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News of upcoming stuff...
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Compass, OA Shows' event at the National Scout Jamboree, is looking for more
staff members. Young men between 15 and 25 can get in for half price. Several
NST members are on staff, and interested in getting a van, rather than
flying. For more information, click
here or email the webmaster.
The 2010 Jamboree will be infused with a
"heightened reality" of intrigue, mystery, adventure and air
conditioning. That’s right, air
conditioning! Oh, and gigantic
waterslides… and obstacle courses… and more! So, grab your mom,
dad, dog or crazy uncle, sit down at a laptop near you, and apply now to
serve on what will literally be the “coolest” staff at the 2010 National
Jamboree!
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What is "the Mysterium Compass"
It’s an absorbing and interactive experience 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!
A brand new OA Summer High Adventure: OA Canadian
Odyssey, in the Quetico Provincial Park.
OA Summer Adventure Favorites: Philmont Trail
Crew, Northern Tier
Wilderness
Voyage,
(Two weeks with fellow Arrowmen, doing some service,
and a lot of exploring.) Philbreak (one week, spring break) has
been a past offering, but no link for 2009 yet. Florida Sea Base OA Ocean Adventure
will return in 2011.
Jon Williamson has accepted the position of Lodge Adviser for NST, effective
NOAC 2009. Thanks, Jon!
Newest SmokeSignal newsletter is now in the mail to CURRENT
members. To read it online, download
it (1.2Meg) and use the password in the email you will have
received, or email the OA Webmaster
with proof of your NST affiliation.
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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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 | Chainsaw Training for all Volunteers - Camp
Decorah Holmen, WI. Contact the Ranger to schedule 90 minutes.
Outside chainsaws must be inspected for current safety requirements,
including chain brake. Bring your work gloves, work boots, leg chaps and
chainsaw (or borrow one of ours). This training is REQUIRED for any
volunteer to use a chainsaw at Camp Decorah, even their own. Cost:
Free. You will receive OSHA certification if you attend the full
class, plus be able to help the OA with their new firewood fundraiser. |
 
6/04: Would you like to earn a SPECIAL NST Lodge Flap? The above
NST Ghost Flap Patches feature glow-in-the-dark accent thread (simulated green,
yellow, and red above) for the appropriate specialty. To encourage
Arrowmen to serve on these essential tasks with pride, we have established rules
on how
to earn the right to purchase these patches after a certain volume of commitment
to that task - Come to the next
LEC, or ask an LEC member for details.
| Elangomat (green): The Elangomat is
the most honored volunteer position in the lodge... This Arrowman chooses
(yes, chooses) to repeat their Ordeal experience as a way to be an example to
the Candidates that may not yet understand what they're going through.
By seeing an existing Arrowman in their midst, the Candidates will feel more
at ease. The Elangomat continues to stay in touch with the new Ordeal
members of their clan until those members seal their membership at the
Brotherhood ceremony. Elangomat orientation is held at 7 pm on the Friday of
each Ordeal start (standard pre-registration rules). For more information, click
here.
| Dance Team (red): No matter your skill
level, there's a style of Native American dance that will fit you. (non-BSA
Native American dance info site.) Dance
Team members can perform at the Summer Camp opening and closing campfires, and
at many lodge events... not to mention competitions at Section and
National events. What, you've not seen any Dance Team members?
Yup, we need more of you! For more information, click
here.
| Ceremonies Team (yellow): Have you ever
been an actor in a school or church play, or been a Master of Ceremonies for a
Court of Honor? These Arrowmen practice, memorize, and perform Cub Crossovers,
the Camporee and Camp Call Outs, and the Pre-Ordeal/Ordeal, Brotherhood, and Vigil Honor
ceremonies. {You must have attained at least that membership level to
serve on its Ceremony team.} The more the merrier - or, the more Arrowmen
involved, the easier, as you can specialize in one principal at one level.
We'd like to have 3 Ordeal teams, and one each for Brotherhood and Vigil
Honor... that'd be 20 Arrowmen, so there's room for you. For more information,
click here.
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Click here for the generic Event Registration Form.
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