March 2024 Feather
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Fellow Arrowmen,
We have started out our spring season with a blast. If you haven't heard, Spring Fellowship went extremely well. If you didn't make it then make sure to come out to your next chapter meeting to hear exclusive details about our 2024 Cardinal Conclave.
Speaking of Conclave, We hope you will join us for the last roundup at our Cardinal Conclave April 19-21 hosted at Camp Raven Knob. If we are able to reach our goal of 300 participants one lucky individual, or possibly multiple, will get the chance to throw a pie at Staff Advisor Bud Harrelson in the face. Be sure to register no later than April 1, 2024 to ensure you receive the lodge's special western themed patch and T-shirt for the 2024 Conclave.
Yours In Wimachtendienk,
Grayson Cardwell
Lodge Chief
Tsoiotsi Tsogalii
Conclave 2024
April 19-21, 2024
Camp Raven Knob, Mount Airy, North Carolina
Join us on the weekend of April 19th through the 21st at Camp Raven Knob for a weekend of fun and fellowship! Conclave is a gathering of all of the lodges in our Section where you will participate in fun activities, watch awesome shows, dance, meet new people, fellowship with your friends, and so much more!
Find more information and details at https://lodge70.org/conclave/.
Lodge Conclave Challenge
If 100 members register, the Lodge & Chapter Officers will have a water balloon fight at Spring Induction.
200 members registered will give members the opportunity to pie Lodge Officers & Chapter Chiefs in the face during Spring Induction.
If 250 members register for Conclave, at the Spring Inductions members will have the opportunity to pie in the face the Lodge Advisor and Co Advisers.
Finally, if we reach our goal of 300 members registered, members will have the opportunity to pie Staff Adviser Bud Harrelson in the face.
Conclave Lodge Flap
Each Arrowman who registers to attends the 2024 Conclave, with the lodge contingent, will receive our 2024 Conclave flap and a lodge t-shirt.
To ensure you receive your 2024 conclave flap and t-shirt for wearing/sharing/trading during the conclave, you must register to attend by April 1, 2024.
It's Time for Vigil Nominations
Requirements: Any member of the Order of the Arrow who, at the time of recommendation, has been a Brotherhood member for a minimum of two years is eligible for recommendation to the National Order of the Arrow Committee for elevation to the Vigil Honor. A Lodge may nominate a maximum of two percent of their registered Arrowmen once a year. At least 50 percent of all those nominated must be youth, under 21, at the time of nomination.
Process: The Lodge Vigil Selection Committee will conduct their annual selection meeting for 2024 at Cherokee Scout Reservation on Sunday, May 5th, 2024. The floor will be open for in-person nominations beginning at 2:00pm. Nominations for the Vigil Honor may also be made to the Selection Committee by email to lodge70@lodge70.org. Early submissions need to be made by April 30th to ensure they are received and reviewed by the selection committee.
Visit: https://lodge70.org/vigil/ for additional information.
Spring Induction Weekend
The induction weekend (Ordeal) is the cornerstone of the Order of the Arrow (OA) experience. Every current and past member of the OA has participated in an Ordeal. To date, nearly 1 million Scouts and Scouters have participated in an Ordeal to become members of the order.
During this experience, time will be spent in cheerful service to one of the Old North State Council camps. This weekend will be an opportunity for each candidate to reflect upon one’s time in Scouting and to consider what they will do going forward.
Every induction weekend contains four key parts; service, taking a vow of silence, eating scant food, and spending a night away from others. All components of this weekend adhere to The Guide to Safe Scouting and are supervised by trained and qualified adults.
Additional information can be obtained by visiting https://lodge70.org/inductions/
Brotherhood Conversion will be available at this Event. Be sure to indicate your interest during registration.
Service Corps
We are needing help with this year's spring induction. The biggest thing that I need right now is Elangomats. If you don't know, the word Elangomat in its native language means friend which is what I need from you all. The most important thing to become an Elangomat is to go to a training so that everyone knows what to do and most importantly, everyone is prepared and ready to take on the responsibility of an Elangomat. Please use the list above and attend a training.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Michael Rose has been named the replacement for our Vice Chief of Service.
Upcoming Service Events include, but not limited to...
~March 23: Shiloh United Methodist Church in Lexington
~April 6: Old North State Council Office in Greensboro
~April 27: Shiloh Presbyterian Church in Burlington
As always if you have any questions feel free to contact us at lodge70@lodge70.org or oaservicelodge70@gmail.com.
Also, Join our Remind group by texting @70service to 81010 to receive details about upcoming events.
Alamance Chapter - Remind: Text @alamance70 To 81010
Chapter Meeting - March 14, 6:30-8:00 pm
Shiloh Presbyterian Church 2638 Grand Oaks Blvd, Burlington, NC 27215
Wear clothes that can get dirty. Snack food will be provided.
Dahlonega Tawodi Chapter - Remind: Text @dt70 To 81010
Chapter Meeting - March 21, 7:00-8:30 pm
First Lutheran Church, 3600 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410
Election Training and an AIA demonstration.
Keyauwee Chapter - Remind: Text @keyauwee70 To 81010
Chapter Meeting - Contact scouts-dmh@wizardfish.com
Hagan Sea Scout Base, 781 Scout Rd, Lexington, NC 27292
Saura Chapter - Remind: Text @saurac70 To 81010
Chapter Meeting - March 28, 6:30-8:00 pm
Madison United Methodist Church, 110 W Academy St, Madison, NC 27025
American Indian Affairs (AIA) drumming and dance demonstration
Tutelo Chapter - Remind: Text @tutelo70 To 81010
Chapter Meeting - March 21, 7:00-8:30 pm
Jamestown Presbyterian Church, 1804 Guilford College Road, Jamestown, NC 27282
