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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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7/30: Newest February  SmokeSignal newsletter is online, download it (800k) and use the password in the email.  

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.

 

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!

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.

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

Thursday, March 25

Lodge Executive Committee - Scout Service Center La Crosse, WI. 7pm-9pm. LLD: 6pm

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

Lakota Dancers Workshop -  Regalia Field Trip! Native American crafts and dances at Janesville, WI.  
National Leadership Seminar - High Ridge, MO   

 

Sunday, May 16

One Day of Service - Meet at Camp Decorah's main parking lot, 1pm,

Monday-Wednesday, July 23-August 5

Jamboree 2010 - Fort A P Hill, VA (7/26-8/4). See the Gateway Area Council's Jamboree page.
Mysterium Compass - be on staff for the "coolest" show around!
July 31, 7pm CT - the Centennial Show.

Friday-Sunday, August 5-7

Camp Decorah Staff Reunion - Details to follow.  

Friday-Sunday, August 27-29

OA Lodge Elections - 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 12-14

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


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