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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 -
Details of the "GOLDEN TICKET
2010"
Lodge Flap are in the December Smoke Signal. This special edition patch will get you in to all Lodge-sponsored events in
2010 for one
price... $75.
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What is "the Mysterium Compass"
It’s an absorbing and interactive experience at the National Scout Jamboree with loads of stimulating fun and
crazy stunts that test your ability to stay cool under pressure while racing
from one station to the next in search of the Mysterium Compass. It blends life
lessons with improvisational actors, theatrical props and special effects.
With superior interaction to the Wii, better graphics than the PS3 and a message
that will change the way you play the game of life, getting lost has never been
more fun!
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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.
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 (besides Jamboree,
that is)? Check out the new OA Adventure: OA Canadian
Odyssey, or seasoned favorites: Philmont Trail
Crew, and Northern Tier Wilderness
Voyage.
Lakota Dancers Workshop -
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 $35/person for the weekend if signed up by April 5th. We normally stay in
tents, but some lodge space may be available.
 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, except week x.. on Thursday, 6/xx) 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 10-12 (Check-in, Friday 8:30-9pm Training Center; ends Sunday 11am) |
| MidWeek: June xx-xx (Check-in, Wednesday 8:30-9pm Training Center; ends
Thursday 8pm) |
| Weekend: August 5-7 (Check-in, Friday 8:30-9pm Training Center; ends Sunday 11am) |
 Brotherhood
Opportunities - Camp
Decorah Holmen, WI. After 10 months, seal your membership
| Saturday, February 6th (Brotherhood University during Wing
Ding) |
| Wednesday evenings, Summer Camp (Thursday evening of week
with Ordeal) |
| Saturday, August 28th (Brotherhood University during
Rendezvous) |
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.
One Day of Service - May 16th. 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. |
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.
Click here for the generic Event Registration Form.
Lodge Elections -
August, 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.
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What's going on:
(All events are normal Scout {Class
"A"} uniform, including Sash, unless otherwise noted.)
Thursday, March 25
Friday-Sunday, April 16-18
| Camp Decorah Beaver Day - Meet at Camp Decorah's main parking lot,
8am, Saturday. Lots of work projects around camp. Adults with tools and
construction skills are welcome, plus responsible youth (e.g., 12+). Spring
Cleanup at Camp Decorah |
| Weekend - bring a tent and set up Friday afternoon
(to help get supplies ready for Saturday) or evening (for fellowship after
dark), or to stay until Sunday to finish anything remaining. Contact
the Webmaster if you're interested in contributing to breakfast and
dinner. |
Friday-Sunday, April 23-25
Sunday, May 16
Monday-Wednesday, July 23-August 5
Friday-Sunday, August 5-7
| Camp Decorah Staff Reunion -
Details to follow. |
Friday-Sunday, August 27-29
Friday-Sunday, September 17-19
Friday-Sunday, November 12-14
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