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Hello Fellow Arrowmen,
I hope all is well as the 2023 scouting season kicks off! It's been wonderful seeing so many new faces at our chapter meetings. Chapter meetings are the perfect way to be informed about upcoming lodge events and meet people. If you need the meeting details of your Chapter, go to the Chapters tab at Lodge70.org or find this month's meeting details at the bottom of this newsletter.
Let me remind you all of our purpose: To grow youth leaders. I challenge you at your unit's next meeting to recruit some friends to attend a Chapter meeting or Spring Fellowship with you. Take the lessons you learn, and show others what it means to be Arrowmen. But most importantly, use them to serve your unit.
Yours In Wimachtendienk,
Garrett Cook
Lodge Chief, Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge 70
Keeping your membership current is important to the Order of the Arrow at both the local and national levels. Your annual membership helps support lodge programs that carry on the traditions of camping, service, fellowship, and leadership that we have developed for many years. Maintaining your membership also helps you stay informed about Lodge events and opportunities throughout the upcoming year that you don’t want to miss. Don’t forget that you must be a registered member of a scout unit in order to stay active in the Order of the Arrow.
Spring Fellowship
Come one, come all, to Tsoiotsi Tsogalii's 2023 Spring Fellowship! Join us for a spectacular weekend you won't forget! Come on down for fun and fellowship at Cherokee Scout Reservation from March 10-12! A few of the activities planned include a giant slide, a dunking booth, an AIA Exhibit, airsoft, Chapter competitions, and so much more!
Get your tickets now until March 7th below!
Registration closes Tuesday, March 7th at 11:59 pm.
Special Called Lodge Meeting
Recently, the National Order of the Arrow committee has made some significant policy changes that will impact unit elections and the induction process. These changes will impact the culture of our lodge in a positive manner. To ensure their successful implementation and that all lodge members are aware of these changes, we will host a whole lodge meeting on Saturday afternoon of the 2023 Spring Fellowship.
To demonstrate how important it is that all members make an effort to attend, the lodge will provide every member who is present for the duration of the lodge meeting with a special lodge flap (see above image).
This meeting will be held on Saturday, March 10, from 1:00 - 2:00 pm at Cherokee Scout Reservation.
You must register to attend if you will not be attending Spring Fellowship. If you are attending Spring Fellowship, you DO NOT need to register for this event.
Register at https://scoutingevent.com/070-lodgemtg
Registration closes Thursday, March 9th at 11:59 pm.
Conclave 2023
April 14-16, 2023
Camp Boddie, Blounts Creek, North Carolina
What is Conclave?
The E8 Section Conclave is an annual gathering of over 1200 Arrowmen at a Scouts BSA camp in our Section. To summarize, it's a great weekend of fun, training, and fellowship! Conclave is made possible by physical contributions from the lodges in our Section and the Service Lodge, Croatan 117, in 2023
Find more information and details at https://oae8.org/conclave/.
Click the button below to register for Conclave today!
Conclave Lodge Flap Preorder
Each Arrowman who attends the 2023 Conclave with the lodge contingent will receive one of our 2023 conclave flaps in their spirit pack.
To ensure you have your 2023 conclave flaps for wearing/sharing/trading during the conclave, we will offer you the opportunity to pre-order the patch.
Arrowmen who are not attending the conclave may pre-order patches.
To get more information and to preorder, go to https://scoutingevent.com/070-conclaveflap
The pre-order deadline is Sunday, March 12, at 11:59 pm
Interested in Ceremonies?
Our ceremony team is always looking for new members to assist in inductions and competitions! Ceremonies are a great way to get involved in Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge, whether by serving as a principle, helping with set up, or by being a torchbearer. Senior ceremonialists are always available to help and guide new members of our team.
If you are interested in joining the ceremony team, contact Aubreigh McPhail, Vice Chief of Inductions, Ceremonies, and Evaluations (ICE) at mcphail.aubreigh@gmail.com.
Sam McNabb 2022 National Fancy Dance Champion Flap Pre-Order
Our Brother, Arrowman Sam McNabb, won the fancy dance competition at the 2022 National Order of the Arrow Conference.
It is customary to make a lodge flap to commemorate a national dance champion's achievements. We are proud to release the Sam McNabb 2022 National Fancy Dance Championship flap for preorder. The flap design takes inspiration from Sam's dance clothes.
We will deliver the flaps to you at the 2023 conclave or mail them to your home.
Pre-order yours today by visiting https://scoutingevent.com/070-sammcnabb
The pre-order deadline is Sunday, March 12, at 11:59 pm.
Drumming & Singing
In order to be prepared for competitions at Conclave, there will be drumming practice held every other Monday at 7 pm. If you are an experienced drummer or singer, feel free to show up at Jeff Tripplet's house, 2416 Carlford Road, Pleasant Garden, this Monday, the 6th. If you are not experienced and would like to get involved in drumming and/or singing within the OA, join the AIA/ICE Remind by texting @oaaia to 81010 for upcoming opportunities.
Service Corps
The Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Service Corps provides an opportunity for those who want to demonstrate their cheerful service and willingness to serve the Scouting community. The Service Corps will be at several council and lodge events throughout the year and will help with jobs that cover the behind-the-scenes parts of events. We are currently working on expanding our group, so if you are interested in joining, please email us at servicecorps@lodge70.org.
Join our Remind group by texting @70service to 81010
Lodge Jacket Pre-order
Jacket purchases are through pre-order only. We will not have physical jackets available at events for purchase.
Port Authority Core Softshell Jacket - $120
Ogio Grit Full Zip Fleece Jacket - $150
Ogio TRAX Jacket - $155
(Not Shown)
Click the button below to see more information
Pre-order deadlines can be found on the pre-order site
Alamance Chapter - Remind: Text @alamance70 To 81010
Chapter Meeting - February 9, 2023 - First Responder Demo
Shiloh Presbyterian Church 2638 Grand Oaks Blvd, Burlington, NC 27215
Dahlonega Tawodi Chapter - Remind: Text @dt70 To 81010
Chapter Meeting - February 23, 7:00-8:30 pm
First Lutheran Church, 3600 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410
Keyauwee Chapter - Remind: Text @keyauwee70 To 81010
Chapter Meeting - February 19, 12:00-3:00 pm - Election Information and activities
Hagan Sea Scout Base, 781 Scout Rd, Lexington, NC 27292
Saura Chapter - Remind: Text @saurac70 To 81010
Chapter Meeting - February 23, 7:00-8:30 pm
Madison United Methodist Church, 110 W Academy St, Madison, NC 27025
Tutelo Chapter - Remind: Text @tutelo70 To 81010
Chapter Meeting - February 16, 7:00-8:30 pm
Jamestown Presbyterian Church, 1804 Guilford College Road, Jamestown, NC 27282
