Lodge Elections -
August 27, 8pm-10pm, during our Rendezvous. Camp
Decorah Holmen, WI. FREE FOOD, starting at 8pm, followed by a brief
annual meeting and elections for the 5 elected lodge positions. (Lodge
Chief ##, Vice Chief Program, Vice Chief Administration, Vice Chief
Inductions, Vice Chief Finance.) ##
Anyone wanting to run for Lodge Chief needs to
submit a letter to the Supreme Chief of the Fire by August 15th explaining why
they're running, and some of their plans for the lodge, if elected.
Chapter elections (Chapter Chief, Chapter VC Program, Chapter VC Inductions, Chapter Secretary)
will be held at the September District Roundtable sites (9/9).
 Brotherhood
Opportunities - Camp
Decorah Holmen, WI. After 10 months, seal your membership
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Saturday, August 28th (Brotherhood University during
Rendezvous) |
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Saturday, February 5th, 2011 (Brotherhood University during Wing
Ding) |
7/30: Newest February SmokeSignal newsletter is online,
download
it (800k) and use the password in the email.
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NEW PATCH is IN -
This special edition patch will get you in to all remaining Lodge-sponsored events in
2010 for one
price... $40. Rendezvous, and Section Conclave.
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Scoutmasters - tell us about your OA Troop/Team Rep Contact Update
online submit
, so we can start sending them the new "Spark" monthly
update. We'll even provide them with a Troop Rep position patch, free.
OA Troop/Team Rep Contact Update offline form
Elections need to be completed prior to the Spring District Camporees, as
that's when we'll call the new candidates out.
Facebook
- search for "Ni-Sanak-Tani" or "Section C1B"
Whatcha doin next summer? Check out the new OA Adventure: OA Canadian
Odyssey, or seasoned favorites: Philmont Trail
Crew, and Northern Tier Wilderness
Voyage.
ArrowPower 2011
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Area 1 (Sections C1A & C1B) are doing a service week in the Superior National Forest, north of Duluth, MN.
Several projects and recreation are planned, like
ArrowCorps5, for under $200. Must meet Philmont height/weight requirements
and be at least 14 years old. June 21-26, 2011.
SummitCorps
- The New River Experience - The National Order of the Arrow Committee is pleased to
announce SummitCorps - The New River Experience - a hybrid of ArrowCorps5
and national OA High Adventure programs. During July 2011, SummitCorps - The New
River Experience will provide service to the New River Gorge National River in
West Virginia. Check out the announcement
on this exciting new national event!
Indian Summer 2011
- Get ready to move your feet, catch your rhythm, and awake
your principal at Indian Summer 2011. Check out the exciting opportunities
for you and your Lodge! Indian Summer 2011 will be held at the Ridgecrest Conference Center, Asheville,
N.C. the week of August 1 – 6, 2011.
National
Leadership Seminar - This regionally-offered weekend Leadership
course is a bit like National Youth Leader Training, but a lot more fun.
Arrowmen cannot repeat this course. Ni-Sanak-Tani will pick up a portion
of the cost of the course for active Arrowmen. Click the link above to
learn more about Central Region's NLS. Offered in February, April and
November.
National
Lodge Adviser Training Seminar -
This regionally-offered weekend adult advising
course is essential to associate lodge advisers and chapter advisers.
Learn how to support your youth officers, and they'll need a ride to NLS,
anyway. Click the link above to
learn more about Central Region's NLATS. Offered in February and November.
Where
to Go... Activities Guide
Over 100 pages of places to go in the Gateway Area
Council region, including southern Wisconsin, SE Minnesota and northern
Illinois. Compiled by Ni-Sanak-Tani, Lodge #381, Order of the Arrow.
 Camp Decorah Summer Camp Experience
- Camp
Decorah Holmen, WI.
Details of the OA activities will be in the
next
Smoke Signal, including the Monday evening OA social, and Wednesday OA Day, plus the Brotherhood
Ceremony (Wednesday) for qualified NST Ordeal members, or for all Brotherhood members to
watch. Friday OA Recognitions will again showcase our recent Ordeal and
Brotherhood members.
| NOTE1: OA Elections will not be held during
Camp weeks, per National OA Policy 5-05, without specific advance approval
of the Lodge Chief, Lodge Adviser, and Lodge Staff Adviser and/or the
Supreme Chief of the Fire. |
| NOTE2: Camp OA Recognition/Callout will be available to
out-of-council troops only with prior submission of their home lodge's
approval, including a copy of the certified election results. |
 Ordeal Experience - Camp
Decorah Holmen, WI. The weekend Ordeals are planned to end around 11am
on Sunday; You won't get all your materials if you leave early, unless scheduled
in advance. (These ordeal dates were wrong in the
2009/2010 Council Calendar)
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Weekend: June 11-13 (Check-in, Friday 8:30-9pm Training Center; ends Sunday 11am) |
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Weekend: August 5-7 (Check-in, Friday 8:30-9pm Training Center; ends Sunday 11am) |
Click here for the generic Event Registration Form.
Lakota Dancers Workshop - APRIL 29-30 & May 1, 2011 -
Mascoutin Society of Chicagoland
helps teach Native American crafts and dances at Janesville, WI. Regalia Field
Trip! A great chance to learn more about regalia, dance,
drum, crafts and Pow-wows. This is open to any Scouts, not just OA
members. Crew 381 (OA) and 382 (Onalaska High Adventure) team up and go
together - cost is about $40/person for the weekend if signed up by April 5th. We normally stay in
tents, but some lodge space may be available.
One Day of Service - May 16th, 2010. We don't just
serve Scouting; we also help in the community. Meet at Camp Decorah's main parking lot, 1pm, for
our community service project: Highway trash cleanup. Have you
seen our marked stretch of highway, between US-53 and Trempealeau,
WI? After a winter of no pickups, we need to do some cleaning before
the mowers come through.
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Bring your work gloves, a water bottle, and durable shoes. Some
low-lying parts are still soggy, so high-top boots are encouraged.
Sneakers are "bad". |
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Parents and non-Arrowmen can also help out, but non-OA youth need to have
a parent present.
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What's going on:
(All events are normal Scout {Class
"A"} uniform, including Sash, unless otherwise noted.)
Thursday, August 26
Friday-Sunday, August 27-29
Friday-Sunday, September 17-19
Friday-Sunday, November 5-7
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Friday-Sunday, February 4-6, 2011
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Winter Wing Ding - Camp
Decorah Holmen, WI. Fellowship, food, fun, competitions.
Check-in Friday evening, before elections, through Sunday morning. |
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Merit Badge Day
- Camp
Decorah Holmen, WI. |
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BROTHERHOOD -
Camp
Decorah Holmen, WI.
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Friday-Sunday, April 29-May 1, 2011
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Lakota Workshop - Regalia, dance and drum training,
Camp Indian Trails, Janesville, WI.
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Superior Project - Grand Marais, MN - Hold the date for an Area 1 (Sections C1A and C1B) service
project week, similar to ArrowCorps5.
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June 18-26
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SummitCorps - The New River Experience, West Virginia
(home of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree)
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July 3-9
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July 10-16
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July 17-23
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July 24-30
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Indian
Summer, Asheville, NC. - Crafts, skills, competitions, and
activities for those interested in updating their Native American experience
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August 1-6
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