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Ni-Sanak-Tani Lodge #381
www.Ni-Sanak-Tani.org
608.784.4040
Serving the arrowmen and youth of SW Wisconsin and SE Minnesota

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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

Saturday, August 28th (Brotherhood University during Rendezvous)
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.  

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.

 

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 - 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)

Weekend: June 11-13 (Check-in, Friday 8:30-9pm Training Center; ends Sunday 11am)
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.  
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". 
Parents and non-Arrowmen can also help out, but non-OA youth need to have a parent present. 

 

What's going on: 
 (All events are normal Scout {Class "A"} uniform, including Sash, unless otherwise noted.)

Thursday, August 26

Lodge Executive Committee - Scout Service Center La Crosse, WI. 7pm-9pm.

Friday-Sunday, August 27-29

OA Lodge Elections - 8pm Camp Decorah Holmen, WI. 
Fall Rendezvous - Camp Decorah Holmen, WI. Fellowship, food, fun, competitions.   Check-in Friday evening, before elections, through Sunday morning.
BROTHERHOOD - Camp Decorah Holmen, WI. 

Friday-Sunday, September 17-19

Section C1B Conclave - Camp Phillips, Haugen, WI. Fellowship, food, fun, competitions. 

Friday-Sunday, November 5-7

National Leadership Seminar - Parkridge, MO   
National Lodge Adviser Training Seminar - Parkridge, MO 

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Annual Banquet - Camp Decorah Holmen, WI. 

Friday-Sunday, February 4-6, 2011

Winter Wing Ding - Camp Decorah Holmen, WI. Fellowship, food, fun, competitions.   Check-in Friday evening, before elections, through Sunday morning.
Merit Badge Day - Camp Decorah Holmen, WI.
BROTHERHOOD - Camp Decorah Holmen, WI. 

Friday-Sunday, April 29-May 1, 2011

Lakota Workshop - Regalia, dance and drum training, Camp Indian Trails, Janesville, WI. 

Superior Project - Grand Marais, MN - Hold the date for an Area 1 (Sections C1A and C1B) service project week, similar to ArrowCorps5

June 18-26 

SummitCorps - The New River Experience, West Virginia (home of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree)

July 3-9
July 10-16
July 17-23
July 24-30

Indian Summer, Asheville, NC. - Crafts, skills, competitions, and activities for those interested in updating their Native American experience

August 1-6 
 


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