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2019 Issue No. 5 | October 1, 2019
Have Fun at Fall Fellowship 2019!
Join us for a weekend of fun at our lodge Fall Fellowship, October 18-20 at Camp Currier. We work hard and provide service throughout the year, but this is a weekend of fun and games! We will have COPE, Shooting Sports, chapter competitions, and some learning sessions.
Register today--don't delay! Scouts and Scouters who were newly inducted into the OA in 2019 can register for FREE.
Other highlights of the weekend will include lodge and chapter officer elections and the annual Vigil Callout.
Great Induction Weekend Held
We had a great Induction Weekend at Camp Currier on the weekend of September 6-8 under the leadership of Program Chair Paul J. Congratulations to all our new Ordeal and Brotherhood members. We are especially grateful to all of our Elangomats who guided our new members. Thanks to all our members who provided cheerful service to help Camp Currier prepare for the fall season. We are grateful to Ranger Marc B., Staff Adviser Johnny T., our Cook Crew led by Jay C., our ceremonies teams, and the leaders of our lodge executive committee and their advisers who made the weekend such a success. See you at Fall Fellowship! — at Camp Currier.
Lodge Elections
Elections for our lodge officers--Lodge Chief, Lodge Vice Chief, Lodge Secretary, and Lodge Treasurer--along with chapter officers will be held during the Fall Fellowship. Newly elected officers will begin their term at the Lodge Family Banquet on December 7, 2019 and serve a one year term. Officers must be under 21 years old during their term of office. Candidates must complete and submit a Lodge Officer Application and have the approval of their parents, unit leader, and the Lodge Adviser in order to be a candidate. The Lodge Officer Application is available by clicking here. For more information, contact Lodge Chief Griffin H, Lodge Adviser Jason H, or Staff Adviser Johnny T.
Recognize a Worthy Arrowman
Every year, members of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge honor those Arrowmen who have given extraordinary service to the lodge, our camps, and the Chickasaw Council. Arrowmen should nominate those who they feel are worthy of the honors described below.
The Founders Award. The Founders 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 they memorialize in their everyday life the spirit of achievement as described by founder E. Urner G. This award is presented to one youth and one adult. On the lines below, please name the nominee(s) and briefly describe why they are deserving of this award.
James E. West Fellowship Award. This award is presented to recognize a person for their achievements in the lodge. A $1,000 donation is made to the Chickasaw Council Endowment Fund by the lodge on behalf of the recipient. This award is presented to one youth and one adult. On the lines below please name the nominee(s) and briefly describe whey they are deserving of this award.
Arrowman of the Year. This award is presented to a youth Arrowman for outstanding service to the lodge during the last year. On the lines below please name the nominee(s) and briefly describe whey they are deserving of this award.
Rookie of the Year Award. This award is presented to a youth member for their demonstration of enthusiastic service to the lodge as a new member. On the lines below please name the nominee(s) and briefly describe whey they are deserving of this award.
Gilhim Award. This lodge recognition is presented in appreciation to those who stand out in providing a steadfast “encouraging” spirit. In the Lenni Lenape Indian language Gilhim means “to encourage.” This award is presented to adult members. On the lines below please name the nominee(s) and briefly describe whey they are deserving of this award.
Click here for the Award Nomination Form and submit it at the Fall Fellowship check-in.
National Leadership Training Opportunities
National Leadership Seminar (NLS) and Developing Youth Leadership Conference (DYLC) are two of the Order of the Arrow’s premier training programs. NLS is a course for both youth and adults focused on leadership and DYLC is a training experience for adult Arrowmen that explores ways to develop effective youth leadership in your chapter and lodge.
November 8-9 these courses will be offered outside of Nashville at Camp Widjiwagan. If you are interested in participating you can register at this link.
