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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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NEW PATCH is IN - This special edition patch will get you in to all remaining Lodge-sponsored events in 2011 for one price... $75. Annual BANQUET, Wing Ding, all Ordeal weekends, Rendezvous, and Section Conclave.

 

12/30: Newest December  SmokeSignal newsletter is online, download it (1.0Meg) and use the password in the email.  Note: Annual Banquet early bird deadline extended to January 5th.

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 - is a high adventure opportunity scheduled for June 21 – 26, 2011 in Grand Marais, MN. The project is being organized by the section-level leadership of Area 1 (Sections C-1A and C-1B) and will include the building of new hiking and mountain biking trails, and repairing existing trails. ArrowPower2011 will take place on the scenic Superior National Forest. In order to provide an equal opportunity, each lodge in Area 1 will be limited to 40 Arrowmen, both youth (age 14 and older) and adults. All Arrowmen participating in ArrowPower2011 MUST meet Philmont height and weight requirements. These requirements are necessary to maintain safety for a high adventure activity such as ArrowPower2011. 

The cost for Arrow Power 2011 is $195 per Arrowman, plus transportation costs. A deposit of $100 is due upon submission of a registration form, with the balance of $95 being due on April 30, 2011. Transportation costs will be determined as soon as possible, and will be due no later than May 31, 2011.

Register by printing and filling out the Participant Agreement and the Participant Statement of Understanding and Code of Conduct, then submit them along with the $100 down-payment to Gateway Area Council, 2600 Quarry Rd, La Crosse, WI 54650, Attn: OA ArrowPower2011.

Additional information can be found at arrowpower.sectionc1b.org

Participant Agreement and Information
Participant Statement of Understanding and Code of Conduct

 

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 May/June 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. 

Weekend: June 10-12 (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.

Lodge Elections - August 26, 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, February 5th, 2011 (Brotherhood University during Wing Ding)
  • Saturday, June 11th (Brotherhood University during Nipachton Ordeal)
  • Wednesdays during summer camp
  • Saturday, August 6th (Brotherhood University during Wuliechenummen Ordeal)
  • Saturday, August 27th (Brotherhood University during Rendezvous)

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. 

 

OA Training at University of Scouting - November 5th, 2011, St Pats Church school, Onalaska, WI (127 11th Ave N).  Come learn more about the OA, regalia, ceremonies, or just for the fellowship.  See the flyer for more details.  Registration covers lunch and some supplies.

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

  

Thursday, March 10

Chapter meetings - See Chapter pages for locations and times.

Thursday, March 31

Friday-Sunday, April 8-10

Beaver Day Weekend - Camp Decorah Holmen, WI. Spring work projects. Come Friday evening, and leave Sunday. Free camping.   
Beaver Day - Camp Decorah Holmen, WI. Bring your work gloves and old clothes. Saturday lunch and dinner provided.

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 21-26 

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 

Thursday, August 26

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

Friday-Sunday, August 26-28

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 16-18

Section C1B Conclave - Bear Paw Scout Reservation. Fellowship, food, fun, competitions. 
 


Gateway Area Council
608.784.4040      2600 Quarry Road - La Crosse, WI 54601

e-mail: oa@GatewayAreaCouncil.org • official web site: www.Ni-Sanak-Tani.org

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