, pavilions, a recreational hall, launch ramp, pool, and tennis courts. Take exit #108 off I-40 at Morrilton and travel nine miles south on Ark. 9, then go 12 miles west on Ark. 154; or from Dardanell, travel seven miles south on Ark. 7 then go 16 miles east on Ark. 154. Route 3, Box 340 Morrilton, AR 72110 (501) 727-5441 Cabin 1-800-264-2462 or (501) 727- 5431 Village Creek State Park Here you can enjoy the unique geology of Crowley’s Ridge and the lush forest of the area. With five trails through unusual vegetation of the area, this will make for an exciting trip. The park has two lakes with Bass, Bream, catfish, and crappie. The park has launch ramps, boat docks, bait fishing boats, electric motors, and pedal boats available through Labor Day. Village Creek offers 104 Class A Campsites, cabins, picnic areas, a sandy beach, sun deck, standard pavilions, playgrounds baseball, and multi0use fields Take exit #242 off I-40 at Forrest City and go north on Ark. 284 Route 3, Box 49B Wynne, AR 72396 Park (501) 238-9406 Cabins 1-800- 264-2467 Woolly Hollow State Park This park makes a peaceful retreat tucked away in the Ozark foothills of central Arkansas. Lake Bennett offers one of the best swimming and fishing holes in central Arkansas. Canoes, pedal boats, fishing boats, electric motors, and a boat ramp are offered at the lake. Park facilities include 32 campsites (20 Class A and 12 Class B), a standard pavilion, gift shop, and a trail encircling the lake. Take exit #125 off I-40 at Conway and travel 12 miles north on U.S. 65, then six miles east on Ark. 285. 82 Woolly Hollow Road. Greenbrier, AR 72058 (501) 679-2098 Federal Properties In Arkansas North Sylamore Creek Trail The 23 mile hike features sandstone bluffs that rival the Buffalo River Trail, the crystal clear water of Sylamore Creek and if you make time, as much as a half day excursion into the remote sections of Blanchard Springs Cavern. The trail runs from the Cripple Turkey Trailhead to the Allison Trailhead, coursing above Cole and Barkshed Creeks until it finally enters the Sylamore valley. The trail is popular among Troops and Crews preparing for Philmont or looking for a strong hike. The North Sylamore Creek is located in the Ozarks of north central Arkansas, about 2 to 3 hours north of Little Rock. Blanchard Springs Caverns The US Forrest Service operates tours in two of the three levels of Blanchard Springs Cavern under Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. For younger Scouts, the Dripstone trail offers a cool (literally, 54 degrees) of easy cave exploration while the Discovery trail takes older Scouts off the beaten path. There are fantastic group camp sites in the Forest and program opportunities at the nearby Ozark Folk Center. The Ozark–St. Francis National Forest in Stone County in northern Arkansas, 2 miles off Highway 14 a short distance north of Mountain View. Day Trips In Arkansas Hampson Museum State Park Hampson Museum exhibits remarkable artifacts from Nodena site, a Late Mississippi Period culture. This remarkable collection owes its preservation to Dr. James K. Hampson who meticulously excavated the areas which was inhabited from A.D. 1350-1700. In the late 1950’s this remarkable collection was donated to the State of Arkansas. Adjacent to the museum are picnic sites and a playground. Hampson Museum is in the community of Wilson at the junction of U.S. 61 and Lake Drive (seven miles east of I-55). P.O. Box 156 Wilson, AR 72395 (501) 655-8622 Herman Davis State Park This one-acre park surrounds the monument to private Herman Davis, an Arkansas farm boy and World War I Hero. Fourth on General John J. Pershing’s list of the Distinguished Service Cross, the Croix de Guere, and the Dedaulle Militaire, awards from the American and French governments. The monument is at the community of Manila on Ark. 18 (16 miles west of Blytheville). Louisiana Purchase State Park This park located at the junction of Lee, Monroe, and Phillips Counties preserves the initial point from which all surveys of property acquired through the Louisiana Purchase. From I-40 at Brinkley, take U.S. 49 and travel 21 miles south, then go two miles east on Ark. 362. Mammoth Spring State Park Mammoth Spring is the largest spring in Arkansas and forms a 10-acre lake, which is the starting point for the Spring River, a popular float stream. There is an 1886 Frisco Depot as well as a Frisco caboose. Park facilities include an information center with exhibits on the area’s rich history and natural resources, picnic sites, a standard pavilion, trail, and ball field. The park is located on U.S. 63 at the community of Mammoth Spring. P.O. Box 36 Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 (501) 625-7364 Ozark Folk Center Sample the rich heritage of Ozark life through music, crafts, and dance n the unique mountain setting of the Ozark Folk Center. There is an auditorium that hosts live Entertainment during the week and on Sunday there is a special Gospel Concert. Special performances and craft fairs celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas. All music is played as it was before 1940. The Homespun Gift Shop offers handmade items such as rocking chairs, quilts, and apple butter. The center also has a 60-room lodge and three full service restaurants. The Ozark Folk Center is one mile north of Mountain View on Spur 382 off Highway 5, 9, and 14. P.O. Box 500 Mountain View, AR 72560 Park (501) 269-3851 Lodge 1-800-264-3851 Parkin Archeological State Park This park interprets the Mississippi Period Native American village located here from A.D. 1000 to 1550 and visited by the Hernando de Soto expedition in 1541. Archeological excavations are conducted each July trough October. The park is in the community of Parkin at the junction of U.S. 64 and Ark. 184. P.O. Box 1110 Parkin, AR 72373- 1110 (501) 755-2500 Pinnacle Mountain State Park This day use park is dedicated to environmental education, recreation, and preservation. Park interpreters help visitors understand man’s relationship to the environment, and provide low- impact recreational experiences. This park features a visitor center, meeting room, and gift shop. Facilities include picnic sites, a standard pavilion, launch ramps, hiking trails, and the Arkansas Arboretum, which includes on of the park’s two barrier-free trails. To reach Pinnacle Mountain State Park, take Exit #9 off I-430 at Little Rock and travel seen miles west on Ark. 10, then go two miles north on Ark. 300. 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road. Roland, AR 72135 (501) 868-5806 Plantation Agriculture Museum Exhibits and Programs interpret the history of cotton agriculture from 1836 through World War II when agriculture practices quickly became mechanizes. See early cultivation tools, the blacksmith shop, and range gins. The museum is in Scott at the U.S. 165 and Ark 161. P.O. Box 87 Scott, AR 72124 (501) 961-1409 Powhatan Courthouse This courthouse serves as a regional archive containing some to the oldest records in Arkansas. Powhatan served as the county seat from 1869 to 1963 of Lawrence County. In 1888 a stately courthouse was built with delicate woodwork and bricks that were made on site. In 1970 this prestigious courthouse was restored to what it is today. Powhatan is on Ark. 25 three miles south of the community of Black Rock. P.O. Box 93 Powhatan, AR 72458 (501) 878-6794 Prairie County Museum Learn the story of Arkansas’ navigable rivers as a dramatic part of American history. Exhibits interpret the early Arkansas settlement, transportation routes, and the river based economy including fishing and shelling. The museum is in Des Arc at the western end of Main Street Route 2, Box 154 Des Arc, AR 72040 (501) 256-3711 Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park These Native American mounds, the tallest in Arkansas, are the remains of a large ceremonial and governmental complex inhabited from A.D. 600 to 950. Facilities include a visitor center with exhibits, an A/V theater, and archeological research lab. From Little Rock, take Exit #7 off I- 440 and go nine males southeast on U.S. 165 490 Toltec Mounds Road Scott, AR 72142 (501) 961-9442 Long Weekend or Summer Trips Ideas Cumberland Caverns If you visit one show cave in Tennessee, Cumberland Caverns should be the one. Cumberland Caverns is Tennessee’s largest show cave. It displays some of the largest underground rooms in eastern America. It also features waterfalls, gleaming pools, spectacular formations, and even a 3⁄4 ton chandelier. Cumberland Caverns offers daily tours from May 1 to October 31. They also offer overnight spelunking tours throughout the entire year by 14-day notice. It is a great experience for any unit. You can stay at Fall Creek Falls State Park and spend a night in the caverns. Cumberland Caverns is located just off Highway 8, six miles southeast of McMinnville, Tennessee. The Great Smokey Mountains National Park Any unit can plan a nice summer expedition in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. There are many campgrounds to choose from: Abrams Creek, Balsam Mountain, Big Creek, Cades Cove, Cataloochee, Cosby, Deep Creek, Elkmont, Look Rock, and Smokemont are some of our favorite. For more information contact the National Parks Service. USS Alabama The USS Alabama is in Mobile, Alabama. It is part of a museum to World War II era ships, submarines, and planes. Units can stay overnight on the battleship. Additional information can be found at http://www.ussalabama.com/ National Museum of Naval Aviation The National Museum of Naval Aviation is at the Pensacola Naval Air Station near Pensacola, Florida. The museum is dedicated to Navy, Marine, and Coast Guard Aviation. This can be a day trip from Mobile, Alabama. The museum’s website is at http://www.navalair.org/ BSA High Adventure Bases Florida Sea Base Make a splash! Head to the Florida Keys and dive into an amazing Florida Sea Base adventure and wade into more excitement than you ever though possible. Snorkeling, SCUBA, boating, and beach camping are among the many possibilities. Northern Tier Don’t miss the boat! One of the most beautiful, and remote parts of North America offers a unique opportunity for Scouts. Canoeing, hiking, fishing, and winter camping in and around the beautiful lakes of northern Minnesota and southern Canada await you at the Northern Tier. Philmont Scout Ranch Take a hike! The mountains of New Mexico offer the adventure that you have always dreamed about. Backpacking, rock climbing, western lore, living history, and the views from peaks over 10,000 feet tall will make memories that last a lifetime. The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve The Bechtel Summit is located in the New River Gorge region of West Virginia — the Boy Scouts of America’s fourth high-adventure base and the new home of Scouting’s National Jamboree. A Troop or Crew interested in one of these treks should research the program online and contact the Council office to schedule a trek. These treks are generally schedule a year or more in advance. All four bases offer programs specifically for OA members that present a unique blend of service and adventure. Arrowman can sign up for these experiences individually or with friends. Be sure to check out the OA High Adventure site for more information: http://adventure.oa-bsa.org Chickasaw Council Properties The Chickasaw Council owns and operates two properties within driving distance of Memphis. Camp Currier Camp Currier is a 300-acre camp opened in 1925. It’s an easy drive from Memphis and is a great spot for weekend camping. In the last few years, Currier has added a climbing tower, COPE course, ziplines, archery, rifle, and shotgun rangers. The property also has a training cabin, traditional campsites, and Adirondacks sites. The Camp hosts lots of weekend events year round and is available to Packs, Troops, or Crews free of charge. Contact the Council office for reservations and to ask about equipment rentals. Currier is one of the greatest resources available to units in the Memphis area. If your unit hasn’t been or hasn’t been in a while, check it out! Kia Kima Scout Reservation Kia Kima is best know for its summer camps. During the summer, the 540-acre camp hosts two Cub Scout sessions and five session of Boy Scout and Venturing Camp. For Boy Scout and Venturing Camp, units can choose between Camp Osage and its dinning hall, Camp Cherokee where they cook their own meals, or one of the high adventure programs of the Ozark Venture Base. The Kia Kima experience is second to none and Scouts come from all over the country to experience our fantastic camp. Summer camp is the heart of the Scouting program. Strong units go to camp every year. The Reservation is available for year round use by units. Contact the Council office to discuss reservations and facility/equipment use. For more information: http://www.kiakima.net Useful Websites National Parks Service: http://www.nps.gov Leave No Trace http://www.lnt.org U.S. National Forest Campground Guide http://www.gorp.com/dow CampNet America http://www.campnetamerica.com Campground Directory-Camping USA http://ww.camping-usa.com/usa.html Go Camping America http://www.gocampingamerica.com Ideas For Expeditions http://www.cc.gatech.edu/~pradnya/trekking.html Appalachian Mountain Club http://www.outdoors.org International Orienteering Federation http://www.orienteering.org National Park Service Trails http://www.nps.gov/trails Outdoor Recreation Coalition of America http://www.orca.org/index.html Outdoor Network http://www.outdoornetwork.com Wolf River Conservancy http://www.wolfriver.org/ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 Title A name given to the resource 2016 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Where to Go Camping Guide Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Andrew Schrack Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Order of the Arrow https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/1f2f70e68784433b70cacf32a1cbcdc2.pdf 8419f918cc041b8a185c4c150c80a17a PDF Text Text ORDER OF THE ARROW • ECHOCKOTEE LODGE • NORTH FLORIDA COUNCIL #87 • BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 2016 ANNUAL REPORT Chickasaw Council February 16, 2017 AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN Grant Van Horn Lodge Chief �Agenda • Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge – – – – – – Commitment to Outdoor Program Section Conclave Service Lodge Leadership Development Membership Retention Journey to Excellence Performance Impact on Council Program ORDER OF THE ARROW • AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN LODGE • CHICKASAW COUNCIL #558 • BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA �Commitment to Outdoor Program • 66% Staff from OA • OA members serve on Camp Staff – 62 of 94 staff members, 65.9% – 7 of 8 key leaders, 87.5% • 88% of key staff • ”Where to go Camping” Book • Summer camp traditions • Camp promotion efforts: – New “Where to go Camping” book – 80 unit visits • Summer Camp – Weekly Summer Camp Fellowship – Brotherhood Ceremony at camp each week ORDER OF THE ARROW • AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN LODGE • CHICKASAW COUNCIL #558 • BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA �Commitment to Outdoor Program • Spring Induction Weekend at Kia Kima Scout Reservation to set up camp • Fall Induction Weekend serving Camp Currier • Centennial Cub Rally Service Corps ORDER OF THE ARROW • AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN LODGE • CHICKASAW COUNCIL #558 • BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA �Section Conclave Service Lodge • First conclave at Kia Kima since 1989 • Conducted 3 service weekends to prepare camp for conclave • Won awards for Planbook, Newsletter, and Where to Go Camping Book • Hosted more than 650 Scouts from throughout Tennessee, Kentucky, and parts of Arkansas, and Mississippi at Kia Kima Scout Reservation. • 128 lodge members participated in conclave ORDER OF THE ARROW • AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN LODGE • CHICKASAW COUNCIL #558 • BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA �Leadership Development • Lodge Leadership Development Conference – Vision, Purpose, Mission – Planning and Execution • Support of Council Training Programs – University of Scouting – Wood Badge • Section | Region | National – – – – – Section Conference National Leadership Seminar National Lodge Adviser Training Seminar Developing Youth Leadership Conference NEXT ORDER OF THE ARROW • AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN LODGE • CHICKASAW COUNCIL #558 • BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA �Membership Retention • 543 Members • Increase of 25 over last year • 150 new Ordeal members this year • Ended 2016 with 543 active members – 25 member increase over 2015 • • • • • Inducted 150 Ordeal members Had 28 Brotherhood members Recognized 7 Vigil Honor members Brotherhood conversion rate was 13.4% Work is underway to improve Brotherhood conversion and improve reporting from Summer Camp Brotherhoods ORDER OF THE ARROW • AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN LODGE • CHICKASAW COUNCIL #558 • BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA �Journey to Excellence • Silver status • Scored in 16 of 17 categories • Highest scores: – participation; – program support; – leadership development; – and planning • Working on improvements for 2017 We achieved Silver status with 2,100 points: • We had improvements in – Improved event participation – Council program support – Leadership development • Opportunity for improvement exists – – – – Brotherhood conversion Increased unit visits Service Promotion of the OA Unit Award of Excellence ORDER OF THE ARROW • AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN LODGE • CHICKASAW COUNCIL #558 • BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA �Impact on Council Program FOS, $3,500 • Direct financial support of $4,500 • Labor worth $23,323 Capital, $1,000 • Direct financial support: – FOS $3,500 – Capital Campaign $1,000 Labor, $23,323 • 3,217 service hours worth $23,323 ORDER OF THE ARROW • AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN LODGE • CHICKASAW COUNCIL #558 • BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA �Impact on Council Program • Membership retention (offering older Scouts an opportunity to stay involved) • OA High Adventure Programs • Training opportunities – Lodge Leadership Development – Section Seminars – National Leadership Seminar • Developing future leaders ORDER OF THE ARROW • AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN LODGE • CHICKASAW COUNCIL #558 • BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA �ORDER OF THE ARROW • ECHOCKOTEE LODGE • NORTH FLORIDA COUNCIL #87 • BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Mission of the Lodge The mission of the lodge is to achieve the purpose of the Order of the Arrow as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America in the council through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 Description An account of the resource Contains items related to Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558, Order of the Arrow. <br /><em>See also</em> <a href="https://kiakimamuseum.org/collections/show/28">Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Dancing Bear Newsletters</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document ORDER OF THE ARROW • ECHOCKOTEE LODGE • NORTH FLORIDA COUNCIL #87 • BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 2016 ANNUAL REPORT Chickasaw Council February 16, 2017 Grant Van Horn Lodge Chief AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 Title A name given to the resource 2016 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Annual Report Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jason Hood Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Annual Report Order of the Arrow https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/f52556efa2e5eb9cf9112ca1347cd421.pdf 215ed437481c2655bc07d9f3974d2b82 PDF Text Text Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Order of the Arrow Chickasaw Council | Boy Scouts of America Lodge Planbook 2016 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 Table of Contents 2016 Lodge Goals ................................................................................................................... 4 2016 Calendar of Events ......................................................................................................... 5 Special Events ........................................................................................................................ 6 Lodge ............................................................................................................................................... 6 Fall Fellowship ................................................................................................................................. 6 Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) ............................................................................................... 6 Lodge Executive Committee Meetings .............................................................................................. 6 Lodge Ordeals .................................................................................................................................. 6 Lodge Call-Outs ................................................................................................................................ 6 Lodge Annual Family Banquet .......................................................................................................... 6 Lodge Order of the Arrow Conference (LOAC) .................................................................................. 6 Section ............................................................................................................................................. 7 Section Conclave .............................................................................................................................. 7 Region .............................................................................................................................................. 7 National Leadership Seminar (NLS) ................................................................................................... 7 National ........................................................................................................................................... 7 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) ............................................................................. 7 Order of the Arrow Trail Crew (OATC) .............................................................................................. 7 Northern Tier ................................................................................................................................... 7 Order of the Arrow Ocean Adventure (OAOA) .................................................................................. 7 New Member Information ...................................................................................................... 9 If you have just completed your Ordeal Ceremony ........................................................................... 9 If you have been an Ordeal member for less than 10 months ........................................................... 9 If you have been an Ordeal member for more than 10 months ......................................................... 9 The Challenge of Brotherhood Membership .......................................................................... 10 Lodge Officers and Advisers ................................................................................................... 11 Lodge Executive Committee ........................................................................................................... 11 Lodge Officers ................................................................................................................................ 11 Advisers ......................................................................................................................................... 11 Lodge Committee Chairmen ........................................................................................................... 11 Chapter Chiefs ................................................................................................................................ 11 Chapters ................................................................................................................................ 12 Lippoe Blaknik ................................................................................................................................ 12 Macheu Machque .......................................................................................................................... 12 Nashoba Tohbi ............................................................................................................................... 12 Okla Kamassa ................................................................................................................................. 12 Sakima Machque ............................................................................................................................ 12 OA Troop Representative ...................................................................................................... 13 What Is the OA Troop/Team Representative? ................................................................................ 13 What Are the Responsibilities of the Troop/Team Representative? ................................................ 13 Who Can Serve as a Troop/Team Representative? ......................................................................... 13 2 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 Will There Be an Adviser for the Troop/Team Representative? ...................................................... 13 Does This Position Count for Rank Advancement? .......................................................................... 13 Lodge History and Past Chiefs and Advisers ........................................................................... 14 History ........................................................................................................................................... 14 Past Lodge Chiefs and Lodge Advisers ............................................................................................. 15 Forms and Applications ......................................................................................................... 16 Lodge Officer Application ............................................................................................................... 16 Award Nomination Form ................................................................................................................ 18 Vigil Nomination Form ................................................................................................................... 20 Lodge Rules ........................................................................................................................... 21 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Rules ..................................................................................................... 21 Apply today at www.kiakima.com .................................................................................................. 26 Notes .................................................................................................................................... 27 MISSION ................................................................................................................................ 28 PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................... 28 3 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 2016 Lodge Goals 1. Achieve Journey to Excellence Gold Level. 2. Perform successfully as Conclave Service Lodge. 3. Improve communications within the lodge. 4. Increase leadership development. 5. Provide more service to council camps. 6. Have fun! 4 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 2016 Calendar of Events January 22-24 Lodge Leader Development at Kia Kima February 6 University of Scouting February 26-28 Lodge Order of the Arrow Conference at Camp Currier March 11-13 Work Weekend 1 to prepare for Conclave April 1-3 Work Weekend 2 to prepare for Conclave April 8-10 Work Weekend 3 to prepare for Conclave April 15-17 Conclave at Kia Kima May 13-15 Spring Ordeal at Kia Kima September 9-11 Fall Ordeal at Camp Currier October 7-9 Fall Fellowship at Camp Currier TBD Vigil Weekend at Camp Currier December 3 Lodge Family Banquet 5 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 Special Events The following is a list of special events and programs offered on the Lodge, Section, Regional, and National levels of the Order of the Arrow. Lodge Fall Fellowship The Fall Fellowship is an annual event held in October. Various Training Sessions, Lodge Officer Elections, the Quest events, and Chapter Display Competitions are just a few of the activities Arrowmen can participate in on this fun filled weekend. Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) LLD is held during November of each year in order to train the new Lodge Officers and Committee Chairman, in addition to planning the year for the Lodge. Lodge Executive Committee Meetings The Lodge Executive Committee(LEC) meets periodically and handles the business affairs of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558. The committee is composed of the Lodge officers, the past Lodge chief, standing committee chairmen, and the Chapter Chiefs plus various adult advisors (nonvoting members). All Lodge members are invited to attend but are not allowed to vote. Lodge Ordeals Two Ordeals are held at Kia Kima Scout Reservation or Camp Currier each year, in May and in September. All Brothers are encouraged to attend and render service to the Lodge and the Camps. Lodge Call-Outs A Call-Out is the public recognition ceremony of newly elected candidates. They are held at the Spring Camporees and each week at Summer Camp during the Friday night Campfire. Lodge Annual Family Banquet This Banquet is usually held in November for the purpose of fellowship and recognition. Families and guests are encouraged to attend. Various awards are presented including the Arrowman of the Year and Founders Awards. Lodge Order of the Arrow Conference (LOAC) LOAC is an annual event held in February. At this event, Arrowmen gather for food, fun and fellowship. There is a variety of training and games, as well as a Brotherhood ceremony. 6 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 Section Section Conclave Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge participates in the SR-6 Conclave each year. This is a weekend full of fun and fellowship. A few of the activities included are Section Officer Elections, Quest for the Golden Arrow, Native American Dance and Ceremony Team Competitions, and the battle for the Spirit Award. The “Where To Go Camping” books and lodge websites are also judged. In 2016, our lodge will serve as the Service Lodge for Conclave which will be held at Kia Kima Scout Reservation for the first time since 1989! Region National Leadership Seminar (NLS) Every other year our Lodge is invited to send delegates to the National Leadership Seminar. The NLS is a weekend training seminar that is taught by the best Trainers, Advisers, and Section Officers from all over the Southern Region. The Southern Region Chief along with his assistant, either the National Chief or the National ViceChief, coordinates the event. NLS is a great program for experienced leaders and new members wishing to serve as a leader. National National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) NOAC is held every two years at a major college or university. It is a great experience for any Arrowman, including various shows, competitions, training sessions, patch trading, and fellowship. Over 8,000 usually attend this event. Order of the Arrow Trail Crew (OATC) OA Trail Crew is a program offered at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. This program consists of one week of labor on special trails followed by a week of hiking anywhere on the ranch. OATC participants often have special privileges and opportunities not offered to Scouters on regular treks. Northern Tier The Northern Tier offers a program similar to that of the OATC at a High Adventure Base in Ely, Minnesota. This trek involves canoes as an alternative to hiking. Order of the Arrow Ocean Adventure (OAOA) OAOA is the National OA program at Seabase. This program is a 10-day experience in which you will experience wilderness camping, kayaking, sailing, fishing, snorkeling, team building (including a trip on a war canoe) and, of course, cheerful 7 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 service. The program will be conservation based and will seek to help protect the ecosystem of the Florida Keys. 8 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 New Member Information As an Ordeal member, you will fall into one of the following three categories: If you have just completed your Ordeal Ceremony www.jumpstart.oa-bsa.org www.jumpstart.oa-bsa.org 1 CONGRATULATIONS! Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge is happy to have you as a Brother. Ordeal membership is only the first step that you are expected to achieve. Ten months from now, you will be eligible to participate in the Brotherhood experience. Will you be ready? There are five goals that you must meet before you are eligible to earn your Brotherhood Membership. The time to prepare for this journey is now! If you have been an Ordeal member for less than 10 months Then take a few minutes to assess where you stand in your commitment to obtaining Brotherhood. Also, check your Lodge Calendar, call your Chapter Chief, or talk to the Vice-Chief of Inductions, to find out when the next Brotherhood opportunity is scheduled. The Ordeal Ceremony contains some very powerful words and lessons that you must learn. These will help you understand what you will need to take the next step to Brotherhood. Review the Order of the Arrow Handbook and obtain a copy of the “Brotherhood” Information Sheet to aid you in your preparations. Your Lodge depends on its members’ support, and you can be an exciting part of its growth! If you have been an Ordeal member for more than 10 months Then contact a Lodge Officer or Adviser to discuss your Obligation and commitment to this awesome organization, the Order of the Arrow. You can continue to contribute to your Lodge and assist with its growth and future. If you feel you are not receiving necessary support from Lodge members, contact your Lodge Officers and/or Advisers for assistance. www.oa-bsa.org 9 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 The Challenge of Brotherhood Membership You must meet five challenges before entering the Circle of Brotherhood. As an Ordeal member you have completed the first challenge. The next three require steady effort over a period of many months. The final challenge you must meet after you are satisfied that you have lived up to the first four. First: Memorize the signs of the Arrow Membership. Memorize the Obligation of the Order, which you received from Allowat Sakima (printed on the back of your membership card and in the front of this book). Memorize the Order of the Arrow official song (printed in the front of this book), the admonition, the sign of Ordeal Membership, and the Arrow Handclasp. Advance in your understanding of the Ordeal, and gain a thorough understanding of the Ordeal through which you passed. Second: Serve your unit; help them improve their camping program. Retain your registration in Scouting. During a period of at least 10 months, strive to fulfill your Obligation by continuing and expanding your service to your Troop or Crew. Third: Plan for service in your Lodge. Retain your registration in your Order of the Arrow Lodge and keep your dues paid. Be aware that acceptance of Brotherhood Membership involves a pledge of service to the Lodge. Develop a concrete idea of how you plan to fulfill this pledge. 10 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 Lodge Officers and Advisers Lodge Executive Committee Lodge Officers Lodge Chief Caleb McCulley Vice Chief, Activities Vice Chief, Administration Vice Chief, Finance Vice Chief, Inductions Dylan Dodson Griffin Hood Samuel Humphreys Jacob McCulley Lodge Committee Chairmen Advisers John Beach Lodge Adviser Robert Fudge Andy Humphreys Chuck Martin Rhonda Standridge Jackson Garrett Ryan Phillips Hunter Ferris Carter Dodd Fred Doerner Corey Bowman Chris Johnson John Ferris Cameron Garrett Randy Nelson Dwight Dodd Michael Welch Chuck Schadrack John Kasper Daniel Emmert Dalton Bailey Caleb McCulley Joe Clark Lippoe Blaknik Macheu Machque Nashoba Tohbi Corbin Standridge Grant Van Horn Michael Waldo James Phillips Jason Hood Robert Moore Okla Kamassa Sakima Machque Ethan Hall Franklin Bradham Derek Coats Brent Snyder Banquet and Honors Brotherhood Ceremonies Conclave Dance and Drum First Aid and Safety Historical Merchandise Mobile Camp Ordeal Vigil Cook Chapter Chiefs 11 Jeremy Palazolo Staff Adviser Melissa Burnett Andrew Schrack Jay Collins Scott Stephens Josh Edwards Zac Case Danny Van Pelt Chris King �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 Chapters Lippoe Blaknik “Wise Flying Squirrel” The Lippoe Blaknik Chapter is comprised of Arrowmen from Wolf River District of the Chickasaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Macheu Machque “Great Bear” The Macheu Machque Chapter is comprised of Arrowmen from Twin Banks and Thunderbird Districts of the Chickasaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Nashoba Tohbi “White Wolf in the Choctaw” The Nashoba Tohbi Chapter is comprised of Arrowmen from the Tallaha, Malmaison, and Washington Districts of the Chickasaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Okla Kamassa “Strong People” The Okla Kamassa Chapter is comprised of Arrowmen from the Northwest Mississippi District of the Chickasaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Sakima Machque “Chief Bear” The Sakima Machque Chapter is comprised of Arrowmen from the Eastern District of the Chickasaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America. 12 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 OA Troop Representative What Is the OA Troop/Team Representative? The Troop/Team Representative program was begun in 1999, and is a program of the Order of the Arrow that has been officially adopted by the Boy Scouts of America. The OA Representative is now an official leadership position within the troop or team, and boys can earn time towards their leadership rank requirements, just as with Den Chief, Troop Scribe, or any of the other leadership positions. What Are the Responsibilities of the Troop/Team Representative? There are numerous possibilities for the job description of the OA Representative. The beauty is that it is flexible enough to allow your unit to fine-tune the exact responsibilities. However, the most basic tasks of the Representative will be to coordinate service opportunities within the unit, to coordinate unit involvement with the Order of the Arrow, including Unit Elections, Camp Promotions, and Inductions, and request lodge and chapter resources to help meet unit needs. Who Can Serve as a Troop/Team Representative? Anyone in the unit who is under the age of 18 can serve as the OA Representative for the unit, provided he is a dues-paid member of the Order of the Arrow. He should be appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader or Varsity Team Captain, and will be a member of the Patrol Leaders’ Council and attend lodge and chapter meetings. Will There Be an Adviser for the Troop/Team Representative? As with all positions in the Order, the OA Representative should have an adult as his Adviser. This adult needs to be 21 years of age or older, a dues-paid member of the Order of the Arrow, and be appointed by the Scoutmaster. Does This Position Count for Rank Advancement? Scouts may use the Order of the Arrow Troop/Team Representative position to meet the leadership position requirements for the Star, Life, and Eagle ranks. As BSA publications are revised and updated, they will include this new position. 13 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 Lodge History and Past Chiefs and Advisers History The 1994 Fall Fellowship was a joint event between the Koi Hatachie 345 and Chickasah 406 lodges. The Chickasaw and Delta councils were in the process of merging. The fall elections were held during the fellowship at Camp Tallaha, located outside Charleston, MS, to select the new Lodge Executive Committee (LEC). It was agreed to have a balanced representation of leadership from the two merged lodges. After an Arrowman from 406 was elected Lodge Chief, nominations were then limited to members of 345 for 1st Vice Chief. All the other offices were open to Arrowmen from either lodge. Only the position of 2nd Vice Chief ran opposed. The event offered identically designed pocket and back patches featuring the combined totems of the Thunderbird (Chickasah) and White Panther (Koi Hatachie). After the first meeting at Camp Tallaha, the newly elected lodge officers met at the Chickasaw Council office to officially determine the new lodge totem and name. After several attempts, they selected the black bear and the name AhoalanNachpikin, which means “We Who Love the Outdoors.” The lodge leaders determined that the number 558 was available as a lodge number and adopted it as the lodge number to show their connection to the Chickasaw Council whose number was also 558, thus demonstrating their commitment to be an integral part of the council program. The new lodge was officially chartered on January 1, 1995. It was a member of Section SR-9 from 19951997. It was then moved to Section SR-6N where it remained from 1997-2008. With a section restructuring in 2008, the lodge came to be in its current section, Section SR-6. Initially, each district in the lodge was represented by a chapter. In August of 2000, restructuring occurred to form four chapters, each comprised of two or three districts. The chapters that made up the new lodge structure were: Macheu Machque (Great Bear), Lippoe Blaknik (Wise Flying Squirrel), Nashoba Tobhi (White Wolf in the Choctaw), Sakima Machque (Chief Bear). In 2003, with the formation of new districts, a new chapter, Okla Kamassa (Strong People) was added to the lodge structure. All of these remain currently. 14 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 Past Lodge Chiefs and Lodge Advisers Lodge Chief Lodge Adviser Staff Adviser 1995 1996 1997 Brad Stephens Brian Leith Brian Leith Scott Stephens Harold Keller Trey Moore 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Chuck Barber Ryan Cooper Peter DiSessa Jonathan Friedman Shelby Lux Jimmy Pearson Ryan Pudwell Zac Case Spencer Nesvick Patrick Howie Landon Fisher Jesse Henderson Johnny Tracy Mike Haskins Andrew Schrack Andrew Schrack Adam Carr Hunter Ferris Jason Hood Jason Hood John Woolley Martin Hoffert Martin Hoffert Martin Hoffert Robert Friedman Robert Friedman Scott Stephens Scott Stephens David Miller David Miller David Miller Gene Cofer Gene Cofer Scott Stephens Scott Stephens Scott Stephens Chuck Martin Chuck Martin Chuck Martin John Beach 15 Trey Moore Trey Moore Ken Kimble Ken Kimble Ken Kimble Peter Abel Drew Armstrong Drew Armstrong Drew Armstrong Drew Armstrong Drew Armstrong Jeremy Palazolo Jeremy Palazolo Jeremy Palazolo Jeremy Palazolo Jeremy Palazolo Jeremy Palazolo Jeremy Palazolo �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 Forms and Applications Lodge Officer Application 16 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 17 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 Award Nomination Form 18 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 19 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 Vigil Nomination Form 20 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 Lodge Rules Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Rules Preamble: We, the Scouts and Scouters of Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge, W.W.W., Boy Scouts of America, recognizing the need to develop and maintain camping traditions by enriching camping experiences, and to crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life of leadership in cheerful service to others, do hereby ordain and establish these rules for our lodge. ARTICLE I NAME AND AFFILIATION Section 1- The name of this lodge of the Order of the Arrow shall be Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558, W.W.W. Section 2- This lodge shall be affiliated with the Chickasaw Council #558, Boy Scouts of America, and shall be under the supervision of the council camping committee and the administrative authority of the Scout Executive. ARTICLE II ELECTION TO MEMBERSHIP Section 1- The requirements for membership in the lodge are as stated in the current printing of the Order of the Arrow Handbook, published by the National Order of the Arrow Committee of the Boy Scouts of America Section 2- The procedure for the Ordeal shall be as stated in the latest editions of the Order of the Arrow Handbook and the Ordeal Ceremony Pamphlet. Section 3- Every effort shall be made to have unit elections conducted by Order of the Arrow members not affiliated with that unit and at least one member of the election team must be under twenty-one (21) years of age and trained. At least one member of the team must have completed a lodge-approved Unit Election Training Seminar. All unit elections for membership must be cleared through the Lodge Unit Elections Committee and are to be scheduled between January 1st and July 20th. Call-out ceremonies shall be conducted by the Lodge Chief or his representative, and due record made of the candidates called. The candidates will be informed of their opportunities to take the ordeal. Section 4- The Executive Committee of the lodge may select District, or Council Scouters for nomination to be presented to the Council’s Camping Committee for review to be inducted into the Order of the Arrow. Section 5- There shall be an induction fee for each new Ordeal member based on the cost of the following items: • Membership Card • Order of the Arrow Sash • Order of the Arrow Handbook • Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Pocket Flap • Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2014 Plan Book • Yearly dues • Current copy of Lodge rules • Subsistence during the Ordeal 21 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 • Other material deemed necessary by the Ordeal Committee ARTICLE III REQUIREMENTS FOR BROTHERHOOD MEMBERSHIP Section 1- The requirements for Brotherhood membership shall be as stated in the latest edition of the Order of the Arrow Handbook. Section 2- The procedure for the Brotherhood induction shall be as stated in the latest editions of the Order of the Arrow Handbook and the Brotherhood Ceremony Pamphlet. ARTICLE IV REQUIREMENTS FOR VIGIL HONOR MEMBERSHIP Section 1- The requirements for Vigil Honor membership shall be as stated in the latest edition of the Order of the Arrow Handbook. Section 2-The procedure for the Vigil Honor induction shall be as stated in the latest editions of the Order of the Arrow Handbook and the Vigil Ceremony Pamphlet. ARTICLE V LODGE STRUCTURE AND LEADERSHIP Section 1- The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge shall consist of 5 Chapters: Lippoe Blaknik Chapter, serving the Loosahatchie and Nashoba Districts; Macheu Machque Chapter, serving the Thunderbird, Southeast, Twin Banks and Central Districts; Nashoba Tohbi Chapter, serving the Malmaison, Tallaha, and Washington Districts; Okla Kamassa Chapter serving the Northwest Mississippi District; Sakima Machque Chapter, serving the Eastern District. Section 2- The officers of this lodge shall be: • Lodge Chief • Lodge Vice-Chief of Activities • Lodge Vice-Chief of Administration • Lodge Vice-Chief of Finance • Lodge Vice-Chief of Inductions All officers must be under 21 years of age during their entire term of office. The Lodge Chief appoints the order of succession among the Lodge Vice Chiefs with approval from the Lodge Adviser. Section 3- The officers of each chapter of the lodge shall be Chapter Chief and Vice Chiefs as determined by the chapter. The officers must be under the age of twenty-one (21) for their entire term. It is recommended that the chapters use the following structure: • Chapter Chief • Chapter Vice-Chief of Elections and Camping Promotions • Chapter Vice-Chief of Administration All officers must be under 21 years of age during their entire term of office. A Chapter may have a VCAD per District to improve communication if physical distance is a factor. Section 4- A vacancy in the office of Lodge Chief shall be filled by a Lodge Vice Chief, succeeding in an order determined by the Chief-elect and approved at that time of election by the lodge membership. This selection will be announced publicly at the conclusion of the election. Vacancies in other lodge offices shall be filled by appointment by the Chief, after consultation with the appropriate advisers. This appointment must be approved by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. Vacancies in chapter offices shall be filled in the same manner, substituting the word chapter for lodge. 22 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 Section 5- The Lodge Chief and Chapter Chiefs will establish standing committees and appoint chairmen, after consulting with their adviser(s). The Lodge or Chapter Adviser will appoint the committee Advisers. The Lodge Chief and Chapter Chiefs may also appoint ad hoc committees throughout the year, as deemed necessary for the successful functioning of the lodge and its members of the Executive Committee. All committee chairmen shall be under the age of twenty-one (21) for their entire term of office. All advisers must be at least twenty-one (21) during their entire term of office. Section 6- Committees will be as follows: Banquet & Honors Committee- This committee will serve to carry out the Lodge banquet. They will secure a location well in advance and assist with the promotions of the event. They select the award recipients including Arrowmen of the Year, Founders Award, and any other award. This chairman reports to the VCF. Brotherhood Committee- This committee will have the responsibility of promoting brotherhood conversion in our Lodge. This chairman reports to the VCAD. Conclave Chief- This position will be put in place each year before conclave. Their primary responsibility will be the organization of the Conclave. This person should be a strong member of the OA and be able to handle this tremendous responsibility. This person will report to the VCA. Conclave Delegation Committee- Responsible for the promotions of the upcoming conclave. It will also be this chairman’s responsibility to develop any memorabilia (patches and t-shirts) or a theme for this event. This chairman reports to the VCUEP. Ceremonies Committee- Conducts ceremonies at all events. Reports to the VCI. First Aid and Safety Committee- Maintains Health records of Events and provides medical assistance at each event. This chairman reports to the VCAD. LodgeMaster Committee- This committee is in charge of organizing and using the LodgeMaster program to keep track of Lodge records. This committee reports to VCAD. Merchandise Committee- The merchandise committee oversees the purchasing of lodge memorabilia. This committee reports to the VCF. Mobile Camp Committee- This committee is in charge of the Mobile Camp program of providing Scout skill instructors to Troops. This Committee reports to VCA. Ordeal Committee- This Committee will have the responsibility planning and running the Lodge Ordeal Weekends. This chairman reports to the VCA. Vigil Honor Committee- Conducts a Vigil Nomination Committee. This committee meets during the late spring and will conduct the callout ceremony at a fall event. This chairman reports to the Lodge Chief. Section 7-The Executive Committee of this Lodge shall be composed of all elected Lodge Officers, the immediate past Lodge Chief, the Chapter Chiefs, all Lodge Committee chairmen, the Lodge Lay Adviser, the Council Scout Executive and the Staff Adviser. Section 8- Lodge officers shall be elected at the annual Fall Fellowship. The term of the officers shall be from Banquet to Banquet. Officers may succeed themselves. Section 9- The Lodge shall hold a training conference annually for the purpose of training the newly elected officers and operating committee chairmen. This training will be conducted by the out-going officers of the Lodge. (The banquet is the last calendar event of the year.) Section 10-An elected officer may be removed from office by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Executive Committee for failure to perform his duties in a satisfactory manner. The vacancy shall be filled as stated in Article V under the order of succession. Section 11- If the office of Lodge Chief is vacated during the term of office then Article V applies. 23 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 Section 12- All officers must reside within the boundaries of the Chickasaw Council during the entire term of office. ARTICLE VI MEETINGS Section 1- The Lodge shall hold at least one (1) business meeting during their calendar year. Other business meetings may be held with notification to the general membership with at least 10 days notice. Section 2- The Lodge Executive Committee shall meet at least six (6) times during the calendar year. The Council Scout Executive or Lodge Chief, in consultation with the Lodge and Staff Advisers, may call special meetings of the Lodge Executive Committee. The same procedure may be used by the chapters, substituting the word chapter for Lodge. Section 3- Members of the Order of the Arrow twenty-one (21) years of age or older, holding the position of Adviser shall have no vote in the decisions of the Lodge or chapter and may make no formal motions. However, they may contribute by invitation of the Lodge Chief when the floor is open for discussion. Section 4 - The rules contained in Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the proceedings of the Lodge where applicable and not inconsistent with the rules of the Lodge. Section 5- Chapters shall hold at least four (4) meetings during the calendar year. Section 6 -The minutes and other pertinent data from these Executive Committee meetings will be emailed to all members of the committee by the Lodge Vice Chief of Administration or by the Chapter officer counterpart within twenty-one (21) days following the meeting. ARTICLE VII DUES Section 1- The Council, in consultation with the Lodge Chief of Finance and his Adviser, shall handle all Order of the Arrow funds. All funds must go through the normal accounting procedures used by the Chickasaw Council, and all money requests must go through a system, approved by the Council, in order for funds to be dispersed. No chapter may handle its own funds. Section 2- Dues shall be collected annually in an amount set by the Executive Committee. Those lodge members serving in the Armed Forces of the United States are to remain active members, without payment of dues, throughout their term of service. Nonpayment of dues by July 15th or the First Ordeal Weekend of the next year shall disqualify active membership. Section 3- Inactive members may be reinstated upon payment of the present year’s dues plus one (1) year’s back dues. Section 4- Any Scout or Scouter, having been inducted into the Order of the Arrow of another lodge, may become a member of Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 upon presentation of proper credentials and payment of the current year’s dues. Section 5- The Lodge financial year shall run from January 1 to December 31, in accordance with the Council financial year. At the first Executive committee meeting, a budget of estimated income and expenditures for the coming year will be adopted with the approval of the Council Scout Executive. 24 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 ARTICLE VIII AMENDMENTS Section 1- The rules may be amended at any regular or special lodge meeting. The proposed changes must have been submitted in writing to the Executive Committee, at least thirty (30) days prior to the lodge meeting. Due notice will have been made to all Lodge members at least ten (10) days prior to the aforementioned Lodge meeting. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of members present shall be required for approval. Any revision in the rules will be made known to the Lodge membership. These rules shall be in accordance with the Order of the Arrow charter and the current edition of the Order of the Arrow Handbook and the Field Operations Guide. In the event that any substantial conflict is discovered, appropriate changes to these Bylaws will be made by the Executive Committee. It is recognized that the Council Scout Executive has ultimate responsibility for the supervision of the lodge program, and as such, may deem special procedures be followed if unusual circumstances warrant this action. Note: The current rules were last ratified on October 13, 2012 by the lodge membership. They supersede all previous Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 Rules. 25 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 Have you considered becoming a member of the Kia Kima staff? As members of Scouting National Honor Society it is especially important that Order of the Arrow members seek to serve on summer camp staff. Camp staff is an experience that is truly unforgettable. It is the ultimate job, more rewarding than any other. Camp work is demanding, but the opportunities, rewards and experiences available to you on camp staff are endless. Camp staff is the best way to spend your summer. As a camp staff member, you will have room and board, weekly salary, and come away with a positive Scouting experience. You will also receive unique teaching and learning opportunities, daily memories and friendships to last a lifetime, and countless stories to tell. Employment Qualifications • • • • • • • Age 16 before employment begins (Camp Staff Development may be 15) First Class Scout rank before Staff Week begins in June Recommendation from Scoutmaster or Troop Committee Chairman Demonstrated willingness to live by the Scout Oath and Scout Law Demonstrated leadership skills and a sincere interest in helping young Scouts Knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the employment positions available on the camp staff If under 18, approval of your parent or guardian Camp Staff Development The Camp Staff Development Program is designed for those exceptional young Scouts who display true leadership and maturity within their own troop. Its purpose is to give training to potential future staff members. You must be at least 15 years old and have the approval of both your unit leader and your parent/guardian. Apply today at www.kiakima.com 26 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 Notes 27 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 B O Y S C O U T S O F A M E R I C A® ORDER OF THE ARROW MISSION The mission of the Order of the Arrow is to fulfill its purpose as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults. PURPOSE As Scouting’s National Honor Society, our purpose is to: • Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition. • Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of every Scout’s experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer camp. • Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit and ability to advance the activities of their units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation. • Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others. 28 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Text Any textual data included in the document Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Order of the Arrow Chickasaw Council | Boy Scouts of America Lodge Planbook 2016 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 2 Table of Contents 2016 Lodge Goals ................................................................................................................... 4 2016 Calendar of Events ......................................................................................................... 5 Special Events ........................................................................................................................ 6 Lodge ............................................................................................................................................... 6 Fall Fellowship ................................................................................................................................. 6 Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) ............................................................................................... 6 Lodge Executive Committee Meetings .............................................................................................. 6 Lodge Ordeals .................................................................................................................................. 6 Lodge Call-Outs ................................................................................................................................ 6 Lodge Annual Family Banquet .......................................................................................................... 6 Lodge Order of the Arrow Conference (LOAC) .................................................................................. 6 Section ............................................................................................................................................. 7 Section Conclave .............................................................................................................................. 7 Region .............................................................................................................................................. 7 National Leadership Seminar (NLS) ................................................................................................... 7 National ........................................................................................................................................... 7 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) ............................................................................. 7 Order of the Arrow Trail Crew (OATC) .............................................................................................. 7 Northern Tier ................................................................................................................................... 7 Order of the Arrow Ocean Adventure (OAOA) .................................................................................. 7 New Member Information ...................................................................................................... 9 If you have just completed your Ordeal Ceremony ........................................................................... 9 If you have been an Ordeal member for less than 10 months ........................................................... 9 If you have been an Ordeal member for more than 10 months ......................................................... 9 The Challenge of Brotherhood Membership .......................................................................... 10 Lodge Officers and Advisers ................................................................................................... 11 Lodge Executive Committee ........................................................................................................... 11 Lodge Officers ................................................................................................................................ 11 Advisers ......................................................................................................................................... 11 Lodge Committee Chairmen ........................................................................................................... 11 Chapter Chiefs ................................................................................................................................ 11 Chapters ................................................................................................................................ 12 Lippoe Blaknik ................................................................................................................................ 12 Macheu Machque .......................................................................................................................... 12 Nashoba Tohbi ............................................................................................................................... 12 Okla Kamassa ................................................................................................................................. 12 Sakima Machque ............................................................................................................................ 12 OA Troop Representative ...................................................................................................... 13 What Is the OA Troop/Team Representative? ................................................................................ 13 What Are the Responsibilities of the Troop/Team Representative? ................................................ 13 Who Can Serve as a Troop/Team Representative? ......................................................................... 13 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 3 Will There Be an Adviser for the Troop/Team Representative? ...................................................... 13 Does This Position Count for Rank Advancement? .......................................................................... 13 Lodge History and Past Chiefs and Advisers ........................................................................... 14 History ........................................................................................................................................... 14 Past Lodge Chiefs and Lodge Advisers ............................................................................................. 15 Forms and Applications ......................................................................................................... 16 Lodge Officer Application ............................................................................................................... 16 Award Nomination Form ................................................................................................................ 18 Vigil Nomination Form ................................................................................................................... 20 Lodge Rules ........................................................................................................................... 21 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Rules ..................................................................................................... 21 Apply today at www.kiakima.com .................................................................................................. 26 Notes .................................................................................................................................... 27 MISSION ................................................................................................................................ 28 PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................... 28 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 4 2016 Lodge Goals 1. Achieve Journey to Excellence Gold Level. 2. Perform successfully as Conclave Service Lodge. 3. Improve communications within the lodge. 4. Increase leadership development. 5. Provide more service to council camps. 6. Have fun! Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 5 2016 Calendar of Events January 22-24 Lodge Leader Development at Kia Kima February 6 University of Scouting February 26-28 Lodge Order of the Arrow Conference at Camp Currier March 11-13 Work Weekend 1 to prepare for Conclave April 1-3 Work Weekend 2 to prepare for Conclave April 8-10 Work Weekend 3 to prepare for Conclave April 15-17 Conclave at Kia Kima May 13-15 Spring Ordeal at Kia Kima September 9-11 Fall Ordeal at Camp Currier October 7-9 Fall Fellowship at Camp Currier TBD Vigil Weekend at Camp Currier December 3 Lodge Family Banquet Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 6 Special Events The following is a list of special events and programs offered on the Lodge, Section, Regional, and National levels of the Order of the Arrow. Lodge Fall Fellowship The Fall Fellowship is an annual event held in October. Various Training Sessions, Lodge Officer Elections, the Quest events, and Chapter Display Competitions are just a few of the activities Arrowmen can participate in on this fun filled weekend. Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) LLD is held during November of each year in order to train the new Lodge Officers and Committee Chairman, in addition to planning the year for the Lodge. Lodge Executive Committee Meetings The Lodge Executive Committee(LEC) meets periodically and handles the business affairs of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558. The committee is composed of the Lodge officers, the past Lodge chief, standing committee chairmen, and the Chapter Chiefs plus various adult advisors (nonvoting members). All Lodge members are invited to attend but are not allowed to vote. Lodge Ordeals Two Ordeals are held at Kia Kima Scout Reservation or Camp Currier each year, in May and in September. All Brothers are encouraged to attend and render service to the Lodge and the Camps. Lodge Call-Outs A Call-Out is the public recognition ceremony of newly elected candidates. They are held at the Spring Camporees and each week at Summer Camp during the Friday night Campfire. Lodge Annual Family Banquet This Banquet is usually held in November for the purpose of fellowship and recognition. Families and guests are encouraged to attend. Various awards are presented including the Arrowman of the Year and Founders Awards. Lodge Order of the Arrow Conference (LOAC) LOAC is an annual event held in February. At this event, Arrowmen gather for food, fun and fellowship. There is a variety of training and games, as well as a Brotherhood ceremony. Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 7 Section Section Conclave Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge participates in the SR-6 Conclave each year. This is a weekend full of fun and fellowship. A few of the activities included are Section Officer Elections, Quest for the Golden Arrow, Native American Dance and Ceremony Team Competitions, and the battle for the Spirit Award. The “Where To Go Camping” books and lodge websites are also judged. In 2016, our lodge will serve as the Service Lodge for Conclave which will be held at Kia Kima Scout Reservation for the first time since 1989! Region National Leadership Seminar (NLS) Every other year our Lodge is invited to send delegates to the National Leadership Seminar. The NLS is a weekend training seminar that is taught by the best Trainers, Advisers, and Section Officers from all over the Southern Region. The Southern Region Chief along with his assistant, either the National Chief or the National Vice- Chief, coordinates the event. NLS is a great program for experienced leaders and new members wishing to serve as a leader. National National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) NOAC is held every two years at a major college or university. It is a great experience for any Arrowman, including various shows, competitions, training sessions, patch trading, and fellowship. Over 8,000 usually attend this event. Order of the Arrow Trail Crew (OATC) OA Trail Crew is a program offered at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. This program consists of one week of labor on special trails followed by a week of hiking anywhere on the ranch. OATC participants often have special privileges and opportunities not offered to Scouters on regular treks. Northern Tier The Northern Tier offers a program similar to that of the OATC at a High Adventure Base in Ely, Minnesota. This trek involves canoes as an alternative to hiking. Order of the Arrow Ocean Adventure (OAOA) OAOA is the National OA program at Seabase. This program is a 10-day experience in which you will experience wilderness camping, kayaking, sailing, fishing, snorkeling, team building (including a trip on a war canoe) and, of course, cheerful Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 8 service. The program will be conservation based and will seek to help protect the ecosystem of the Florida Keys. Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 9 New Member Information As an Ordeal member, you will fall into one of the following three categories: If you have just completed your Ordeal Ceremony CONGRATULATIONS! Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge is happy to have you as a Brother. Ordeal membership is only the first step that you are expected to achieve. Ten months from now, you will be eligible to participate in the Brotherhood experience. Will you be ready? There are five goals that you must meet before you are eligible to earn your Brotherhood Membership. The time to prepare for this journey is now! If you have been an Ordeal member for less than 10 months Then take a few minutes to assess where you stand in your commitment to obtaining Brotherhood. Also, check your Lodge Calendar, call your Chapter Chief, or talk to the Vice-Chief of Inductions, to find out when the next Brotherhood opportunity is scheduled. The Ordeal Ceremony contains some very powerful words and lessons that you must learn. These will help you understand what you will need to take the next step to Brotherhood. Review the Order of the Arrow Handbook and obtain a copy of the “Brotherhood” Information Sheet to aid you in your preparations. Your Lodge depends on its members’ support, and you can be an exciting part of its growth! If you have been an Ordeal member for more than 10 months Then contact a Lodge Officer or Adviser to discuss your Obligation and commitment to this awesome organization, the Order of the Arrow. You can continue to contribute to your Lodge and assist with its growth and future. If you feel you are not receiving necessary support from Lodge members, contact your Lodge Officers and/or Advisers for assistance. www.oa-bsa.org www.jumpstart.www.jumpstart.oa-bsoaa.-obrsga .org 1 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 10 The Challenge of Brotherhood Membership You must meet five challenges before entering the Circle of Brotherhood. As an Ordeal member you have completed the first challenge. The next three require steady effort over a period of many months. The final challenge you must meet after you are satisfied that you have lived up to the first four. First: Memorize the signs of the Arrow Membership. Memorize the Obligation of the Order, which you received from Allowat Sakima (printed on the back of your membership card and in the front of this book). Memorize the Order of the Arrow official song (printed in the front of this book), the admonition, the sign of Ordeal Membership, and the Arrow Handclasp. Advance in your understanding of the Ordeal, and gain a thorough understanding of the Ordeal through which you passed. Second: Serve your unit; help them improve their camping program. Retain your registration in Scouting. During a period of at least 10 months, strive to fulfill your Obligation by continuing and expanding your service to your Troop or Crew. Third: Plan for service in your Lodge. Retain your registration in your Order of the Arrow Lodge and keep your dues paid. Be aware that acceptance of Brotherhood Membership involves a pledge of service to the Lodge. Develop a concrete idea of how you plan to fulfill this pledge. Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 11 Lodge Officers and Advisers Lodge Executive Committee Lodge Officers Advisers Lodge Chief Caleb McCulley John Beach Lodge Adviser Jeremy Palazolo Staff Adviser Vice Chief, Activities Dylan Dodson Robert Fudge Vice Chief, Administration Griffin Hood Andy Humphreys Vice Chief, Finance Samuel Humphreys Chuck Martin Vice Chief, Inductions Jacob McCulley Rhonda Standridge Lodge Committee Chairmen Banquet and Honors Chris Johnson Melissa Burnett Brotherhood Jackson Garrett John Ferris Ceremonies Ryan Phillips Cameron Garrett Conclave Hunter Ferris Randy Nelson Dance and Drum Carter Dodd Dwight Dodd First Aid and Safety Fred Doerner Michael Welch Historical Corey Bowman Chuck Schadrack Merchandise John Kasper Mobile Camp Daniel Emmert Ordeal Dalton Bailey Joe Clark Vigil Caleb McCulley Andrew Schrack Cook Jay Collins Chapter Chiefs Lippoe Blaknik Corbin Standridge James Phillips Macheu Machque Grant Van Horn Jason Hood Scott Stephens Nashoba Tohbi Michael Waldo Robert Moore Josh Edwards Zac Case Okla Kamassa Ethan Hall Derek Coats Danny Van Pelt Sakima Machque Franklin Bradham Brent Snyder Chris King Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 12 Chapters Lippoe Blaknik “Wise Flying Squirrel” The Lippoe Blaknik Chapter is comprised of Arrowmen from Wolf River District of the Chickasaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Macheu Machque “Great Bear” The Macheu Machque Chapter is comprised of Arrowmen from Twin Banks and Thunderbird Districts of the Chickasaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Nashoba Tohbi “White Wolf in the Choctaw” The Nashoba Tohbi Chapter is comprised of Arrowmen from the Tallaha, Malmaison, and Washington Districts of the Chickasaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Okla Kamassa “Strong People” The Okla Kamassa Chapter is comprised of Arrowmen from the Northwest Mississippi District of the Chickasaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Sakima Machque “Chief Bear” The Sakima Machque Chapter is comprised of Arrowmen from the Eastern District of the Chickasaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 13 OA Troop Representative What Is the OA Troop/Team Representative? The Troop/Team Representative program was begun in 1999, and is a program of the Order of the Arrow that has been officially adopted by the Boy Scouts of America. The OA Representative is now an official leadership position within the troop or team, and boys can earn time towards their leadership rank requirements, just as with Den Chief, Troop Scribe, or any of the other leadership positions. What Are the Responsibilities of the Troop/Team Representative? There are numerous possibilities for the job description of the OA Representative. The beauty is that it is flexible enough to allow your unit to fine-tune the exact responsibilities. However, the most basic tasks of the Representative will be to coordinate service opportunities within the unit, to coordinate unit involvement with the Order of the Arrow, including Unit Elections, Camp Promotions, and Inductions, and request lodge and chapter resources to help meet unit needs. Who Can Serve as a Troop/Team Representative? Anyone in the unit who is under the age of 18 can serve as the OA Representative for the unit, provided he is a dues-paid member of the Order of the Arrow. He should be appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader or Varsity Team Captain, and will be a member of the Patrol Leaders’ Council and attend lodge and chapter meetings. Will There Be an Adviser for the Troop/Team Representative? As with all positions in the Order, the OA Representative should have an adult as his Adviser. This adult needs to be 21 years of age or older, a dues-paid member of the Order of the Arrow, and be appointed by the Scoutmaster. Does This Position Count for Rank Advancement? Scouts may use the Order of the Arrow Troop/Team Representative position to meet the leadership position requirements for the Star, Life, and Eagle ranks. As BSA publications are revised and updated, they will include this new position. Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 14 Lodge History and Past Chiefs and Advisers History The 1994 Fall Fellowship was a joint event between the Koi Hatachie 345 and Chickasah 406 lodges. The Chickasaw and Delta councils were in the process of merging. The fall elections were held during the fellowship at Camp Tallaha, located outside Charleston, MS, to select the new Lodge Executive Committee (LEC). It was agreed to have a balanced representation of leadership from the two merged lodges. After an Arrowman from 406 was elected Lodge Chief, nominations were then limited to members of 345 for 1st Vice Chief. All the other offices were open to Arrowmen from either lodge. Only the position of 2nd Vice Chief ran opposed. The event offered identically designed pocket and back patches featuring the combined totems of the Thunderbird (Chickasah) and White Panther (Koi Hatachie). After the first meeting at Camp Tallaha, the newly elected lodge officers met at the Chickasaw Council office to officially determine the new lodge totem and name. After several attempts, they selected the black bear and the name Ahoalan- Nachpikin, which means “We Who Love the Outdoors.” The lodge leaders determined that the number 558 was available as a lodge number and adopted it as the lodge number to show their connection to the Chickasaw Council whose number was also 558, thus demonstrating their commitment to be an integral part of the council program. The new lodge was officially chartered on January 1, 1995. It was a member of Section SR-9 from 1995- 1997. It was then moved to Section SR-6N where it remained from 1997-2008. With a section restructuring in 2008, the lodge came to be in its current section, Section SR-6. Initially, each district in the lodge was represented by a chapter. In August of 2000, restructuring occurred to form four chapters, each comprised of two or three districts. The chapters that made up the new lodge structure were: Macheu Machque (Great Bear), Lippoe Blaknik (Wise Flying Squirrel), Nashoba Tobhi (White Wolf in the Choctaw), Sakima Machque (Chief Bear). In 2003, with the formation of new districts, a new chapter, Okla Kamassa (Strong People) was added to the lodge structure. All of these remain currently. Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 15 Past Lodge Chiefs and Lodge Advisers Lodge Chief Lodge Adviser Staff Adviser 1995 Brad Stephens Jason Hood Scott Stephens 1996 Brian Leith Jason Hood Harold Keller 1997 Brian Leith John Woolley Martin Hoffert Trey Moore 1998 Chuck Barber Martin Hoffert Trey Moore 1999 Ryan Cooper Martin Hoffert Trey Moore 2000 Peter DiSessa Robert Friedman Ken Kimble 2001 Jonathan Friedman Robert Friedman Ken Kimble 2002 Shelby Lux Scott Stephens Ken Kimble 2003 Jimmy Pearson Scott Stephens Peter Abel 2004 Ryan Pudwell David Miller Drew Armstrong 2005 Zac Case David Miller Drew Armstrong 2006 Spencer Nesvick David Miller Drew Armstrong 2007 Patrick Howie Gene Cofer Drew Armstrong 2008 Landon Fisher Gene Cofer Drew Armstrong 2009 Jesse Henderson Scott Stephens Jeremy Palazolo 2010 Johnny Tracy Scott Stephens Jeremy Palazolo 2011 Mike Haskins Scott Stephens Jeremy Palazolo 2012 Andrew Schrack Chuck Martin Jeremy Palazolo 2013 Andrew Schrack Chuck Martin Jeremy Palazolo 2014 Adam Carr Chuck Martin Jeremy Palazolo 2015 Hunter Ferris John Beach Jeremy Palazolo Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 16 Forms and Applications Lodge Officer Application Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 17 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 18 Award Nomination Form Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 19 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 20 Vigil Nomination Form Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 21 Lodge Rules Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Rules Preamble: We, the Scouts and Scouters of Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge, W.W.W., Boy Scouts of America, recognizing the need to develop and maintain camping traditions by enriching camping experiences, and to crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life of leadership in cheerful service to others, do hereby ordain and establish these rules for our lodge. ARTICLE I NAME AND AFFILIATION Section 1- The name of this lodge of the Order of the Arrow shall be Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558, W.W.W. Section 2- This lodge shall be affiliated with the Chickasaw Council #558, Boy Scouts of America, and shall be under the supervision of the council camping committee and the administrative authority of the Scout Executive. ARTICLE II ELECTION TO MEMBERSHIP Section 1- The requirements for membership in the lodge are as stated in the current printing of the Order of the Arrow Handbook, published by the National Order of the Arrow Committee of the Boy Scouts of America Section 2- The procedure for the Ordeal shall be as stated in the latest editions of the Order of the Arrow Handbook and the Ordeal Ceremony Pamphlet. Section 3- Every effort shall be made to have unit elections conducted by Order of the Arrow members not affiliated with that unit and at least one member of the election team must be under twenty-one (21) years of age and trained. At least one member of the team must have completed a lodge-approved Unit Election Training Seminar. All unit elections for membership must be cleared through the Lodge Unit Elections Committee and are to be scheduled between January 1st and July 20th. Call-out ceremonies shall be conducted by the Lodge Chief or his representative, and due record made of the candidates called. The candidates will be informed of their opportunities to take the ordeal. Section 4- The Executive Committee of the lodge may select District, or Council Scouters for nomination to be presented to the Council’s Camping Committee for review to be inducted into the Order of the Arrow. Section 5- There shall be an induction fee for each new Ordeal member based on the cost of the following items: • Membership Card • Order of the Arrow Sash • Order of the Arrow Handbook • Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Pocket Flap • Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2014 Plan Book • Yearly dues • Current copy of Lodge rules • Subsistence during the Ordeal Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 22 • Other material deemed necessary by the Ordeal Committee ARTICLE III REQUIREMENTS FOR BROTHERHOOD MEMBERSHIP Section 1- The requirements for Brotherhood membership shall be as stated in the latest edition of the Order of the Arrow Handbook. Section 2- The procedure for the Brotherhood induction shall be as stated in the latest editions of the Order of the Arrow Handbook and the Brotherhood Ceremony Pamphlet. ARTICLE IV REQUIREMENTS FOR VIGIL HONOR MEMBERSHIP Section 1- The requirements for Vigil Honor membership shall be as stated in the latest edition of the Order of the Arrow Handbook. Section 2-The procedure for the Vigil Honor induction shall be as stated in the latest editions of the Order of the Arrow Handbook and the Vigil Ceremony Pamphlet. ARTICLE V LODGE STRUCTURE AND LEADERSHIP Section 1- The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge shall consist of 5 Chapters: Lippoe Blaknik Chapter, serving the Loosahatchie and Nashoba Districts; Macheu Machque Chapter, serving the Thunderbird, Southeast, Twin Banks and Central Districts; Nashoba Tohbi Chapter, serving the Malmaison, Tallaha, and Washington Districts; Okla Kamassa Chapter serving the Northwest Mississippi District; Sakima Machque Chapter, serving the Eastern District. Section 2- The officers of this lodge shall be: • Lodge Chief • Lodge Vice-Chief of Activities • Lodge Vice-Chief of Administration • Lodge Vice-Chief of Finance • Lodge Vice-Chief of Inductions All officers must be under 21 years of age during their entire term of office. The Lodge Chief appoints the order of succession among the Lodge Vice Chiefs with approval from the Lodge Adviser. Section 3- The officers of each chapter of the lodge shall be Chapter Chief and Vice Chiefs as determined by the chapter. The officers must be under the age of twenty-one (21) for their entire term. It is recommended that the chapters use the following structure: • Chapter Chief • Chapter Vice-Chief of Elections and Camping Promotions • Chapter Vice-Chief of Administration All officers must be under 21 years of age during their entire term of office. A Chapter may have a VCAD per District to improve communication if physical distance is a factor. Section 4- A vacancy in the office of Lodge Chief shall be filled by a Lodge Vice Chief, succeeding in an order determined by the Chief-elect and approved at that time of election by the lodge membership. This selection will be announced publicly at the conclusion of the election. Vacancies in other lodge offices shall be filled by appointment by the Chief, after consultation with the appropriate advisers. This appointment must be approved by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. Vacancies in chapter offices shall be filled in the same manner, substituting the word chapter for lodge. Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 23 Section 5- The Lodge Chief and Chapter Chiefs will establish standing committees and appoint chairmen, after consulting with their adviser(s). The Lodge or Chapter Adviser will appoint the committee Advisers. The Lodge Chief and Chapter Chiefs may also appoint ad hoc committees throughout the year, as deemed necessary for the successful functioning of the lodge and its members of the Executive Committee. All committee chairmen shall be under the age of twenty-one (21) for their entire term of office. All advisers must be at least twenty-one (21) during their entire term of office. Section 6- Committees will be as follows: Banquet & Honors Committee- This committee will serve to carry out the Lodge banquet. They will secure a location well in advance and assist with the promotions of the event. They select the award recipients including Arrowmen of the Year, Founders Award, and any other award. This chairman reports to the VCF. Brotherhood Committee- This committee will have the responsibility of promoting brotherhood conversion in our Lodge. This chairman reports to the VCAD. Conclave Chief- This position will be put in place each year before conclave. Their primary responsibility will be the organization of the Conclave. This person should be a strong member of the OA and be able to handle this tremendous responsibility. This person will report to the VCA. Conclave Delegation Committee- Responsible for the promotions of the upcoming conclave. It will also be this chairman’s responsibility to develop any memorabilia (patches and t-shirts) or a theme for this event. This chairman reports to the VCUEP. Ceremonies Committee- Conducts ceremonies at all events. Reports to the VCI. First Aid and Safety Committee- Maintains Health records of Events and provides medical assistance at each event. This chairman reports to the VCAD. LodgeMaster Committee- This committee is in charge of organizing and using the LodgeMaster program to keep track of Lodge records. This committee reports to VCAD. Merchandise Committee- The merchandise committee oversees the purchasing of lodge memorabilia. This committee reports to the VCF. Mobile Camp Committee- This committee is in charge of the Mobile Camp program of providing Scout skill instructors to Troops. This Committee reports to VCA. Ordeal Committee- This Committee will have the responsibility planning and running the Lodge Ordeal Weekends. This chairman reports to the VCA. Vigil Honor Committee- Conducts a Vigil Nomination Committee. This committee meets during the late spring and will conduct the callout ceremony at a fall event. This chairman reports to the Lodge Chief. Section 7-The Executive Committee of this Lodge shall be composed of all elected Lodge Officers, the immediate past Lodge Chief, the Chapter Chiefs, all Lodge Committee chairmen, the Lodge Lay Adviser, the Council Scout Executive and the Staff Adviser. Section 8- Lodge officers shall be elected at the annual Fall Fellowship. The term of the officers shall be from Banquet to Banquet. Officers may succeed themselves. Section 9- The Lodge shall hold a training conference annually for the purpose of training the newly elected officers and operating committee chairmen. This training will be conducted by the out-going officers of the Lodge. (The banquet is the last calendar event of the year.) Section 10-An elected officer may be removed from office by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Executive Committee for failure to perform his duties in a satisfactory manner. The vacancy shall be filled as stated in Article V under the order of succession. Section 11- If the office of Lodge Chief is vacated during the term of office then Article V applies. Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 24 Section 12- All officers must reside within the boundaries of the Chickasaw Council during the entire term of office. ARTICLE VI MEETINGS Section 1- The Lodge shall hold at least one (1) business meeting during their calendar year. Other business meetings may be held with notification to the general membership with at least 10 days notice. Section 2- The Lodge Executive Committee shall meet at least six (6) times during the calendar year. The Council Scout Executive or Lodge Chief, in consultation with the Lodge and Staff Advisers, may call special meetings of the Lodge Executive Committee. The same procedure may be used by the chapters, substituting the word chapter for Lodge. Section 3- Members of the Order of the Arrow twenty-one (21) years of age or older, holding the position of Adviser shall have no vote in the decisions of the Lodge or chapter and may make no formal motions. However, they may contribute by invitation of the Lodge Chief when the floor is open for discussion. Section 4 - The rules contained in Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the proceedings of the Lodge where applicable and not inconsistent with the rules of the Lodge. Section 5- Chapters shall hold at least four (4) meetings during the calendar year. Section 6 -The minutes and other pertinent data from these Executive Committee meetings will be emailed to all members of the committee by the Lodge Vice Chief of Administration or by the Chapter officer counterpart within twenty-one (21) days following the meeting. ARTICLE VII DUES Section 1- The Council, in consultation with the Lodge Chief of Finance and his Adviser, shall handle all Order of the Arrow funds. All funds must go through the normal accounting procedures used by the Chickasaw Council, and all money requests must go through a system, approved by the Council, in order for funds to be dispersed. No chapter may handle its own funds. Section 2- Dues shall be collected annually in an amount set by the Executive Committee. Those lodge members serving in the Armed Forces of the United States are to remain active members, without payment of dues, throughout their term of service. Nonpayment of dues by July 15th or the First Ordeal Weekend of the next year shall disqualify active membership. Section 3- Inactive members may be reinstated upon payment of the present year’s dues plus one (1) year’s back dues. Section 4- Any Scout or Scouter, having been inducted into the Order of the Arrow of another lodge, may become a member of Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 upon presentation of proper credentials and payment of the current year’s dues. Section 5- The Lodge financial year shall run from January 1 to December 31, in accordance with the Council financial year. At the first Executive committee meeting, a budget of estimated income and expenditures for the coming year will be adopted with the approval of the Council Scout Executive. Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 25 ARTICLE VIII AMENDMENTS Section 1- The rules may be amended at any regular or special lodge meeting. The proposed changes must have been submitted in writing to the Executive Committee, at least thirty (30) days prior to the lodge meeting. Due notice will have been made to all Lodge members at least ten (10) days prior to the aforementioned Lodge meeting. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of members present shall be required for approval. Any revision in the rules will be made known to the Lodge membership. These rules shall be in accordance with the Order of the Arrow charter and the current edition of the Order of the Arrow Handbook and the Field Operations Guide. In the event that any substantial conflict is discovered, appropriate changes to these Bylaws will be made by the Executive Committee. It is recognized that the Council Scout Executive has ultimate responsibility for the supervision of the lodge program, and as such, may deem special procedures be followed if unusual circumstances warrant this action. Note: The current rules were last ratified on October 13, 2012 by the lodge membership. They supersede all previous Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 Rules. Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 26 Have you considered becoming a member of the Kia Kima staff? As members of Scouting National Honor Society it is especially important that Order of the Arrow members seek to serve on summer camp staff. Camp staff is an experience that is truly unforgettable. It is the ultimate job, more rewarding than any other. Camp work is demanding, but the opportunities, rewards and experiences available to you on camp staff are endless. Camp staff is the best way to spend your summer. As a camp staff member, you will have room and board, weekly salary, and come away with a positive Scouting experience. You will also receive unique teaching and learning opportunities, daily memories and friendships to last a lifetime, and countless stories to tell. Employment Qualifications • Age 16 before employment begins (Camp Staff Development may be 15) • First Class Scout rank before Staff Week begins in June • Recommendation from Scoutmaster or Troop Committee Chairman • Demonstrated willingness to live by the Scout Oath and Scout Law • Demonstrated leadership skills and a sincere interest in helping young Scouts • Knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the employment positions available on the camp staff • If under 18, approval of your parent or guardian Camp Staff Development The Camp Staff Development Program is designed for those exceptional young Scouts who display true leadership and maturity within their own troop. Its purpose is to give training to potential future staff members. You must be at least 15 years old and have the approval of both your unit leader and your parent/guardian. Apply today at www.kiakima.com Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 27 Notes Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2016 28 MISSION The mission of the Order of the Arrow is to fulfill its purpose as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults. PURPOSE As Scouting’s National Honor Society, our purpose is to: • Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition. • Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of every Scout’s experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer camp. • Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit and ability to advance the activities of their units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation. • Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others. ORDER OF THE ARROW BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA® Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 Title A name given to the resource 2016 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Planbook Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Andrew Schrack Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Lodge Planbook Order of the Arrow https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/5cd332674c95fcf4a0fe496726eeb595.pdf b6bda1f18b2d2fffc48be52c0e51e630 PDF Text Text Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Order of the Arrow Chickasaw Council | Boy Scouts of America Lodge Planbook 2017 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 Table of Contents Lodge Chief Letter .................................................................................................................. 5 2017 Lodge Goals ................................................................................................................... 6 Lodge Officers ........................................................................................................................ 6 Lodge Chief Grant Van Horn ............................................................................................................. 6 Vice Chief, Administration, Griffin Hood ........................................................................................... 6 Vice Chief, Finance, Samuel Humphreys ........................................................................................... 7 Vice Chief, Activities, Michael Waldo ................................................................................................ 7 Vice Chief, Inductions, Dalton Bailey ................................................................................................ 7 Immediate Past Lodge Chief, Caleb McCulley ................................................................................... 7 Committee Chairmen ............................................................................................................. 7 Banquet and Honors, Fisher Van Pelt ............................................................................................... 7 Brotherhood, Corbin Standridge ....................................................................................................... 7 Ceremonies, Jackson Garrett ............................................................................................................ 8 Conclave, Ross Johnston ................................................................................................................... 8 Dance and Drum, [Open] .................................................................................................................. 8 First Aid and Safety, [Open] .............................................................................................................. 8 Historical, Corey Bowman ................................................................................................................ 8 Merchandise, Will Lamb ................................................................................................................... 9 Mobile Camp, Daniel Emmert ........................................................................................................... 9 Ordeal, Luke Johnston ...................................................................................................................... 9 Social Media, Ryan Phillips ............................................................................................................... 9 Vigil, Caleb McCulley ........................................................................................................................ 9 Chapter Chiefs ........................................................................................................................ 9 Lippoe Blaknik, Houston Schwartz .................................................................................................... 9 Macheu Machque, Conner Anderson ............................................................................................. 10 Nashoba Tohbi, Laife Rushing ......................................................................................................... 10 Okla Kamassa, Henry Zeringue ....................................................................................................... 10 Sakima Machque, Will Colston ....................................................................................................... 10 2017 Calendar of Events ........................................................................................................ 12 Special Events ....................................................................................................................... 13 Lodge ............................................................................................................................................. 13 Fall Fellowship ............................................................................................................................... 13 Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) ............................................................................................. 13 Lodge Executive Committee Meetings ............................................................................................ 13 Lodge Ordeals ................................................................................................................................ 13 Lodge Call-Outs .............................................................................................................................. 13 Lodge Annual Family Banquet ........................................................................................................ 13 Lodge Order of the Arrow Conference (LOAC) ................................................................................ 13 Section ........................................................................................................................................... 14 Section Conclave ............................................................................................................................ 14 Region ............................................................................................................................................ 14 National Leadership Seminar (NLS) ................................................................................................. 14 2 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 National ......................................................................................................................................... 14 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) ........................................................................... 14 Order of the Arrow Trail Crew (OATC) ............................................................................................ 14 Northern Tier ................................................................................................................................. 14 Order of the Arrow Ocean Adventure (OAOA) ................................................................................ 14 New Member Information ..................................................................................................... 16 If you have just completed your Ordeal Ceremony ......................................................................... 16 If you have been an Ordeal member for less than 10 months ......................................................... 16 If you have been an Ordeal member for more than 10 months ....................................................... 16 The Challenge of Brotherhood Membership .......................................................................... 17 Lodge Officers and Advisers ................................................................................................... 18 Lodge Executive Committee ........................................................................................................... 18 Lodge Officers ................................................................................................................................ 18 Advisers ......................................................................................................................................... 18 Lodge Committee Chairmen ........................................................................................................... 18 Lodge Support Advisers .................................................................................................................. 18 Chapter Chiefs ................................................................................................................................ 18 Keep in Touch ........................................................................................................................ 19 Lodge Website ............................................................................................................................................ 19 Instagram ........................................................................................................................................... 19 Twitter ............................................................................................................................................... 19 Facebook ........................................................................................................................................... 19 Chapters ................................................................................................................................ 20 Lippoe Blaknik ................................................................................................................................ 20 Macheu Machque .......................................................................................................................... 20 Nashoba Tohbi ............................................................................................................................... 20 Okla Kamassa ................................................................................................................................. 20 Sakima Machque ............................................................................................................................ 20 OA Troop Representative ...................................................................................................... 21 What Is the OA Troop/Team Representative? ................................................................................ 21 What Are the Responsibilities of the Troop/Team Representative? ................................................ 21 Who Can Serve as a Troop/Team Representative? ......................................................................... 21 Will There Be an Adviser for the Troop/Team Representative? ...................................................... 21 Does This Position Count for Rank Advancement? .......................................................................... 21 Lodge History and Past Chiefs and Advisers ........................................................................... 22 History ........................................................................................................................................... 22 Past Lodge Chiefs and Lodge Advisers ............................................................................................. 23 Forms and Applications ......................................................................................................... 24 Lodge Officer Application ............................................................................................................... 24 Award Nomination Form ................................................................................................................ 26 Vigil Nomination Form ................................................................................................................... 28 Lodge Rules ........................................................................................................................... 29 3 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 Notes .................................................................................................................................... 35 MISSION ................................................................................................................................ 36 PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................... 36 4 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 Lodge Chief Letter 5 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 2017 Lodge Goals 1. Achieve Journey to Excellence Gold Level. 2. Improve communications within the lodge. 3. Provide more service to Scouting and our community. 4. Survey our members after event so we can improve them in the future. 5. Have fun! Lodge Officers Lodge Chief Grant Van Horn 1. By November 2017, I will have a lodge sponsored service project that provides at least 200 hours of service. 2. By May ordeal, 50% of units will have an active OA Troop Representative. 3. By May ordeal, 60% of troops will have been directly offered a unit election or have had one conducted. 4. By the end of the year, I will have had 4 LEC meetings away from events to improve efficiency. 5. By Fall Fellowship, Brotherhood conversion and retention will be increased by 20%. Vice Chief, Administration, Griffin Hood 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. I will conduct a survey after every event. I will make a lodge Twitter and Instagram account by LOAC. I will produce a bi-monthly Dancing Bear newsletter. We will have a newsletter a month before every event. I will create committees to manage registration and publications by LOAC. 6 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 Vice Chief, Finance, Samuel Humphreys 1. I’m going to work with Ross Johnston to get a Conclave packet completed by the first week of March. 2. I’m going to make an inventory of lodge equipment by Spring Ordeal. 3. I’m going to provide a quarterly income report to the Lodge Key Three to keep them informed of the financial standing of the lodge. 4. I’m going to create an online store to get some of the old merchandise sold by Fall Ordeal. Vice Chief, Activities, Michael Waldo 1. I am going to have equipment and a schedule ready for LOAC at the end of this month. 2. I am going to have been in contact with Grant and discuss all possible lodge activities for the year by the time Conclave concludes. 3. I am going to have a 10% increase of OA members register to go to Fall Fellowship, more than last year. 4. I am going to have a community service weekend with at least 15 OA members take place near the end of the summer. 5. I am going to have had successful trainings for youth and adults happen for both LOAC and Fall Fellowship. Vice Chief, Inductions, Dalton Bailey Immediate Past Lodge Chief, Caleb McCulley Committee Chairmen Banquet and Honors, Fisher Van Pelt 1. I will help Griffin with the Dancing Bear every month to boost interest. 2. I will talk to Griffin about doing social media to boost attendance by Feb 10th. 3. I will make sure to get the “ok” on honors and banquets 2 months in advance of the banquet. 4. I will help Ryan with Instagram at least once a week. Brotherhood, Corbin Standridge 1. Achieve JTE Bronze level recognition for Brotherhood conversion of at least 15% by the end of the year. 7 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 2. Send out Brotherhood eligibility letters one month before LOAC, Spring and Fall Inductions, and Fall Fellowship 3. Send out Spirit of the Arrow booklet 7 to all those registered for the Brotherhood class a week in advance. 4. Four months after the Orderal, I will send a letter to encourage service and Spirit of the Arrow booklet 6. 5. I will work with the Summer Camp Chief to improve tracking Brotherhood at camp by May. Ceremonies, Jackson Garrett 1. I will recruit 8 ceremonialists by Conclave. 2. I will have one ceremonial competition team at Conclave. 3. We will start practice at least one month before each ceremony, and work on staging and presentation of lines at least two weeks before each ceremony. 4. I will develop a program to replace “aging out” ceremonialists by Fall Ordeal. 5. I will develop a recognition program to recognize ceremony team members and build team spirit. Conclave, Ross Johnston 1. I am going to have an event planned for Conclave by March to secure lodge participation. 2. I will target a 20% attendance at Conclave on April 28. 3. I will have merchandise for Conclave finalized and ordered by the first weekend of March. 4. I will set up a ceremony team by Conclave (work with Jackson). 5. I will ensure that an email is sent to everyone in the lodge whose email is available explaining the who-what-when-why about Conclave, in addition to encouraging troop members to spread the word by 2 weeks prior to Conclave. Dance and Drum, [Open] First Aid and Safety, [Open] Historical, Corey Bowman 8 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 Merchandise, Will Lamb 1. I am going to have the patch designs for the year drafted to simplify the process and reduce last minute panic, by February 10th. 2. I am going to increase revenue by 5% by the end of the year. 3. I will provide 3-4 new products to the trading post by the end of the year. 4. I will reduce pre-2015 inventory by 75% throughout the year. 5. I will develop and refine a merchandise feedback system to be ready at each event. Mobile Camp, Daniel Emmert Ordeal, Luke Johnston 1. Appoint 2 officers (Task Manager and Elangomat Sakima) by 2 months before Spring Ordeal. 2. Figure out needed contacts within a few weeks. 3. Develop a schedule based on past schedules within 2 weeks. 4. Coordinate with Ceremonies Chair about ceremonies being planned before Conclave. 5. Coordinate elections with chapte chiefs and ascertain the status of unit elections and call-outs on a monthly basis. Social Media, Ryan Phillips 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. I will work on setting up an Instagram account for the lodge. I will work on setting up a Twitter account for the lodge. I will create a plan with dates to post things on Instagram and Twitter. I will learn how to use Twitter to improve lodge communications. I will work with Fisher Van Pelt on the lodge Instagram account. Vigil, Caleb McCulley Chapter Chiefs Lippoe Blaknik, Houston Schwartz 1. I am going to increase chapter meeting attendance by 50% by the end of the year. 2. I am going to increase troop election participation by 10% before June 30, 2017. 9 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 3. I am going to contact all OA Troop Representatives in my chapter by March 4, 2017 to increase attendance. 4. I am going to assemble an operating unit election team to properly run elections by February 9, 2017. 5. I am going to increase chapter participation/attendance at lodge events by 20% over the course of 2017. Macheu Machque, Conner Anderson 1. By the end of LOAC, I will recruit and train 4 election teams. 2. By camporee, I will have offered the opportunity for unit elections to all units in my districts. 3. By spring ordeal, I will have offered training for OA Troop Representatives in my districts. 4. I am going to promote chapter attendance at lodge events and have more people overall then last year by the end of the year. 5. I will have a chapter service project completed by the end of April. Nashoba Tohbi, Laife Rushing 1. I am going to complete all (100%) unit elections (actual or offered) by Camporee. 2. I am going to host a chapter meeting every other month (starting in Feb) so that every unit is aware of OA events, concurrently with the Tallaha Roundtable meeting. 3. By end of year 2017, 40% of chapter members who completed their Ordeal in 2016 will complete Brotherhood; we will email and call all members by Spring Ordeal. 4. I am going to meet and talk with every troop within one month to communicate about OA elections and events; and maintain communication by roundtable and unit visits. 5. I will have a prepared ceremonies and dance/drum teams to facilitate a call out at Camporee. Okla Kamassa, Henry Zeringue Sakima Machque, Will Colston 1. I will have at least one fun chapter activity outside of standard events before Fall Fellowship. 2. I will compile a list of OA Troop Representatives and keep it up to date before LOAC. 3. I will create an article for the lodge newsletter four times a year. 10 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 4. I will contact all the troops in the district and offer unit elections before comporee. 5. I will have regular chapter meetings at round table and talk to Scoutmasters and youth leadership. 11 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 2017 Calendar of Events January 20-21 Lodge Leader Development at Pinecrest Camp and Retreat Center February 4 University of Scouting February 10-12 Lodge Order of the Arrow Conference (LOAC) at Camp Currier March 26 Lodge Executive Committee April 28-30 Conclave at Boxwell Scout Reservation May 7 Lodge Executive Committee May 19-21 Spring Ordeal at Kia Kima August 13 Lodge Executive Committee September 8-10 Fall Ordeal at Camp Currier October 8 Lodge Executive Committee October 20-22 Fall Fellowship at Camp Currier November 11-12 Vigil Weekend at Camp Currier December 8-9 Lodge Leader Development at Pinecrest Camp and Retreat Center December 9 Lodge Family Banquet 12 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 Special Events The following is a list of special events and programs offered on the Lodge, Section, Regional, and National levels of the Order of the Arrow. Lodge Fall Fellowship The Fall Fellowship is an annual event held in October. Various Training Sessions, Lodge Officer Elections, the Quest events, and Chapter Display Competitions are just a few of the activities Arrowmen can participate in on this fun filled weekend. Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) LLD is held during November of each year to train the new Lodge Officers and Committee Chairman, in addition to planning the year for the Lodge. Lodge Executive Committee Meetings The Lodge Executive Committee(LEC) meets periodically and handles the business affairs of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558. The committee is composed of the Lodge officers, the past Lodge chief, standing committee chairmen, and the Chapter Chiefs plus various adult advisors (nonvoting members). All Lodge members are invited to attend but are not allowed to vote. Lodge Ordeals Two Ordeals are held at Kia Kima Scout Reservation or Camp Currier each year, in May and in September. All Brothers are encouraged to attend and render service to the Lodge and the Camps. Lodge Call-Outs A Call-Out is the public recognition ceremony of newly elected candidates. They are held at the Spring Camporees and each week at Summer Camp during the Friday night Campfire. Lodge Annual Family Banquet This Banquet is usually held in November for fellowship and recognition. Families and guests are encouraged to attend. Various awards are presented including the Arrowman of the Year and Founders Awards. Lodge Order of the Arrow Conference (LOAC) LOAC is an annual event held in February. At this event, Arrowmen gather for food, fun and fellowship. There is a variety of training and games, as well as a Brotherhood ceremony. 13 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 Section Section Conclave Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge participates in the SR-6 Conclave each year. This is a weekend full of fun and fellowship. A few of the activities included are Section Officer Elections, Quest for the Golden Arrow, Native American Dance and Ceremony Team Competitions, and the battle for the Spirit Award. The “Where To Go Camping” books and lodge websites are also judged. In 2016, our lodge will serve as the Service Lodge for Conclave which will be held at Kia Kima Scout Reservation for the first time since 1989! Region National Leadership Seminar (NLS) Every other year our Lodge is invited to send delegates to the National Leadership Seminar. The NLS is a weekend training seminar that is taught by the best Trainers, Advisers, and Section Officers from all over the Southern Region. The Southern Region Chief along with his assistant, either the National Chief or the National ViceChief, coordinates the event. NLS is a great program for experienced leaders and new members wishing to serve as a leader. National National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) NOAC is held every two years at a major college or university. It is a great experience for any Arrowman, including various shows, competitions, training sessions, patch trading, and fellowship. Over 8,000 usually attend this event. Order of the Arrow Trail Crew (OATC) OA Trail Crew is a program offered at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. This program consists of one week of labor on special trails followed by a week of hiking anywhere on the ranch. OATC participants often have special privileges and opportunities not offered to Scouters on regular treks. Northern Tier The Northern Tier offers a program similar to that of the OATC at a High Adventure Base in Ely, Minnesota. This trek involves canoes as an alternative to hiking. Order of the Arrow Ocean Adventure (OAOA) OAOA is the National OA program at Sea Base. This program is a 10-day experience in which you will experience wilderness camping, kayaking, sailing, fishing, snorkeling, team building (including a trip on a war canoe) and, of course, cheerful 14 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 service. The program will be conservation based and will seek to help protect the ecosystem of the Florida Keys. 15 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 New Member Information As an Ordeal member, you will fall into one of the following three categories: If you have just completed your Ordeal Ceremony www.jumpstart.oa-bsa.org www.jumpstart.oa-bsa.org 1 CONGRATULATIONS! Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge is happy to have you as a Brother. Ordeal membership is only the first step that you are expected to achieve. Ten months from now, you will be eligible to participate in the Brotherhood experience. Will you be ready? There are five goals that you must meet before you are eligible to earn your Brotherhood Membership. The time to prepare for this journey is now! If you have been an Ordeal member for less than 10 months Then take a few minutes to assess where you stand in your commitment to obtaining Brotherhood. Also, check your Lodge Calendar, call your Chapter Chief, or talk to the Vice-Chief of Inductions, to find out when the next Brotherhood opportunity is scheduled. The Ordeal Ceremony contains some very powerful words and lessons that you must learn. These will help you understand what you will need to take the next step to Brotherhood. Review the Order of the Arrow Handbook and obtain a copy of the “Brotherhood” Information Sheet to aid you in your preparations. Your Lodge depends on its members’ support, and you can be an exciting part of its growth! If you have been an Ordeal member for more than 10 months Then contact a Lodge Officer or Adviser to discuss your Obligation and commitment to this awesome organization, the Order of the Arrow. You can continue to contribute to your Lodge and assist with its growth and future. If you feel you are not receiving necessary support from Lodge members, contact your Lodge Officers and/or Advisers for assistance. www.oa-bsa.org 16 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 The Challenge of Brotherhood Membership You must meet five challenges before entering the Circle of Brotherhood. As an Ordeal member you have completed the first challenge. The next three require steady effort over a period of many months. The final challenge you must meet after you are satisfied that you have lived up to the first four. First: Memorize the signs of the Arrow Membership. Memorize the Obligation of the Order, which you received from Allowat Sakima (printed on the back of your membership card and in the front of this book). Memorize the Order of the Arrow official song (printed in the front of this book), the admonition, the sign of Ordeal Membership, and the Arrow Handclasp. Advance in your understanding of the Ordeal, and gain a thorough understanding of the Ordeal through which you passed. Second: Serve your unit; help them improve their camping program. Retain your registration in Scouting. During a period of at least 10 months, strive to fulfill your Obligation by continuing and expanding your service to your Troop or Crew. Third: Plan for service in your Lodge. Retain your registration in your Order of the Arrow Lodge and keep your dues paid. Be aware that acceptance of Brotherhood Membership involves a pledge of service to the Lodge. Develop a concrete idea of how you plan to fulfill this pledge. 17 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 Lodge Officers and Advisers Lodge Executive Committee Lodge Officers Lodge Chief Grant Van Horn Vice Chief, Activities Vice Chief, Administration Vice Chief, Finance Vice Chief, Inductions Past Lodge Chief Michael Waldo Griffin Hood Samuel Humphreys Dalton Bailey Caleb McCulley Lodge Committee Chairmen Banquet and Honors Brotherhood Ceremonies Conclave Dance and Drum First Aid and Safety Historical Merchandise Mobile Camp Ordeal Social Media Vigil Fisher Van Pelt Corbin Standridge Jackson Garrett Ross Johnston Corey Bowman Will Lamb Daniel Emmert Luke Johnston Ryan Phillips Caleb McCulley Lodge Support Advisers Jason Hood Lodge Adviser Robert Fudge Joe Clark Chapter Chiefs Houston Schwartz Conner Anderson Laife Rushing Henry Zeringue Will Colston Chris Johnson Michael Welch Josh Edwards Chuck Schadrack John Kasper Jim Charbonnet Joe Clark Andrew Schrack Scott Stephens James Phillips Robert Bowman John Beach David Colston Contact information available at www.chickasawoa.org 18 Jeremy Palazolo Staff Adviser Chuck Martin Rhonda Standridge John Cozart Andy Humphreys Johnny Tracy Danny Van Pelt Jay Collins Robert Fudge Andrew Schrack Associate Lodge Adviser, Experience Associate Lodge Adviser, Operations Associate Staff Adviser Ceremonies Logistics Adviser Cook Crew LLD Adviser Website and Social Media Adviser Lippoe Blaknik Macheu Machque Nashoba Tohbi Okla Kamassa Sakima Machque Advisers Melissa Burnett �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 Keep in Touch Lodge Website www.chickasawoa.org Instagram ahoalannachpikin Twitter @Lodge558 www.facebook.com/lodge558/ www.facebook.com/groups/2208840954/ Facebook 19 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 Chapters Lippoe Blaknik “Wise Flying Squirrel” The Lippoe Blaknik Chapter is comprised of Arrowmen from Wolf River District of the Chickasaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Macheu Machque “Great Bear” The Macheu Machque Chapter is comprised of Arrowmen from Twin Banks and Thunderbird Districts of the Chickasaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Nashoba Tohbi “White Wolf in the Choctaw” The Nashoba Tohbi Chapter is comprised of Arrowmen from the Tallaha, Malmaison, and Washington Districts of the Chickasaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Okla Kamassa “Strong People” The Okla Kamassa Chapter is comprised of Arrowmen from the Northwest Mississippi District of the Chickasaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Sakima Machque “Chief Bear” The Sakima Machque Chapter is comprised of Arrowmen from the Eastern District of the Chickasaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America. 20 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 OA Troop Representative What Is the OA Troop/Team Representative? The Troop/Team Representative program was begun in 1999, and is a program of the Order of the Arrow that has been officially adopted by the Boy Scouts of America. The OA Representative is now an official leadership position within the troop or team, and boys can earn time towards their leadership rank requirements, just as with Den Chief, Troop Scribe, or any of the other leadership positions. What Are the Responsibilities of the Troop/Team Representative? There are numerous possibilities for the job description of the OA Representative. The beauty is that it is flexible enough to allow your unit to fine-tune the exact responsibilities. However, the most basic tasks of the Representative will be to coordinate service opportunities within the unit, to coordinate unit involvement with the Order of the Arrow, including Unit Elections, Camp Promotions, and Inductions, and request lodge and chapter resources to help meet unit needs. Who Can Serve as a Troop/Team Representative? Anyone in the unit who is under the age of 18 can serve as the OA Representative for the unit, provided he is a dues-paid member of the Order of the Arrow. He should be appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader or Varsity Team Captain, and will be a member of the Patrol Leaders’ Council and attend lodge and chapter meetings. Will There Be an Adviser for the Troop/Team Representative? As with all positions in the Order, the OA Representative should have an adult as his Adviser. This adult needs to be 21 years of age or older, a dues-paid member of the Order of the Arrow, and be appointed by the Scoutmaster. Does This Position Count for Rank Advancement? Scouts may use the Order of the Arrow Troop/Team Representative position to meet the leadership position requirements for the Star, Life, and Eagle ranks. As BSA publications are revised and updated, they will include this new position. 21 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 Lodge History and Past Chiefs and Advisers History The 1994 Fall Fellowship was a joint event between the Koi Hatachie 345 and Chickasah 406 lodges. The Chickasaw and Delta councils were in the process of merging. The fall elections were held during the fellowship at Camp Tallaha, located outside Charleston, MS, to select the new Lodge Executive Committee (LEC). It was agreed to have a balanced representation of leadership from the two merged lodges. After an Arrowman from 406 was elected Lodge Chief, nominations were then limited to members of 345 for 1st Vice Chief. All the other offices were open to Arrowmen from either lodge. Only the position of 2nd Vice Chief ran opposed. The event offered identically designed pocket and back patches featuring the combined totems of the Thunderbird (Chickasah) and White Panther (Koi Hatachie). After the first meeting at Camp Tallaha, the newly elected lodge officers met at the Chickasaw Council office to officially determine the new lodge totem and name. After several attempts, they selected the black bear and the name AhoalanNachpikin, which means “We Who Love the Outdoors.” The lodge leaders determined that the number 558 was available as a lodge number and adopted it as the lodge number to show their connection to the Chickasaw Council whose number was also 558, thus demonstrating their commitment to be an integral part of the council program. The new lodge was officially chartered on January 1, 1995. It was a member of Section SR-9 from 19951997. It was then moved to Section SR-6N where it remained from 1997-2008. With a section restructuring in 2008, the lodge came to be in its current section, Section SR-6. Initially, each district in the lodge was represented by a chapter. In August of 2000, restructuring occurred to form four chapters, each comprised of two or three districts. The chapters that made up the new lodge structure were: Macheu Machque (Great Bear), Lippoe Blaknik (Wise Flying Squirrel), Nashoba Tobhi (White Wolf in the Choctaw), Sakima Machque (Chief Bear). In 2003, with the formation of new districts, a new chapter, Okla Kamassa (Strong People) was added to the lodge structure. All of these remain currently. 22 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 Past Lodge Chiefs and Lodge Advisers Lodge Chief Lodge Adviser Staff Adviser 1995 1996 1997 Brad Stephens Brian Leith Brian Leith Scott Stephens Harold Keller Trey Moore 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Chuck Barber Ryan Cooper Peter DiSessa Jonathan Friedman Shelby Lux Jimmy Pearson Ryan Pudwell Zac Case Spencer Nesvick Patrick Howie Landon Fisher Jesse Henderson Johnny Tracy Mike Haskins Andrew Schrack Andrew Schrack Adam Carr Hunter Ferris Jason Hood Jason Hood John Woolley Martin Hoffert Martin Hoffert Martin Hoffert Robert Friedman Robert Friedman Scott Stephens Scott Stephens David Miller David Miller David Miller Gene Cofer Gene Cofer Scott Stephens Scott Stephens Scott Stephens Chuck Martin Chuck Martin Chuck Martin John Beach Trey Moore Trey Moore Ken Kimble Ken Kimble Ken Kimble Peter Abel Drew Armstrong Drew Armstrong Drew Armstrong Drew Armstrong Drew Armstrong Jeremy Palazolo Jeremy Palazolo Jeremy Palazolo Jeremy Palazolo Jeremy Palazolo Jeremy Palazolo Jeremy Palazolo 2016 Caleb McCulley John Beach Jeremy Palazolo 23 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 Forms and Applications Lodge Officer Application 24 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 25 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 Award Nomination Form 26 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 27 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 Vigil Nomination Form 28 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 Lodge Rules Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Rules Preamble: We, the Scouts and Scouters of Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge, W.W.W., Boy Scouts of America, recognizing the need to develop and maintain camping traditions by enriching camping experiences, and to crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life of leadership in cheerful service to others, do hereby ordain and establish these rules for our lodge. ARTICLE I NAME AND AFFILIATION Section 1- The name of this lodge of the Order of the Arrow shall be Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558, W.W.W. Section 2- This lodge shall be affiliated with the Chickasaw Council #558, Boy Scouts of America, and shall be under the supervision of the council camping committee and the administrative authority of the Scout Executive. ARTICLE II ELECTION TO MEMBERSHIP Section 1- The requirements for membership in the lodge are as stated in the current printing of the Order of the Arrow Handbook, published by the National Order of the Arrow Committee of the Boy Scouts of America Section 2- The procedure for the Ordeal shall be as stated in the latest editions of the Order of the Arrow Handbook and the Ordeal Ceremony Pamphlet. Section 3- Every effort shall be made to have unit elections conducted by Order of the Arrow members not affiliated with that unit and at least one member of the election team must be under twenty-one (21) years of age and trained. At least one member of the team must have completed a lodge-approved Unit Election Training Seminar. All unit elections for membership must be cleared through the Lodge Unit Elections Committee and are to be scheduled between January 1st and July 20th. Call-out ceremonies shall be conducted by the Lodge Chief or his representative, and due record made of the candidates called. The candidates will be informed of their opportunities to take the ordeal. Section 4- The Executive Committee of the lodge may select District, or Council Scouters for nomination to be presented to the Council’s Camping Committee for review to be inducted into the Order of the Arrow. Section 5- There shall be an induction fee for each new Ordeal member based on the cost of the following items: • Membership Card • Order of the Arrow Sash • Order of the Arrow Handbook • Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Pocket Flap • Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 2014 Plan Book • Yearly dues • Current copy of Lodge rules • Subsistence during the Ordeal 29 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 • Other material deemed necessary by the Ordeal Committee ARTICLE III REQUIREMENTS FOR BROTHERHOOD MEMBERSHIP Section 1- The requirements for Brotherhood membership shall be as stated in the latest edition of the Order of the Arrow Handbook. Section 2- The procedure for the Brotherhood induction shall be as stated in the latest editions of the Order of the Arrow Handbook and the Brotherhood Ceremony Pamphlet. ARTICLE IV REQUIREMENTS FOR VIGIL HONOR MEMBERSHIP Section 1- The requirements for Vigil Honor membership shall be as stated in the latest edition of the Order of the Arrow Handbook. Section 2-The procedure for the Vigil Honor induction shall be as stated in the latest editions of the Order of the Arrow Handbook and the Vigil Ceremony Pamphlet. ARTICLE V LODGE STRUCTURE AND LEADERSHIP Section 1- The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge shall consist of 5 Chapters: Lippoe Blaknik Chapter, serving the Loosahatchie and Nashoba Districts; Macheu Machque Chapter, serving the Thunderbird, Southeast, Twin Banks and Central Districts; Nashoba Tohbi Chapter, serving the Malmaison, Tallaha, and Washington Districts; Okla Kamassa Chapter serving the Northwest Mississippi District; Sakima Machque Chapter, serving the Eastern District. Section 2- The officers of this lodge shall be: • Lodge Chief • Lodge Vice-Chief of Activities • Lodge Vice-Chief of Administration • Lodge Vice-Chief of Finance • Lodge Vice-Chief of Inductions All officers must be under 21 years of age during their entire term of office. The Lodge Chief appoints the order of succession among the Lodge Vice Chiefs with approval from the Lodge Adviser. Section 3- The officers of each chapter of the lodge shall be Chapter Chief and Vice Chiefs as determined by the chapter. The officers must be under the age of twenty-one (21) for their entire term. It is recommended that the chapters use the following structure: • Chapter Chief • Chapter Vice-Chief of Elections and Camping Promotions • Chapter Vice-Chief of Administration All officers must be under 21 years of age during their entire term of office. A Chapter may have a VCAD per District to improve communication if physical distance is a factor. Section 4- A vacancy in the office of Lodge Chief shall be filled by a Lodge Vice Chief, succeeding in an order determined by the Chief-elect and approved at that time of election by the lodge membership. This selection will be announced publicly at the conclusion of the election. Vacancies in other lodge offices shall be filled by appointment by the Chief, after consultation with the appropriate advisers. This appointment must be approved by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. Vacancies in chapter offices shall be filled in the same manner, substituting the word chapter for lodge. 30 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 Section 5- The Lodge Chief and Chapter Chiefs will establish standing committees and appoint chairmen, after consulting with their adviser(s). The Lodge or Chapter Adviser will appoint the committee Advisers. The Lodge Chief and Chapter Chiefs may also appoint ad hoc committees throughout the year, as deemed necessary for the successful functioning of the lodge and its members of the Executive Committee. All committee chairmen shall be under the age of twenty-one (21) for their entire term of office. All advisers must be at least twenty-one (21) during their entire term of office. Section 6- Committees will be as follows: Banquet & Honors Committee- This committee will serve to carry out the Lodge banquet. They will secure a location well in advance and assist with the promotions of the event. They select the award recipients including Arrowmen of the Year, Founders Award, and any other award. This chairman reports to the VCF. Brotherhood Committee- This committee will have the responsibility of promoting brotherhood conversion in our Lodge. This chairman reports to the VCAD. Conclave Chief- This position will be put in place each year before conclave. Their primary responsibility will be the organization of the Conclave. This person should be a strong member of the OA and be able to handle this tremendous responsibility. This person will report to the VCA. Conclave Delegation Committee- Responsible for the promotions of the upcoming conclave. It will also be this chairman’s responsibility to develop any memorabilia (patches and t-shirts) or a theme for this event. This chairman reports to the VCUEP. Ceremonies Committee- Conducts ceremonies at all events. Reports to the VCI. First Aid and Safety Committee- Maintains Health records of Events and provides medical assistance at each event. This chairman reports to the VCAD. LodgeMaster Committee- This committee is in charge of organizing and using the LodgeMaster program to keep track of Lodge records. This committee reports to VCAD. Merchandise Committee- The merchandise committee oversees the purchasing of lodge memorabilia. This committee reports to the VCF. Mobile Camp Committee- This committee is in charge of the Mobile Camp program of providing Scout skill instructors to Troops. This Committee reports to VCA. Ordeal Committee- This Committee will have the responsibility planning and running the Lodge Ordeal Weekends. This chairman reports to the VCA. Vigil Honor Committee- Conducts a Vigil Nomination Committee. This committee meets during the late spring and will conduct the callout ceremony at a fall event. This chairman reports to the Lodge Chief. Section 7-The Executive Committee of this Lodge shall be composed of all elected Lodge Officers, the immediate past Lodge Chief, the Chapter Chiefs, all Lodge Committee chairmen, the Lodge Lay Adviser, the Council Scout Executive and the Staff Adviser. Section 8- Lodge officers shall be elected at the annual Fall Fellowship. The term of the officers shall be from Banquet to Banquet. Officers may succeed themselves. Section 9- The Lodge shall hold a training conference annually for the purpose of training the newly elected officers and operating committee chairmen. This training will be conducted by the out-going officers of the Lodge. (The banquet is the last calendar event of the year.) Section 10-An elected officer may be removed from office by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Executive Committee for failure to perform his duties in a satisfactory manner. The vacancy shall be filled as stated in Article V under the order of succession. Section 11- If the office of Lodge Chief is vacated during the term of office then Article V applies. 31 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 Section 12- All officers must reside within the boundaries of the Chickasaw Council during the entire term of office. ARTICLE VI MEETINGS Section 1- The Lodge shall hold at least one (1) business meeting during their calendar year. Other business meetings may be held with notification to the general membership with at least 10 days notice. Section 2- The Lodge Executive Committee shall meet at least six (6) times during the calendar year. The Council Scout Executive or Lodge Chief, in consultation with the Lodge and Staff Advisers, may call special meetings of the Lodge Executive Committee. The same procedure may be used by the chapters, substituting the word chapter for Lodge. Section 3- Members of the Order of the Arrow twenty-one (21) years of age or older, holding the position of Adviser shall have no vote in the decisions of the Lodge or chapter and may make no formal motions. However, they may contribute by invitation of the Lodge Chief when the floor is open for discussion. Section 4 - The rules contained in Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the proceedings of the Lodge where applicable and not inconsistent with the rules of the Lodge. Section 5- Chapters shall hold at least four (4) meetings during the calendar year. Section 6 -The minutes and other pertinent data from these Executive Committee meetings will be emailed to all members of the committee by the Lodge Vice Chief of Administration or by the Chapter officer counterpart within twenty-one (21) days following the meeting. ARTICLE VII DUES Section 1- The Council, in consultation with the Lodge Chief of Finance and his Adviser, shall handle all Order of the Arrow funds. All funds must go through the normal accounting procedures used by the Chickasaw Council, and all money requests must go through a system, approved by the Council, in order for funds to be dispersed. No chapter may handle its own funds. Section 2- Dues shall be collected annually in an amount set by the Executive Committee. Those lodge members serving in the Armed Forces of the United States are to remain active members, without payment of dues, throughout their term of service. Nonpayment of dues by July 15th or the First Ordeal Weekend of the next year shall disqualify active membership. Section 3- Inactive members may be reinstated upon payment of the present year’s dues plus one (1) year’s back dues. Section 4- Any Scout or Scouter, having been inducted into the Order of the Arrow of another lodge, may become a member of Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 upon presentation of proper credentials and payment of the current year’s dues. Section 5- The Lodge financial year shall run from January 1 to December 31, in accordance with the Council financial year. At the first Executive committee meeting, a budget of estimated income and expenditures for the coming year will be adopted with the approval of the Council Scout Executive. 32 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 ARTICLE VIII AMENDMENTS Section 1- The rules may be amended at any regular or special lodge meeting. The proposed changes must have been submitted in writing to the Executive Committee, at least thirty (30) days prior to the lodge meeting. Due notice will have been made to all Lodge members at least ten (10) days prior to the aforementioned Lodge meeting. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of members present shall be required for approval. Any revision in the rules will be made known to the Lodge membership. These rules shall be in accordance with the Order of the Arrow charter and the current edition of the Order of the Arrow Handbook and the Field Operations Guide. In the event that any substantial conflict is discovered, appropriate changes to these Bylaws will be made by the Executive Committee. It is recognized that the Council Scout Executive has ultimate responsibility for the supervision of the lodge program, and as such, may deem special procedures be followed if unusual circumstances warrant this action. Note: The current rules were last ratified on October 13, 2012 by the lodge membership. They supersede all previous Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 Rules. 33 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 Have you considered becoming a member of the Kia Kima staff? As members of Scouting National Honor Society it is especially important that Order of the Arrow members seek to serve on summer camp staff. Camp staff is an experience that is truly unforgettable. It is the ultimate job, more rewarding than any other. Camp work is demanding, but the opportunities, rewards and experiences available to you on camp staff are endless. Camp staff is the best way to spend your summer. As a camp staff member, you will have room and board, weekly salary, and come away with a positive Scouting experience. You will also receive unique teaching and learning opportunities, daily memories and friendships to last a lifetime, and countless stories to tell. Employment Qualifications • • • • • • • Age 16 before employment begins (Camp Staff Development may be 15) First Class Scout rank before Staff Week begins in June Recommendation from Scoutmaster or Troop Committee Chairman Demonstrated willingness to live by the Scout Oath and Scout Law Demonstrated leadership skills and a sincere interest in helping young Scouts Knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the employment positions available on the camp staff If under 18, approval of your parent or guardian Camp Staff Development The Camp Staff Development Program is designed for those exceptional young Scouts who display true leadership and maturity within their own troop. Its purpose is to give training to potential future staff members. You must be at least 15 years old and have the approval of both your unit leader and your parent/guardian. Apply today at www.kiakima.com 34 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 Notes 35 �Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge | Planbook 2017 B O Y S C O U T S O F A M E R I C A® ORDER OF THE ARROW MISSION The mission of the Order of the Arrow is to fulfill its purpose as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults. PURPOSE As Scouting’s National Honor Society, our purpose is to: • Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition. • Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of every Scout’s experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer camp. • Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit and ability to advance the activities of their units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation. • Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others. 36 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource 2017 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Planbook Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Lodge Planbook Order of the Arrow https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/95717261fba4ad5047dc82ddf45d72a2.pdf f36df585a8f1e72f0fac55af800d48a9 PDF Text Text Ahoalan Nachpikin Unit Leaders Guidebook Function of Lodge Lodge Events Programs Cub Scouts Mobile Camp �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL TABLE OF CONTENTS Forward ........................................................................................................................................... 4 Letter from the Lodge Chief ........................................................................................................ 4 Purpose of the Order ................................................................................................................... 5 Mission of the Lodge ................................................................................................................... 6 History of the Order .................................................................................................................... 6 Structure of Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge ........................................................................................... 7 Troop Representative .................................................................................................................. 8 Troop Representative Adviser ..................................................................................................... 8 Functions of Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge ........................................................................................... 9 Election Procedures ..................................................................................................................... 9 Youth Elections ...................................................................................................................... 10 Adult Nominations................................................................................................................. 10 Annual Dues............................................................................................................................... 11 Season Pass ........................................................................................................................... 12 Transferring Membership.......................................................................................................... 12 Summer Camp and Camporee Events - Call-out Procedures .................................................... 12 Summer Camp Promotion ......................................................................................................... 13 District Events ............................................................................................................................ 14 Cub Scout Program .................................................................................................................... 14 Mobile Camp ............................................................................................................................. 14 Events of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge ....................................................................................... 15 Lodge Calendar .......................................................................................................................... 15 2014-2015 Calendar .............................................................................................................. 15 Conclave .................................................................................................................................... 16 Lodge Ordeals ............................................................................................................................ 16 Brotherhood Membership ........................................................................................................ 17 National OA Events and Opportunities ..................................................................................... 17 2 Unit Leader’s Guidebook �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL Order of the Arrow High Adventure ...................................................................................... 17 Publications of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge............................................................................... 18 Lodge Web Site .......................................................................................................................... 18 Lodge Online Calendar .......................................................................................................... 18 Social Media .............................................................................................................................. 18 Lodge Newsletter ...................................................................................................................... 19 Where to Go Camping Guide .................................................................................................... 19 Lodge Planbook ......................................................................................................................... 19 “Let us realize the significance of the Order in the unit – for the unit is our best hope in Scouting.” - E. Urner Goodman Founder, Order of the Arrow 3 Unit Leader’s Guidebook �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL FORWARD LETTER FROM THE LODGE CHIEF Fellow Scouters, This manual is written with you in mind – the Unit Leader. Knowing that your job is the most time-consuming and important job in all of Scouting, our desire is to assist you in any way possible in helping you achieve the primary goal of every unit leader – to instill a sense of character and value in the life of each boy in your unit. Many of you may not be familiar with the Order of the Arrow, except for a call-out ceremony or two – for you, we hope this manual will introduce you to what the can offer your unit and your boys. For those of you who are familiar with the OA, whether your experience was within this council or elsewhere, we hope you will learn how the AhoalanNachpikin Lodge and its particular programs can be of service to you. One of the main purposes of our Order is simply that – to serve you, the units and scouts of our Council. By becoming familiar with this manual, we trust you will better understand where the OA fits in the Chickasaw Council’s program, and take advantage of the opportunities that the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge provides. If at any time you have questions about the Order of the Arrow in the Chickasaw Council, please feel free to contact me or any of the other officers of the Lodge. Yours in Scouting, Adam Carr Lodge Chief – W. W. W. Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 lodgechief@chickasawoa.org 4 Unit Leader’s Guidebook �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL PURPOSE OF THE ORDER The Order of the Arrow’s Purpose is fourfold: To recognize those campers – Scouts and Scouters – who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives, and by such recognition, cause other campers to conduct themselves in such manner as to warrant recognition. Recognition is an important part of the Scout program, and helps build character values by rewarding a Scout’s drive for achievement and self-esteem. As Scouting’s National Honor Society, the Order of the Arrow recognizes those in scouting who are active examples of the Scouting principles of cheerfulness, helpfulness, trustworthiness – all the central virtues of Scouting. Furthermore, the OA challenges each of its members to continue to live up to these ideals, thereby promoting these ideals back to those in your unit. To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit. The Order of the Arrow was founded at a Scout summer camp, and believes in the outdoor method as an integral part of the Scouting goal of building character, citizenship and fitness in its participants. In camp, Scouts interact toward a common goal, and in doing so, exercise skills that are important in the maturation of boys into valuable members of society. As such, the OA embraces the camping traditions that have stood the test of time with the Scouting program, and serves to keep the spirit of the outdoor program alive. To promote Scout camping, which reaches its greatest effectiveness as a part of the unit’s camping program, both year-round and in the summer camp, as directed by the camping committee of the council. Under the direction of the Chickasaw Council’s Camping Committee, the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge of the Order of the Arrow is committed to promote Scout camping. The OA believes that the goals of Scouting can be best achieved by a year-round program of unit camping, and the programs of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge reflect the desire to be helpful to your Unit in meeting these goals. 5 Unit Leader’s Guidebook �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others. As adult leaders in the Scout program, our goal is to help you in your goal of molding your Scouts into responsible leaders. The Order of the Arrow program emphasizes service to others as a central theme of leadership and provides a framework through which to experience service as a building block in shaping the character of our youth. The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge also believes that youth membership retention is another benefit of the Order of the Arrow program. As a youth in Scouting matures and completes individual advancement goals, he can turn to the OA as a source of further opportunity to experience Scouting. Youth members who stay with the Scouting program longer typically achieve higher ranks of advancement, serve as camp staff, and ultimately choose to give back to Scouting in adulthood. MISSION OF THE LODGE The mission of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge is to achieve the purpose of the Order of the Arrow as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America in the Chickasaw Council through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults. HISTORY OF THE ORDER The Order of the Arrow was founded by Dr. E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson in 1915 at the Treasure Island Camp of the Philadelphia Council, Boy Scouts of America. It became an official program experiment in 1922 and was approved as part of the Scouting program in 1934. In 1948 the OA, recognized as the BSA's national brotherhood of honor campers, became an official part of the Boy Scouts of America. That same year the Chickasaw Council adopted the Order of the Arrow program. In 1998, the Order of the Arrow became recognized as Scouting's National Honor Society when it expanded its reach beyond camping to include broader service to Scouting and the community. 6 Unit Leader’s Guidebook �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL STRUCTURE OF AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN LODGE The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge consists of 5 Chapters: Lippoe Blaknik – serving the Wolf River District Macheu Machque –serving the Thunderbird, Twin Banks, Southeast, and Scoutreach Districts Nashoba Tohbi – serving the Tallaha, Washington, and Malmaison Districts Okla Kamassa – serving the NW Mississippi District Sakima Machque – serving the Eastern District Each chapter is responsible for carrying out the prescribed lodge program within its district, and answers to the Lodge Executive Committee (LEC), which oversees the program in the council. For more information on each chapter, please visit the Lodge website. The Lodge is governed by the Lodge Executive Committee (LEC). The voting members of the LEC consist of the elected Lodge Officers, the Chapter Chiefs, and the Lodge operating committee chairmen. The advisers to all of these youth and the Scout Executive also give input during LEC meetings. The LEC is responsible for planning the overall lodge program, which will be established and fine-tuned at the LEC meetings. The Lodge Chief and Advisers attend the LEC meetings and help establish the program plan, then the Chapter Chiefs carry this plan back to their respective chapters, who are then responsible for implementing this plan through their chapters. Through this framework, each chapter has a unique and important responsibility - it is the interface between the OA Lodge program and the units within its district. Without the chapter carrying out its function, the lodge program cannot be effective – particularly at the troop level, which is the Order’s primary responsibility. 7 Unit Leader’s Guidebook �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL TROOP REPRESENTATIVE To help facilitate this interface between the OA and the unit, the Troop Representative program was established. This program establishes a youth liaison in each unit to serve between the OA lodge or chapter and his unit. In his unit, he will serve as a communication and programmatic link to and from Arrowmen, adult leaders and Scouts who are not presently members of the Order. The Troop Representative is a recognized leadership position that counts toward rank advancement, including Eagle. More detailed information on this program may be found at the National OA website at http://www.oa-bsa.org/programs/ttr/. To improve communications between the lodge and your unit, you are encouraged to support the Troop Representative program by asking your Senior Patrol Leader to appoint one for your unit. Each Troop Representative may wear a special leadership patch on their uniform, which is available at each Scout Shop. Troop Representatives are encouraged to participate within their designated chapter to be able to provide information to their fellow troop arrowmen. TROOP REPRESENTATIVE ADVISER The Troop Representative Adviser is a unit assistant leader or committee member that is at least 21 years old, an OA member, and appointed by the Scoutmaster with the approval of the Committee Chairman. Their role is to assist the youth Representative so that he might succeed in his role as the communication and programmatic link between the unit and the Lodge or Chapter. They promote the incorporation of the Order of the Arrow ideals and programs into the Troop and into the advancement and recognition programs. They attend lodge or chapter meetings with the youth and insure that the information is getting back to the Troop. 8 Unit Leader’s Guidebook �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL FUNCTIONS OF AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN LODGE Ahoalan-Nachpikin has many events and functions throughout the year. This guide focuses on the specific functions that affect units. For more information on the other functions, you can view the Lodge website and the Lodge Planbook (digital versions of the Planbook are available on the website). The functions covered in this guidebook are Unit Elections, Summer Camp/Camporee events, Summer Camp Promotions, District Events, and Cub Scout Programs. ELECTION PROCEDURES Elections are usually held in the spring by an OA Elections Team from your chapter. A chapter officer or member of the Elections Team should contact you to schedule a visit to one of your troop meetings to hold the election; if you have not been contacted by April 1 st, please contact the Chapter Adviser in your district. Troops are not allowed to conduct elections without a lodge representative present. This would be a violation of the Order’s guidelines. Ahoalan-Nachpikin recommends holding elections between January 1st and April 30th of each year. A Unit Elections Report Form will be made available if your troop does not print one from the Troop Master program. We highly encourage troops to make use of the OA Election Reports in Troop Master. Once elected, a “candidate” must participate in and complete the “Ordeal” within one year of his election to become a member of the Order of the Arrow, however he does NOT have to go through a Call Out Ceremony. If he misses the camporee or summer camp where he was Called Out, he can still go through his Ordeal. While the Call-Out Ceremony is an impressive and meaningful way for the boys to learn of their election and is highly recommended, it is actually up to the Scoutmaster whether he would like to wait until the Call-Out for the results to be announced or just to announce them at the meeting. For more information on the induction process, see “Lodge Ordeals” under the heading “Events of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge” in this Guidebook. Information for Ordeal candidates (registration forms, what to bring, etc.) may be found on the Lodge website. 9 Unit Leader’s Guidebook �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL YOUTH ELECTIONS To become a member of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge of the Order of the Arrow, each youth must be elected by the fellow members of his unit. To be eligible for election, a Scout must:  Be a First Class Scout  In the last 2 years, have camped at least 15 nights under the auspices of the BSA. Five of those nights must be in a row, in a long-term camp (summer camp, Philmont, etc), and the remaining 9 nights must not be a part of a long-term camp.  Have Scoutmaster approval If a Scout meets these requirements, he may be considered for election by the fellow Scouts in his troop. He must receive 50% or more of the votes of his unit to be elected. For an election to occur, 50% of the registered active youth must be present. Elections are generally conducted by a secret ballot. Troop Master can print ballots for you, or these can be made by hand. Each youth (the OA considers Youth to be under the age of 21, so a Scouter in the Troop under the age of 21 can still vote in the election, but Scouters over the age of 21 cannot vote) then votes “Yes” or “No” for each person. Therefore they can vote “Yes” for as many of the candidates as they choose. They can also choose to abstain from the voting. If they abstain they do not vote and it does not hurt the candidate’s chances the candidate has to receive 50% of the votes turned in. Once the ballots have been turned in, they are counted secretly by the Unit Election team with the Scoutmaster and the Arrowmen fill out the necessary paperwork to turn in to the Lodge. ADULT NOMINATIONS Adults are nominated based on their potential to enhance the Order of the Arrow program within the Council. This nomination should not be based on merit, but on what they can offer the program and its purposes as outlined above. Effective January 1, 2013, each year, upon holding a troop or team election for youth candidates that result in at least one youth candidate being elected, the unit committee may nominate adults to the lodge adult selection committee. The number of adults nominated can be no more than one-third of the number of youth candidates elected, rounded up where the number of youth candidates is not a multiple of 10 Unit Leader’s Guidebook �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL three. In addition to the one-third limit, the unit committee may nominate the currentlyserving unit leader (but not assistant leaders), as long as he or she has served as unit leader for at least the previous twelve months. Recommendations of the adult selection committee, which consists of the lodge adviser, the chairman of the council committee on which the lodge adviser serves, and the lodge staff adviser, with the approval of the Scout executive, serving as Supreme Chief of the Fire, will be candidates for induction, provided the following conditions are fulfilled: • Selection of the adult is based on the ability to perform the necessary functions to help the Order fulfill its purpose, and not for recognition of service, including current or prior achievement and positions. • The individual will be an asset to the Order because of demonstrated abilities that fulfill the purpose of the Order. • The camping requirements set forth for youth members are fulfilled. • The adult leader’s membership will provide a positive example for the growth and development of the youth members of the lodge. Nominations for adults may be by a unit leader / committee, or by a district / council committee. An Adult Candidate Nomination Form must be completed and submitted according to the instructions on the form; you will find this form on the Lodge website listed under “Forms and Info”. ANNUAL DUES Many times you will see the phrase “a member in good standing with the Lodge” when looking at different programs of the Order. This means a member who is current on his Lodge Dues. To stay as an active member (and be able to wear the Lodge flap) you must pay yearly dues of $10. These can be paid online, at the Council Office, or at the OA Trading Post. These dues are a vital way for the Lodge to have funds to be able to support the camp and operate throughout the year. The Ordeal fee for new members covers the first year of dues. Lodge members serving in the Armed Forces will remain as active members without having to pay dues throughout their term of service. For all other members, nonpayment of dues by Spring Ordeal disqualifies them as active members until they pay their dues. 11 Unit Leader’s Guidebook �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL SEASON PASS When paying dues, you will be given the option to purchase a Season Pass. This is a program that allows Arrowmen to pay for all their Lodge events at the beginning of the year at a discounted rate. For $75 it covers the fees for LOAC, Spring Ordeal, Fall Ordeal, Fall Fellowship, Family Banquet, Lodge dues, and the patches for LOAC and Fall Fellowship. Purchased separately this would normally cost $95. You will also receive a one-time coupon for $1 off for every $10 spent at the Trading Post. TRANSFERRING MEMBERSHIP Many times adult leaders were inducted into a different Lodge when they were a youth and would like to transfer their membership to our Lodge. To transfer their membership they only have to pay the dues for the current year. When paying dues they will be prompted for contact information and also information on their inductions. According to National policy, an Arrowman may not maintain membership within multiple Lodges and instead should be a member of the Lodge where their primary Scouting registration is. SUMMER CAMP AND CAMPOREE EVENTS - CALL-OUT PROCEDURES The Lodge has four primary functions at summer camp: Unit Elections, Brotherhood Conversion, Summer Fellowship, and Call Out ceremonies. If your troop was unable to conduct a Unit Election before camp, it is possible to hold the election at Kia Kima, however it is preferred if this was done beforehand. During the week Ahoalan-Nachpikin also provides an opportunity for Arrowmen to complete their Brotherhood conversion and more information about this is provided later in this guide. Generally on Fridays during summer camp the Lodge also hosts a Summer Fellowship where Arrowmen can come and meet other people from the Lodge and enjoy good food. Finally after the campfire is the Call Out Ceremony. The Lodge conducts call-out ceremonies during the family campfires at Kia Kima and at District Camporees. It is to publicly recognize those Scouts who have been elected by their unit. Please bring to summer camp or camporee the names of those in your unit who are to be called-out during the campfire – the camp Program Director or OA Camp Chief (or at a Camporee, the OA Chapter Chief) will need this list for the ceremony. 12 Unit Leader’s Guidebook �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL After the ceremony, each new candidate should receive an Ordeal Candidate Registration Form and a sheet entitled Instructions for Ordeal Candidates to instruct them on what to do next to become a member of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge. If he does not receive them, please refer him to the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge website, where he can download these documents. These forms are not mailed to each candidate, so please make sure your elected candidates receive them in time to submit the registration form by the deadline. If your unit does not attend Camp in-council, you may choose to recognize the newly elected candidates at a unit function, such as a court of honor, in lieu of their call-out at summer camp or camporee. If so, please provide each candidate with a copy of the Ordeal Candidate Registration Form and the Instructions for Ordeal Candidates found on the Lodge website. It is important to note that if your unit does not attend Camp in-council you unfortunately cannot hold Unit Elections nor participate in Brotherhood conversions at the out-of-council camp. This is not an Ahoalan-Nachpikin policy, but instead a National policy. Unit Elections and Brotherhood conversion must take place with your home Lodge. SUMMER CAMP PROMOTION One of the primary purposes of the Order of the Arrow is promotion of the Scout year-round outdoor experience. The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge believes that the summer camp experience is the highlight of the camping year, and therefore encourages each unit to take advantage of the program opportunities offered at our own Kia Kima Scout Reservation. Each year at KKSR, the lodge also conducts a weekly fellowship on Friday nights before the closing campfire. This is an opportunity for OA members to visit with other members from within our lodge and other lodges who might be represented during that camp week. Each OA chapter is a part of the District Camp Promotion Team, and helps with the planning of unit visits for the purpose of promoting Kia Kima Scout Reservation to your unit. If you would like to request a visit, please contact the OA Chapter Chief in your district. 13 Unit Leader’s Guidebook �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL DISTRICT EVENTS Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge has five chapters, which are responsible for carrying out the Lodge program within its districts. While the primary functions of the chapter are membership elections and summer camp promotion, the chapter also functions as a service arm to assist in the program of district events, and should be called upon to help if needed. While service to the district is an important part of the chapter’s responsibility, the chapter understands that each member’s primary responsibility is to his unit. Examples of this service is building campfires, helping staff events, and delivering food. Some Chapters choose to have small fellowships at Camporees and other functions similar to the Summer Fellowships at Kia Kima. Talk to your Chapter Chief about everything chapter is doing to support district events! CUB SCOUT PROGRAM While membership in the Order of the Arrow is not offered to Cub Scouts, the Lodge still actively supports the Cub Scout program. There are several ways for the Lodge to actively assist your Pack. Part of the traditions of the Order is to follow and help preserve American Indian culture. As such we can help by performing American Indian Crossover and Arrow of Light ceremonies. The Lodge also has American Indian Dance and Drum teams that can visit Pack meetings, camp outs, and Cub Scout Day Camps to give demonstration Pow Wows. Contact the Chapter Chief of your District for more information. MOBILE CAMP Mobile Camp was created as a way for Troops and Packs to receive assistance with teaching Scout skills and First Class Advancement. Its purpose is to provide the Summer Camp experience, knowledge, and material year-round as part of our Camping Promotions program. Arrowmen from the Mobile Camp committee can come to Troop/Pack meetings or even camp-outs depending on the location to help instruct. Most of our committee members have worked on Kia Kima staff and have knowledge and experience instructing Scouts. They instruct using hands-on demonstrations that utilize the EDGE method so the Scouts will be able to fully master the skills. Contact the Committee Chairman at mobilecamp@chickasawoa.org to schedule a visit. Different things that he will need to know are location, time, how many people are requested, and the skills they will be teaching. Previous visits have included teaching Orienteering skills, knots, backpacking, and Arrow of Light advancement. If you have any ideas or questions about what they can instruct please feel free to ask! 14 Unit Leader’s Guidebook �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL EVENTS OF THE AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN LODGE LODGE CALENDAR Below is the Lodge Calendar for 2014-2015. These dates were approved during a Lodge Executive Committee Meeting. Please make note of these dates as you plan your unit’s calendar, to allow the OA members in your unit maximum opportunity to participate in the Lodge’s events. 2014-2015 CALENDAR September 12-14, 2014 Fall Ordeal Camp Currier September 19-21, 2014 OA Mississippi Gathering Camp Yocona, Randolph, MS October 10-12, 2014 Fall Fellowship/Elections Camp Currier October 17-19, 2014 ScoutBase ServiceCorps Tunica, MS December 6, 2014 Family Banquet TBA January 1 – April 30, 2015 Unit Elections Individual Units January 30 – February 1, 2015 LOAC Camp Currier April 17-19, 2015 Section Conclave Camp Buck Toms, Knoxville, TN May 15-17, 2015 Spring Ordeal KKSR August 3-7, 2015 NOAC Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI 15 Unit Leader’s Guidebook �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL CONCLAVE The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge belongs to Section SR6, along with eight other OA lodges from Tennessee, Kentucky and Mississippi. Every year, these lodges meet for fellowship and competition during a weekend at one of the Scout camps in the Area. Called a conclave, this event is always enjoyed by all that attend. The 2015 Section SR6 Conclave is on the weekend of April 17-19 at Camp Buck Toms near Knoxville, TN. Pellissippi Lodge will host this event, and this will be a great opportunity for your OA members to meet and interact with OA members from throughout the Section. More information on how members in your unit may register will be available on the Lodge website (www.chickasawoa.org). LODGE ORDEALS To become a member of the Order of the Arrow, an elected candidate must attend and complete the “Ordeal” within one year of his election. The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge holds two Ordeal weekends each year to allow every candidate several opportunities to attend one after their election. Each candidate must register for the Ordeal that he intends to attend by completing the online registration through the Chickasaw Council DoubleKnot calendar. All lodge members are invited to participate in the Ordeal weekend. The Ordeal is typically finished by 10 AM Sunday morning. 16 Unit Leader’s Guidebook �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL BROTHERHOOD MEMBERSHIP The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge encourages every Ordeal member to seal their membership in the OA by becoming a Brotherhood member. Ordeal members that have been a member for at least 10 months are eligible for Brotherhood membership. Brotherhood Conversion involves learning more about the symbols and traditions of the Order. The Brotherhood is represented on the OA sash by two bars on either end of the arrow. The Brotherhood ceremony is offered at LOAC, Fall Fellowship, KKSR Summer Camp and the Ordeals. Further requirements for Brotherhood membership are described in the Order of the Arrow Handbook. NATIONAL OA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES Every 2 to 3 years, the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is held for one week on a major university campus in the late summer. The NOAC is similar in scope to a National Jamboree, in that lodges from across the country send delegates for training, fellowship, competition, and fun. All OA members in the Lodge are eligible and encouraged to become a part of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Contingent – it will be a trip to remember! Contact the Lodge Adviser or check the website if your members are interested. The next NOAC will be in 2015 at Michigan State University, and it is also the Centennial Year for the Order of the Arrow! ORDER OF THE ARROW HIGH ADVENTURE Order of the Arrow High Adventure is another summer program for older Scouts. It is a two week program offered at each of Scouting’s High Adventure bases. OA Trail Crew is at Philmont Scout Ranch, OA Wilderness Voyage and Canadian Odyssey are at Northern Tier and OA Ocean Adventure is at Sea Base. This program allows participants to provide service for the bases in the form of trail building for the first week, and then plan their own personalized trek for the second week. This all comes at a much cheaper rate than visiting with a unit and is a great opportunity for older scouts who want to go back to the bases. If any of your Scouts are interested in OA High Adventure, you can contact the Lodge Adviser or visit http://adventure.oa-bsa.org. The Lodge also operates an OA High Adventure Scholarship for those wishing to attend one of the OA High Adventure programs. The scholarship is based on financial need however there are a few other requirements. More information can be found on our website. 17 Unit Leader’s Guidebook �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL PUBLICATIONS OF THE AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN LODGE LODGE WEB SITE The Lodge maintains a web page, found at www.chickasawoa.org, which contains up-todate information on Lodge events and programs, as well as all of the forms mentioned in this guidebook (and many other useful items!). We also encourage all members to sign up for the Lodge email list on the website, which will provide email reminders and breaking news to the list. Youth members maintain this web page, and the web team is always interested in hearing from members who have an interest in helping with this service. LODGE ONLINE CALENDAR The Lodge has a planning calendar on the web, found at the Chickasaw Council Calendar web page. This calendar can be very helpful in incorporating Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge functions into your unit calendar. It is a Doubleknot calendar that also allows you to register and pay for events using it. SOCIAL MEDIA The Lodge operates an official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/lodge558. Here the Lodge also provides updates and information regarding events and activities of the Lodge. You are also able to sign up for the mailing list from the Facebook Page and view the Planbook. 18 Unit Leader’s Guidebook �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL LODGE NEWSLETTER The official newsletter of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge is The Dancing Bear, which is published quarterly. News on past events, along with pertinent details on upcoming events, is included in each issue. This newsletter is edited and published by a youth staff and all members are invited to submit articles for consideration. WHERE TO GO CAMPING GUIDE As part of their camping promotion service, the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge publishes a “Where to Go Camping Guide” and provides it to each unit in the Council. This guide is reviewed yearly, and updated as needed. The Lodge encourages you to submit your favorite camping or hiking sites for inclusion, and welcomes your comments and reviews of the sites listed. LODGE PLANBOOK The Lodge Planbook is a book published yearly with information on the current officers, the lodge goals, the year’s calendar, select forms, and other information. Printed copies of the Planbook are given out to new members in their packet after they complete their Ordeal. Digital copies of the Planbook can be found online at the Lodge website. 19 Unit Leader’s Guidebook �THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 Unit Leader’s Guidebook http://www.chickasawoa.org 20 2014 Printing � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Text Any textual data included in the document Ahoalan Nachpikin Unit Leaders Guidebook Function of Lodge Lodge Events Programs Cub Scouts Mobile Camp THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 2 Unit Leader’s Guidebook TABLE OF CONTENTS Forward ........................................................................................................................................... 4 Letter from the Lodge Chief ........................................................................................................ 4 Purpose of the Order ................................................................................................................... 5 Mission of the Lodge ................................................................................................................... 6 History of the Order .................................................................................................................... 6 Structure of Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge ........................................................................................... 7 Troop Representative .................................................................................................................. 8 Troop Representative Adviser ..................................................................................................... 8 Functions of Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge ........................................................................................... 9 Election Procedures ..................................................................................................................... 9 Youth Elections ...................................................................................................................... 10 Adult Nominations................................................................................................................. 10 Annual Dues............................................................................................................................... 11 Season Pass ........................................................................................................................... 12 Transferring Membership .......................................................................................................... 12 Summer Camp and Camporee Events - Call-out Procedures .................................................... 12 Summer Camp Promotion ......................................................................................................... 13 District Events ............................................................................................................................ 14 Cub Scout Program .................................................................................................................... 14 Mobile Camp ............................................................................................................................. 14 Events of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge ....................................................................................... 15 Lodge Calendar .......................................................................................................................... 15 2014-2015 Calendar .............................................................................................................. 15 Conclave .................................................................................................................................... 16 Lodge Ordeals ............................................................................................................................ 16 Brotherhood Membership ........................................................................................................ 17 National OA Events and Opportunities ..................................................................................... 17 THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 3 Unit Leader’s Guidebook “Let us realize the significance of the Order in the unit – for the unit is our best hope in Scouting.” - E. Urner Goodman Founder, Order of the Arrow Order of the Arrow High Adventure ...................................................................................... 17 Publications of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge............................................................................... 18 Lodge Web Site .......................................................................................................................... 18 Lodge Online Calendar .......................................................................................................... 18 Social Media .............................................................................................................................. 18 Lodge Newsletter ...................................................................................................................... 19 Where to Go Camping Guide .................................................................................................... 19 Lodge Planbook ......................................................................................................................... 19 THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 4 Unit Leader’s Guidebook FORWARD LETTER FROM THE LODGE CHIEF Fellow Scouters, This manual is written with you in mind – the Unit Leader. Knowing that your job is the most time-consuming and important job in all of Scouting, our desire is to assist you in any way possible in helping you achieve the primary goal of every unit leader – to instill a sense of character and value in the life of each boy in your unit. Many of you may not be familiar with the Order of the Arrow, except for a call-out ceremony or two – for you, we hope this manual will introduce you to what the can offer your unit and your boys. For those of you who are familiar with the OA, whether your experience was within this council or elsewhere, we hope you will learn how the Ahoalan- Nachpikin Lodge and its particular programs can be of service to you. One of the main purposes of our Order is simply that – to serve you, the units and scouts of our Council. By becoming familiar with this manual, we trust you will better understand where the OA fits in the Chickasaw Council’s program, and take advantage of the opportunities that the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge provides. If at any time you have questions about the Order of the Arrow in the Chickasaw Council, please feel free to contact me or any of the other officers of the Lodge. Yours in Scouting, Adam Carr Lodge Chief – W. W. W. Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 lodgechief@chickasawoa.org THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 5 Unit Leader’s Guidebook PURPOSE OF THE ORDER The Order of the Arrow’s Purpose is fourfold: To recognize those campers – Scouts and Scouters – who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives, and by such recognition, cause other campers to conduct themselves in such manner as to warrant recognition. Recognition is an important part of the Scout program, and helps build character values by rewarding a Scout’s drive for achievement and self-esteem. As Scouting’s National Honor Society, the Order of the Arrow recognizes those in scouting who are active examples of the Scouting principles of cheerfulness, helpfulness, trustworthiness – all the central virtues of Scouting. Furthermore, the OA challenges each of its members to continue to live up to these ideals, thereby promoting these ideals back to those in your unit. To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit. The Order of the Arrow was founded at a Scout summer camp, and believes in the outdoor method as an integral part of the Scouting goal of building character, citizenship and fitness in its participants. In camp, Scouts interact toward a common goal, and in doing so, exercise skills that are important in the maturation of boys into valuable members of society. As such, the OA embraces the camping traditions that have stood the test of time with the Scouting program, and serves to keep the spirit of the outdoor program alive. To promote Scout camping, which reaches its greatest effectiveness as a part of the unit’s camping program, both year-round and in the summer camp, as directed by the camping committee of the council. Under the direction of the Chickasaw Council’s Camping Committee, the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge of the Order of the Arrow is committed to promote Scout camping. The OA believes that the goals of Scouting can be best achieved by a year-round program of unit camping, and the programs of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge reflect the desire to be helpful to your Unit in meeting these goals. THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 6 Unit Leader’s Guidebook To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others. As adult leaders in the Scout program, our goal is to help you in your goal of molding your Scouts into responsible leaders. The Order of the Arrow program emphasizes service to others as a central theme of leadership and provides a framework through which to experience service as a building block in shaping the character of our youth. The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge also believes that youth membership retention is another benefit of the Order of the Arrow program. As a youth in Scouting matures and completes individual advancement goals, he can turn to the OA as a source of further opportunity to experience Scouting. Youth members who stay with the Scouting program longer typically achieve higher ranks of advancement, serve as camp staff, and ultimately choose to give back to Scouting in adulthood. MISSION OF THE LODGE The mission of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge is to achieve the purpose of the Order of the Arrow as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America in the Chickasaw Council through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults. HISTORY OF THE ORDER The Order of the Arrow was founded by Dr. E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson in 1915 at the Treasure Island Camp of the Philadelphia Council, Boy Scouts of America. It became an official program experiment in 1922 and was approved as part of the Scouting program in 1934. In 1948 the OA, recognized as the BSA's national brotherhood of honor campers, became an official part of the Boy Scouts of America. That same year the Chickasaw Council adopted the Order of the Arrow program. In 1998, the Order of the Arrow became recognized as Scouting's National Honor Society when it expanded its reach beyond camping to include broader service to Scouting and the community. THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 7 Unit Leader’s Guidebook STRUCTURE OF AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN LODGE The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge consists of 5 Chapters: Lippoe Blaknik – serving the Wolf River District Macheu Machque –serving the Thunderbird, Twin Banks, Southeast, and Scoutreach Districts Nashoba Tohbi – serving the Tallaha, Washington, and Malmaison Districts Okla Kamassa – serving the NW Mississippi District Sakima Machque – serving the Eastern District Each chapter is responsible for carrying out the prescribed lodge program within its district, and answers to the Lodge Executive Committee (LEC), which oversees the program in the council. For more information on each chapter, please visit the Lodge website. The Lodge is governed by the Lodge Executive Committee (LEC). The voting members of the LEC consist of the elected Lodge Officers, the Chapter Chiefs, and the Lodge operating committee chairmen. The advisers to all of these youth and the Scout Executive also give input during LEC meetings. The LEC is responsible for planning the overall lodge program, which will be established and fine-tuned at the LEC meetings. The Lodge Chief and Advisers attend the LEC meetings and help establish the program plan, then the Chapter Chiefs carry this plan back to their respective chapters, who are then responsible for implementing this plan through their chapters. Through this framework, each chapter has a unique and important responsibility - it is the interface between the OA Lodge program and the units within its district. Without the chapter carrying out its function, the lodge program cannot be effective – particularly at the troop level, which is the Order’s primary responsibility. THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 8 Unit Leader’s Guidebook TROOP REPRESENTATIVE To help facilitate this interface between the OA and the unit, the Troop Representative program was established. This program establishes a youth liaison in each unit to serve between the OA lodge or chapter and his unit. In his unit, he will serve as a communication and programmatic link to and from Arrowmen, adult leaders and Scouts who are not presently members of the Order. The Troop Representative is a recognized leadership position that counts toward rank advancement, including Eagle. More detailed information on this program may be found at the National OA website at http://www.oa-bsa.org/programs/ttr/. To improve communications between the lodge and your unit, you are encouraged to support the Troop Representative program by asking your Senior Patrol Leader to appoint one for your unit. Each Troop Representative may wear a special leadership patch on their uniform, which is available at each Scout Shop. Troop Representatives are encouraged to participate within their designated chapter to be able to provide information to their fellow troop arrowmen. TROOP REPRESENTATIVE ADVISER The Troop Representative Adviser is a unit assistant leader or committee member that is at least 21 years old, an OA member, and appointed by the Scoutmaster with the approval of the Committee Chairman. Their role is to assist the youth Representative so that he might succeed in his role as the communication and programmatic link between the unit and the Lodge or Chapter. They promote the incorporation of the Order of the Arrow ideals and programs into the Troop and into the advancement and recognition programs. They attend lodge or chapter meetings with the youth and insure that the information is getting back to the Troop. THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 9 Unit Leader’s Guidebook FUNCTIONS OF AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN LODGE Ahoalan-Nachpikin has many events and functions throughout the year. This guide focuses on the specific functions that affect units. For more information on the other functions, you can view the Lodge website and the Lodge Planbook (digital versions of the Planbook are available on the website). The functions covered in this guidebook are Unit Elections, Summer Camp/Camporee events, Summer Camp Promotions, District Events, and Cub Scout Programs. ELECTION PROCEDURES Elections are usually held in the spring by an OA Elections Team from your chapter. A chapter officer or member of the Elections Team should contact you to schedule a visit to one of your troop meetings to hold the election; if you have not been contacted by April 1st, please contact the Chapter Adviser in your district. Troops are not allowed to conduct elections without a lodge representative present. This would be a violation of the Order’s guidelines. Ahoalan-Nachpikin recommends holding elections between January 1st and April 30th of each year. A Unit Elections Report Form will be made available if your troop does not print one from the Troop Master program. We highly encourage troops to make use of the OA Election Reports in Troop Master. Once elected, a “candidate” must participate in and complete the “Ordeal” within one year of his election to become a member of the Order of the Arrow, however he does NOT have to go through a Call Out Ceremony. If he misses the camporee or summer camp where he was Called Out, he can still go through his Ordeal. While the Call-Out Ceremony is an impressive and meaningful way for the boys to learn of their election and is highly recommended, it is actually up to the Scoutmaster whether he would like to wait until the Call-Out for the results to be announced or just to announce them at the meeting. For more information on the induction process, see “Lodge Ordeals” under the heading “Events of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge” in this Guidebook. Information for Ordeal candidates (registration forms, what to bring, etc.) may be found on the Lodge website. THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 10 Unit Leader’s Guidebook YOUTH ELECTIONS To become a member of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge of the Order of the Arrow, each youth must be elected by the fellow members of his unit. To be eligible for election, a Scout must:  Be a First Class Scout  In the last 2 years, have camped at least 15 nights under the auspices of the BSA. Five of those nights must be in a row, in a long-term camp (summer camp, Philmont, etc), and the remaining 9 nights must not be a part of a long-term camp.  Have Scoutmaster approval If a Scout meets these requirements, he may be considered for election by the fellow Scouts in his troop. He must receive 50% or more of the votes of his unit to be elected. For an election to occur, 50% of the registered active youth must be present. Elections are generally conducted by a secret ballot. Troop Master can print ballots for you, or these can be made by hand. Each youth (the OA considers Youth to be under the age of 21, so a Scouter in the Troop under the age of 21 can still vote in the election, but Scouters over the age of 21 cannot vote) then votes “Yes” or “No” for each person. Therefore they can vote “Yes” for as many of the candidates as they choose. They can also choose to abstain from the voting. If they abstain they do not vote and it does not hurt the candidate’s chances the candidate has to receive 50% of the votes turned in. Once the ballots have been turned in, they are counted secretly by the Unit Election team with the Scoutmaster and the Arrowmen fill out the necessary paperwork to turn in to the Lodge. ADULT NOMINATIONS Adults are nominated based on their potential to enhance the Order of the Arrow program within the Council. This nomination should not be based on merit, but on what they can offer the program and its purposes as outlined above. Effective January 1, 2013, each year, upon holding a troop or team election for youth candidates that result in at least one youth candidate being elected, the unit committee may nominate adults to the lodge adult selection committee. The number of adults nominated can be no more than one-third of the number of youth candidates elected, rounded up where the number of youth candidates is not a multiple of THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 11 Unit Leader’s Guidebook three. In addition to the one-third limit, the unit committee may nominate the currentlyserving unit leader (but not assistant leaders), as long as he or she has served as unit leader for at least the previous twelve months. Recommendations of the adult selection committee, which consists of the lodge adviser, the chairman of the council committee on which the lodge adviser serves, and the lodge staff adviser, with the approval of the Scout executive, serving as Supreme Chief of the Fire, will be candidates for induction, provided the following conditions are fulfilled: • Selection of the adult is based on the ability to perform the necessary functions to help the Order fulfill its purpose, and not for recognition of service, including current or prior achievement and positions. • The individual will be an asset to the Order because of demonstrated abilities that fulfill the purpose of the Order. • The camping requirements set forth for youth members are fulfilled. • The adult leader’s membership will provide a positive example for the growth and development of the youth members of the lodge. Nominations for adults may be by a unit leader / committee, or by a district / council committee. An Adult Candidate Nomination Form must be completed and submitted according to the instructions on the form; you will find this form on the Lodge website listed under “Forms and Info”. ANNUAL DUES Many times you will see the phrase “a member in good standing with the Lodge” when looking at different programs of the Order. This means a member who is current on his Lodge Dues. To stay as an active member (and be able to wear the Lodge flap) you must pay yearly dues of $10. These can be paid online, at the Council Office, or at the OA Trading Post. These dues are a vital way for the Lodge to have funds to be able to support the camp and operate throughout the year. The Ordeal fee for new members covers the first year of dues. Lodge members serving in the Armed Forces will remain as active members without having to pay dues throughout their term of service. For all other members, nonpayment of dues by Spring Ordeal disqualifies them as active members until they pay their dues. THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 12 Unit Leader’s Guidebook SEASON PASS When paying dues, you will be given the option to purchase a Season Pass. This is a program that allows Arrowmen to pay for all their Lodge events at the beginning of the year at a discounted rate. For $75 it covers the fees for LOAC, Spring Ordeal, Fall Ordeal, Fall Fellowship, Family Banquet, Lodge dues, and the patches for LOAC and Fall Fellowship. Purchased separately this would normally cost $95. You will also receive a one-time coupon for $1 off for every $10 spent at the Trading Post. TRANSFERRING MEMBERSHIP Many times adult leaders were inducted into a different Lodge when they were a youth and would like to transfer their membership to our Lodge. To transfer their membership they only have to pay the dues for the current year. When paying dues they will be prompted for contact information and also information on their inductions. According to National policy, an Arrowman may not maintain membership within multiple Lodges and instead should be a member of the Lodge where their primary Scouting registration is. SUMMER CAMP AND CAMPOREE EVENTS - CALL-OUT PROCEDURES The Lodge has four primary functions at summer camp: Unit Elections, Brotherhood Conversion, Summer Fellowship, and Call Out ceremonies. If your troop was unable to conduct a Unit Election before camp, it is possible to hold the election at Kia Kima, however it is preferred if this was done beforehand. During the week Ahoalan-Nachpikin also provides an opportunity for Arrowmen to complete their Brotherhood conversion and more information about this is provided later in this guide. Generally on Fridays during summer camp the Lodge also hosts a Summer Fellowship where Arrowmen can come and meet other people from the Lodge and enjoy good food. Finally after the campfire is the Call Out Ceremony. The Lodge conducts call-out ceremonies during the family campfires at Kia Kima and at District Camporees. It is to publicly recognize those Scouts who have been elected by their unit. Please bring to summer camp or camporee the names of those in your unit who are to be called-out during the campfire – the camp Program Director or OA Camp Chief (or at a Camporee, the OA Chapter Chief) will need this list for the ceremony. THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 13 Unit Leader’s Guidebook After the ceremony, each new candidate should receive an Ordeal Candidate Registration Form and a sheet entitled Instructions for Ordeal Candidates to instruct them on what to do next to become a member of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge. If he does not receive them, please refer him to the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge website, where he can download these documents. These forms are not mailed to each candidate, so please make sure your elected candidates receive them in time to submit the registration form by the deadline. If your unit does not attend Camp in-council, you may choose to recognize the newly elected candidates at a unit function, such as a court of honor, in lieu of their call-out at summer camp or camporee. If so, please provide each candidate with a copy of the Ordeal Candidate Registration Form and the Instructions for Ordeal Candidates found on the Lodge website. It is important to note that if your unit does not attend Camp in-council you unfortunately cannot hold Unit Elections nor participate in Brotherhood conversions at the out-of-council camp. This is not an Ahoalan-Nachpikin policy, but instead a National policy. Unit Elections and Brotherhood conversion must take place with your home Lodge. SUMMER CAMP PROMOTION One of the primary purposes of the Order of the Arrow is promotion of the Scout year-round outdoor experience. The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge believes that the summer camp experience is the highlight of the camping year, and therefore encourages each unit to take advantage of the program opportunities offered at our own Kia Kima Scout Reservation. Each year at KKSR, the lodge also conducts a weekly fellowship on Friday nights before the closing campfire. This is an opportunity for OA members to visit with other members from within our lodge and other lodges who might be represented during that camp week. Each OA chapter is a part of the District Camp Promotion Team, and helps with the planning of unit visits for the purpose of promoting Kia Kima Scout Reservation to your unit. If you would like to request a visit, please contact the OA Chapter Chief in your district. THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 14 Unit Leader’s Guidebook DISTRICT EVENTS Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge has five chapters, which are responsible for carrying out the Lodge program within its districts. While the primary functions of the chapter are membership elections and summer camp promotion, the chapter also functions as a service arm to assist in the program of district events, and should be called upon to help if needed. While service to the district is an important part of the chapter’s responsibility, the chapter understands that each member’s primary responsibility is to his unit. Examples of this service is building campfires, helping staff events, and delivering food. Some Chapters choose to have small fellowships at Camporees and other functions similar to the Summer Fellowships at Kia Kima. Talk to your Chapter Chief about everything chapter is doing to support district events! CUB SCOUT PROGRAM While membership in the Order of the Arrow is not offered to Cub Scouts, the Lodge still actively supports the Cub Scout program. There are several ways for the Lodge to actively assist your Pack. Part of the traditions of the Order is to follow and help preserve American Indian culture. As such we can help by performing American Indian Crossover and Arrow of Light ceremonies. The Lodge also has American Indian Dance and Drum teams that can visit Pack meetings, camp outs, and Cub Scout Day Camps to give demonstration Pow Wows. Contact the Chapter Chief of your District for more information. MOBILE CAMP Mobile Camp was created as a way for Troops and Packs to receive assistance with teaching Scout skills and First Class Advancement. Its purpose is to provide the Summer Camp experience, knowledge, and material year-round as part of our Camping Promotions program. Arrowmen from the Mobile Camp committee can come to Troop/Pack meetings or even camp-outs depending on the location to help instruct. Most of our committee members have worked on Kia Kima staff and have knowledge and experience instructing Scouts. They instruct using hands-on demonstrations that utilize the EDGE method so the Scouts will be able to fully master the skills. Contact the Committee Chairman at mobilecamp@chickasawoa.org to schedule a visit. Different things that he will need to know are location, time, how many people are requested, and the skills they will be teaching. Previous visits have included teaching Orienteering skills, knots, backpacking, and Arrow of Light advancement. If you have any ideas or questions about what they can instruct please feel free to ask! THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 15 Unit Leader’s Guidebook EVENTS OF THE AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN LODGE LODGE CALENDAR Below is the Lodge Calendar for 2014-2015. These dates were approved during a Lodge Executive Committee Meeting. Please make note of these dates as you plan your unit’s calendar, to allow the OA members in your unit maximum opportunity to participate in the Lodge’s events. 2014-2015 CALENDAR September 12-14, 2014 Fall Ordeal Camp Currier September 19-21, 2014 OA Mississippi Gathering Camp Yocona, Randolph, MS October 10-12, 2014 Fall Fellowship/Elections Camp Currier October 17-19, 2014 ScoutBase ServiceCorps Tunica, MS December 6, 2014 Family Banquet TBA January 1 – April 30, 2015 Unit Elections Individual Units January 30 – February 1, 2015 LOAC Camp Currier April 17-19, 2015 Section Conclave Camp Buck Toms, Knoxville, TN May 15-17, 2015 Spring Ordeal KKSR August 3-7, 2015 NOAC Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 16 Unit Leader’s Guidebook CONCLAVE The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge belongs to Section SR6, along with eight other OA lodges from Tennessee, Kentucky and Mississippi. Every year, these lodges meet for fellowship and competition during a weekend at one of the Scout camps in the Area. Called a conclave, this event is always enjoyed by all that attend. The 2015 Section SR6 Conclave is on the weekend of April 17-19 at Camp Buck Toms near Knoxville, TN. Pellissippi Lodge will host this event, and this will be a great opportunity for your OA members to meet and interact with OA members from throughout the Section. More information on how members in your unit may register will be available on the Lodge website (www.chickasawoa.org). LODGE ORDEALS To become a member of the Order of the Arrow, an elected candidate must attend and complete the “Ordeal” within one year of his election. The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge holds two Ordeal weekends each year to allow every candidate several opportunities to attend one after their election. Each candidate must register for the Ordeal that he intends to attend by completing the online registration through the Chickasaw Council DoubleKnot calendar. All lodge members are invited to participate in the Ordeal weekend. The Ordeal is typically finished by 10 AM Sunday morning. THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 17 Unit Leader’s Guidebook BROTHERHOOD MEMBERSHIP The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge encourages every Ordeal member to seal their membership in the OA by becoming a Brotherhood member. Ordeal members that have been a member for at least 10 months are eligible for Brotherhood membership. Brotherhood Conversion involves learning more about the symbols and traditions of the Order. The Brotherhood is represented on the OA sash by two bars on either end of the arrow. The Brotherhood ceremony is offered at LOAC, Fall Fellowship, KKSR Summer Camp and the Ordeals. Further requirements for Brotherhood membership are described in the Order of the Arrow Handbook. NATIONAL OA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES Every 2 to 3 years, the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is held for one week on a major university campus in the late summer. The NOAC is similar in scope to a National Jamboree, in that lodges from across the country send delegates for training, fellowship, competition, and fun. All OA members in the Lodge are eligible and encouraged to become a part of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Contingent – it will be a trip to remember! Contact the Lodge Adviser or check the website if your members are interested. The next NOAC will be in 2015 at Michigan State University, and it is also the Centennial Year for the Order of the Arrow! ORDER OF THE ARROW HIGH ADVENTURE Order of the Arrow High Adventure is another summer program for older Scouts. It is a two week program offered at each of Scouting’s High Adventure bases. OA Trail Crew is at Philmont Scout Ranch, OA Wilderness Voyage and Canadian Odyssey are at Northern Tier and OA Ocean Adventure is at Sea Base. This program allows participants to provide service for the bases in the form of trail building for the first week, and then plan their own personalized trek for the second week. This all comes at a much cheaper rate than visiting with a unit and is a great opportunity for older scouts who want to go back to the bases. If any of your Scouts are interested in OA High Adventure, you can contact the Lodge Adviser or visit http://adventure.oa-bsa.org. The Lodge also operates an OA High Adventure Scholarship for those wishing to attend one of the OA High Adventure programs. The scholarship is based on financial need however there are a few other requirements. More information can be found on our website. THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 18 Unit Leader’s Guidebook PUBLICATIONS OF THE AHOALAN-NACHPIKIN LODGE LODGE WEB SITE The Lodge maintains a web page, found at www.chickasawoa.org, which contains up-todate information on Lodge events and programs, as well as all of the forms mentioned in this guidebook (and many other useful items!). We also encourage all members to sign up for the Lodge email list on the website, which will provide email reminders and breaking news to the list. Youth members maintain this web page, and the web team is always interested in hearing from members who have an interest in helping with this service. LODGE ONLINE CALENDAR The Lodge has a planning calendar on the web, found at the Chickasaw Council Calendar web page. This calendar can be very helpful in incorporating Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge functions into your unit calendar. It is a Doubleknot calendar that also allows you to register and pay for events using it. SOCIAL MEDIA The Lodge operates an official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/lodge558. Here the Lodge also provides updates and information regarding events and activities of the Lodge. You are also able to sign up for the mailing list from the Facebook Page and view the Planbook. THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 19 Unit Leader’s Guidebook LODGE NEWSLETTER The official newsletter of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge is The Dancing Bear, which is published quarterly. News on past events, along with pertinent details on upcoming events, is included in each issue. This newsletter is edited and published by a youth staff and all members are invited to submit articles for consideration. WHERE TO GO CAMPING GUIDE As part of their camping promotion service, the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge publishes a “Where to Go Camping Guide” and provides it to each unit in the Council. This guide is reviewed yearly, and updated as needed. The Lodge encourages you to submit your favorite camping or hiking sites for inclusion, and welcomes your comments and reviews of the sites listed. LODGE PLANBOOK The Lodge Planbook is a book published yearly with information on the current officers, the lodge goals, the year’s calendar, select forms, and other information. Printed copies of the Planbook are given out to new members in their packet after they complete their Ordeal. Digital copies of the Planbook can be found online at the Lodge website. THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IN THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL 20 Unit Leader’s Guidebook Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 http://www.chickasawoa.org 2014 Printing Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 2014 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Unit Leader's Guidebook Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Order of the Arrow https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/5bbbfe296565b5055dd825ac940c963b.pdf d9392c2e71f66c0a465d24fc343ca2c2 PDF Text Text The Dancing Bear The Official Publication. of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 558 of the Order of the Arrow under the advisory of the Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of America Spr~ng 1995 Volume 1 Issue l Spring Ordeals 1995 Lodge Soon~ Because of the large area SprtQg Ordeal Registration that the Lodge covers. the first arrowmen to be inducted into the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge -will get a c;hoice of two spring Ordeals this year. One at Camp Tallaha and one at Kia Kima Scout Reservation. ST__;___ The first Ordeal will be City held at Camp Tallaha on May 12-District_ __ 14. The second will be held at Kia Zip Kima Scout Reservation froni June 2-4. There will be an Phone (__ )_ _ _ _ __ opportunity for you to seal your membership in the Lodge as a Member($15)_ _ Brotherhood member at both Brotherhood Ordeals. Candidate($25 )_ _ There will be plenty of work and fellowship going on so Make Checks Payable To: sign up as soon as possible. Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge { l Flap~ Pick up )C!Urs at the Scout Shop Today. ) ) l{ Send to: Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112 The Conclave Race Beginst By: Peter Abell As long a~ the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, there will be a Conclave. A Con clave is an annual gathering of Arrowmen from all around Tennessee, Mls.s issippl. Arkansas, · and Louisiana. This year the Conclave will be held at Camp DeSoto in E IDorado, Arkansas. from April 2 1-23. By attending. you make yourself eligible for a weekend that inclwles athletic events. J\ at!ve American Dancing and Sin!~Ing. Ceremonies competition. and a 1011g list of other, exciting events too numerous to be mentioned. . Pro bab ly the best part about a Conclave is that there are no limits on the number of peoi_ )le a Lod ge can bring. This is \.\·· here you, the members of the Lod:ge come in. It is your duty to sign up and attend this fun and exciting. yet fulfilling event. (.Just fill out the form on page four of this O.(~wspaper and send it and your check to the Scout Office: It is promised to be a weekend of fun and fellowship. See you there! ..----------------~------~----------------, Arrowmen in Action Featuring: Jeremy Palazola By: Peter Abell The purpose of this column has strJved to recognize . those Arrowmen who have demonstrated unparalleled standards in service. This issue, the Dancing Bear has c hosen to recognize an outstanding Scout. _ Jeremy Palazola. (.Jere my Palazola is an Eagle Seo u t in Troop 34 and a Brotherhood member in the Lodge. J-{e also attends Christian Brothers High School where he is a member of the Class of 1996. He also has served dutifully at Kia Kima Scou t reservation for three summers as a member of the Aquatics Staff. He is 1nterested in the Dance and Sing Team and the Ceremonies team. Jeremy epitomizes the Arrowman who is dedicated to ·cheerful service, making him a '---.:.._--------~--------------------; truly special person to the Lodge and to society. Chuck Barber. Jon Grizzie. atld Stewn Zelinski plan f'or Conclave. •------•-r If you would like to nominate a deserving Arrowman for the Arrowman in Action, send the nominees name to: Peter Abell 3141 Spottswood Ave. Mem his, TN 38111 l t l ) I l l �The Dancing Bear Spring 1995 Dear Pete, A Letter From the Chief 1995 Lodge Calendar Fellow Arrowmen, I am an Ordeal member of the Lodge and I __was· wondering how I could get my Brotherhood? I am excited about this upcomin.g year. The Lodg-e Executive Committee and I have Sincerely. already · begun making plans for Inquiring Arrowman the months ahead. Although, the one key element that our new Dear Inquiring Arrowman, Lodge requires is your input and your assistance. None of our The Ahoalan-Nachpikln ideas will be fulfilled without Lodge offers the opportunity for your involvement. Brotherhood membership at every For our new members, major event(Ordeals, Fellowships) this is an excellent time to start and weekly at summer camp. getting involved in your chapter New this yearfor your convenience as well as lodge committees such are weekly Brotherhoods at Camp as Ceremonies, Camp Promotions Tallaha. Please take advantage of and Unit Elections, and the these opportunities and seal your Dance and Sing Team. As for membership in the Lodge as a some our older brothers, why not Brotherhood member. take part in the fun and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __.,. fellowship that our Lodge has to offer. Whether you have just been inducted or you have been around since E. Urner Goodman, it is never too late to sign up for a committee. So what are you waiting for? Get a head start on everybody else and get active in the Order of the Arrow. ~RDERoFTHE ~RROW OA History Quiz In Cheerful Service, Brad N. Stevens Lodge Chief What University has held the most National Order of the Arrow Conferences? February 23 · 25 24-26 Scoutmaster's Dinner at McLemore Christian Church Scoutmaster's Luncheon at Camp Tallaha National Leadership Seminar at Millington NAS 11 Lodge Executive Committee Meeting at Ca mp C Li rrie r 2 21-28 Conclave Contingent Meeting SR-9 Conclave at Camp DeSoto, Eldorado, Arkansas 6 12-14 Lodge Executive Committee Meeting at Ca mp Cu rrie r Ordeal/Brotherhood at Camp Tallaha 2-4 0 rdea I/Brotherhood at Kia Ki ma Seo u t Rese roatio n }SUMIYIER CAMP 28-80 29 Ordeal/Brotherhood at Camp Tallaha Lodge Executive Committee Meeting at Camp Tallaha 25-27 Ordeal/Brotherhood/Vigil at Kia Kima 80 30 Lodge Leader Development Training at Camp Currier Lodge Executive Committee Meeting at Ca mp Cu rrie r 14 Lodge Family Banquet March Aprtl May June July August Septemter Octoter uf·t. and you will benefit from . . . . ~-=~===~::i;.;;:,;:==:=:::====::::::;--;ar.1i'iffii;c:":':i ---~------=--:...:-....__......,......., 'The Dancing Bear [< Ed itor-i n-C hief Peter Abe 11 Sheny Aycock Head Advisor Lodge Chief Brad Stevens by Peter Abell and Sheny done is editing and typesetting All Aycock. A11 comments s ho uId be forvvarded to Lodge Advisor Jason P. Hood. The 0$ncing 8eK do es not disctiminat e on the basis of race or religious beliefs. Become a Brotherhood Member. It's ~easy to do! What does it all mean? I went to do hard labor at Kia Kima, and all I got was this stinking sash and pocket flap! Surely doubts and questions this severe don't run through your mind as you try to sleep each night, but it makes sense if you are an Ordeal member to have questions about the Order; it's natural to want to know more about this mysterious and confusing sometimes organization. The best way to get this information, that is, to learn and grow as an arrowman is to seal your membership in the Order as a Brotherhood passed. Become famt11ar with The Customs and Traditions of the Inspiration th e ceremony will Ordeal given on pages 54-56 of . bring you. Not only that, the The OA Handbook( 1991 ed.) 3. &2ve your unit. Retain Chickasah Lodge will benefit from stronger membership with every your registration in Scouting. During your 10-month period, new Brotherhood member. Becoming a Brotherhood strive to fulfill your obligation by member is relatively easy. And continuing and expanding your once again this year, the Lodge is service to your own troop or post. 4. Plan for service in your offering several opportunities to complete this key step: at the ~ Retain your registration in upcoming Ordeal work weekend the Lodge and keep your dues at Kia Kima, and each Thursday paid. Be aware that acceptance of membership night at summer camp. That way, Brotherhood you can choose which .seems involves a pledge of service to the more appropriate to your summer . Lodge. Develop a concrete idea of how you plan to fu Ifill this plans. the pledge. way, E it h er 5. Review your progress. requirements are the same. As a preliminary, you must have been When you earnestly feel that you an Ordeal member for at least ten have met the four challenges months. In addition; you must above, write a letter to the Lodge meet .five chal~enges before you Secretary. In this letter: - Explain what you think enter the Circle of the the Obligation means. Brotherhood: - Describe how you have 1 . Memorize the signs of Arrow menibt2·ship. Memorize the been fulfilling this Obligation in Obligation of the Order , which your troop or post and in your you received from Allowat Sakima daily life, and how you have used (printed on the back · of your your understanding of the Ordeal membership card or in your to aid in this service. - Describe your specific handbook). Also, memorize . the the plans for giving service in the Song, Official OA Admonition, the sign of Ordeal lodge program. Bring this letter to the · membership, and the Arrow Brotherhood with you. handclasp. SO DON'T DELAY; BECOME A 2 . Advance in your understandingoftheOrdeaL Gain a BROTHERHOOD MEMBER NOW! thorough understanding of the Ordeal thrm.~gh which you have the• Increased knowledge and The Official Publication of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 558 of the 0 rd er of the Arrow under the advisory of the Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of Arrterica. member. Becoming a -brother is not that . �The Dancing Bear Spring 1995 Committee Reports Ceremonies Team rehersals today. The first meeting By: Jon Grizzle Fellow Arrowmen. are you 'w ondering how to qecome more active in our new Lodge? ·well, the Ceremonies team is a great way to get involved. One of my goals for this year is to get as many Ceremonies teams put together as possible. To achieve this goal, there must be a great deal of Arrowman who are interested. WE NEED YOU! If you are interested. our next meeting will be Feb. 25. For more information please call Jon Grizzle at 452-7420, Renee Leith at 383-8111, or Jason Stewart at 365-1917. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __...;._ _ _ _--1 Dance and Sirtg Team · will be March 2nd at St. Stephen's United Methodist Church on the corner of Graham and Macon. Activities and Civic Service Committee The Activities and Civic Service committee is a committee that all Arrowmen should get involved with. The committee is responsible for Service Projects and for Banquets and Ordeals. It is open · to Arrowmen of all ages and always could use a helping· hand. To get involved sign up to join the Activities and Civic Service Committee at the next Lodge function. By: Steven Zelinski Camp . Promotions and ATTENTION ARROWMEN! Unit Elections The Native American Dance and Sing Team needs new Committee blood, and you are it. "But I The ·" Camp Promotions cannot dance," you may say. and Unit Elections Committee is Never fear, we will teach you. a very important committee for And yes, we can help your the Lodge. , The Lodge's main signing also. Come, learn, and be purpose is service to the Council, active with the Lodge. Give and this can be acheived through me(Steven Zelinski) a call at 6.8 3- Camp Promotions and Unit 5041. If I am not home, leave Elections. To get -involved call your name and telephone your Chapter Cheif or Jamie number. I will call you. The Lewis at 753 r2355. Please get Dance and Sing team is ready to involved with this committee. start its performances and your participation is needed. Eastern I North Central Chapter_is the BEST! By: Brian Leith Hello Fellow Arrowmen! If you are in the Eastern or the North Central Districts then you are in the greatest chapter of the new Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge. My name is Brian Leith and I am your 1995 Chapter Chief. We recently had Chapter elections and Daniel Friedman was elected Vice-Chief and Ryan Cooper has been appointed Secretary. Our Camp Promotions and Unit Elections Chairman, Matt Curtis, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - has also been put into position. We are ready to take control and show other Chapters how to run Southeast/ South Central by providing l 00% of all Camp Ch t Promotions and Unit Elections in ap er At the first Chapter our Chapter and Matt is prepared meeting, a handful of Arrowmen for this difficult task. . were present to elect Chip Anybody and everybody Scrivener to the Chapter Chief should participate in the Chapter position and Eric Peppenhorst to this year so - we can have the the position of Chapter Vicebiggest turnout for Conclave in Chief. Chip appointed . Rob April. Any youth Arrowman who Thweatt as the temporary wishes to be active this year and Chapter Secretary. The Chapter· has not already been contacted Staff Advisor is Thomas yet should either call me at Jefferson. No Advisor has been (901 }383-8111 or Matt Curtis at appointed yet. One of the main {901)754-8646 to get on board of goals for this Chapter is our team. Our next Chapter meeting participation. They desperately will be sometime in March and need more Arrowmen to get involved With Chapter activities. hopefully all arrowmen will be If you would like to get involved notified in an upcoming flyer, so contact Chip Scrivener at look out for it in the mail.We {90 1)79 4_ 7 063 : must be the best! Get Active! D~~nce and Sing Team Chairman Steven Zelinski Dancing .. Northeast/ Nashoba/ Crittenden Chapter Northwest Mississippi/ Sou thwest Elected to the Chapter Chief position was John Bussell. His Vice-Chief is Brian Boyce, and the Chapter Secretary is John Read. The Professional Advisor for the Chapter is Harold Witherspoon. A Chapter Advisor has not been appointed yet .. Chief John Bussell is going to have to focus on Camp Promotions and Unit Elections. About 20 people were present at the first meeting so they have a good start for participation, but more hel1~ is needed. If you would like to get involved, contact John Bussell at (901 }398-2932. About 25 Arrowmen showed up at the first chapter meeting and elected Ralph Rosen as Chapter Chief, Mike Knight as Chapter Vice Chief, and Kevin Owens as Chapter Secretary. Ralph is ready to get things started now. Advisors for th.i s chapter are Robert Strickland and professional Tim Gauldin. :If you want to get involved, please contact Ralph Rosen at {901)4659696. -------------- Malmaison/ Tallaha/ Washington District At · the first Chapter meeting, Trey Clark ·was elected Chapter Chief. Robbie Cain was elected Chapter Vice-Chief and David Moses was appointed as the temporary Chapter Secretary. The Chapter does not have an Advisor but does have a Professional, Michael Crouch. Attendance and participation is going to be vital for Trey because of the large area that the Chapter covers. If you would like to get involved, contact Trey Clark at '(601 }624~5996 Get involved w·~.th your Chapter as soon as possible. Your attendance, participation, and support is · important. �The Dancing Bear Spring 1995 - 1995 LEC Phone Directoiy Lodge Chief Brad Stevens 869 Sumpter Cove Memphis, TN 38112 (90 I) 683-5032 ,,. Internal Vice-Chief Felder Davis 602Percy · . Indianola, MS 38 715 (601) 887-4856 Camp Promotions and Unit Elections Jamie Lewis 333 Richard's Way Cordova, TN 38018 (901) 753-2355 Dance and Sing Team Steven Zelinski 780 Eastern Drive Memphis, TN 38122 (90 l) 683-5041 External Vice-Chief Chuck Barber ·. 3529 Tutwiler Memphis, TN 38122 (901) 458-0712 Secretruy Peter Abell 3141 Spottswood Ave. Memphis, TN 381 H (901) 323-5712 Ceremonies Jon Grizzle 802 Bowen Circle Memphis, TN 38122 (901)452-7 420 A.S.K Coordinator , David Atchley 348 Powder Spring Cove Colllervile, TN 3801 7 (901) 853-3086 Treasurer Sean Veazie 1844 Grenville Dr · Germantown. TN 38138 (90 l) 754-9898 Past Lodge Chief Ken Kimble 9129 Anderton Springs Memphis, TN 38133 (90 l ) 388- I 098 Lodge Advisor Jason P. Hood 2245 Monroe Ave. Memphis, TN 38104 (90 I ) 27 4- 7008(H) (90 I) 525- I 332(W) Lodge Staff Advisor Scott Stephens 171 South Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 381 12 (901) 327-4 193 Chapter Chiefs Northeast, Nashoba, Crittenden Ralph Rosen . 4255 McFadden Dr. Oakland, TN 38060 (901) 465-9696 Tallaha, Malmaison, Washington · TreyClark 265 Westover Dr. Clarksdale, MS 38614 (601) 624-5996 Southeast, South Central .. Chip Scrivener 3963 Ben Venue Memphis, TN38118 (901) 794-7063 Northwest Mississippi, Southwest John Bussel 4523 Saint Honore Memphis, TN 381.16 ('901) 398-2932 . Camp Promotions and Unit Elections Season is Under Way On January 28th, Camp Promotions and Unit Elections Chairman Jamie Lewis instructed about 25 Arrowmen how to hold a proper election and camp promotion. The day began around 9:00 AM and concluded around 1 :OOPM with a lunch served at the conclusion. Cbief Brad Stevens. External Vice-Chief Chuck Barber. Secretary Peter Abell, and elections guru Brian Leith were there to answer any questions about the new Lodge and its activities. Also. Chuck Barber promoted the · 1995 Section Conclave. This looks to be a great year for Camp Promotion and Unit Elections. If you would like to help out with the Camp Promotions and Unit Elections team call Jamie Lewis at 753-2355. Eastern, North Central Brian Leith 2 713 Gerald Ford Dr. Cordova, TN 38018 (901) 383-8111 Scout Office Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112 r-~onclave-:R"egi"Str-atloii----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- · Camp DeSoto April 21-23 1995 Training Sessions (Check Six) ' City: _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ ST: _ _ _ Zip: Phone: Circle One Ordeal Brotherhood Vigil Circle One Adult Youth Troop: ~--- District: _Working with Adults OA Trivia _The A.S.K Program _The Trail to Brotherhood _Lodge Leader Development _Camp Promotions _Mission of the Order Publications ' Make Checks payable to the Chickasaw Council. BSA Workshops (Check Three) _Ordeal Ceremony Dance Attire -Bead work/Pow Wow American Indian Dancing _Brotherhood Ceremony _Vigil Honor Ceremony Send or take checks to : Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Conclave Registration Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis. TN 38112 Fees _$22.00 Regular Fee{Before 3/ 1) _$27.00 Late Fee(Before 4/ 1) I - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ·- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _, Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphi:..;, TN 38112-4899 Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Memphis, TN Permit No. 435 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge <em>Dancing Bear </em>Newsletters Description An account of the resource The collection contains the "Dancing Bear" Newsletters, published by the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 of the Order of the Arrow. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document The Dancing Bear The Official Publication. of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 558 of the Order of the Arrow under the advisory of the Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of America Volume 1 Issue l Spr~ng 1995 Spring Ordeals Soon~ 1995 Lodge Flap~ Because of the large area that the Lodge covers. the first arrowmen to be inducted into the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge -will get a c;hoice of two spring Ordeals this year. One at Camp Tallaha and one at Kia Kima Scout Reservation. The first Ordeal will be held at Camp Tallaha on May 12- 14. The second will be held at Kia Kima Scout Reservation froni June 2-4. There will be an opportunity for you to seal your membership in the Lodge as a Brotherhood member at both Ordeals. There will be plenty of work and fellowship going on so sign up as soon as possible. SprtQg Ordeal Registration City ST__;___ Zip -District __ _ Phone ( __ ) _____ _ Member($15) __ Brotherhood Candidate($25 ) __ Make Checks Payable To: Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Send to: Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112 Pick up )C!Urs at the Scout Shop Today. The Conclave Race Beginst By: Peter Abell Arrowmen in Action Featuring: Jeremy Palazola By: Peter Abell As long a~ the sun rises ..----------------~------~----------------, in the east and sets in the west, there will be a Conclave. A Con clave is an annual gathering of Arrowmen from all around Tennessee, Mls.sissippl. Arkansas, and Louisiana. · This year the Conclave will be held at Camp DeSoto in E IDorado, Arkansas. from April 2 1-23. By attending. you make yourself eligible for a weekend that inclwles athletic events. J\ at!ve American Dancing and Sin!~Ing. Ceremonies competition. and a 1011g list of other, exciting events too numerous to be mentioned. . Pro b ab ly the best part about a Conclave is that there are no limits on the number of peoi_ )le a Lo d ge can bring. This is \.\·here you, the members of the Lod :ge come in. It is your duty to sign up and attend this fun and exciting. yet fulfilling event. (.Just fill out the form on page four of this O.(~wspaper and send it and your check to the Scout Office : It is promised to be a weekend of fun and fellowship. See you there! The purpose of this column has strJved to rec ognize . those Arrowmen who have demonstrated unparalleled standards in service. This issue, the Dancing Bear has c hosen to recognize an outstanding Scout. _ Jeremy Palazola. (.Jere my Palazola is an - Eagle Seo u t in Troop 34 and a Brotherhood member in the Lodge. J-{e also attends Christian Brothers High School where he is a member of the Class of 1996. He also has served dutifully at Kia Kima Scou t reservation for three summers as a member of the Aquatics Staff. He is 1nte rested in the Dance and - Sing Team and the Ceremonies team. Jeremy epitomizes the Arrowman who is dedicated to ·cheerful service, making him a '---.:.._--------~--------------------; truly special person to the Lodge Chuck Barber. Jon Grizzie. atld Stewn Zelinski plan f'or Conclave. •------•-r and to society. If you would like to nominate a deserving Arrowman for the Arrowman in Action, send the nominees name to: Peter Abell 3141 Spottswood Ave. Mem his, TN 38111 { l ) ) l { l t l ) I l l The Dancing Bear Spring 1995 Dear Pete, I am an Ordeal member of the Lodge and I _ _was· wondering how I could get my Brotherhood? Sincerely. Inquiring Arrowman Dear Inquiring Arrowman, The Ahoalan-Nachpikln Lodge offers the opportunity for Brotherhood membership at every major event(Ordeals, Fellowships) and weekly at summer camp. New this year for your convenience are weekly Brotherhoods at Camp Tallaha. Please take advantage of these opportunities and seal your membership in the Lodge as a Brotherhood member. A Letter From the Chief Fellow Arrowmen, I am excited about this upcomin.g year. The Lodg-e Executive Committee and I have already · begun making plans for the months ahead. Although, the one key element that our new Lodge requires is your input and your assistance. None of our ideas will be fulfilled without your involvement. For our new members, this is an excellent time to start getting involved in your chapter as well as lodge committees such as Ceremonies, Camp Promotions and Unit Elections, and the Dance and Sing Team. As for some our older brothers, why not take part in the fun and ____________ _.,. fellowship that our Lodge has to ~RDERoFTHE ~RROW OA History Quiz What University has held the most National Order of the Arrow Conferences? offer. Whether you have just been inducted or you have been around since E. Urner Goodman, it is never too late to sign up for a committee. So what are you waiting for? Get a head start on everybody else and get active in the Order of the Arrow. In Cheerful Service, Brad N. Stevens Lodge Chief 23 · 25 24-26 11 2 21-28 6 12-14 2-4 28-80 29 25-27 80 30 14 1995 Lodge Calendar February Scoutmaster's Dinner at McLemore Christian Church Scoutmaster's Luncheon at Camp Tallaha National Leadership Seminar at Millington NAS March Lodge Executive Committee Meeting at Ca mp C Li rrie r Aprtl Conclave Contingent Meeting SR-9 Conclave at Camp DeSoto, Eldorado, Arkansas May Lodge Executive Committee Meeting at Ca mp Cu rrie r Ordeal/Brotherhood at Camp Tallaha June 0 rdea I/Brotherhood at Kia Ki ma Seo u t Rese roatio n } SUMIYIER CAMP July Ordeal/Brotherhood at Camp Tallaha Lodge Executive Committee Meeting at Camp Tallaha August Ordeal/Brotherhood/Vigil at Kia Kima Septemter Lodge Leader Development Training at Camp Currier Lodge Executive Committee Meeting at Ca mp Cu rrie r Octoter Lodge Family Banquet . ---~------=--:...:-....__......,......., ........ ~-=~===~::i;.;;:,;:==:=:::====::::::;--;ar.1i'iffii;c:":':iuf·t. and you will benefit from passed. Become famt11ar with The 'The Dancing Bear the• Increased knowledge and Customs and Traditions of the [ < The Official Publication of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Inspiration th e ceremony will Ordeal given on pages 54-56 of . bring you. Not only that, the The OA Handbook( 1991 ed.) Lodge 558 of the 0 rd er of the Arrow under the Chickasah Lodge will benefit from 3. &2ve your unit. Retain advisory of the Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of stronger membership with every your registration in Scouting. new Brotherhood member. During your 10-month period, Arrterica. Becoming a Brotherhood strive to fulfill your obligation by Peter Abe 11 Ed itor-i n-C h ief S heny Aycock Head Advisor Brad Stevens Lodge Chief All typesetting and editing is done by Peter Abell and Sheny Aycock. A 11 comments s ho u Id be forvvarded to Lodge Advisor Jason P. Hood. The 0$ncing 8eK do es not disctiminat e on the basis of race or religious beliefs. Become a Brotherhood Member. It's member is relatively easy. And continuing and expanding your once again this year, the Lodge is service to your own troop or post. offering several opportunities to 4. Plan for service in your complete this key step: at the ~ Retain your registration in upcoming Ordeal work weekend the Lodge and keep your dues at Kia Kima, and each Thursday paid. Be aware that acceptance of night at summer camp. That way, Brotherhood membership you can choose which .seems involves a pledge of service to the more appropriate to your summer . Lodge. Develop a concrete idea of plans. how you plan to fu Ifill this E it h er way, the pledge. requirements are the same. As a 5. Review your progress. preliminary, you must have been When you earnestly feel that you an Ordeal member for at least ten have met the four challenges months. In addition; you must above, write a letter to the Lodge meet .five chal~enges before you Secretary. In this letter: enter the Circle of the - Explain what you think Brotherhood: the Obligation means. 1 . Memorize the signs of - D e scribe how you have ~easy to do! What does it all mean? I went to do hard labor at Kia Kima, and all I got was this stinking sash and pocket flap! Surely doubts and questions this severe don't run through your mind as you try to sleep each night, but it makes sense if you are an Ordeal member to have questions about the Order; it's natural to want to know more about this mysterious and sometimes confusing organization. Arrow menibt2·ship. Memorize the been fulfilling this Obligation in Obligation of the Orde r , whic h your troop or post and in your you received from Allowat Sakima daily life, and how you have used (printed on the back · of your your understanding of the Ordeal membership card or in your to aid in this service. The best way to get this information, that is, to learn and grow as an arrowman is to seal your membership in the Order as a Brotherhood member. Becoming a -brother is not that handbook). Also, memorize . the - Describe your specific OA Official Song, the plans for giving service in the Admonition, the sign of Ordeal lodge program. membership, and the Arrow Bring this letter to the · handclasp. Brotherhood with you. 2 . Advance in your SO DON'T DELAY; BECOME A understandingoftheOrdeaL Gain a BROTHERHOOD MEMBER NOW! thorough understanding of the Ordeal thrm.~gh which you have The Dancing Bear Spring 1995 Committee Reports Ceremonies Team By: Jon Grizzle Fellow Arrowmen. are you 'wondering how to qecome more active in our new Lodge? ·well, the Ceremonies team is a great way to get involved. One of my goals for this year is to get as many Ceremonies teams put together as possible. To achieve this goal, there must be a great deal of Arrowman who are interested. WE NEED YOU! If you are interested. our next meeting will be Feb. 25. For more information please call Jon Grizzle at 452-7420, Renee Leith at 383-8111, or Jason Stewart at rehersals today. The first meeting will be March 2nd at St. Stephen's United Methodist Church on the corner of Graham and Macon. Activities and Civic Service Committee The Activities and Civic Service committee is a committee that all Arrowmen should get involved with. The committee is responsible for Service Projects and for Banquets and Ordeals. It is open· to Arrowmen of all ages and always could use a helping· hand. To get involved sign up to 365-1917. join the Activities and Civic ________ _...;. ___ --1 Service Committee at the next Dance and Sirtg Team· By: Steven Zelinski ATTENTION ARROWMEN! The Native American Dance and Sing Team needs new blood, and you are it. "But I cannot dance," you may say. Never fear, we will teach you. Lodge function. Camp .. Promotions and Unit Elections Committee And yes, we can help your signing also. Come, learn, and be active with the Lodge. Give me(Steven Zelinski) a call at 6.83- 5041. If I am not home, leave your name and telephone number. I will call you. The Dance and Sing team is ready to start its performances and The ·" Camp Promotions and Unit Elections Committee is a very important committee for the Lodge. , The Lodge's main purpose is service to the Council, and this can be acheived through Camp Promotions and Unit Elections. To get -involved call your Chapter Cheif or Jamie Lewis at 753r2355. Please get involved with this committee. your participation is needed. D~~nce and Sing Team Chairman Steven Zelinski Dancing .. Eastern I North Central Chapter_ is the BEST! By: Brian Leith Hello Fellow Arrowmen! If Northwest Mississippi/ you are in the Eastern or the Sou th west North Central Districts then you Elected to the Chapter are in the greatest chapter of the Chief position was John Bussell. new Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge. His Vice-Chief is Brian Boyce, My name is Brian Leith and I am and the Chapter Secretary is your 1995 Chapter Chief. We John Read. The Professional recently had Chapter elections Advisor for the Chapter is Harold and Daniel Friedman was elected Witherspoon. A Chapter Advisor Vice-Chief and Ryan Cooper has has not been appointed yet .. Chief been appointed Secretary. Our John Bussell is going to have to Northeast/ Nashoba/ Crittenden Chapter About 25 Arrowmen showed up at the first chapter meeting and elected Ralph Rosen as Chapter Chief, Mike Knight as Chapter Vice Chief, and Kevin Owens as Chapter Secretary. Ralph is ready to get things started now. Advisors for th.is chapter are Robert Strickland and professional Tim Gauldin. :If you want to get involved, please contact Ralph Rosen at {901)465- Camp Promotions and Unit focus on Camp Promotions and 9696. Elections Chairman, Matt Curtis, --------------- Unit Elections. About 20 people -------------- has also been put into position. were present at the first meeting We are ready to take control and so they have a good start for show other Chapters how to run Southeast/ South Central participation, but more hel1~ is by providing l 00% of all Camp Ch t needed. If you would like to get Promotions and Unit Elections in At the apfi resrt Chapter involved, contact John Bussell at our Chapter and Matt is prepared meeting, a handful of Arrowmen (901 }398-2932. for this difficult task. . were present to elect Chip Anybody and everybody Scrivener to the Chapter Chief should participate in the Chapter position and Eric Peppenhorst to this year so -we can have the the position of Chapter Vicebiggest turnout for Conclave in Chief. Chip appointed . Rob April. Any youth Arrowman who Thweatt as the temporary wishes to be active this year and Chapter Secretary. The Chapter· has not already been contacted Staff Advisor is Thomas yet should either call me at Jefferson. No Advisor has been (901 }383-8111 or Matt Curtis at appointed yet. One of the main {901)754-8646 to get on board of goals for this Chapter is our team. Our next Chapter meeting participation. They desperately will be sometime in March and need more Arrowmen to get involved With Chapter activities. hopefully all arrowmen will be If you would like to get involved notified in an upcoming flyer, so contact Chip Scrivener at look out for it in the mail.We {901)794_ 7063: must be the best! Get Active! Malmaison/ Tallaha/ Washington District At · the first Chapter meeting, Trey Clark ·was elected Chapter Chief. Robbie Cain was elected Chapter Vice-Chief and David Moses was appointed as the temporary Chapter Secretary. The Chapter does not have an Advisor but does have a Professional, Michael Crouch. Attendance and participation is going to be vital for Trey because of the large area that the Chapter covers. If you would like to get · involved, contact Trey Clark at '(601 }624~5996 Get involved w·~.th your Chapter as soon as possible. Your attendance, participation, and support is important. ,,. The Dancing Bear Spring 1995 Lodge Chief Brad Stevens 869 Sumpter Cove Memphis, TN 38112 (90 I) 683-5032 Internal Vice-Chief Felder Davis . 602Percy · Indianola, MS 38 715 (601) 887-4856 External Vice-Chief Chuck Barber ·. 3529 Tutwiler Memphis, TN 38122 (901) 458-0712 Secretruy Peter Abell 3141 Spottswood Ave. Memphis, TN 381 H (901) 323-5712 Treasurer Sean Veazie 1844 Grenville Dr · Germantown. TN 38138 (90 l) 754-9898 Past Lodge Chief Ken Kimble 9129 Anderton Springs Memphis, TN 38133 (90 l ) 388- I 098 - 1995 LEC Phone Directoiy Camp Promotions and Unit Elections Jamie Lewis 333 Richard's Way Cordova, TN 38018 (901) 753-2355 Dance and Sing Team Steven Zelinski 780 Eastern Drive Memphis, TN 38122 (90 l) 683-5041 Ceremonies Jon Grizzle 802 Bowen Circle Memphis, TN 38122 (901)452-7 420 A.S.K Coordinator , David Atchley 348 Powder Spring Cove Colllervile, TN 3801 7 (901) 853-3086 Lodge Advisor Jason P. Hood 2245 Monroe Ave. Memphis, TN 38104 (90 I ) 27 4- 7008(H) (90 I) 525- I 332(W) Lodge Staff Advisor Scott Stephens 171 South Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 381 12 (901) 327-4 193 Chapter Chiefs Northeast, Nashoba, Crittenden Ralph Rosen . 4255 McFadden Dr. Oakland, TN 38060 (901) 465-9696 Tallaha, Malmaison, Washington · TreyClark 265 Westover Dr. Clarksdale, MS 38614 (601) 624-5996 Southeast, South Central Chip Scrivener . . 3963 Ben Venue Memphis, TN38118 (901) 794-7063 Northwest Mississippi, Southwest John Bussel 4523 Saint Honore Memphis, TN 381.16 ('901) 398-2932 . Eastern, North Central Brian Leith 2 713 Gerald Ford Dr. Cordova, TN 38018 (901) 383-8111 Scout Office Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112 Camp Promotions and Unit Elections Season is Under Way On January 28th, Camp Promotions and Unit Elections Chairman Jamie Lewis instructed about 25 Arrowmen how to hold a proper election and camp promotion. The day began around 9:00 AM and concluded around 1 :OOPM with a lunch served at the conclusion. Cbief Brad Stevens. External Vice-Chief Chuck Barber. Secretary Peter Abell, and elections guru Brian Leith were there to answer any questions about the new Lodge and its activities. Also. Chuck Barber promoted the · 1995 Section - Conclave. This looks to be a great year for Camp Promotion and Unit Elections. If you would like to help out with the Camp Promotions and Unit Elections team call Jamie Lewis at 753-2355. r-~onclave-:R"egi"Str-atloii----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Camp DeSoto · Training Sessions Workshops I April 21-23 1995 (Check Six) (Check Three) ' _Working with Adults _Ordeal Ceremony City: __________ ST: ___ Zip: ~--- Phone: Circle One Ordeal Brotherhood Circle One Vigil Youth Adult Troop: District: Fees _$22.00 Regular Fee{Before 3/ 1) _$27.00 Late Fee(Before 4/ 1) OA Trivia Dance Attire _The A.S.K Program -Bead work/Pow Wow _The Trail to Brotherhood American Indian Dancing _Lodge Leader Development _Brotherhood Ceremony _Camp Promotions _Vigil Honor Ceremony _Mission of the Order Publications ' Make Chec ks payable to the Chic kasaw Council. BSA Send or take checks to : Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Conclave Registration Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis. 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Summer 1996 Vohlme II, Issue 2 2 of.3 Section Officers from 558! 558 Rules Conclave By: Ryan Cooper By: Ryan_Cooper On April l 9-21, Camp Cedar Valley was invaded by 80 AhoalanAt ~the past Southern Region Nachpikins. I)espite beginning with Section 9 (SR-9) Conclave on April hail and a thunderstonn as we drove 19-21, 1996, our Lodge was honored in (my car was almost hit by with two· inembers being elected to lightning), 558 ruled the Conclave. This is very Section offices. Our Lodge participated in extraordinary, since· there are three every event, winning or placing in positions and 9 Lodges, it is rare more than any of the 8 other Lodges Please See P e 3 in our Section! We also handled the 1996 OALT r---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------_J training sessions, of which Brad New~y elected Section Officers taking the Oath of Qffice, from left to right: Chief Larry Cagle, Vice-Chief David Zelinski, Secretary Ryan Cooper. Stevens was in charge. He and all The first Order of the Arrow the instructors did a very excellent Training on May 11, Leadership 1996 NOAC job as all Arrowmen benefitted from What's New at Kia Kima 1996 at Camp Currier was a huge By: Sean Veazie By: Ryan Cooper the Conclave through increased success. Some fifty Senior Patrol knowledge. As many of you know Leaders, Patrol Leaders, and other This camp rocks!! This Now, let's get back to the awards. Among the top of our list of summer you will notice some vast NOAC is coming up in August, and junior leaders showed up to take awards is the coveted and highest improvements to Kia Kima Scout we have a few spots left. The ~art i.n th~ only leadershiptraining of awards the SR-9 Section has to offer Reservation. Some of these many numbers are limited to 15 more its kmd m the world. What made Please See Page 2 Please See Page 6 Please See Page 3 Please See Page 3 Arrowmen in Action OA History Quiz Featuring: Mark Craig By: Ryan McKinley Last Issue's question : What are the only two patches which may be worn on the Order of the Arrow sash? Answer: The 50th and 60th Anniversary Awards. The purpose of this column has · strived to recognize those Arrowmen who have always demonstrated unparalleled standards in service. In this issue, The Dancing Bear has chosen to recognize an outstanding scout, Mark Craig. Mark Craig is a Life Scout and an 270 with Troop member Ordeal Germantown, TN sponsored by Grace Evangelical Church. As the Ceremony team began to realize that more and more peopl ·v· are hearing impaired, they decided to asll '· Mark to help. He said he'd be glad to but didn't know sign language for the Pre- This Issue's question: What Professional Scouter is the Supreme Chief of the Fire? Get involved with your Chapter as soon as possible. Your attendance, participation, and support are important. 1996 SR-9 Conclave Contingency picture of Ahoa/an-Nachpikin Lodge 1--------------,--------- -----..J..._______:.________j Ordeal Ceremony. He learned to sign for the Ceremony in 2 weeks before Conclave. Mark helped the Pre-Ordeal ceremony team win l st place at Conclave. He says that he can't wait to perform a real ceremony. Mark is a hearing impaired Scout who tries his hardest in Scouting and has improved his speech skills greatly. He's also a Dance team member and had a great impact at Conclave for our Lodge. Mark is a great guy, so if you see him, pat him on his back for his ace m lishments. Thanks. Inside This Issue . .. WWW By: Ryan Cooper The letters WWW have taken on a . brand new meaning for our Lodge, World Wide Web, that is. The Web is the information superhighway of the future. It is the key to a vast supply of information on every subject available! More importantly, it is accessible by anyone with a computer · and a modem. Recently I have placed our Lodge on the Web. Our address is: 558 Rules Conclave Page I Brotherhood Page2 What's New at Kia Kima Page 1 Ordeals Page3 1996 NOAC Page I NOAC Registration Form Page3 Section Officers Page 1 Letter from the Chief Page4 1996 OALT Page 1 Conference Vice-Chief (CVC) Page4 Arrowmen in Action Page 1 1996 Lodge Calendar Page4 WWW Page 1 Summer Camp Staff Application Page 5 Page 2 Troop Visitation Request Form Page6 Page 2 Chapter and Committee Rep9rts Page7 Page2 1996 LEC Phone Directory Pages http://home.teclink.net/--warrenw Camp Staff /lodge 558 Keep in mind that this page is under Where to go Camping constant improvements. Surf and enjoy!!! Dear Coop �The Dancing Bear Summer Camp Staff By: Ryan Cooper Ifs not too late!!! As an honor camper, we need you to join the 1996 Chickasaw Council Summer Camp Staff Team. Joining the Staff will be the most fun, most c~llenging, and the overall greatest experience of your life · If you are at least 15,. then you are invited to join the staff. You can use the form in The Dancing Bear (page 5), or you can pick one · d. up at t he Scout 0 ffiice 1mme •,a,tely. Remember WE NEED YOU •• ! Where to Go Camping That's right, the rumors are true. The Council's "Where to Go Camping" books are now available for distribution. Through tireless efforts by Peter Abell and Sean Veazie, the Lodge was able to have the book for display at the SR-9 Conclave in the full. Although distribution of the books are planned for the District Conclaves in the fall, a troop may request one by calling Peter Abell or Ryan Cooper. Summer 1996 Froin Page I Barber, Ryan Cooper, Sean Veazie, and Peter Abell. Along with all these awards, the Ron Yeager Best All-Around two Arrowmen from our Lodge Lodge Award. Other awards are as were elected as Section Officers, for follows: more information, please see page l st in Chiefs Cup 1. 2nd in Lodge Show-And-Do D 2nd. in Lodge Scrapbook I have recently heard all this 1st m Pre-Ordeal Ceremony t ff b t . . . . s u a ou wmnmg the E.• U rner 2nd m Brotherhood Ceremony G d C . A d 1st in Team Dance, with the Sioux 00 man . a.mpmg ":ar · Warriors Dance Wh~~ exactly 15 tt and how did we 1st in Specialty Dance- Chris get it . . . .. 1nqms1ttve1y, El H D am- oop ance EUG 2nd in Specialty Dance- Michael .Knight- Eagle Dance 2nd Dance-Duff Dear ask a very excellent 558 Rules Conclave i~~caoi~bt 1st in Straight Dance Outfit- Duff Holcomb 3rd in Grass Dance- Michael Lowery 2nd in Traditional Dance- Brad Stevens 3rd in Traditional Outfit- Brad Stevens The Pre-Ordeal team was: David Zelinski, Ryan Mc.Kinley, Ryan Cooper, and David Hepburn Ill. The Brotherhood team was: Chuck E.~~~·· E. Urner Goodman Camping Award is question. The one of the highest awards given to a Lodge in the nation. It is given every two years to eight Lodges nationally at the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) to Lodges who tpply. The committee chooses those Lodges w~o have most supe~bly executed thetr Lod.ge program~ m the past ~wo years,. . with a special emphasis on Camp and inspiration the ceremony wiU bring you. Not only that, the Ahoa1an,,,. Official 1'ultlie.tion of the c2\hoAlao-~aehpikin J,o's• ff8 Nachpikin Lodge will benefit from of the (.jnler of th• c2\rrow un•I' the ••viso11 of th• ChiebNw stronger membership with eveiy new Brotherhood memb~. Council, ~09 ~outs of c2\m•riea. Becoming a Brotherhood member is relatively easy. And this ~,.., CoopH e•tor-in-Chief upcoming year the Lodge is providing several opportunities: at the Ordeals, ~ cZ\feoek ~..t c2\dvisor Swnmer Camp, NOAC, and the next ·~ri.., J,eith Chief Fall Fellowship. That way, you can CZ\ll . ,.. e.&ti99 i• done ltf ~pan Coopn ,...,. ~""'I choose which seems more appropriate c2\feoek. c2lll e°"""°ts ehoul41 •• focw.r•• to J,oAs• c2\.tvieor to your plans. ' ~n 1'·.QocHI. Either way, the requirements 7'e ~ J1-r .._ DOt Ai•crimiHce oe the ._,. of.,_. ol' nlifiou• are the same. First, you must be an Ordeal member for at least ten months. Wieh • ..,__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____,.Then you must meet five challenges before entering the Circle of What does it all mean? I went Brotherhood: to do hard labor at Kia Kima or Tallaha l. Memorize the signs of and all I got was this stinking sash and Arrow membership. Memorize the a pocket flap! Surely doubts and Obligation of the Order, which . was · questions this severe don't run through given to you by Allowat Sakima . your _mind as you ti)' to sleep each (printed on the back of your card or in night, but it makes sense if you are an your handbook). Also, memorize the Ordeal member to ha_ve questions about OA Official Song, the Admonition, the the Order: it's natural to want to know sign of Ordeal membership, and the more about this mysterious and Arrow handclasp. sometimes confusing organization. 2. Advance in your The best way to get this understanding of the Ordeal. Gain a information, that is, to learn and grow thorough understanding of the Ordeal as an arrowman, is to seal your through which you have passed. membership in the Order as a Become familiar with the Customs and Brotherhood Member. Becoming a Traditions of the Ordeal on pages 54-56 brother is not that difficult, and you will of the OA handbook (1994 ed.) benefit from the increased knowledge 3. Serve your unit. Retain .m.,, •• Become a Brotherhood Member. It's easy to do! ..to• Promotions/ Unit Elections and service to Summer Camps, including Summer Camp Staff and support, as well as funds given to help provide camperships and other funds. Our Lodge has been selected as one of the few and the best Lodges in the nation. How did we do it? With your help we were the . best Lodge we could possibly be. The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge has begun on the right foot, winning the E. Urner Goodman Camping Award in only its second year of existence. So remember, attend NOAC to represent one of the best Lodges 1;1nd to KSA!!!!!! Coop If you have any Dear Coop questions, send them to: Dear Coop 1384 Cedar HoJlow Dr. Cordova, TN 38018 your registration in scouting. During the I 0-month period, strive to fulfill your obligation by continuing and expanding your service to your troop or post. 4. Plan for service in your Lodge. Retain your registration in the Lodge and keep your dues paid. Beware that acceptance of the Brotherhood involves a pledge of service to the lodge. Develop a concrete idea of how you plan to fulfill this pledge. 5. Review your progress. When you earnestly feel you have met the challenges above, write a letter to the Lodge Secretary. In this letter: -Explain what you think the Obligation means. -Describe how you have been fulfilling this Obligation in your troop or post and in your daily life, and how you have used your understanding of the Ordeal to aid you in this service. -Describe your specific plan for giving service to the Lodge program. Bring this letter to the Brotherhood with you. SO DON'T DELAY; BECOME A BROTHERHOOD MEMBER NOW! ~RDERoFrHE ~RROW �The Dancin Bear Summer 1996 From Page 1 Ordeals Section Officers By: Ryan Cooper to have one Sec~ion officer, much less 2 ! This year the AhoalanThe Arrowmen elected were N achpikin Lodge will once again David Zelinski as Section Vice-Chief and Ryan Coo.p er as Section Secretary. On top have 4 ordeals, a pre- and post-camp of this, the Section Adviser, Jim· Laycook, each for Kia Kima and Tallaha. Section publication Advisor, Sherry and They will be: June 7-9 at Kia Kima, Aycock, are also from our Lodge. This is July 26-28 at Camp Tallaha, and just another example of how our Lodge is August 23-25 at Kia Kima. the Best Lodge in leadership and A change for this year, many other skills. though, is our new Inductions From Page 1 Committee . This committee is in 19960A LT charge of the Elangomat Program. Takachkin-Machque Chapter Chief Adam Leith modeling our Conclave contingent shirts. - Any member may be an Elangomat, OALT unique was that it was run by youth for t----------------------------------------------------.~------------------------------------------------- fo r youth. Everything from preserving the encouraged is it and camp to filling out a tour permit and buying Brotherhoo d candidates . As an food was done by the OAL T chairman Elangomat , you will guide a clan Peter Abell and his group of outstanding through the Ordea1. You will be in aides, Sean Veazie, Ryan Cooper, Chuck charge of every move they make. If Barber, and Bo Rosa. , · The training itself was a mixture of you would like to be an Elangomat Junior Leader Training, the Order Troop the call Jeremy Palazolo at (901) 278of the Arrow National Leadership Seminar, and an original training training engineered by Peter Abell that included footage from "Tommy Boy," "Billy Madison," and ""The Simpsons" to help convey the point. After the certificates were handed out, the group took part in the only pre-Summer Camp 6410. You will have a chance to seal your membership in the Order by obtaining your Broth~rhood at any of the Ordeals. You can refer to the article on the second page for more information about this passage ;;._---__;::::::,and all the adults that came so Charlie in your journey to see the Arrow. ~;.;;.;.;;.;;;;;_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.;;;;;;;;;;_______;___;;,;,;::..,;..~..:.;;;,;_..;__.;;:;;;;;;;;;=;;;;;,;,;::=::; ·':.~k'& ·- -· .. ;:~~~t al~:·~~t~yw~: !::!~~ ~:.: Treasurer David Zelinski looking after the Lodge booth. the gate. .... _. .- .- - - -· - - -let-us_.in............... _____ _____ _____. . .__________________________________________________=-=----=-=----------------""'""""---=-=----would ~ From Page 1 1996 NOAC Regist ration 1996NO AC spots for youth and 6 for adults, so you need to get your registration in if you want to go. The prices are as follows: $225 for youth and $255 for adult members. The dates are August 10 through August 15. On the trip to the where University, Indiana a take will we held. Conference is being After side trip to Six Flags in St. Louis. this we will be spending the night in Effingham, IL. From there we will go to IU on the 11, which is the beginning ofNOAC, and will leave on the 15 and will arrive in Memphis late that day. NOAC will be full of fun, fellowship, competition, and incredible training seminars. Each night there will be a show that will include anything from our Lodge receiving the E. Umer Goodman Camping Award to a visit from Miss Teen USA. During the day training will be held for things such as making a dance outfit, camp promotions, as wel1 as how to put on a good ceremony. Competition s wiU be held for Ceremonies, Dance, Lodge booths, and OA Jeopardy. This will be an opportunity for Arrowmen young and old to learn new things or compete in areas in which they have taken an interest. If you are interested and wish to sign up, fill out the form to the right. Address: ~----------------------------------------------------;...._----------------~~------------------------- C i t y : - - - - - - - - - - - - - - State: ___ Zip: _ _ __ Phone:-----~----- Troop: Circle One: Ordeal Brother hood Circle·O ne: Youth ___ District: _ _ _ _ _ __ Vigil Adult Mail to: Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112 Cost is $225.00 for youth and ·.$255.00 for adults. Hurry, limited spots available! Make checks payable to Chickasaw Council, BSA �The Dancin Bear Summer 1996 SIGN UP NOW. In ord~r to fi11 our great contingent _ of 45 Arrowmen, there is about 20 spots left open. Come join every Lodge in the nation in fellowship and training and support for our great Lodge now being one of the Elite Eight of all Letter from the Chief Dear Arrowmen, Well it is now final! We are one of the best Lodges in the nation! At the Past Conclave we were awarded the Section's highest Ron Yeager Best All-Around Lodge Award. Lodges. As the summer begins and a new Summer Camp Season opens, We also came away with 14. of the we look forward to widening the awar~s handed out at the closing circle for our new Brothers in the show. Rising above the glory of the Come and coming months. Section, we were just informed by fueSo~hernRe~onoffi~ili~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~participa~ in ~I Lod~ summcr d Q d 1 h t ' ·t · from left to right: Treasurer David Zelinski, Activities Chairman l·~hu,,k Ba1·be·.r, a"1d r ea s an as ac 1v1 1es sue " ... are now one of the eight . recipients p 11 Past Chief Brad Stevens. ·e owships at both our Council URNER E. the of camps: Also remember to pay you r GOODMAN CAMPING dues and encourage others to pay honor, the AWARD. t he1r dues to be infonn ed by all Lodge mail outs. The long-term camping season now begins and we hope that all of our Scouts are getting the chance to be a part of the best Scouting has to offer. Congratulations and a job well done to the Camp Elections Unit Promotions/ Committee in the past years. We will receive this distinguished honor at the awards show at the National Order of the Arrow Conference in A ugust On the topic of NOAC ' 96, if there is anybody who wants to attend this OA extravaganza then Yours in B rotherhood, j Brian Leith Please See Right hand Column l~yc!11 (~o!!per (le.fi)_qnd Peter Abell Lra,ining A rrowmenfrom other Lodges .. Conclave Vice-Chief By: Ryan Cooper In the 1997 SR-9 Conclave, our Section will initiate a different means of organization. Instead of assigning each Lodge to a particular area of the Conclave, there will be Conclave Vice-Chiefs orCVCs. A CVC will put together a staff composed of Arrowmen of his This choice from our Section. means that Arrowmen from different Lodges may work together 1996 LODGE CALENDAR June 7-9- Ordeal @ Kia Kima July 26-28- Ordeal@ Tallaha* A ugust morec~scl~pro~ilingmmeu~fy~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ll-15-NOAC Lodge Chief Brian Leith accepting the Ron Yeager Best All-Around Lodge Award. in our Section. Also, it will allow each Lodge to learn from others as individuals from different Lodges work together and form long lasting friendships. The different areas for CVCs are Shows, Training, Service (Host Lodge only), Founder's Day, Events American Native ' Ceremony, and Publications. If you would like to apply for any of these positions, contact Lodge Chief · Brian Leith at 323-0611 or Lodge Secretary Ryan Cooper at 795,-0388 for an application. You must act quickly, the Section officers will pick Arrowmen soon! Picture <if.the Dance Team. 23-25- Ordeal @ Kia Kima* September 13-15- Fall Fellowship@ Camp Currier October 12- Lodge Family Banquet * Dates may be changed. �Summer 1996 The Dancin r Bear r------------- -- -------To he read and signed afier completion qf Application. I do hereby make application for summer employment, and in accordance with the principles of the organization, subscribe to the Scout Oath or Promise, the Scout Law, and the ln Declaration of Religious Principle. consideration of my employment by the Council, I agree to abide by its rules and regulations. I declare on my. honor as a Scout (or Scouter) that each of the answers given is complete and true to the best of my ability and am aware tha~ any misrepresentation or omission may be cause for dismissal. I am aware that as a condit1on of employment, i employment is offered, l must be authorized to work in the U.S. and dem onstrate that 1 authorization as required by the Imm igration Reform and Contro l Act of 1986. I I 1996 Summer Camp Staff Application A:pplicant's Statement ---~~~~~~~--. I t PERSONAL lNFORMA TION Middle Name First Name Last Nrune Please attach a recent photograph here. I I I I I; 11 ~ 11 11 Address ii11 11 Zip State City 1: ~ 1 OPTIQN.4,L: . . .. . ·.·· .· ..., . / · . 1 . ) ( I I Date of Birth Phone Number SCHOOL & CO~IMlJNITY .. . . . I wouid like to ~ork .at (circl~): .:1 Osage Cherokee Tallaha 1j Any 1j Ozark Venture Base Social Secunty # ACTIVITIES 'II' 1:I I! GPA Grade/Degree School or College 1: ~ List school and communities awards, activities, and offices held: ------ - - - -·- ------- ·····-····---- - ·- ·- ---- --·- ·-·-·-- ·-·-------- - --·--·-·----- -· - - -- ------ ---·---- - ---- ·· · - - -- - ·- --- - -·--- - ------- -- ·- - - ----··- - - -------·--- 1i 1!I I' 1( -- -- - --- · ---·- ··-· ·--- --- -- --------- - ---- -- -· ·---. --~ - --~ · -- ------ --- 1j I understand that if accommodation is required ·- - ------·- - -·- ···- - - ··- - - - ------·-- ···- -- ·-- -- - -- - - -- - --·-·- - -- ---- - - - - - --- - - -· - - ··- Ii Ii due to a disabi lity, l must inform the Council. I will also state to the best of my knowledge SCOUTING EXPERIENCE ·~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ specificaccommodations l willrequire. , .... . •1 I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for employment as may be necessary in a rrivin g at a n cm plo m nt decision. I authorize the Council to request reforences from previous employers, schools, and others to furnish the information requested. I understand that my prospective employment Finally, I depends on attendance levels. understand that this application will be given every consideration, but .its receipt does not imply that I wi 11 be employed. Parent's Signature(~( under 1~) Y ar a · a ub ·out Ye;:i rs s a Ro S o 1t Position in Unit Last Rank Achieved Ye0rs as A<lult Scouter Y ars as F.x plor r I I List other positions and high adventure and jamboree experiences: - - -- I 1 I I CAMPING EXPERIENCE ~~~~~~~~ ~~,....-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~---· 1,:: Last Camp Staff Position Years on Staff Years as Camper Are you an Order of the Arrow member? --~-Vigil Honor Brotherhood If yes circle one: Ordeal List lodge and chapter offices held: 1J 11 ---·· :1 I I SPECIAL SKI.LLS AND TRAINING Dute Appl icanl 's Signature District Unit (Troop/Post) I List any musical instmments you can play:_- - -- · -·- - - - - - - ----· Are you trained in CPR or First Aid? _ ___________Type of Training: Expiration date: _ _ __ ___ Describe any additional skills, training, or talents relevant to the position sought: Date For Council Use . ----------_.____.......____, Date of Interview:_______ Interviewed By: ·-------'---Considered for: ...... Salary: ___ __._..._~_ Approval: ~---------...... Camp: Hired for: Please list Scoui leaders. employers, s<:hool <4ficials, and religious or civic leaders who willing to attest your qual(fications and character. 1 1 would he I 'N 1 ame I I Address Relationship Phone I recommend this scout for Chickasaw Council summer camp staff (Please comment on the applicant's qualification and scout spirit below). ~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~·~~ ·~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ - ·~~~~~~~--~~~~~~~~~~~~~ - - --·- - - - - --- - - I .~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~--~~~~~~~~~- ·~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I ~------·------------------------------- --· ---·-----·· -------- ··---.~.:...------- --------- -- ·--- ---· --· -- --· Scoutmaster's signature _ __ _ _ _ _ Date __:;_ _. . _- - - ----·- - - - .. - - - .--._..mL..~- - - ---------------- --- - --· �Summer 1996 The Dancing Bear Chapter and Committee Reoorts Dance/Sing Team h b Th D ce/S. T mg eam as eehn ~ an very b~sy m the last coup1e of mont s. Alm?~ every weekend. we have danced ~ ~tt e~ C~p C:umer or ~t Camp al ~a alo~ t e v:iousdcampo~ees, ~c~as~on .~ w~ :v~ an~ed 0~ a ew ~ e ;;ee ~S . u co;r ac s h dus~ re~ent y, t e tha~c al mg T t ~ chai;c;;~ ~~t ~IT t ents e: -9. · one1a~e, to eTtest. · t tde e a very impressive ma earn our all d · alt : · h · s owm~, wmnmg awar s m nost Dance- Duff categone~. ;nd u;mg a 2nd pace Straight Holcomb 1st Place Straight outfit- Duff Holcomb 3rd Place Grass Dance- Michael Lowery 2nd Place Traditional- Brad Stevens 3rd Place Trad. Outfit- Brad Stevens 1st Place Specialty Dance- Chris Elam- Hoop Dance 2nd Place Specialty Dance- Michael Knight- Eagle Dance lst Place Team Dance- Sioux Warriors Dance. Sincerely, Robert Flynn Chief of the Takachkin-Machque . Chapter (the best one). I have many high goals established for our teams, For any information call We are well on our way in the one of which is doing well at NOAC Jeremy S. Palazolo election season now. More than 65 this summer. Come join the team and Inductions Chainnan troops have had their election and camp _ _ _ __.help us create an exceptional program. promotion now. However, we are not t-----_..(9_0_1•.)_2_7_8-_6_4_1O Thanks! Ceremonies yet done; we will have a very busy Ryan McKinley season at both summer camps. We Andy Bland recently retired as need you at summer camp to help Membership . The 1996 complete these elections, so fill out Ceremonies Chairman. Hi, I'm Bo Rosa, Chairman of summer camp staff application today!!! Conclave participants were very Keep up the great work and as always impressed by the two teams that the new (non-official) Membership performed, both of which trained under Committee. ·We have been compiling a KSA. Your leader in Cheerful Service, the direction of Andy for the year. Due list of all members of Lodge ·558 who Matt Curtis to other activities that have been major paid their dues in l 995. Soon we will draw on his time, he has been forced to have this list on our brand new web Tearn page. we hope to have th'1s 1·1st up and · C,eremomes step down as lnducfon 1 S Chairman. Andy, thanks and good running soon. We shall likewise make a directory for members at a reasonable luck. Fellow Arrowmen we need price. Ifyou can offer any help, please WANTED you! The Ceremonies Team wants to feel free to call me at (901) 683-3196. create at least 4 teams, 2 Brotherhood Any advice you can give will be greatly ELANGOMATS and 2 Pre-Ordeal. Probably we'll have appreciated. PREFERABLy ALIVE one of each in the Mississippi area and Thanks! Reward: Limited Ed. Lodge Shirt. Rosa Bo one in the Memphis area. This would i---------------.1 Lasting friendships, sense of Activities simplify the process of providing teams accomplishment, and fun. for ceremonies at .our Council Camps. Well guys, a couple of of the Guys, this committee is fun and Be prepared for a weekend of challenging, but it does take some work. main things this committee does is helping fellow scouts become setting up the Lodge display for I hope you'll join. inducted into the Order of the I am Robert Ryan McKinley, Conclave and NOAC and organizing Arrow. the new Ceremonies Chairman. I am a the Lodge Family Banquet. If you Lead your own elite crew of Ordeal Life Scout in Troop 270 sponsored by would like to help at all, give me a call · at (901) 458-0712. Church Evange1·teaI ~ m Candidates through the following Grace Chuck Barber Germantown, TN. I also serve as ViceOrdeal: Camp Promo./Unit Elections KIAKIMA June 7-9, 1996 a Unit Elections are coming along them, Please give me call (my Nuwingi-Achewon nicely. We are almost at 100% for number is on the back). Yours in Brotherhood, Brothers, The Eluwak Chapter has Eastern District, and I would like We are finally down to the Noah Bunn changed its meeting date to the any troops in North Central to last few Camp Promotions and Unit Ishlachi South East Boy Scout Roundtable please contact me to get your Elections, and I have several people and the South Central Boy Scout election scheduled. Even if you I would like· to thank. Buddy ·· Roundtable. Our next meeting will don't need or want an election, it is Hello Brothers, As you know, Summer is Crenshaw, Blake Rehberg, Eric be June 2 at 6p.m. at the South important for us to visit you. One means ... CAMPING!!! Sefton, Alan Sefton, John McKee, That here. to Arrowmen more getting problem: AME, Bethel at Central Roundtable help with Ordeals: If anyone has Most of you are planning on going Jimmy Moncrief, and David 2011 Aley Road. Also we had a chapter suggestions or just wants to know to Summer Camp. If you are, Zelinski have all helped immensely. If you know of any units that service project in which 3 youth and more about the O~ or ·help with consider yourself a prime helper for visits, please have them need still Camp to service our in OA the you 3 adults attended. We dug up the Ordeals and get mo~e ,involved, Our call me as soon as possible. All burst water pipe next to the council can call me or any other officer. Tallaha and Kia Kima. visits that are not done prior to the start will year ring so Mr. Ward could replace it. Oh! one more thing~ iti : order to Summer Camp this There were also the two camporees receive The Danc{ng Bear or any with an OA meeting each Sunday beginning of the Summer Camp in which we did several elections other OA mail outs (this .includes night to plan the following week. Season will have to be done at and helped with the campfire. If Chapter mail outs) you need to get Dance practice and Brotherhood Summer Camp. Also, Takachkin-Machque you have any questions call me at your dues paid. We need money. Testing will be held during the· If you're eligible for (E, NC) and Nuwingi-Achewon We may also have a Chapter week. 744-0632. James Nimmo meeting or cookout in the next Brotherhood, bring $10 extra · and (NE, NA, C) will have a joint pizza . a_c_h_q_u_e_----fmonth or so. Call m~ at 383-8111 if know your stuf_I(page 2) so that you party in the fall, so be watching for .....-..-T-.-a-k-ac_h_k_i_·n---Mcan sear your membership in the an announcement! Again thanks for you want to make this happen. all of your hard work! Adam Leith Order. Hello fellow Arrowmen, I David Hepburn III Hopefully, I will be Program Pischk would like to report on the success Director at Tallaha this summer, of Conclave. The Lodge won many and I expect to see each of you awards and I am proud to report that Fellow Arrowmen, Our Chapter is moving along there. Keep the Spirit in you, it our Chapter was very well These Arrowmen nicely now~ however, there are stilJ lives, seek its meaning. represented. enjoyed fellowship, competition, a few units who have not had their Yours in Brotherhood, Ch~erfulness, and Service Michael K. Lowery good eating, and plenty of fun. Our Unit Election. If you are one of Eluwak 1----------------1 -- �The Dancin Bear Summer 1996 Lodge Chief (Netami Sakima) Brian Leith , 2713 Gerald Ford Dr. Cordova, TN 38018 Camp Promotions/ Unit Elections Matt Curtis 1764 Great Oaks Cv. Germantown, TN 38138 (901) 323-0611 (901) 759-5114 Internal Vice..:Chief (Sakima) Peter Abell 3141 Spottswood Ave. Memphis, TN 3811 l (901) 323-5712 Dance and Sing Team Robert D . Flynn, Jr. 6137 Marybeth Cv. Memphis, TN 3 8134 (90 I) 384-4564 External Vice-Chief (Sakima) Sean Veazie 1844 Grenville Dr. Germantown, TN 38138 (901) 754-9898 Lodge Staff Advisor Harold Keller 1369 Virden St Greenwood, MS (90 l) 327-4193 Ceremonies Chapter Chiefs (Wajauwe) 4296 Rjppling Brk Cv. Memphis, TN 38125-3037 (901) 758-0530 Nuwingi-Achewon David Hepburn Ill 8540 Edney Ridge Cordova, TN 38018-4539 Activities Chuck Barber 3271 Rosamond Memphis, TN 3 8122 (901) 458-0712 (901) 323-0875 (901) 795-0388 Treasurer (Netami Mawachpo) David Zelinski 4291 Zelda Memphis, TN 38122 (901) 767-83]4 (901) 388-3411 Ishlachi Inductions Memphis, TN 38104 (901) 278-6410 Membership Bo Rosa Memphis, TN 38112 (901) 683-5032 _ ___ _ I I I •City:- - - - - - I I I Michael Lowery any pictures of anything RT. 1Box406 Charl.eston, MS 38921 (601) 647-8864 regarding the Order of the Arrow, please send them to: Ryan Cooper 1384 Cedar HolJow Cordova, TN 3 80 l 8 Takachkin-Machque Adam Leith 1049 Ivy Rd. Memphis, TN 3 81 l 7 (90 I) 683-3196 ------ 27l1 Gerald Ford Dr. Cordova, TN 380 18 (90 ) 383 -81 l 1996 Ordeals Registration --- --- ·· --------·-----·--------- ·-~--~- '1I Address: _ an article for the Fall DANCING BEAR, they are due by August 16, 1996. Send to Lodge Secretary Ryan Coo er. We Need Pictures of all ~odge Events. If you have Eluwak James Nimmo 4331 Judy Cv. Memphis, TN 3 811 l (901) 744-0632 15 S8 Eastmoreland Brad Stevens · 869 Sumter Cove •Name: We need you to turn in Jeremy Palazolo Past Lodge Chief Ir------~-------I Pischk Noah Bunn 5898 Redbud Cv Walls, MS J601) 781-0744 Jason P. Hood 224 S Monroe Ave. Memphis, TN 38104 (90 I) 274-7008(H) (901) 525-l322(W) Ryan McKinley Secretary (Netami Lekhiket) Ryan Cooper 1384 Cedar Hollow Dr. Cordova, TN 38018 J Lodge Advisor l Witawcmatpanni ncgeyjumhet) ------------ -----~-~ Ordeal: _ _ May 17-19 @CampTaHaha @Kia Kima June 7-9 @ Camp Tallaha* _ July 26-28 _ _August 23-25 @ Kia Kima* ST: _ _ _ Zip: ______ .___ _ * Dates May Be Changed. :Phone: _____ ____ Troop: _ __ __ District:___ __ _ Check One: 1 ___ Member ($15) _ _ Brotherhood Candidate ($25) I :circle One: Ordeal Brotherhood Vigil I Send to: : Circle One: Youth Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Adult 171 S. Hollywood St. I I I I ·Please return 1 week prior to Ordeal. Memphis, TN 3 8112 -----------------------------------------------· ·--------------------------Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112-4899 Non-Profit U.S. Organization U.S. Postage PAID Memphis, TN Permit No. 435 ~- 000D8601 01 L ~IN~E SUTHERLA ND .:: 1 l. ::: BLUEF I EL D MEMPHI S TN 3 81 28 3 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge <em>Dancing Bear </em>Newsletters Description An account of the resource The collection contains the "Dancing Bear" Newsletters, published by the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 of the Order of the Arrow. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Vie ®Jflcicrl '"@ublicatiot1 ef tlte Ahoakm-&6ddtpikit1 ~dg-e SS8 (/ 336 Gt,. 'ltmei- c:SJMdmC[fl 6'~i"5 Award ~ipienls) eft/18 ®rder eftlte A1row under advismp eftlte <91ticka:saw 6>tJu11c1{ ™op C)f;C<Jutsef Ametica. V ohlme II, Issue 2 558 Rules Conclave By: Ryan Cooper On April l 9-21, Camp Cedar Valley was invaded by 80 AhoalanNachpikins. I)espite beginning with hail and a thunderstonn as we drove in (my car was almost hit by lightning), 558 ruled the Conclave. Summer 1996 2 of.3 Section Officers from 558! By: Ryan _Cooper At ~the past Southern Region Section 9 (SR-9) Conclave on April 19-21, 1996, our Lodge was honored with two· inembers being elected to Section offices. This is very extraordinary, since · there are three positions and 9 Lodges, it is rare Please See P e 3 Our Lodge participated in every event, winning or placing in more than any of the 8 other Lodges in our Section! We also handled the r---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------_J training sessions, of which Brad New~y elected Section Officers taking the Oath of Qffice, from left to right: Chief Larry 1996 OALT Stevens was in charge. He and all Cagle, Vice-Chief David Zelinski, Secretary Ryan Cooper. the instructors did a very excellent The first Order of the Arrow job as all Arrowmen benefitted from What's New at Kia Kima 1996 NOAC Leadership Training on May 11, the Conclave t hrough increased By: Ryan Cooper By: Sean Veazie 1996 at Camp Currier was a huge knowledge. success. Some fifty Senior Patrol Now, le t's get back to the This camp rocks!! This As many of you know Leaders, Patrol Leaders, and other awards. Among the top of our list of summer you will notice some vast NOAC is coming up in August, and junior leaders showed up to take awards is the coveted and highest improvements to Kia Kima Scout we have a few spots left. The ~art i.n th~ only leadershiptraining of awards the SR-9 Section has to offer Reservation. Some of these many numbers are limited to 15 more its kmd m the world. What made Please See Page 2 Please See Page 6 Please See Page 3 Please See Page 3 Arrowmen in Action Featuring: Mark Craig By: Ryan McKinley The purpose of this column has · strived to recognize those Arrowmen who have always demonstrated unparalleled standards in service . In this issue, The Dancing Bear has chosen to recognize an outstanding scout, Mark Craig . Mark Craig is a Life Scout and an Ordeal member with Troop 270 Germantown, TN sponsored by Grace Evangelical Church. As the Ceremony team began to realize that more and more peopl ·v· are hearing impaired, they decided to asll '· OA History Quiz Last Issue's question : What are the only two patches which may be worn on the Order of the Arrow sash? Answer : The 50th and 60th Anniversary Awards. This Issue's question: What Professional Scouter is the Supreme Chief of the Fire? Get involved with your Chapter as soon as possible. Your attendance, participation, and support are important. Mark to help. He said he'd be glad to but 1996 SR-9 Conclave Contingency picture of Ahoa/an-Nachpikin Lodge didn't know sign language for the Pre- 1--------------,--------------..J... _____ __:. _______ _j Inside This Issue . .. Ordeal Ceremony. He learned to sign for WWW the Ceremony in 2 weeks before Conclave. Mark helped the Pre-Ordeal ceremony team By: Ryan Cooper win l st place at Conclave. He says that he can't wait to perform a real ceremony . . The letters WWW have taken on a Mark is a hearing impaired Scout brand new meaning for our Lodge, World who tries his hardest in Scouting and has Wide Web, that is. The Web is the improved his speech skills greatly. He's information superhighway of the future. It also a Dance team member and had a great is the key to a vast supply of information on impact at Conclave for our Lodge . Mark is every subject available! More importantly, a great guy, so if you see him, pat him on his it is accessible by anyone with a computer back for his ace m lishments. Thanks. and a modem . · Recently I have placed our Lodge on the Web . Our address is: http://home.teclink.net/--warrenw /lodge 558 Keep in mind that this page is under constant improvements. Surf and enjoy!!! 558 Rules Conclave What's New at Kia Kima 1996 NOAC Section Officers 1996 OALT Arrowmen in Action WWW Camp Staff Where to go Camping Dear Coop Page I Brotherhood Page2 Page 1 Ordeals Page3 Page I NOAC Registration Form Page3 Page 1 Letter from the Chief Page4 Page 1 Conference Vice-Chief (CVC) Page4 Page 1 1996 Lodge Calendar Page4 Page 1 Summer Camp Staff Application Page 5 Page 2 Troop Visitation Request Form Page6 Page 2 Chapter and Committee Rep9rts Page7 Page2 1996 LEC Phone Directory Pages The Dancing Bear Summer Camp Staff By: Ryan Cooper Summer 1996 Froin Page I 558 Rules Conclave Barber, Ryan Cooper, Sean Promotions/ Unit Elections and Veazie, and Peter Abell. service to Summer Camps, Along with all these awards, including Summer Camp Staff and Ifs not too late!!! As an the Ron Yeager Best All-Around two Arrowmen from our Lodge support, as well as funds given to honor camper, we need you to join Lodge Award. Other awards are as were elected as Section Officers, for help provide camperships and other the 1996 Chickasaw Council follows: more information, please see page funds. Summer Camp Staff Team . Joining l st in Chiefs Cup 1. Our Lodge has been selected the Staff will be the most fun, most 2nd in Lodge Show-And-Do D as one of the few and the best c~llenging, and the overall greatest 2nd. in Lodge Scrapbook I have recently heard all this Lodges in the nation. How did we experience of your life 1st m Pre-Ordeal Ceremony t ff b t . . th E . U do it? With your help we were the · . . s u a ou wmnmg e • rner . If you are at least 15,. then 2nd m Brotherhood Ceremony G d C . A d best Lodge we could possibly be. you are invited to join the staff. You 1st in Team Dance, with the Sioux 00 man . a.mpmg ":ar · The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge has can use the form in The Dancing Warriors Dance Wh~~ exactly 15 tt and how did we begun on the right foot, winning the Bear (page 5), or you can pick one 1st in Specialty Dance- Chris get it . 1 . . . . 1 E. Urner Goodman Camping h ffi · d. El H D nqms1ttve y, up at t e Scout 0 ice 1mme •,a,tely. am- oop ance EUG Award in only its second year of Remember WE NEED YOU •• ! 2nd in Specialty Dance- Michael existence. So remember, attend Where to Go Camping .Knight- Eagle Dance NOAC to represent one of the best 2nd i~~caoi~bt Dance-Duff Dear E . ~~~·· ask a very excellent Lodges 1;1nd to KSA!!!!!! That's right, the rumors are true. The Council's "Where to Go 1st in Straight Dance Outfit- Duff question. The E. Urner Coop Camping" books are now available Holcomb - Goodman Camping Award is for distribution. Through tireless 3rd in Grass Dance- Michael one of the highest awards given to a If you have any Dear Coop questions, send them to: efforts by Peter Abell and Sean Lowery Lodge in the nation. It is given Veazie, the Lodge was able to have 2nd in Traditional Dance- Brad every two years to eight Lodges Dear Coop the book for display at the SR-9 Stevens nationally at the National Order of Conclave in the full. Although 3rd in Traditional Outfit- Brad the Arrow Conference (NOAC) to 1384 Cedar HoJlow Dr. Cordova, TN 38018 distribution of the books are Stevens Lodges who tpply. The committee planned for the District Conclaves The Pre-Ordeal team was: David chooses those Lodges w~o have in the fall, a troop may request one Zelinski, Ryan Mc.Kinley, Ryan most supe~bly executed thetr Lod.ge by calling Peter Abell or Ryan Cooper, and David Hepburn Ill. program~ m the past ~wo years, .... with Cooper. The Brotherhood team was: Chuck a special emphasis on Camp ,,,. Official 1'ultlie.tion of the c2\hoAlao-~aehpikin J,o's• ff8 of the (.jnler of th• c2\rrow un•I' the ••viso11 of th• ChiebNw Council, ~09 ~outs of c2\m•riea. ~,.., CoopH e•tor-in-Chief ~ cZ\feoek ~..t c2\dvisor · ~ri.., J,eith ..to• Chief CZ\ll ., .. .m.,, •• e.&ti99 i• done ltf ~pan Coopn ,...,. ~""'I c2\feoek. c2lll e°"""°ts ehoul41 •• focw.r•• to J,oAs• c2\.tvieor ~n 1'· . QocHI. 7'e ~ J1-r .._ DOt Ai•crimiHce oe the ._,. of.,_. ol' nlifiou• Wieh • and inspiration the ceremony wiU bring your registration in scouting. During you. Not only that, the Ahoa1an- the I 0-month period, strive to fulfill Nachpikin Lodge will benefit from your obligation by continuing and stronger membership with eveiy new expanding your service to your troop or Brotherhood memb~ . post. Becoming a Brotherhood 4. Plan for service in your member is relatively easy. And this Lodge. Retain your registration in the upcoming year the Lodge is providing Lodge and keep your dues paid. several opportunities: at the Ordeals , Beware that acceptance of the Swnmer Camp, NOAC, and the next Brotherhood involves a pledge of Fall Fellowship. That way, you can service to the lodge . Develop a choose which seems more appropriate concrete idea of how you plan to fulfill to your plans. ' this pledge. Either way, the requirements 5. Review your progress. are the same. First, you must be an When you earnestly feel you have met Ordeal member for at least ten months. the challenges above, write a letter to ..,_ ________________________ ___,.Then you must meet five challenges the Lodge Secretary. In this letter: Become a Brotherhood Member. It's easy to do! before entering the Circle of -Explain what you think the What does it all mean? I went Brotherhood: Obligation means. to do hard labor at Kia Kima or Tallaha l. Memorize the signs of -Describe how you have been and all I got was this stinking sash and Arrow membership. Memorize the fulfilling this Obligation in your troop a pocket flap! Surely doubts and Obligation of the Order, which . was or post and in your daily life, and how · questions this severe don't run through given to you by Allowat Sakima you have used your understanding of . your _ mind as you ti)' to sleep each (printed on the back of your card or in the Ordeal to aid you in this service. night, but it makes sense if you are an your handbook) . Also, memorize the -Describe your specific plan for Ordeal member to ha_ve questions about OA Official Song, the Admonition, the giving service to the Lodge program. the Order: it's natural to want to know sign of Ordeal membership, and the Bring this letter to the more about this mysterious and Arrow handclasp. Brotherhood with you. sometimes confusing organization. 2. Advance in your SO DON'T DELAY; BECOME A The best way to get this understanding of the Ordeal. Gain a BROTHERHOOD MEMBER NOW! information, that is, to learn and grow thorough understanding of the Ordeal as an arrowman, is to seal your through which you have passed. membership in the Order as a Become familiar with the Customs and Brotherhood Member. Becoming a Traditions of the Ordeal on pages 54-56 brother is not that difficult, and you will of the OA handbook (1994 ed.) benefit from the increased knowledge 3. Serve your unit. Retain ~RDERoFrHE ~RROW The Dancin Bear Ordeals By: Ryan Cooper This year the AhoalanN achpikin Lodge will once again have 4 ordeals, a pre- and post-camp each for Kia Kima and Tallaha. They will be: June 7-9 at Kia Kima, July 26-28 at Camp Tallaha, and August 23-25 at Kia Kima. A change for this year, though, is our new Inductions Committee. This committee is in charge of the Elangomat Program. - Any member may be an Elangomat, and it is encouraged for Brotherhood candidates. As an Elangomat, you will guide a clan through the Ordea1. You will be in charge of every move they make. If you would like to be an Elangomat, call Jeremy Palazolo at (901) 278- 6410. You will have a chance to seal your membership in the Order by obtaining your Broth~rhood at any of the Ordeals. You can refer to the article on the second page for more information about this passage in your journey to see the Arrow. Summer 1996 Takachkin-Machque Chapter Chief Adam Leith modeling our Conclave contingent shirts. t----------------------------------------------------.~------------------------------------------------- From Page 1 Section Officers to have one Sec~ion officer, much less 2 ! The Arrowmen elected were David Zelinski as Section Vice-Chief and Ryan Coo.per as Section Secretary. On top of this, the Section Adviser, Jim· Laycook, and Section publication Advisor, Sherry Aycock, are also from our Lodge. This is just another example of how our Lodge is the Best Lodge in leadership and many other skills. From Page 1 19960ALT OAL T unique was that it was run by youth fo r youth . Everything from preserving the camp to filling out a tour permit and buying food was done by the OAL T chairman Peter Abell and his group of outstanding aides , Sean Veazie, Ryan Cooper, Chuck Barber, and Bo Rosa . · The training itself was a mixture of the Troop Junior Leader Training, the Order of the Arrow National Leadership Seminar, and an original training training engineered by Peter Abell that included footage from "Tommy Boy," "Billy Madison," and ""The Simpsons" to help convey the point. After the certificates were handed out, the group took part in the only pre-Summer Camp · ':.~k'& ·--· .. ;:~~~t al~:·~~t~yw~: !::!~~ ~:.: ~;.;;.;.;;.;;;;; ________ .;;;;;;;;;; ___ ___;___;;,;,;::..,;..~..:.;;;,;_..;__.;;:;;;;;;;;;=;;;;;,;,;::=::;;;._---__;::::::,and all the adults that came so Charlie Treasurer David Zelinski looking after the Lodge booth. would let us in the gate. _______________ ..... _________________________________________________ =-=----=-=----------------""'""""---=-=---- - - - - _. ............... ~ .... _. .- .- - - -· From Page 1 1996NOAC spots for youth and 6 for adults, so you need to get your registration in if you want to go. The prices are as follows: $225 for youth and $255 for adult members. The dates are August 10 through August 15. On the trip to Indiana University, where the Conference is being held. we will take a side trip to Six Flags in St. Louis. After this we will be spending the night in Effingham, IL. From there we will go to IU on the 11, which is the beginning ofNOAC, and will leave on the 15 and will arrive in Memphis late that day. NOAC will be full of fun, fellowship, competition, and incredible training seminars. Each night there will be a show that will include anything from our Lodge receiving the E. Umer Goodman Camping Award to a visit from Miss Teen USA. During the day training will be held for things such as making a dance outfit, camp promotions, as wel1 as how to put on a good ceremony. Competitions wiU be held for Ceremonies, Dance, Lodge booths, and OA Jeopardy. This will be an opportunity for Arrowmen young and old to learn new things or compete in areas in which they have taken an interest. If you are interested and wish to sign up, fill out the form to the right. 1996 NOAC Registration Address: ~----------------------------------------------------;...._----------------~~------------------------- City:-------------- State: ___ Zip: ___ _ Phone:-----~----- Troop: ___ District: ______ _ Circle One: Ordeal Brotherhood Circle ·One: Youth Adult Mail to: Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112 Vigil Cost is $225.00 for youth and ·. $255.00 for adults. Hurry, limited spots available! Make checks payable to Chickasaw Council, BSA The Dancin Bear Summer 1996 Letter from the Chief SIGN UP NOW. In ord~r to fi11 our great contingent _ of 45 Dear Arrowmen, Arrowmen, there is about 20 spots Well it is now final! We are left open. Come join every Lodge in one of the best Lodges in the nation! the nation in fellowship and training At the Past Conclave we were and support for our great Lodge now awarded the Section's highest being one of the Elite Eight of all honor, the Ron Yeager Best Lodges. All-Around Lodge Award. As the summer begins and a We also came away with 14 . of the new Summer Camp Season opens, awar~s handed out at the closing we look forward to widening the show. Rising above the glory of the circle for our new Brothers in the Section, we were just informed by coming months. Come and fueSo~hernRe~onoffi~ili~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~participa~ in ~I Lod~ summcr from left to right: Treasurer David Zelinski, Activities Chairman l·~hu,,k Ba1·be·.r, a"1d t ' ·t · h Q d 1 d are now one of the eight . recipients ... - " ac 1v1 1es sue as r ea s an Past Chief Brad Stevens. p 11 o f the E. URNER ·e owships at both our Council GOODMAN CAMPING camps: Also remem ber to pay you r due s and enc oura ge ot hers to pay AWARD. C ongratulations and a t he1r dues to be infonn ed by a ll job well done to the Camp Lodge mail outs. The long-term Promotions/ Unit Elections camping season now begins and we C ommittee in t he past years . We hope that all of our Scouts are will recei ve this d istinguish ed honor getting the chance to be a p art of the at the awards show at the N a tional best Scouting has to offer. O rder of the Arrow Conference in A ugust On the topic o f NOAC ' 96, i f there is anybody who wants to attend this OA extravaganza then Please See Right hand Column Conclave Vice-Chief By: Ryan Cooper In the 1997 SR-9 Conclave, our Section will initiate a different means of organization. Instead of assigning each Lodge to a particular area of the Conclave, there will be Conclave Vice-Chiefs orCVCs. A CVC will put together a staff composed of Arrowmen of his choice from our Section. This l~yc!11 (~o!!per (le.fi) _ q nd Pete r Abe ll Lr a, ining A rrowme nfrom other Lodges .. Yours in B rotherhood, j Brian Leith 1996 LODGE CALENDAR June 7-9- Ordeal @ Kia Kima July 26-28- Ordeal@ Tallaha* means that Arrowmen from A different Lodges may work together ugust morec~scl~pro~ilingmmeu~fy~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ll-15-NOAC in our Section. Also, it will allow Lodge Chief Brian Leith accepting the Ron Yeager Best All-Around Lodge Award. 23-25- Ordeal @ Kia Kima* each Lodge to learn from others as individuals from different Lodges work together and form long lasting friendships. The different areas for CVCs are Shows, Training, Service (Host Lodge only), Founder's Day, Native American Events ' Ceremony, and Publications. If you would like to apply for any of these positions, contact Lodge Chief · Brian Leith at 323-0611 or Lodge Secretary Ryan Cooper at 795,-0388 for an application. You must act quickly, the Section officers will pick Arrowmen soon! Picture <if. the Dance Team. September 13-15- Fall Fellowship@ Camp Currier October 12- Lodge Family Banquet * Dates may be changed. The Dancin r Bear Summer 1996 r--------------- -------- A:pplicant's Statement To he read and signed afier completion qf Application. I do hereby make application for summer employment, and in accordance with the principles of the organization, subscribe to the Scout Oath or Promise, the Scout Law, and the Declaration of Religious Principle. ln consideration of my employment by the Council, I agree to abide by its rules and regulations. I declare on my. honor as a Scout (or Scouter) that each of the answers given is complete and true to the best of my ability and am aware tha~ any misrepresentation or omission may be cause for d i smissal. I am aware th at a s a condit1on of e mployment, i employment is o ffe red, l must be a uthorized to work in the U.S . a n d dem ons trate that 1 authorization as required by the Imm igration Reform and Cont ro l Act of 1986. I understand that if acco m modation is required due to a disabi lit y, l must inform the Council. I wi ll also state to t he best o f my knowledge 1996 Summer Camp Staff Application PERSONAL lNFORMA TION Last Nrune First Name Middle Name Address City State Zip ( ) I I Phone Number Date of B i rth Social Secunty # SCHOOL & CO~IMlJ NITY ACTIVITIES School or College Grade/Degree List sch ool and communi ties awards, activ ities, and offices held: GPA I I ---~~~~~~~--. Please attach a recent photograph here. I t I I I I I; 11 ~ 11 11 ii 11 11 1: . .. . . . ~ OPTIQN.4,L: ... . . . ·.· .· .. . , . / · .1 1 I wouid like to ~ork .at (circl~): . :1 Osage Cherokee Tallaha 1j Ozark Venture Base Any 1j 'I I' 1: I I! 1: ~ 1i 1! I ------- · -·---- - ·- ·----- --·- ·-·-·-- ·-· ------- - - --· --·-·----- -· - - -- ------ - --·---- - ---- ··---- - ·---- ----------·- I' 1( - ------ -·--- - -·--- - ------- -- ·- - - ----··- ----- ---- · ---·-··-· ·--- -------- ------ - ---- ---· ·---. --~---~· -- ------ - -- 1j ·--------·---·- ·- - - ·----------·-- ··- -- ·-- -- - ------ ---·-·- --- ------------ - - -·--··- I i I i SCOUTING EXPERIENCE ·~ . specificaccommodations l willrequire. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for employment as ma y b e n e c essary in a rrivin g a t a n cm plo m nt decision. I authorize the Council to request reforences from previous employers, schools, and others to furnish the information requested. I understand that my prospective employment depends on attendance levels. Finally, I understand that this application will be given every consideration, but .its receipt does not imply that I wi 11 be employed. Appl icanl 's Signature Dute Parent's Signature(~( under 1 ~) Date •1 Unit (Troop/Post) District Position in Unit Last Rank Achieved Y a r a · a ub ·out Ye;:i rs s a Ro S o 1t Y ars a s F.x plor r Ye0rs as A<lult Scouter List other positions and high adventure and jamboree experiences: CAMPING EXPERIENCE I I I ---- 1 I I ~~~~~~~~ ~~,....-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~---· Years as Camper Years on Staff Last Camp Staff Position 1: ,: Are you an Order of the Arrow member? --~-- 1J If yes circle one: Ordeal Brotherhood Vigil Honor 11 List lodge and chapter offices held: :1 SPECIAL SKI.LLS AND TRAINING List any musical instmments you can play: _- --- ·-·-----------· Are you trained in CPR or First Aid? _ _________ __ Type of Training: Expiration date: _ _ ____ _ Describe any additional skills, training, or talents relevant to the position sought: For Council Use ---·· I I I Date of Interview : _______ Interviewed By: ·-------'---Considered for: ....... ----------_.____....... ____ , Hired for : Camp: Salary: ___ __._..._~_ Approval: ~---------...... 1 Please list Scoui leaders. employers, s<:hool <4ficials, and religious or civic leaders who 1 would he willing to attest your qual(fications and character. I 'N 1 ame Address Phone Relationship I ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~·~~~~~~~~~ I ·~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ·~~~~~~~--~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I .~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~--~~~~~~~~~- ·~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I ~------·------------------------------- I recommend this scout for Chickasaw Council summer camp staff (Please comment on the applicant's qualification and scout spirit below) . - ----·---------- --·---·-----· -------- ··- --.~ .:...------ ---- --- -----·--- ---·--·----· _ __ _ __:;_ _ _ _ Scoutmaster's signature Date .... _ - - - ---- ·- - - - .. - - - . -- ._..mL..~- - - ------------- --- --- - --· .... , The Dancing Bear Summer 1996 Chapter and Committee Reoorts Camp Promo./Unit Elections KIAKIMA Chief of the Takachkin-Machque . June 7-9, 1996 Chapter (the best one). I have many We are well on our way in the For any information call high goals established for our teams, election season now. More than 65 Jeremy S. Palazolo one of which is doing well at NOAC Dance/Sing Team troops have had their election and camp Inductions Chainnan this summer. Come join the team and Th D ce/S. T h b promotion now. However, we are not t-----_..(9_0_1 •. )_2_7_8-_6_4_1 O ___ _.help us create an exceptional program. ~ an mg 1 eam as eeh n yet done; we will have a very busy Ceremonies Thanks! very b~sy m the last coup e of mont s. season at both summer camps. We Ryan McKinley Membership . Alm?~ every weekend. we have danced need you at summer camp to help Andy Bland recently retired as ~ ~tt e~ C~p C:umer or ~t Camp complete these elections, so fill out Ceremonies Chairman. The 1996 al ~a alo~ t e v:iousdcampo~ees, ;nd summer camp staff application today!!! Conclave participants were very Hi, I'm Bo Rosa, Chairman of ~c~as~on . ~ w~ :v~ an~ed 0~ a ew Keep up the great work and as always impressed by the two teams that the new (non-official) Membership u co;r ac s u;mg ~ e ;;ee ~S . KSA. performed, both of which trained under Committee. ·We have been compiling a T h dus~ re~ent y, t e tha~c al mg Your leader in Cheerful Service, the direction of Andy for the year. Due list of all members of Lodge · 558 who e: a t ~ ch ai;c;;~ ~~t 9 ~IT t 1 ents Matt Curtis to other activities that have been a major paid their dues in l 995. Soon we will to eTtest. · t tde - . · one a~e, draw on his time, he has been forced to have this list on our brand new web our earn ma e a very impressive d C · T w h h th' 1· d h · : · d · alt all lnducfon step own as ,eremomes earn page. e ope to ave 1s 1st up an s owm~, wmnmg awar s m nost 1 S Chairman. Andy, thanks and good running soon. We shall likewise make categone~. Dance- Duff luck. a directory for members at a reasonable 2nd pace Straight WANTED Fellow Arrowmen we need price. Ifyou can offer any help, please Holcomb you! The Ceremonies Team wants to feel free to call me at (901) 683-3196. 1st Place Straight outfit- Duff ELANGOMATS create at least 4 teams, 2 Brotherhood Any advice you can give will be greatly Holcomb PREFERABL y ALIVE and 2 Pre-Ordeal. Probably we'll have appreciated. 3rd Place Grass Dance- Michael one of each in the Mississippi area and Lowery Reward: Limited Ed. Lodge Shirt. Thanks! Bo Rosa Lasting friendships, sense of one in the Memphis area. This would 2nd Place Traditional- Brad Stevens i---------------.1 accomplishment, and fun. simplify the process of providing teams Activities 3rd Place Trad. Outfit- Brad Stevens for ceremonies at . our Council Camps. 1st Place Specialty Dance- Chris Be prepared for a weekend of Guys, this committee is fun and Well guys, a couple of of the Elam- Hoop Dance helping fellow scouts become challenging, but it does take some work. main things this committee does is 2nd Place Specialty Dance- Michael inducted into the Order of the I hope you'll join. setting up the Lodge display for Knight- Eagle Dance Arrow. I am Robert Ryan McKinley, Conclave and NOAC and organizing lst Place Team Dance- Sioux the new Ceremonies Chairman. I am a the Lodge Family Banquet. If you Warriors Dance. Lead your own elite crew of Ordeal Life Scout in Troop 270 sponsored by would like to help at all, give me a call Sincerely, Gr E 1· I Ch h · Candidates through the following ace vange tea urc m at (901) 458-0712. ~ Robert Flynn Ordeal: Germantown, TN. I also serve as Vice- Chuck Barber Eluwak Unit Elections are coming along them, Please give me call (my nicely. We are almost at 100% for number is on the back). Nuwingi-Achewon The Eluwak Chapter has Eastern District, and I would like Yours in Brotherhood, Brothers, changed its meeting date to the any troops in North Central to Noah Bunn We are finally down to the South East Boy Scout Roundtable please contact me to get your Ishlachi last few Camp Promotions and Unit and the South Central Boy Scout election scheduled. Even if you Elections, and I have several people Roundtable. Our next meeting will don't need or want an election, it is Hello Brothers, · · I would like· to thank. Buddy be June 2 at 6p.m. at the South important for us to visit you. One As you know, Summer is Crenshaw, Blake Rehberg, Eric Central Roundtable at Bethel AME, problem: getting more Arrowmen to here. That means ... CAMPING!!! Sefton, Alan Sefton, John McKee, 2011 Aley Road. help with Ordeals: If anyone has Most of you are planning on going Jimmy Moncrief, and David Also we had a chapter suggestions or just wants to know to Summer Camp. If you are, Zelinski have all helped immensely. service project in which 3 youth and more about the O~ or ·help with consider yourself a prime helper for If you know of any units that 3 adults attended. We dug up the Ordeals and get mo~e ,involved, you the OA in our service to Camp still need visits, please have them burst water pipe next to the council can call me or any other officer. Tallaha and Kia Kima. Our call me as soon as possible. All ring so Mr. Ward could replace it. Oh! one more thing~ iti : order to Summer Camp this year will start visits that are not done prior to the There were also the two camporees receive The Danc{ng Bear or any with an OA meeting each Sunday beginning of the Summer Camp in which we did several elections other OA mail outs (this .includes night to plan the following week. Season will have to be done at and helped with the campfire. If Chapter mail outs) you need to get Dance practice and Brotherhood Summer Camp. you have any questions call me at your dues paid. We need money. Testing will be held during the· Also, Takachkin-Machque 744-0632. We may also have a Chapter week. If you're eligible for (E, NC) and Nuwingi-Achewon James Nimmo meeting or cookout in the next Brotherhood, bring $10 extra · and (NE, NA, C) will have a joint pizza .....-..-T-. -a-k-ac_h_k_i_·n---M-. a_c_h_q_u_e_----fmonth or so. Call m~ at 383-8111 if know your stuf_I(page 2) so that you party in the fall, so be watching for you want to make this happen. can sear your membership in the an announcement! Again thanks for Hello fellow Arrowmen, I Adam Leith Order. all of your hard work! would like to report on the success Pischk Hopefully, I will be Program David Hepburn III of Conclave. The Lodge won many Director at Tallaha this summer, 1----------------1 awards and I am proud to report that Fellow Arrowmen, and I expect to see each of you -- our Chapter was very well Our Chapter is moving along there. Keep the Spirit in you, it represented. These Arrowmen nicely now~ however, there are stilJ lives, seek its meaning. enjoyed fellowship, competition, a few units who have not had their Yours in Brotherhood, Ch~erfulness, and Service good eating, and plenty of fun. Our Unit Election. If you are one of Michael K. Lowery J The Dancin Bear Lodge Chief (Netami Sakima) , Brian Leith 2713 Gerald Ford Dr. Cordova, TN 38018 (901) 323-0611 Internal Vice..:Chief (Sakima) Peter Abell 3141 Spottswood Ave. Memphis, TN 3811 l (901) 323-5712 External Vice-Chief (Sakima) Sean Veazie 1844 Grenville Dr. Germantown, TN 38138 (901) 754-9898 Secretary (Netami Lekhiket) Ryan Cooper 1384 Cedar Hollow Dr. Cordova, TN 38018 (901) 795-0388 Treasurer (Netami Mawachpo) David Zelinski 4291 Zelda Memphis, TN 38122 (901) 767-83]4 Past Lodge Chief Brad Stevens · 869 Sumter Cove Memphis, TN 38112 (901) 683-5032 Summer 1996 Camp Promotions/ Unit Elections Matt Curtis 1764 Great Oaks Cv. Germantown, TN 38138 (901) 759-5114 Dance and Sing Team Robert D . Flynn, Jr. 6137 Marybeth Cv. Memphis, TN 3 8134 (90 I) 384-4564 Ceremonies Ryan McKinley 4296 Rjppling Brk Cv . Memphis, TN 38125-3037 (901) 758-0530 Activities Chuck Barber 3271 Rosamond Memphis, TN 3 8122 (901) 458-0712 (901) 323-0875 Inductions Jeremy Palazolo 15 S 8 Eastmoreland Memphis, TN 38104 (901) 278-6410 Membership Bo Rosa 1049 Ivy Rd. Memphis, TN 3 81 l 7 (90 I) 683-3196 Lodge Advisor l Witawcmatpanni ncgeyjumhet) Jason P. Hood 224 S Monroe Ave. Memphis, TN 38104 (90 I) 274- 7008(H) (901) 525-l322(W) Lodge Staff Advisor Harold Keller 1369 Virden St Greenwood, MS (90 l) 327-4193 Chapter Chiefs (Wajauwe) Nuwingi-Achewon David Hepburn Ill 8540 Edney Ridge Cordova, TN 38018-4539 (901) 388-3411 Ishlachi Michael Lowery RT. 1Box406 Charl.eston, MS 38921 (601) 647-8864 Eluwak James Nimmo 4331 Judy Cv . Memphis, TN 3 811 l (901) 744-0632 Takachkin-Machque Adam Leith 27l1 Gerald Ford Dr . C ordova, TN 3 80 18 (90 ) 383 -81 l Pischk Noah Bunn 5898 Redbud Cv Walls, MS J601) 781-0744 We need you to turn in an article for the Fall DANCING BEAR, they are due by August 16, 1996. Send to Lodge Secretary Ryan Coo er. We Need Pictures of all ~odge Events. If you have any pictures of anything regarding the Order of the Arrow, please send them to: Ryan Cooper 1384 Cedar HolJow Cordova, TN 3 80 l 8 r------~-------- ------ ------------ -----~-~ I I •Name: ------ ··--------·-----·---------·-~--~- ' I 1 Address: _ _ ___ _ I I I •City: I ------ I I ST: _ _ __ Zip: _____ _ . ___ 1996 Ordeals Registration Ordeal: _ _ May 17-19 @CampTaHaha June 7-9 @Kia Kima _ July 26-28 @ Camp Tallaha* _ _ August 23-25 @ Kia Kima* * Dates May Be Changed. :Phone: _______ Troop: _ __ __ District:___ __ __ Check One: ___ Member ($15) 1 __ Brotherhood Candidate ($25) I :circle One: Ordeal Brotherhood Vigil I : Circle One: Youth Adult I I I I Send to: Ahoalan-N achpikin Lodge 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 3 8112 ·Please return 1 week prior to Ordeal. ·--------------------------------------------------------------------------· Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Chickasaw Council 171 S. 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This issue _is dedicated to the Memory of National Vice Chief Josh Sain .:~ Volume III, Issue 3 Winter 1997 National Vice Chief killed in Accident The September 26-28 Ordeal at Camp Tallaha was not just ·an ordinary Ordeal. Those Arrowmen in attendance at this Ordeal had the opportunity to elect the lodge officers for the next year. The following is a directory of lodge officers and their·duties. · Lodge Chief Chuck Barber represents our lodge at all times. He oversees the functions of the lodge; promotes the various events, activities, and programs; and is responsible for At the September 26-28 Ordeal at Camp Tai/aha, the Lodge Chief was 11------------------ ----elected from the above candidates(from left to right: Trey Clark, Ryan by: John Robert Moss National Vice Chief Josh Sain was killed on October 25 1997' in a traffic accident: The driver survived-. Josh Sain \Vas a personal friend to many of our lodge's members. Josh Sain led an OA trail crew in Philmont in the summer of 97 and was a key leader in the OA youth services at the Boy Scout National Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. Before becoming ·National Vice Chief, Josh Sain was .an Eagle Scout, a Vigil honor member, won the Founders Award, and was Section Chief for Wa-Hi-Nisa in the Middle Tennesse council. Tennessee Middle The council has set up the Josh Sain Memorial Fund which will be utilized to improve Boxwell Scout Reservation. If you would like to donate money to the Josh Sain Memorial Fund please address it to: Ryan Cooper 171 South Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 so it can be forwarded to the Middle Tennesse Council Headquarters Cooper, David Zelinski, and Chuck Barber) the operations of our lodge. Fird Vk~Ch~f Ryant~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LOAC Returns Cooper is directly in charge of any By: John Robert Moss He oversees the · lodge training. The Lodge Order of the Arrow Conference at Camp operations of the Chapters, assists the Chief in any way requested, and acts as Tallaha is back and with a vengence. You thought last year was cool, or rather cold. Sure you had live bands, contests, sports, Chief in the Chiefs absence. Second Vice-Chief Robert action, adventure, food, and fun. But is that the best we could do? This year LOAC RETURNS is coming to camp on January Harvell is directly in charge of special activities and programs. He oversees 9-11 or extreme cold and temperature date 16- 18. This year the the operations of the various food is all you can eat. That means kiss your belt good-bye and buy committees, assists. the Chief in any a new pair of scout pants cause you're going to .be rolling out of way possible, and acts as Chief when your truck on Sunday morning. The OA is bonging you around the· the Chief . and First Vice-Chief ar~ world in 80 course making stops in France, Mexico, and mother Italy. You'll be sucking up pasta and crunching down tacos as . absent. Lodge Secretary John Robert LOAC RETURNS delivers the goods. But you can stuff more than your face at LOAC RETURNS. Moss is responsible for all paper work of the lodge. He tracks membership in Gorge yourself on all the activities there for you to chow down on. conjunction with the Membership There's going to be a climbing wall where you can do a Peter Pan committee, is Editor-in-Chief of The off the top of a building. Every sport ever invented from ·flag Dancing Bear, .promotes lodge events football to ultimate frizbee to soccer and back again. But the fun and programs with fliers, and provides II=;:==:;;:===!!.==:;:.====-================p=-=============-=======-======= Inside This Issue .•• see page 2 publicity for the lodge. Lodge Treasurer John Election Results Pag.e I The Bear Side OA History :Quiz Burruss tracks the income and Last Issue's Question: expenses of the lodge. He handles the LOAC RETURNS Page I OA and High Adventure In what y~ was the E. Umer purchasing . and selling of lodge Qoodman Camping Award first Death of Josh Sain Page I NOAC '98 merchandise . and other financial · presented? OA History Quiz Page I NOAC '98.Early Registration Form matters as m~y come before the lodge. Answer: . 1969 Letter From the Chief Th.is Issue's Question: The Chapter Chiefs for the 97._. Page 2 Conclave 98 of location and name is.the What .back the ,on listed are year 98 lodge Scout Expo 97 Page 2 Order of the Arrow Song . the.founding.place of the OA? cover of The Dancing Bear. It als() includes . ~ complete listing of the 1997 Lodge·Calendar Page 2 Conclave Registration Form Get . involv~ with your committee cha.irmans, lodge advisors, Page 2 .Commitee/ Chapter Reports lodge officers and chapter chief~~ Chapter: as soon as possible. Brotherhood attendance, Your . names and phone numbers · for your Letter From the Editor Page 3 Camp Tallaha Ordeal Photos .parti~ipation, and .support are convenience. Dear John Page 3 LOAC Returns Registration Form .· important. Page3 Page4 Page4 Page4 Page 5 Pages Page 5 Page6 Page7 Pages �Winter 1997 The Dancing Bear From Page 1 Scout Expo 97 LOAC RETURNS 1 Page2 by: Ryan Cooper doesn't stop there. There will be Chapter Booths and T-shirts. Most Remember Scoutbase? Now the annual council wide event is Scout Expo at the Agricenter. On the weekend importantly there will be LOAC of October 24-25, 1997 3,333 scouts and Explorers gathered to share information and have a good time. RETURNS stuff ranging from hats · to shirts to patches and even pins. Our Lodge had a presence at this event as well. The Lodge booth was on display and a model campsite On top of all these great donated by Outdoors Incorporated was open for inspection. As a part of the model campsite, Outdoors activities, on Saturday night, there Incorporated lent our lodge a tent valued at over $5,000 along with several other $300-$700 tents and a variety will be a huge party known as of backpacks. A big-thanks goes to Outdoors Incorporated. Bearopalooza's Back. That's right folks, just like last time, we wil1 Some members of our lodge who are also registered as Explorers, namely Chuck Barber and Brian have a band playing current hits and Leith, participated in the Explorer Road Rally. They took first place and won $50 each. Good job guys! maybe some original music. LOAC RETURNS is sure to Scout Expo was a great event and it can only get better. Next year be sure your troop and or post be a great time to learn, play, and attends this awesome annual event. have fun! The cost will probably be around $19.00. This is a great time 1i1i-------------"'-11"--------------------------~ that you most certainly will not want Letter From the Chief to miss! by: Chuck Barber Lodge Events For 97-98 December No Letter From the Chief was Submitted for this issue. We apologize for its absence. January April - - - - 6 OA Family Banquet 9- 11 24-26 benefit from the i;creased kno~ledge and inspiration the ceremony will bring 7he OffitiAl 1JublieAtio1J of the d\hoAlAIJ-v'YAehpikio ~oll9e ;JS you. Not only that, the Ahoalanof the Orller of the d\rrow un.ter the Allvisor!J of the ChickASAW Nachpikin Lodge will benefit from stronger membership with every new Council, ~O!f ,Scouts of c'2\mericA. Brotherhood member. Becoming a Brotherhood c;John ~obert 'l'!Joss e111tor-in-Chiet member is relatively easy. And this upcoming year the Lodge is providing c;;Justin ~ueh CArtoonist several opportunities: at LOAC, the ~herr11 c2\11cock ~Alf d\flvisor Ordeals, Summer Camp, and most Chuck J6Arber .£0.t9e Chief other events. That way, you can choose d\U t9pesettin9 Anll e.titfo9 is done b!J c;;tohn ~obert tlt)oss Anll which seems more appropriate to your ~herr9 dl!fcock. d\U comments should be forwArllell to .£oll9e plans. Either way, the requirements d\llviser 'l!}Artin '5offert. 7he .Z,1111ei119 .:8'"',.11oes not lliseriminAte on tbe bm;is of r1tee or relisious are the same. First, you must be an beliefs. Ordeal member for at least ten months. 7he ~nne109 ~enr LOAC Returns Conclave 1998 3. ·s~..Ve y~ur ~flit. Retain your registration in scouting. Dming the I 0-month period, strive to fulfill your obligation by continuing and expanding your service to your troop or post. 4. Plan for service in your Lodge. Retain your registration in the Lodge and keep your dues paid. Beware that · acceptance of the Brotherhood involves a pledge of sei:vice to the lodge. Develop a concrete idea of how you plan to fulfill this pledge. 5. Review your progress. When you earnestly feel you have met the challenges above, write a letter to ~-------------------------~Thooyoom~m~fi~~illoo~s~L~~&crct~fu~s~m: Become a Brotherhood Member. It's easy to do! What does it all mean? I w~nt to do hard labor at Kia Kima or Tallaha .. and all .I got was ~s. ~t1nking sash and a pocket flap! Surely doubts and questions this severe don't run through your mind as you try to sleep each night, but it makes sense if you are an Ordeal member to have questions about the Order: it's natural to want to know more about this mysterious and sometimes confusing organization. The best way to get this information, that is, to learn and grow as an arrowman, 1s to seal your membership in the Order as a Brotherhood Member. Becoming a brother is not that diffic\iii, and you will before entering the Circle of -Explain what you think the Brotherhood: . _ Obligation means. . .. _ . 1. . MemoJ"ize' the · signs of -Describ~ how you have been Arrow menib~rshlp. - Memorlz.e the fulfilling this Qbligaffeon in your troop Obligati01{ ' ofth,e.· Urder,.which ~was or post and in your daily life, and how given to you by . Alfowat Sakima you have used your understanding of (printed:ori . ~he back ~f your card or in the Ordeal to aid you in ·this service. your ha~dbook). .Also', memorize the -Describe your specific plan for OA Offic.ial' Song, the Admonition, the giving service to the Lodge program. sign of Ordeal ., membership, and the Bring this 'etter to the ·Arrow handclasp . .,_ · Brotherhood with you. 2. · · Advance · in your SO DON'T DELAY; BECOME A understanding of the Ordeal. Gain a BROTHERHOOD MEMBER NOW! thorough understanding .of the Ordeal Woodbadge Training Available through which _you have passed. Become ·familiar with the Customs and Traditions of the Ordeal on pages 54-56 OA Needs Woodbadge Trained of the OA handbook (l.994 ed.) Adults _.__ ·-· ___________ _ _ _ �_T_h_e_D_a_n_c_in___B_e_a_r_ _ _ _ _ _ _w_in_te_r_1_99_7_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - !:~~ ~ - Letter From the Editor ------------- 1997 Troop Visitation Request Form Dear Brothers, Being only an ordeal member, I have been in the OA for a short period of time. I find myself not in only a difficult job to perform, but in very large shoes to fill. Ryan Cooper expanded the Dancing Bear from a 4 page to a seasonal 8 page newspaper that is ranked Top Ten in the Nation. It's hard to come in and do a job like that. But I am faced with the problem to do something better. Should I try to make all the photos in the Dancing Bear color? Should I try to sell classified ads for selling tents and other scouting _equipment? Should I have more cartoon strips, better . articles, what? As your new lodge secretary and editor of the Dancing Bear it is my duty to keep you informed and entertained. I can only do that if you tell me what you like. You can call me, write me, e-mail me, fax me, or even tell everyone around you so it will eventually get around to me. I want the Dancing Bear and our Lodge to be 1st in the nation and the only people that can make it happen are you: the ordeal, brotherhood, and vigil members of our Lodge. Yours in the Order, John Robert Moss Troop Number: _ _ _~--------------- Name of Scoutmaster:- - - - - - - - - Phone:- - - - - - Date of Requested Visit: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ------- Camp Promotion: Unit Election: Is VCR/TV Needed: Location: ------~------ Yes No - -Yes No Yes No Send to: David Zelinski Call at: (901) 767- 8314 Dear J.R, I have this great idea for my chapter but I don't know who to contact about it? Sincerely, A.O.B. Dear A.O.B., The first person you need to contact for information concerning your chapter is your chapter chief Your chapter chief can then contact the necessary people withm the chapter to see your idea through or to answer your question. If your chapter chief doesn't know the answer to your question or your idea involves more chapters than your own, you or your chapter chief need to contact the Lodge Chief so he can help you. He can offer assistance and information. And if he can't, he will be able to direct you to other Lodge officers or advisors who would have that information. A complete listing of the names and numbers of Lodge officers, Lodge advisors, and chapter chiefs is on the back of this issue to allow contacting these leaders to be less of a hassle. -----------------------------------1997 Dues _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ State: _ _ _ Zip: _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Troop: _ _ _ District: _ _ _ _ __ Ordeal Brotherhood Youth Adult Cost is SS.00 for the entire year of 1998! Make checks payable to Chickasaw Council, BSA Vigil Mail to: Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112 Yours in camping, J.R. The Bear No Strip was submitted for publishing in this issue. We .apologize for its absence .. Side Justin Kuehl, a Brotherhood member, is the official cartoonist for The Dancing Bear. �Winter 1997 Pa e4 Philmont OA Trail Crew The Future of OA and High Adventur e By: Peter Abell By: Ryan Cooper This past summer, our lodge sent a contingent of six Arrowmen to the Philmont OA Trail Crew. These six fine Arrowmen were: Peter Abell, Brian Leith, Blake Rehberg, Jon Grizzle, Robert Harvell, and Josh McNary. While at Philmont, they spent the first week finishing up a trail. During their hard work, they learned the entire process of building a major trail, from surveying the area to finishing up by removing boulders and other such obstructions. After a week of hard, back-breaking work, the Arrowmen hiked a trek which they planned. During their hiking, the crew saw some of Philmont's most beautiful sites and, of course, had loads of fun. At the conclusion of the two week adventure, the group was treated to a special banquet, attended by such officials as past National Vice-Chief Ryan Miske, National Vice-Chief Josh Sain, several adult National officials, as well as a few Senators and Congressman. At the banquet, besides eating great food, the members of the group were individually called to the front to receive nice certificates and shake hands with some of the top brass in the OA. Jon Grizzle, though, did a bit more. He managed to b1ess the crowd with a bit of his well known humor by performing one of his many stunt falls -- he had the entire room laughing hysterically. Overall, the Trail Crew was a blast, and I encourage everyone interested to attend. If you have read about the Philmont OA Trail Crew (only $100), then you may want to experience it yourself. In 1998, our lodge will send another contingent on July 17 - July 31. If you desire to go, please contact Ryan Cooper at (901) 752-0684. Don't worry, the Trail Crew contingent will also be able to attend 1998 NOAC at Iowa State, but you don't have to do both. However, you are highly encouraged to participate in each activity. If you cannot go in 1998, plan on participating in 1999, after that, there may not be another Trail Crew at Philmont. An exciting new program that will be offered by the OA in the summers of 1999 and 2000 is one similar to the Philmont Trail Crew, except it will be at the Northern Tier High Adventure Base, that's right, the canoeing one. Arrowmen participating in this will work on evaluating new canoe routes, building new camp sites, repairing old camp sites, and other tasks which need to be done. More details will be released in the future. Keep in mind, though, that our lodge is tentatively planning to send a contingent in the summer of 1999. Remember, you must be at 1east 16 by the first day of the program but not yet 21 by the 1ast day to participate in either program. Who knows? Maybe an OA work crew program at the Florida Sea Base is in store for the future. I for one certainly hope so. 1998NOA C By: Ryan Cooper dn August 2-6, 1998, the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) will be held at Iowa State University in Aimes, Iowa. The cost of this fun-filled, action-packed, biannual eve~t is only $205 for youth and $240 for adults. Throughout the next year, there will be planned some fund raising activities to help curb the cost of this event. If you are interested at all, please fill out the form below to receive further information as it is released. The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge plans to send another huge contingent to NOAC in '98. It is planned to take two charter busses with T.V.'s and V.C.R.'s. Along the way, there will be a couple stops to view some landmarks and to have fun at places like Six Flags in St. Louis. Once the contingent arrives at Iowa State, the real fun will begin. Our lodge plans on ruling NOAC by winning the national championships in OA Jeopardy, sports, dance, ceremonies, and more. Come represent the best lodge in the nation! _,1998 NOAC Early Registration Form Name City r ' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-----:.. ~~~~~~~ ' :I Phone ~~~~~~~----~--~--~~~~~~~~~ State ' "· . ·zip. -- ~~----~~~~~~~ Tro_op · ~~--~~~~- District ~~~~~----- -~--~~--~------~~ I : Circle One: Ordeal Brotherhood I I :circle One: · Youtli'°: ,,. · ,,Adult (as of August 1998) I 1 I I .. Vigil , .. This form does not obligate you to ~ny_ cost. ,, , · ' : .· Mail to: Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 171 S. Holly\Vood St. Memphis, TN 38112 ~----------;-~-----------------------~------------------------------------- �Winter 1997 The Dancing Bear Page 5 Conclave 98 ca . c: E C].) by: John Robert Moss ..c ...., April 24-26 1998 is the offical date for this years Conclave. It will be held at Camp Mackmorris in beautiful Camden, Tennessee. ...., ca ..c I- ~ c: . Q) s:0 Sr... C].) ..c ...., This year we will be attending as Section SR/6N. And since our lodge is a new addition at this Conclave, it is suggested that attendence be high and to give a good showing. :.a ~ .c: _?:' > Q) "'C 0 0 Cost will be $19. 00 this year. Our lodge is considering taking a bus. If so, extra transportation fees will be in order.Registration will be due on March 6, 1998 (that's a Friday). (/) 0) > I c: Q) ...., ..c O n:s J E c: ..c: ·c .c C].) 0 500 Arrowmen attended last year's Conclave and this year we hope there will be many more. The 1st 40 registered will ride the bus. If 80 register, we'll take 2 buses. I "'O 0 0 . ..c f.&..... ~ 0 I .0 Sr... Sr... ~ (.) I ,., c: Q) ..c ...., ::J 'l_w Sr... Cl) Cl) ~ ..c:: c: 0 :::J 0 .c E Sr... 0 Sr... .c L-- ::J 0 0 ~ 1 Conclave this about information diensyiroeurmroergeistration tfo yturnou Year Or forms, contact Lodge 1st Vice Chief Ryan Cooper at LOAC 0 .5 Conclave will serve a host of " ' fl i events, booths, food, and activities. It is asked that no non-scout related clothing, hats, socks, etc ... be worn by members of our lodge. .5 (I) 13 u:: c: m 0 .b u II~ • ~R-e-tum- -s-in_J_an- ua_ry -----------'~ . __ ----------------------------------------------------------------------Conclave '98 Registration Form Address ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------~ City _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ State _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip _ _ _ __ Phone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Troop _ _ _ _ _ _ District __________ __ Circle·One: Ordeal Brotherhood Circle One: 1 Youth ~dult I I I Fee: $19.00 Vigil (as of August 1998) :r Enclosed: Yes- - No- Mail to: Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis,,,,J N 38112 ·------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ·------------- ----, . �, r , ,, • J Winter 1997 The Dancmg Bear ' , Page6 Chapter ·and Committee Reports Nuwing1- Achewon lslachi Takchkin- Machque Pischk by: Chris Jolley by: John Prescott IV by: Brian Leith Greetings and Happy Holidays from the Takachkin Machque chapter. This past month we elected chapter officers and they are as follows: ChiefBrian Leith; 1st Vice Chief- Brian Gallagher; 2nd Vice Chief- Bo Rosa; Secretary- Will Carter. We now have regularly scheduled meetings at the Eastern District Roundtable at Covenant United Methodist Church. At our November meeting we elected to have chapter TShirts for LOAC Returns so look for that in January. We intend.to have a chapter booth ready for LOAC Returns. In December, we had a chapter meeting on the 4th and attended the Lodge Banquet. Three brothers from our chapter were recognized as new Vigil Honor recipients, Ryan Cooper, Neil Gallagher, and Rusty Mckinely. Ryan Cooper took the bonnet of 1st Vice Chief and fellow chapter member John Robert Moss was inducted as the Lodge Secretary. In 1998, our chapter intends to lead the way for other chapters to follow, starting with LOAC Returns. Our chapter will rock at LOAC Returns and on into Conclave where we will take the biggest contingent. Let's raise some chapter spirit together to add to our building block to the all-powerful Lodge #558 In the Spirit of Service, Brian Leith by: Jeremy Anderson New Officers include Chris Zekinski as our new Vice Chief and Micheal Etheridge who volunteered as our new Secretary. Nuwingi- Achewon members attended OA events at Scout Expo '97 and at OWALT.and Camp Currier. We have had two meetings since the election and our next will be at the Roundtable at Good ShepherdUnited Methodist Church on December 11th. At meetings, we have discussed creating a Chapter.T-Shirt and designs for shirts and LOAC chapter booths wi11 be presented at the next meeting. Currently, Crittenden and Neshoba districts are still part of our Chapter. Therefore, their attedence at meetings is encouraged so an election can be held to see if these districts will remain that way. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me by phone 901-276-1555 and leave a message or via email to spidey34@hotmail.com. No Chapter Chief Report was submitted for this issue. We apologize for its · absence. Chris Jolly Nuwingi-Achewon chapter Chief. Inductions Camp Promotion I Unit Elections No Chapter Chief Report was submitted for this issue. We apologize for its absence. Ceremonies My Brothers, I would like to thank everyone for successfully completing many Ceremonies is one of the WANTED!!!! QA unit elections at summer camp. If anyone wants to get involved with best committees in the OA. Think about it, you get to dress up like our lodge and has no idea what to do, OA election teams are a good place Brave you~h Arrowmen. Must to start. You meet many people with elections, so give me a call at Indians, have fun, and make the be willing to pass trials of (901) 767-8314. I need all the election forms turned in. first impression about the OA upon Ordeal, AGAIN! Thank You, new members. Ceremonies is a lot VP.v-1"d 2elinSR.i of fun, and we are looking forward to a few meetings in the upcoming If you want to lead a clan of If you are interested, please weeks. Ordeal Candidates through Dance I Sing Team call me, Andy Anderson, their Ordeal, being an (601) 393-5057 Elangomat is the job for you. Brothers, During the summer months, the Dance I Sing Team welcomed the Call Ryan Cooper at (901) chance to sit back and relax after all the camporees had ended. Many 752-0684 for more members served on camp staff at either Kia Kima or Tallaha or attended information. as campers~ while the others remained home and took care of the Cub Day Membership Camps and other dances at which we were asked to dance. While at Arrowmen, Your Friend, summer camp, those who had elected to become proud staff members The Membership committee Noll (ialltllJl'OI danced at Friday evening campfires and held the occasional practice works with Lodge Secretary Ryan sessions. Cooper to handle registration at Activities As the new school year rapidly (too rapidly) approaches, many events, as well as keeping track of Brethren, dancers are once again reviewing their outfits for the upcoming dance lodge records. The greatest way for The Activities/ Civic Service season. With such exciting events to look forward to as the Scout Expo you to help this c,ommittee is to turn committee's main future concern is '97 (Oct. 24-26) and the various Blue and Gold Banquets, the Dance I Sing in your registration form for events the Lodge Family Banquet. We Team is also looking to welcome a few new members. Whether you are a on time! If you want to help out at registration for any event, call need help!! We do everything from new member of the lodge and looking for your niche or an old member Blake Rehburg at (901) 726-4735 finding a speaker to setting .the looking for something new, the Dance J Sing Team is a wonderful way to tables. If you can be of any service, go. Anyone interested can call me, Robert Flynn, Jr., at (901) 384-4564. 1sla~ RbUJl.fl please call Andrew Hmson at Your Brother in the Circle, e e <J (901)756-4840 ~<!JJ. 'ii~~,'(/. Avtd<ew- HiNt.stwv ATTENTION!!! ..._------------1 f2 ..., " J I) �, •I The Dancin Bear Winter 1997 Pae 7 Camp Tallaha Ordeal Pictures Below: a group of Order of the Arrow Ordeal canidates fill a truck full of dirt one shovel at a time at Camp Tallaha. Above: Brian Leith, Lodge Chief, posing with the OA Brotherhood candidates at Camp Tallaha Purpose of the Order To recognize those campers- Scouts and Scouters- who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and by such recognition cause other campers to conduct themselves in such manlier as to warrant recognition. To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit. To promote Scout camping, which reaches its greatest effectiveness as a part of the unit's camping program, both year-round and in the summer camp, as directed by the camping committee of the council. To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others. Above: (from left to right) Paul "Bubba" Martin, Ryan Cooper, Michael Lowery, and Dennis Johnson attending the OA Ordeal and Fellowship Above: Gene Stone (far righQ with other OA adults at the Camp Tallaha Ordeal in September. �,, I I ~ , .,. ' The Dancin Bear • ' Winter 1997 Lodge Officers Lodge Chief Chuck Barber (901) 384-8501 First Vice-Chief Ryan Cooper (901) 752-0684 Second Vice-Chief Robert Harvell . (901) 373-9100 Activities . Andrew Hinson (901) 756-4840 Eluwak Brian Day (901) 755-3361 Inductions Neil Gallagher (901) 757-1451 Takachkin-Machque Brian Leith (901) 7323-0611 Membership Blake Rehberg (901) 726-4735 Pischk Jeremy Anderson . (601) 393-5057 A. S.K. Coordinator Brad Duncan (901) 761-0678 Secretary John Robert Moss (901) 753-9594 Lodge Advisor Treasurer John Burruss (901) 274-3817 Martin Hoffert (901) 755-0771 Lodge Staff Advisor Trey Moore (901) 327-4193 Chairn:ien ~ I I . Camp Promotions/ Unit Elections David Zelinski (901) 767-8314 Chapter Chiefs Dance and Sing Team Robert D. Flynn, Jr. (901) 384-4564 Nuwingi-Achewon Chris folly (901) 276-1555 Ceremonies Andy Anderson (601) 393-5057 Ishlachi John Prescott IV (60 I) 846-6884 We need you to tum in an article for the ·Spring lssu~ of THE DANCING BEAR, by February 17, 1997. Send to Lodge . Secretary John Robert . Moss. We Need Pictures of all Lodge Events. If you have any·pictures of anything regarding the Order of the Arrow, please send them to John Rohcrt Moss. at 2108 I)alkcith Drive Germantown, TN 38139 - ----- --- ,,. - ---- --- --------LOAC --·---RETURNS -- ---- -.. --REGISTRATI -- ------- -----------ON I · · 1Name: I· ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~----------------~-- ------------------~----------------~~~ I :Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___...,._ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ I 1 ~City: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ST: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Z~p: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ I I •Phone: I ~--------------------------------~----------------- :circle One: Ordeal Brotherheod Troop: Vigil r>istrict -------------------------------------=--:....-:...-:...______-=:,-=:,-=:,=============-------~-----. IFee: $19.•00 .E nclesed: Yes No_ _ I 1 • Circle 1 On.e: Youth Adult Make.checks payable .to Chickasaw , c ouncil, BSA. : Send to: Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 1;71 . s. Hollywood ·st. Memphis, TN 38112 I I I .: : · I · .· Ahoalan-Nachpikin -Lo~dge Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112-4899 ~ ::i-1 "Non..;Profit U.S. Organization .U.S . . Postage£P.AID Memphis, TN ,Permit No..435 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge <em>Dancing Bear </em>Newsletters Description An account of the resource The collection contains the "Dancing Bear" Newsletters, published by the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 of the Order of the Arrow. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document i i ., , ,, , • ' " ' ' I { 7h• Offiri~l 1Jubliectrion of lh• 02\hM'-·~•ehpikin J,°"J• ;:JS (f996 £,. Zfm•,.Ooodm•n C•mpi09 02\wc.N ~eeipients) of the O'ller of the 02\rrow uoller Allvi&ol'fl of the . ChiekAHw Couoeil,: J6011 ~eout• of 02\merieA • Volume III, Issue 3 The September 26-28 Ordeal at Camp Tallaha was not just ·an ordinary Ordeal. Those Arrowmen in attendance at this Ordeal had the opportunity to elect the lodge officers for the next year. The following is a directory of lodge officers and their · duties . · Lodge Chief Chuck Barber represents our lodge at all times. He oversees the functions of the lodge; .:~ . This issue is dedicated to the Memory of National Vice Chief Josh Sain promotes the various events, activities, 11----------------------and programs; and is responsible for At the September 26-28 Ordeal at Camp Tai/aha, the Lodge Chief was elected from the above candidates(from left to right: Trey Clark, Ryan the operations of our lodge. Cooper, David Zelinski, and Chuck Barber) Fird Vk~Ch~f Ryant~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cooper is directly in charge of any LOAC Returns · lodge training. He oversees the By: John Robert Moss operations of the Chapters, assists the The Lodge Order of the Arrow Conference at Camp Chief in any way requested, and acts as Tallaha is back and with a vengence. You thought last year was Chief in the Chiefs absence. cool, or rather cold. Sure you had live bands, contests, sports, Second Vice-Chief Robert action, adventure, food, and fun. But is that the best we could do? Harvell is directly in charge of special This year LOAC RETURNS is coming to camp on January activities and programs. He oversees 9-11 or extreme cold and temperature date 16- 18. This year the the operations of the various food is all you can eat. That means kiss your belt good-bye and buy committees, assists . the Chief in any a new pair of scout pants cause you're going to .be rolling out of way possible, and acts as Chief when your truck on Sunday morning. The OA is bonging you around the · the Chief . and First Vice-Chief ar~ world in 80 course making stops in France, Mexico, and mother absent. . Italy. You'll be sucking up pasta and crunching down tacos as Lodge Secretary John Robert LOAC RETURNS delivers the goods. Winter 1997 National Vice Chief killed in Accident by: John Robert Moss National Vice Chief Josh Sain was killed on October 25 1997' in a traffic accident : The driver survived-. Josh Sain \Vas a personal friend to many of our lodge's members. Josh Sain led an OA trail crew in Philmont in the summer of 97 and was a key leader in the OA youth services at the Boy Scout National Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. Before becoming ·National Vice Chief, Josh Sain was .an Eagle Scout, a Vigil honor member, won the Founders Award, and was Section Chief for Wa-Hi-Nisa in the Middle Tennesse council. The Middle Tennessee council has set up the Josh Sain Memorial Fund which will be utilized to improve Boxwell Scout Reservation. If you would like to donate money to the Josh Sain Memorial Fund please address it to: Ryan Cooper 171 South Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 so it can be forwarded to the Middle Tennesse Council Headquarters Moss is responsible for all paper work But you can stuff more than your face at LOAC RETURNS. of the lodge. He tracks membership in Gorge yourself on all the activities there for you to chow down on. conjunction with the Membership There's going to be a climbing wall where you can do a Peter Pan committee, is Editor-in-Chief of The off the top of a building. Every sport ever invented from ·flag Dancing Bear, . promotes lodge events football to ultimate frizbee to soccer and back again. But the fun and programs with fliers, and provides II=;:==:;;:===!!.==:;:. ====-================p=-=============-=======-======= publicity for the lodge. see page 2 Inside This Issue .•• Lodge Treasurer John Burruss tracks the income and expenses of the lodge. He handles the purchasing . and selling of lodge merchandise . and other financial matters as m~y come before the lodge. OA History :Quiz Last Issue's Question: In what y~ was the E. Umer Qoodman Camping Award first · presented? Election Results LOAC RETURNS Death of Josh Sain OA History Quiz The Chapter Chiefs for the 97._. Th.is Issue's Question: Letter From the Chief 98 lodge year are listed ,on the .back What is.the name and location of Answer: . 1969 cover of The Dancing Bear. It als() the.founding.place of the OA? includes . ~ complete listing of the committee cha.irmans, lodge advisors, lodge officers and chapter chief~~ names and phone numbers · for your convenience. Get . involv~ with your Chapter: as soon as possible. . Your attendance, .parti~ipation, and .support are .· important. Scout Expo 97 1997 Lodge · Calendar Brotherhood Letter From the Editor Dear John Pag.e I The Bear Side Page I OA and High Adventure Page I NOAC '98 Page I NOAC '98 .Early Registration Form Page 2 Conclave 98 Page 2 Order of the Arrow Song . Page 2 Conclave Registration Form Page 2 . Commitee/ Chapter Reports Page 3 Camp Tallaha Ordeal Photos Page 3 LOAC Returns Registration Form Page3 Page4 Page4 Page4 Page 5 Pages Page 5 Page6 Page7 Pages The Dancing Bear Winter 1997 Page2 From Page 1 LOAC RETURNS doesn't stop there. There will be Scout Expo 97 by: Ryan Cooper Chapter Booths and T-shirts. Most Remember Scoutbase? Now the annual council wide event is Scout Expo at the Agricenter. On the weekend importantly there will be LOAC of October 24-25, 1997 3,333 scouts and Explorers gathered to share information and have a good time. RETURNS stuff ranging from hats · to shirts to patches and even pins. Our Lodge had a presence at this event as well. The Lodge booth was on display and a model campsite On top of all these great donated by Outdoors Incorporated was open for inspection. As a part of the model campsite, Outdoors activities, on Saturday night, there Incorporated lent our lodge a tent valued at over $5,000 along with several other $300-$700 tents and a variety will be a huge party known as of backpacks. A big-thanks goes to Outdoors Incorporated. Bearopalooza's Back. That's right folks, just like last time, we wil1 Some members of our lodge who are also registered as Explorers, namely Chuck Barber and Brian have a band playing current hits and Leith, participated in the Explorer Road Rally. They took first place and won $50 each. Good job guys! maybe some original music. LOAC RETURNS is sure to be a great time to learn, play, and 1 have fun! The cost will probably be Scout Expo was a great event and it can only get better. Next year be sure your troop and or post attends this awesome annual event. around $19.00. This is a great time 1i1i-------------"'-11"--------------------------~ that you most certainly will not want Letter From the Chief Lodge Events For 97-98 to miss! by: Chuck Barber December 6 OA Family Banquet No Letter From the Chief was Submitted for this issue. January 9- 11 LOAC Returns We apologize for its absence. April 24-26 Conclave 1998 - - - - 7he ~nne109 ~enr benefit from the i;creased kno~ledge 3. ·s~..Ve y~ur ~flit. Retain and inspiration the ceremony will bring your registration in scouting. Dming you. Not only that, the Ahoalan- the I 0-month period, strive to fulfill Nachpikin Lodge will benefit from your obligation by continuing and stronger membership with every new expanding your service to your troop or 7he OffitiAl 1JublieAtio1J of the d\hoAlAIJ -v'YAehpikio ~oll9e ;JS of the Orller of the d\rrow un.ter the Allvisor!J of the ChickASAW Council, ~O!f ,Scouts of c'2\mericA. Brotherhood member. post. c;John ~obert 'l'!Joss e111tor-in-Chiet Becoming a Brotherhood 4. Plan for service in your member is relatively easy. And this Lodge. Retain your registration in the upcoming year the Lodge is providing Lodge and keep your dues paid. several opportunities: at LOAC, the Beware that · acceptance of the Orde als, Summer Camp, and most Brotherhood involves a pledge of other events. That way, you can cho ose sei:vice to the lodge. Develop a which seems more appropriate to your concrete idea of how you plan to fulfill c;;Justin ~ueh CArtoonist ~herr11 c2\11cock ~Alf d\flvisor Chuck J6Arber .£0.t9e Chief d\U t9pesettin9 Anll e.titfo9 is done b!J c;;tohn ~obert tlt)oss Anll ~herr9 dl!fcock. d\U comments should be forwArllell to .£oll9e plans. this pledge. d\llviser 'l!}Artin '5offert. Either way, the requirements 5. Review your progress. 7he .Z,1111ei119 .:8'"',.11oes not lliseriminAte on tbe bm;is of r1tee or relisious are the same. First, you must be an When you earnestly feel you have met beliefs. Ordeal member for at least ten months. the challenges above, write a letter to ~-------------------------~Thooyoom~m~fi~~illoo~s~L~~&crct~fu~s~m: Become a Brotherhood Member. It's easy to do! before entering the Circle of -Explain what you think the What does it all mean? I w~nt Brotherhood: . _ Obligation means. . .. _ . to do hard labor at Kia Kima or Tallaha 1 . .. MemoJ"ize' the · signs of -Describ~ how you have been .. and all .I got was ~s. ~t1nking sash and Arrow menib~rshlp. - Memorlz.e the fulfilling this Qbligaffeon in your troop a pocket flap! Surely doubts and Obligati01{ ' ofth,e.· Urder,.which ~was or post and in your daily life, and how questions this severe don't run through given to you by . Alfowat Sakima you have used your understanding of your mind as you try to sleep each (printed: ori .. ~he back ~f your card or in the Ordeal to aid you in ·this service. night, but it makes sense if you are an your ha~dbook). . Also', memorize the -Describe your specific plan for Ordeal member to have questions about OA Offic.ial' Song, the Admonition, the giving service to the Lodge program. the Order: it's natural to want to know sign of Ordeal ., membership , and the Bring this 'etter to the more about this mysterious and ·Arrow handclasp . . ,_ · Brotherhood with you. sometimes confusing organization. 2. · · Advance · in your SO DON'T DELAY; BECOME A The best way to get this understanding of the Ordeal. Gain a BROTHERHOOD MEMBER NOW! information, that is, to learn and grow thorough understanding .of the Ordeal Woodbadge Training Available as an arrowman, 1s to seal your through which _ you have passed. membership in the Order as a Become · familiar with the Customs and Brotherhood Member. Becoming a Traditions of the Ordeal on pages 54-56 OA Needs Woodbadge Trained brother is not that diffic\iii, and you will of the OA handbook (l.994 ed.) Adults _.__ ___________ ___ _ ·-· _T_h_e_D_a_n_c_in __ B_e_a_r ______ w_in_te_r_1_99_7 ____________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - !:~~ ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Letter From the Editor Dear Brothers, Being only an ordeal member, I have been in the OA for a short period of time. I find myself not in only a difficult job to perform, but in very large shoes to fill. Ryan Cooper expanded the Dancing Bear from a 4 page to a seasonal 8 page newspaper that is ranked Top Ten in the Nation. It's hard to come in and do a job like that. But I am faced with the problem to do something better. Should I try to make all the photos in the Dancing Bear color? Should I try to sell classified ads for selling tents and other scouting _equipment? Should I have more cartoon strips, better . articles, what? As your new lodge secretary and editor of the Dancing Bear it is my duty to keep you informed and entertained. I can only do that if you tell me what you like. You can call me, write me, e-mail me, fax me, or even tell everyone around you so it will eventually get around to me. I want the Dancing Bear and our Lodge to be 1st in the nation and the only people that can make it happen are you: the ordeal, brotherhood, and vigil members of our Lodge. Dear J.R, Yours in the Order, John Robert Moss I have this great idea for my chapter but I don't know who to contact about it? Dear A.O.B., Sincerely, A.O.B. The first person you need to contact for information concerning your chapter is your chapter chief Your chapter chief can then contact the necessary people withm the chapter to see your idea through or to answer your question. If your chapter chief doesn't know the answer to your question or your idea involves more chapters than your own, you or your chapter chief need to contact the Lodge Chief so he can help you. He can offer assistance and information. And if he can't, he will be able to direct you to other Lodge officers or advisors who would have that information. A complete listing of the names and numbers of Lodge officers, Lodge advisors, and chapter chiefs is on the back of this issue to allow contacting these leaders to be less of a hassle. The Bear Side Yours in camping, J.R. 1997 Troop Visitation Request Form Troop Number: ___ ~--------------- Name of Scoutmaster: Phone: --------- ------- Date of Requested Visit: ______________ _ Location: ------- ------~------ Camp Promotion: Yes No Send to: David Zelinski Unit Election: Yes No -- Call at: Is VCR/TV Needed: Yes No (901) 767- 8314 ------------------------------------------------------------------------1997 Dues _________ State: ___ Zip: ______ _ ________ Troop: ___ District: _____ _ Ordeal Brotherhood Youth Adult Cost is SS.00 for the entire year of 1998! Make checks payable to Chickasaw Council, BSA Vigil Mail to : Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 3 8112 No Strip was submitted for publishing in this issue. We .apologize for its absence . . Justin Kuehl, a Brotherhood member, is the official cartoonist for The Dancing Bear. Winter 1997 Philmont OA Trail Crew By: Peter Abell Pa e4 The Future of OA and High Adventure By: Ryan Cooper This past summer, our lodge sent a contingent of six Arrowmen to If you have read about the Philmont OA Trail Crew (only $100), the Philmont OA Trail Crew. These six fine Arrowmen were: Peter Abell, then you may want to experience it yourself. In 1998, our lodge will send Brian Leith, Blake Rehberg, Jon Grizzle, Robert Harvell, and Josh another contingent on July 17 - July 31. If you desire to go, please contact McNary. While at Philmont, they spent the first week finishing up a trail. Ryan Cooper at (901) 752-0684. Don't worry, the Trail Crew contingent During their hard work, they learned the entire process of building a major will also be able to attend 1998 NOAC at Iowa State, but you don't have trail, from surveying the area to finishing up by removing boulders and to do both. However, you are highly encouraged to participate in each other such obstructions. activity. If you cannot go in 1998, plan on participating in 1999, after that, After a week of hard, back-breaking work, the Arrowmen hiked a there may not be another Trail Crew at Philmont. trek which they planned. During their hiking, the crew saw some of An exciting new program that will be offered by the OA in the Philmont's most beautiful sites and, of course, had loads of fun. At the summers of 1999 and 2000 is one similar to the Philmont Trail Crew, conclusion of the two week adventure, the group was treated to a special except it will be at the Northern Tier Hi gh Adventure Base, that's right, the banquet, attended by such officials as past National Vice-Chief Ryan canoeing one. Arrowmen participating in this will work on evaluating Miske, National Vice-Chief Josh Sain, several adult National officials, as new canoe routes, building new camp sites, repairing old camp sites, and well as a few Senators and Congressman. At the banquet, besides eating other tasks which need to be done. More details will be released in the great food, the members of the group were individually called to the front future. Keep in mind, though, that our lodge is tentatively planning to to receive nice certificates and shake hands with some of the top brass in send a contingent in the summer of 1999. the OA. Jon Grizzle, though, did a bit more. He managed to b1ess the Remember, you must be at 1east 16 by the first day of the program crowd with a bit of his well known humor by performing one of his many but not yet 21 by the 1ast day to participate in either program. Who stunt falls -- he had the entire room laughing hysterically. Overall, the knows? Maybe an OA work crew program at the Florida Sea Base is in Trail Crew was a blast, and I encourage everyone interested to attend. store for the future. I for one certainly hope so. 1998NOAC By: Ryan Cooper dn August 2-6, 1998, the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) will be held at Iowa State University in Aimes, Iowa. The cost of this fun-filled, action-packed, biannual eve~t is only $205 for youth and $240 for adults. Throughout the next year, there will be planned some fund raising activities to help curb the cost of this event. If you are interested at all, please fill out the form below to receive further information as it is released. The Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge plans to send another huge contingent to NOAC in '98. It is planned to take two charter busses with T.V.'s and V.C.R.'s. Along the way, there will be a couple stops to view some landmarks and to have fun at places like Six Flags in St. Louis. Once the contingent arrives at Iowa State, the real fun will begin. Our lodge plans on ruling NOAC by winning the national championships in OA Jeopardy, sports, dance, ceremonies, and more. Come represent the best lodge in the nation! _,1998 NOAC Early Registration Form Name ' ' "· City State . ·zip. -- r ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-----:..~~~~~~~ ~~----~~~~~~~ ~~~~~----- ' : Phone Tro_ op · District I ~~~~~~~----~--~--~~~~~~~~~ ~~--~~~~- -~--~~--~------~~ I : Circle One: Ordeal Brotherhood Vigil This form does not obligate you to ~ny _ cost. I I :circle One: · Youtli'°: ,,. · , ,Adult (as of August 1998) ,, , · I Mail to: 1 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge I .. , .. ' : . · 171 S. Holly\Vood St. I Memphis, TN 38112 ~----------;-~-----------------------~------------------------------------- The Dancing Bear Conclave 98 by: John Robert Moss April 24-26 1998 is the offical date for this years Conclave. It will be held at Camp Mackmorris in beautiful Camden, Tennessee. This year we will be attending as Section SR/6N. And since our lodge is a new addition at this Conclave, it is suggested that attendence be high and to give a good showing. Cost will be $19. 00 this year. Our lodge is considering taking a bus. If so, extra transportation fees will be in order.Registration will be due on March 6, 1998 (that's a Friday). 500 Arrowmen attended last Winter 1997 year's Conclave and this year we f.&..... hope there will be many more. The ~ 1st 40 registered will ride the bus. If ~ 80 register, we'll take 2 buses. ,., Conclave will serve a host of "' events, booths, food, and activities. fl i It is asked that no non-scout related 'l_w clothing, hats, socks, etc ... be worn by members of our lodge. Year Or 1 tfo yturnou diensyiroeurmroergeistration ~ information about Conclave this forms, contact Lodge 1st Vice II~ Chief Ryan Cooper at LOAC • C].) ..c ...., Sr... C].) ..c ...., "'C 0 0 ..c: I . 0 Sr... .0 .5 ~ c: :::J 0 .c E Sr... u:: c: . ca E s: 0 (/) 0) c: ·c .c C].) 0 Sr... Cl) Cl) ..c:: 0 c: m 0 Page 5 ...., ca ..c I- ~ .c: _?:' > Q) > I (.) I c: ::J 0 0 L-- ::J 0 (I) 13 .b u ~ c: . Q) :.a c: Q) ...., ..c O J n:s E "'O 0 0 ..c I Sr... Q) ..c ...., 0 Sr... .c .5 ~R-e-tum---s-in_J_an--ua_ry _. -----------'~ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Conclave '98 Registration Form Address ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------~ City __________________ State ________ Zip ____ _ Phone ________________ Troop ______ District ___________ _ Circle · One: Ordeal Brotherhood Vigil Fee: $19.00 Enclosed: Yes -- No -- 1 Circle One: Youth ~dult (as of August 1998) Mail to: Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis,,,,JN 38112 I I :r I , . ·-------------------------------------------------------·------------------ r , , ,, • J ' , The Dancmg Bear Winter 1997 Page6 Chapter·and Committee Reports Nuwing1- Achewon by: Chris Jolley New Officers include Chris Zekinski as our new Vice Chief and Micheal Etheridge who volunteered as our new Secretary. Nuwingi- Achewon members attended OA events at Scout Expo '97 and at OWAL T. and Camp Currier. We have had two meetings since the election and our next will be at the Roundtable at Good ShepherdUnited Methodist Church on December 11th. At meetings, we have discussed creating a Chapter. T-Shirt and designs for shirts and LOAC chapter booths wi11 be presented at the next meeting. Currently, Crittenden and Neshoba districts are still part of our Chapter. Therefore, their attedence at meetings is encouraged so an election can be held to see if these districts will remain that way. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me by phone 901-276-1555 and leave a message or via email to spidey34@hotmail.com. Chris Jolly Nuwingi-Achewon chapter Chief. Inductions WANTED!!!! Brave you~h Arrowmen. Must be willing to pass trials of Ordeal, AGAIN! If you want to lead a clan of Ordeal Candidates through their Ordeal, being an Elangomat is the job for you. lslachi by: John Prescott IV No Chapter Chief Report was submitted for this issue. We apologize for its · absence. Takchkin- Machque by: Brian Leith Greetings and Happy Holidays from the Takachkin Machque chapter. This past month we elected chapter officers and they are as follows: ChiefBrian Leith; 1st Vice Chief- Brian Gallagher; 2nd Vice Chief- Bo Rosa; Secretary- Will Carter. We now have regularly scheduled meetings at the Eastern District Roundtable at Covenant United Methodist Church. At our November meeting we elected to have chapter TShirts for LOAC Returns so look for that in January. We intend.to have a chapter booth ready for LOAC Returns. In December, we had a chapter meeting on the 4th and attended the Lodge Banquet. Three brothers from our chapter were recognized as new Vigil Honor recipients, Ryan Cooper, Neil Gallagher, and Rusty Mckinely. Ryan Cooper took the bonnet of 1st Vice Chief and fellow chapter member John Robert Moss was inducted as the Lodge Secretary. In 1998, our chapter intends to lead the way for other chapters to follow, starting with LOAC Returns. Our chapter will rock at LOAC Returns and on into Conclave where we will take the biggest contingent. Let's raise some chapter spirit together to add to our building block to the all-powerful Lodge #558 In the Spirit of Service, Brian Leith Pischk by: Jeremy Anderson No Chapter Chief Report was submitted for this issue. We apologize for its absence. Camp Promotion I Unit Elections Ceremonies ATTENTION!!! My Brothers, I would like to thank everyone for successfully completing many Ceremonies is one of the QA unit elections at summer camp. If anyone wants to get involved with best committees in the OA. Think our lodge and has no idea what to do, OA election teams are a good place about it, you get to dress up like to start. You meet many people with elections, so give me a call at Indians, have fun, and make the (901) 767-8314. I need all the election forms turned in. first impression about the OA upon Thank You, new members. Ceremonies is a lot Dance I Sing Team Brothers, VP.v-1"d 2elinSR.i of fun, and we are looking forward to a few meetings in the upcoming weeks. If you are interested, please call me, Andy Anderson, (601) 393-5057 During the summer months, the Dance I Sing Team welcomed the Call Ryan Cooper at (901) chance to sit back and relax after all the camporees had ended. Many 752-0684 for more members served on camp staff at either Kia Kima or Tallaha or attended ..._------------1 information. as campers~ while the others remained home and took care of the Cub Day Membership Camps and other dances at which we were asked to dance. While at Arrowmen, Your Friend, summer camp, those who had elected to become proud staff members The Membership committee Noll (ialltllJl'OI danced at Friday evening campfires and held the occasional practice works with Lodge Secretary Ryan sessions. Cooper to handle registration at Activities As the new school year rapidly (too rapidly) approaches, many events, as well as keeping track of Brethren, dancers are once again reviewing their outfits for the upcoming dance lodge records. The greatest way for The Activities/ Civic Service season. With such exciting events to look forward to as the Scout Expo you to help this c,ommittee is to turn committee's main future concern is '97 (Oct. 24-26) and the various Blue and Gold Banquets, the Dance I Sing in your registration form for events the Lodge Family Banquet. We Team is also looking to welcome a few new members. Whether you are a on time! If you want to help out at need help!! We do everything from new member of the lodge and looking for your niche or an old member registration for any event, call finding a speaker to setting .the looking for something new, the Dance J Sing Team is a wonderful way to Blake Rehburg at (901) 726-4735 tables. If you can be of any service, go. Anyone interested can call me, Robert Flynn, Jr., at (901) 384-4564. 1sla~ f2 RbUJl.fl please call Andrew Hmson at Your Brother in the Circle, e e <J (901)756-4840 ~<!JJ. 'ii~~,'(/. A vtd<ew- H iNt.stwv ... , " JI) , •I The Dancin Bear Winter 1997 Pae 7 Camp Tallaha Ordeal Pictures Above: Brian Leith, Lodge Chief, posing with the OA Brotherhood candidates at Camp Tallaha Purpose of the Order To recognize those campers- Scouts and Scouters-who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and by such recognition cause other campers to conduct themselves in such manlier as to warrant recognition. To de velop and maintain camping traditions and spirit. To promote Scout camping, which reaches its greatest effectiveness as a part of the unit's camping program, both year-round and in the summer camp, as directed by the camping committee of the council. To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life p urpose of leadership in cheerful service to others. Above: (from left to right) Paul "Bubba" Martin, Ryan Cooper, Michael Lowery, and Dennis Johnson attending the OA Ordeal and Fellowship Below: a group of Order of the Arrow Ordeal canidates fill a truck full of dirt one shovel at a time at Camp Tallaha. Above: Gene Stone (far righQ with other OA adults at the Camp Tallaha Ordeal in September. ,, I I ~ , .,. ' • ' The Dancin Bear Lodge Officers Lodge Chief Chuck Barber (901) 384-8501 First Vice-Chief Ryan Cooper (901) 752-0684 Second Vice-Chief Robert Harvell . (901) 373-9100 Secretary John Robert Moss (901) 753-9594 Treasurer John Burruss (901) 274-3817 Chairn:ien Camp Promotions/ Unit Elections David Zelinski (901) 767-8314 Dance and Sing Team Robert D. Flynn, Jr. (901) 384-4564 Ceremonies Andy Anderson (601) 393-5057 Winter 1997 Activities . Andrew Hinson (901) 756-4840 Inductions Neil Gallagher (901) 757-1451 Membership Blake Rehberg (901) 726-4735 A. S.K. Coordinator Brad Duncan (901) 761-0678 Lodge Advisor Martin Hoffert (901) 755-0771 Lodge Staff Advisor Trey Moore (901) 327-4193 Chapter Chiefs Nuwingi-Achewon Chris folly (901) 276-1555 Ishlachi John Prescott IV (60 I) 846-6884 Eluwak Brian Day (901) 755-3361 Takachkin-Machque Brian Leith (901) 7323-0611 Pischk Jeremy Anderson . (601) 393-5057 We need you to tum in an article for the ·Spring lssu~ of THE DANCING BEAR, by February 17, 1997. Send to Lodge . Secretary John Robert . Moss. We Need Pictures of all Lodge Events. If you have any· pictures of anything regarding the Order of the Arrow, please send them to John Rohcrt Moss. at 2108 I )alkcith Drive Germantown, TN 38139 - -- - - - -- - ,,. - ---- --- --- - - - - - --· -- - --- -- -- -... ---- -------- - ----------- ~ I LOAC RETURNS REGISTRATION I . 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