Agenda - Agaming Maangogwan

LODGE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING (LEC MTG.)
Saturday, April 11 @ 2 pm
Flint Scout Office
I. OPENING
A. Obligation - Introductions - Welcome ALL!!
B. Our Purpose . . . Revised and approved at NOAC 2009
C. Youth / Adult Procedures (See attachment.)
II. REPORTS
A. Roll Call / Quorum
B. Approval of Minutes
C. Lodge Officer and Chapter Chief Reports
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. Lodge and Chapter Contact Information: See NEW updates
B. Dues: ALL lodge and chapter officers, chairs, and adviser SHOULD be paid.
ALL NOAC & Conclave attendees SHOULD be paid.
C. Unit Elections: Send Completed results to Barry Jensen ASAP!
Chapters – can you provide an election report?
D. Section Conclave
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Continue Promotions: ALL CALL FIVE PEOPLE!!
Review Officer Responsibility Assignments
Pay and Order and Purchase Loon Call Makers
E. Centennial Plans Update
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History Book and Print Cover
Crate Lid & Legacy Lodge Rocks
Camp Projects: Rotary; Northwoods; Silver Trails
F. Council / District Wide Program Meetings: May RoundTables with OA Presentations
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. Spring Induction: May 15 – 17th at Rotary; Promote; See attachment
B. BIG EVENT: June 5 – 7th at Northwoods; Promote; See attachment
C. Other
V. CLOSING
A. Reminders
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May: Program Kickoff at Roundtables – Chapters promote the OA!
May 1 – 3: C-2 Section Conclave at Camp Gerber! Let’s win the coup!
May 15 – 17: Spring Induction and Service Weekend at Camp Rotary!
May 17: Lodge Executive Committee Meeting at Rotary at the end of the Induction Weekend
June 5 – 7: The BIG EVENT at Northwoods Scout Reservation: Let’s Invite troops!
June 6: NOAC Contingent AND Staff Meetings at Northwoods during the BIG EVENT!
B. Advisers’ Minute
C. Song of the Order
Purpose of the Order
(revised and approved at the NCOC - August 2009)
1) To recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their
daily lives, and by such recognition cause other campers to conduct
themselves in such manner as to warrant recognition.
2) To promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure and environmental
stewardship as essential components of the Scout’s experience
3) To develop leaders with willingness, character, spirit and the ability to
advance programs
4) To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of
leadership in cheerful service
Mission of the Lodge:
The mission of the Order is to fulfill its purposes as an integral part of the Boy
Scouts of America through positive youth leadership under the guidance of
selected capable adults.
Youth / Adult Procedures at the LEC Meetings:
1) Prepare the youth for their role in the meeting. If possible, review the
agenda and the issues with the youth prior to the meeting.
2) Youth members sit around the table with the advisers behind or next to
them (depending on meeting area).
3) Keep side conversations to a minimum.
4) Adult comments are limited to one minute after all the youth have spoken.
(Please ensure all information is handed out early so that prior youth / adult
discussions occur.)
5) If a major issues arises, a break can be called for youth / adults to confer.
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AGAMING MAANGOGWAN LODGE AND CHAPTER CONTACTS
Updated March 30, 2015
Lodge Chief
Lodge Adviser
Associate Adviser
Staff Adviser
Nathan Snow
Tom Stoppa
Rick Todd
Tom Olenaicz
(989) 494-8590
(989) 354-8054
(517) 256-7276
(989) 405-1177
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Executive VC
Adviser
David Clegg
Bev Chapman
(810) 953-1665
(810) 638-5239
[email protected]
[email protected]
Program VC
Adviser
External Affairs Chair
Ceremonies Chair
Ceremonies Adviser
Ceremonies Adviser
Matthew Painter
TBD
Adam Pelletier
Ian Boden
Elizabeth Kiihr
Darol Dangler
(989) 573-1941
(989) 354-8054
(989) 893-3291
( 586)4534010
(810) 240-4757
(517) 224-0006
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Service VC
Adviser Rotary
Adviser Northwoods
Adviser Silver Trails
Zack Smith
Andrew Wright
Scott Thomas
Jerry Deeg
(810) 689-7633
(989) 225-7586
(989) 578-7911
(810) 394-1185
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Administrative VC
Adviser
Records Adviser
Trading Post Adviser
Recognitions Chair
Fundraising Chair
Finance Adviser
Joel Holland
Rick Todd
Barry Jensen
Kirk Sheren
Sean Greania
TBD
TBD
(517) 648-6645
(517) 256-7276
(810) 659-1259
(517) 321-6230
(989) 714-1194
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Communication VC
Adviser
Newsletter Chair
Website Chair
Website Adviser
Facebook Chair
Facebook Adviser
Paul Hassen
TBD
TBD
Paul Hassen
Jeremy Hassen
TBD
Ron Sohn
(989) 698-6689
[email protected]
(989) 631-5878
(989) 631-5878
[email protected]
[email protected]
(989) 754-2541
[email protected]
Chapter Officers
1- Negwegon- Thunderhead District
Chief
Josh Jagielo
Adviser
Jeri Jagielo
(989) 422-4726
(989) 422-4726
[email protected]
[email protected]
2- Japeechen- Shoreline District
Chief
Bradley McCaffrey
Executive VC
Michael Wright
Adviser
Sharyn Massung
(989)646-0504
(989) 895-8174
(989) 751-8477
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
3- Anishinabek- Heartland District
Chief
James Tonge
Administrative VC
Matthew Painter
Adviser
Kirk Hassen
(989) 687-5091
(989) 573-1941
(989) 631-5878
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Chapter Officers – Continued
4- NisingOjibway-OjibwayDisrtict
Chief
Cameron Suchocki
Executive VC
Jared Williams
Program VC
Alex Kleinfeld
Program VC
Michael Nielson
Service VC
Joshua Galer
Administrative VC
Sam Nagy
Communication VC
Jacob Pearsall
Adviser
Michael Smith
Associate Adviser
David Tessin
(989)798-5554
(989)980-8483
(989)790-3330
(989)797-3335
(989) 860-4741
(989) 714-3987
(989) 332-5385
(989)-792-7691
(989) 792-1969
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
5- Midechinij- Thumb District
Chief
James Grannell
Co-Adviser
Connie Bunke
Co- Adviser
Verna Kay Murawski
(989) 963-9277
(989) 883-2539
(989) 874-4765
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
(517) 899-1376
(517) 622-4895
[email protected]
[email protected]
(517) 886-1506
(517) 204-2413
(517) 627-9430
(517) 648-7728
(517)8999012
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
7- Toppi-Kittan- Rivers North District
Chief
Daniel Wood
Executive VC
Jon-Claude Howd
Program VC
Jacob Porrett
Service VC
Mark Wood
Administrative VC
William Poster
Communications VC
Nigel Tate
Adviser
Brian Clegg
Adviser
Ray Chapman
Adviser
Pam Howd
(810) 636-3456
(810) 254-3884
(810) 618-4093
(810) 636-3456
(810) 771-7081
(810) 695-5251
(810) 953-1665
(810) 638 5239
(810) 869-3426
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
8 – Muxul Xitwek Mpi - Blue Star District
Chief
Chris Little
Adviser
Chuck Wade
(810) 869-9930
810-250-2549
[email protected]
[email protected]
9- Ma'iingan- Blue Water District
Chief
Samual Birkett
Program VC
Jeff Manning
Service VC
Ed Birkett
Administrative VC
Jared Wisniewski
Adviser
Robert Lester
(810) 531-5429
(810) 679-0168
(810) 392-2534
(810) 327-8048
(810) 841-3140
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
6- Washetauni-Chief Okemos District
Chief
Zach Richardson
Executive VC
Nat Fellows
Program VC
Cody Van Eip
Service VC
Patrick Hooker
Administrative VC
Robert McQuaid
Communication VC
Ryan Koschey
Adviser
Tim Musson
Co-Adviser
Brian Elliot
General Chapter Email
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Lodge Conclave Responsibilities
1. Promotion
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Chapters promote at meetings and events
Promoted via MCC website, OA Website, Mailings, Loon Call, other
Let’s ALL CALL at lest FIVE arrowmen . . . NOW . . .
2. Spirit Plans & Assignments: What is the progress? Does everyone know what to do?
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Spy Gear – Mascot – Flags: Nathan Snow and Josh Jagielo and Cameron Suchocki and James Grannell
Cheer Booklet – Matthew Painter and James Tonge (copy to Rick Todd by ??)
Noise Makers – David Clegg and Zack Smith and Daniel Wood and Sam Birkette and Chris Little
Table Totems – Paul Hassen and Brad McCaffrey
 Presentations: Cheers – Songs – Poems – Skits - Lodge Brags: Joel Holland & Zach Richardson
 Spirit Leaders: ALL
3. On-Site Plans: Does this make sense? Questions?
Friday Night
 Gather the members of the lodge
 Review Weekend Plans / Agenda / Attendance at AM Training
 Review Lodge Spirit Plans / Assistance at Lodge PM Activities
 Rehearse cheers, songs, skits, etc.
 Move to Friday Night Show as a lodge cheering, etc.
 Show Spirit at Cracker-barrel (cheers, noise makers, table top totems)
Saturday Morning
 Gather the members and walk to Flag Raising (full Class A Uniforms)
 OA Member for the Lodge Flap, Flag, Mascot (trade this around with many different youth)
 OA Member leading the cheers to and at Flag Raising
 Spirit during breakfast (cheers, noise makers and table top totems)
 Training / Prep and Set-up / Ensure Members attend training
Saturday Afternoon
 Gather for lunch / Wear . . . . lodge conclave t-shirt
 OA Member for the Lodge Flap, Flag, Mascot
 Lodge POEM & Cheers by _________________________
 Spirit at lunch (cheers and new noise makers ??)
Saturday Evening
 Gather for dinner and walk to Flag Lowering (full Class A uniform)
 OA Member for the Lodge Flap, Flag, Mascot
 Lodge SONG and Cheers by _________________________________
 Spirit during dinner (cheers, noise makers, etc.)
 Represent lodge during elections / note bragging items
Sunday
 Gather the members and walk to Flag Raising (full Class A Uniforms)
 OA Member for the Lodge Flap, Flag, Masco
 Lodge SKIT and Cheers by _________________________________
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The SUPER SECRET SECTION Conclave!!
Agaming Maangogwan Lodge 804 - Order of the Arrow - Scouting’s National Honor Society
Here are the details:
 May 1-3, 2015: Camp Gerber – Twin Lakes, MI
 Arrowmen from around the state will be present!
 Registration begins at 6:30 pm on Friday Night at the Camp Office
 Conclave Opening around 9 pm on Friday Night
 Saturday morning Workshops & Activities
 Saturday Afternoon: the Super Secret Spy Games . . . sssshhhh . . . . .
 Saturday Patch Auction! Bring your memorabilia to auction off!
 Fee includes: all meals PLUS a conclave activity patch, workshop and activity materials,
evening cracker-barrels, a lodge t-shirt, & a lodge trading flap!
 Banquet and Section Elections are held on Saturday night!
 Weekend ends at 10am on Sunday morning after Scouts Own Service
COST: EARLY BIRD FEE of $35.00 / Weekend if paid by Sunday April 12th . . . OR . . .
Pay the REGULAR FEE of $40.00 / Weekend by Sunday, April 26th .
(Our lodge fee is $5 more to include the cost of a SUPER SECRET flap patch AND t-shirt.)
Remember to bring: Tent & Ground Cloth and Gear for a regular weekend and BSA Uniform, Health Form, and OA sash.
Plus: Super Secret Clothing & Spy Gear; Auction Memorabilia; & Lodge Spirit!
For more details, contact Nathan Snow at [email protected] / 989-494-8590 or
Tom Stoppa at [email protected] / 989-354-8054.
Use the mail-in form below OR register on-line at:
http://www.michiganscouting.org/WaterAndWoods/OA/Events/2015c2sectionconclave
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Agaming Maangogwan SECTION CONCLAVE 2015 (office use only 23712658 )
Name _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________ City / Zip Code _______________________________
Troop / Crew Number ______________ Youth / Adult: __________ MEMBERSHIP: Ordeal – Brotherhood - Vigil
Phone Number ______________________________ Email Address __________________________________ T-SHIRT SIZE: __________
You may pay by check or money order with this mail-in form or use the council website at:
http://www.michiganscouting.org/WaterAndWoods/OA/Events/2015c2sectionconclave
Regular fee of $40 (weekend) OR . . . an EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT FEE of $35 (weekend) if paid BY Sunday, April 12th.
Yes, I am registering for the Section Conclave: _____________________
I would also like to pay by $10.00 YEARLY DUES: ____________________
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: ____________________
Mail to: Water and Woods FS Council / 5001 Eleven Mile Road / Auburn, MI 48611-8512
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CENTENNIAL HISTORY BOOK
Include an article, photo, patch, newsletter, favorite OA memory, cool OA legend, or a story about a service project, a
good Scouter, a fellowship or conclave of years past.
Send in your historical item via:
 Email ASAP to: [email protected] . . . OR . . .
 Mail ASAP to: Mr. Tom Oleniacz, C/o OA History Book, 5001 Eleven Mile Road,
Auburn, MI 48611-8512. Include a self-addresses stamped envelope for returns.
Tentative Dates:
 Rough Draft @ Section Conclave, May 1st
 Version One / Orders @ Big Event, June 5th
 Hardbound / Soft Cover Preview @ NOAC, August 3rd
 Final Copy / Orders @ Fall Induction, September 11th
 Distribution @ Fall Fellowship, October 16th
Purchase a PRINT of the HISTORY BOOK COVER from lodge artist Ken Kueffner.
 Print available at Spring Induction and Big Event
CENTENNIAL CRATE and ROCK(S)
Historical Book Cover design (by Mr. Ken Kueffner) will be used on the Lodge Crate
Centennial Rocks: MCC Scout Executive Matt Thorton has asked all Michigan lodges to order legacy rocks.
If necessary, he / MCC will pay for these expenses.
Cost (one has already been ordered) = $75/ Rock; Total = $525.00 (taken from Centennial Funds).
Chickagami #180
Port Huron, Michigan
1940 - 2012
Kepayshowink #89
Saginaw, Michigan
1936-1971
Cuwe #218
Flint, Michigan
1942 - 2012
Mischigonong #89
Auburn, Michigan
1971 - 2012
Gabe-Shi-Win-Gi-Ji-Kens #374
Lansing, Michigan
1948 - 2012
Tittabawasink #469
Midland, Michigan
1951-1971
Gimogash- #214
Bay City, Michigan
1942-1959
Tom-Tom #214 **
Bay City, Michigan
1947 - 1949
CENTENNIAL SERVICE PROJECTS
Camp Rotary: Chapel to lake staircase & Adirondack Shelters
Northwoods: 2 Potential Projects
Silver Trails: Campfire Bowl and/or Entrance Gate
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SPRING INDUCTION INFORMATION
General Information:
 May 15 - 17 @ Camp Rotary.
 Cost = $20 / member OR $48 / Ordeal Candidate IF registered early
Pre-paid Brotherhood: Same member cost for Brotherhood Candidates as all members
Promotional:
o Register on-line at: http://www.michiganscouting.org/WaterAndWoods/OA
o Text, call, email your chapter members and / or pass out registration flyer
o Lodge Mailing to be received within the next two weeks
o See attached flyer
Remember to Bring:
 BSA Health Form Parts A & B
 Tent and ground cloth
 Work clothes and gloves
 BSA uniform and sash
Work Projects:
 Summer Camp Tent Set-Up
 Centennial Projects
 Other
Lodge Trading Post:
 Lodge Decade Series Continues
On Site Arrival:
 Arrive Early for set-up: Meet at 3 pm in Dining Hall
 Check in between 6:30 – 8:30 pm on Friday, May 15th
Training
 Section Conclave AM Meeting
 Lodge Induction Weekend Manual
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SPRING INDUCTION RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Weekend Chair: Mathew Painter and
Responsible for all aspects of the weekend including agenda, Friday and Saturday nights fellowship
and cracker-barrel, flag ceremonies, meal arrangements and announcements, Sunday’s Scouts
Own Service, etc.
Responsible for coordination of
 a weekend and Ordeal menu at least 3 weeks prior to the event
 Food, cooks, and clean-up crew Responsible for overseeing the various other chairs and
committees.
B. Service Chair: Zack Smith and
Responsible for coordinating camp work projects including:
 pre-planning of projects,
 acquiring materials,
 assigning project leaders,
 prepping and laying out materials,
 assigning Ordeal / Brotherhood / Member clans to projects,
 managing projects during the work day ,
 clean-up, and project report.
C. Ceremony Chair: Ian Boden and
Responsible for the Pre-Ordeal, Ordeal, and Brotherhood Ceremonies including:
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set-up & clean-up of the ceremony bowl(s) / area
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regalia, props and equipment, ceremony practice
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ceremony performance.
D. Elangomat Chair: David Clegg and
Responsible for the Ordeal Candidate Induction sequence including:
 Meeting and Training Elangomats
 Spirit of the Arrow Booklets
 Welcome and Registration and assigning Ordeal Clans.
 Friday Night Ordeal Meeting
 Successful Completion of the Four tests of the Ordeal
 Coordination of the Ordeal Clan projects with the Taskmaster & Service Chair.
 Coordination of the Ordeal with the Ceremony’s Chair: Pre-Ordeal and Ordeal.
 Coordination of the Ordeal with the trading post: sashes, flaps, books, patches, etc.
 Attending the New Member / Jump Start meeting.
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E. Taskmaster: Zack Smith and
Responsible for working with the Service Chair to coordinate Ordeal Clan projects.
Responsible for working with Elangomats to ensure success of Ordeal projects.
F. Brotherhood Chair: Paul Hassen and
Responsible for the Brotherhood Candidate Induction sequence including:
 Spirit of the Arrow booklets
 Welcome and Registration and promotion of Brotherhood & Friday Night Brotherhood
Meeting
 Successful Completion of the “understanding of the Ordeal”
 Coordination of the Brotherhood Service project with the Service Chair
 Coordination of the Brotherhood Ceremony with the Ceremony’s Chair
 Coordination of the Brotherhood with the trading post: sashes, etc.
G. Registration / Dues Chair: Joel Holland and
Responsible for managing registration including:
 Check-in for members & Brotherhood / Ordeal Candidates
 Updating lodge records of registered members and checking “dues paid”
 Adding new Ordeal and Brotherhood members
 Providing chapter & membership numbers to lodge leadership
 Providing new chapter rosters to chapter leadership
H. Trading Post Chair: Joel Holland and
Responsible fro the set-up, management, and take-down of the trading post
Responsible for coordinating merchandise with Elangomat and Brotherhood chairs.
J. Chapter Chiefs
Responsible for
 Conducting Unit Elections & turning in forms in a timely manner
 Passing out Ordeal Candidate Letters to Ordeal Candidates
 Promoting Brotherhood Conversions
 Finding Elangomats
 Promoting the Induction weekends
 Following the agenda and bringing members to flag, meals, ceremonies, etc.
 Leading / Assisting with work projects
 Contacting new Ordeal Members within two weeks AFTER the Induction Weekend
 Inviting new Ordeal Members to Chapter / Lodge function
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OA SPRING INDUCTION
&
SERVICE WORK WEEKEND
MAY 15 – 17th; CAMP ROTARY!!
Come and join your BROTHERS of AGAMING MAANGOGWAN
at this year’s CENTENNIAL Spring Induction.
During the Induction weekend, the lodge will be inducting new Ordeal Candidates, sealing the membership of
Brotherhood candidates with the NEW CENTENNIAL CEREMONY, completing much needed camp service projects
and working on our very own CENTENNIAL CAMP PROJECT!
The regular cost for the weekend is $30.00 for members (Ordeal, Brotherhood, and Vigil) AND Brotherhood Candidates - those members choosing to seal their membership in our Order through the Brotherhood. That’s right, the fee IS THE
SAME for members as well as BROTHERHOOD CANDIDATES. This may be a change for some.
However, if you pay at least ONE WEEK in advance (i.e. Thursday, May 7th for Camp Rotary) the EARLY BIRD
DISCOUNT rate is $20.00. Save some cash and pay early!! Registration is cut-off by Monday, May 11th.
Gold Plan members are ALREADY paid at the early bird rate for this weekend.
Bring regular gear for a scout outing: tent, ground cloth, sleeping bag, toilet kit, towel, etc. AND scout uniform, OA Sash
and work clothes / gloves , too, as we are providing service to our camp.
REMEMBER – WE ARE SLEEPING IN TENTS!! PLEASE BRING YOURS!!!
Meals, activities, & ceremonies are provided as a part of the fee. Remember your BSA Health Form Parts A & B !
Bring some extra cash to purchase NEW items at the lodge trading post!! Some Centennial
Items will be available!!
For questions, please contact: contact Tom Stoppa at [email protected] or 989-354-8054 or contact
Rick Todd at [email protected] or 517-256-7276.
If you have not Paid your 2015 OA DUES, please do so by using the link below. THANK YOU!!
DUES LINK: http://www.michiganscouting.org/WaterAndWoods/Events/agaming2015dues
To REGISTER see the OA / MCC site at: http://www.michiganscouting.org/WaterandWoods/OA/
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Agaming Maangogwan 2015 SPRING INDUCTION WEEKEND (office use only 2371655 )
Name _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________ City / Zip Code _______________________________
Troop / Crew Number ______________ Youth / Adult: __________ MEMBERSHIP: Ordeal – Brotherhood - Vigil
Phone Number _____________________________________ Email Address _____________________________________________
You may pay by check or money order or use the council website at: http://www.michiganscouting.org/WaterandWoods/OA/
Regular fee of $30 . . . OR . . . an EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT FEE of $20 if paid BY THURSDAY, MAY 7th, 2015.
Registration CLOSES on Monday, May 11th
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: ___________________
MAIL TO: Water and Woods Council / 5001 Eleven Mile Road / Auburn, MI 48611-8512
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PLEASE REMEMBER . . .
Please bring regular gear for a scout outing: sleeping bag, toilet kit, full scout uniform, sash, etc.
For work projects; work clothes, boots, work gloves, etc.
Sleeping is in YOUR OWN TENT!! REMEMBER TO BRING ONE!!
Meals, activities, and ceremonies are provided as a part of the weekend fee.
Remember your BSA Health Form Parts A & B - due at registration.
Please fill out and bring a NEW, 2015, Health Form (events of 72 hours or less).
Download one at the link: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_AB.pdf
Bring some extra cash to purchase NEW items at the lodge trading post
Remember to pay your $10.00 / 2015 Dues IF you have not already done so!
See the link: http://www.michiganscouting.org/WaterAndWoods/OA/Events/agaming2015dues
For directions to Camp Rotary, see:
ROTARY: http://www.michiganscouting.org/pubs/MI_Map_to_Rotary2.pdf
Register NOW to receive the EARLY BIRD fee that is $10 LESS!!
Mail-in this form with payment to:
Water and Woods Council / 5001 Eleven Mile Road / Auburn, MI 48611-8512
or Register ON-LINE at: http://www.michiganscouting.org/WaterandWoods/OA/
For questions, please contact Matthew Painter at 989-573-1941 or [email protected]
OR . . . contact Tom Stoppa at [email protected] or 989-354-8054.
CENTURIES OF SERVICE
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Join Scouts and Arrowmen from Around the Water and Woods Council!
THE BIG EVENT
Centuries of Service
June 5 - 7, 2015
Northwoods Scout Reservation
Cost: $20.00 / Scout; ALL 4
Meals included!!
WHO: ALL TROOPS and BOY SCOUTS and OA MEMBERS
WHAT: SPRING BOY SCOUT EVENT
WHEN: FRIDAY, JUNE 5 – SUNDAY, JUNE 7
WHERE: NORTHWOODS SCOUT RESERVATION – LUPTON, MI
WHY: WHY NOT? . . . It’s BIG . . . it’s the BIG EVENT . . . and it’s to . . .
CELEBRATE THE OA’s 100th YEAR
Registration:
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Use the On-line Water and Woods Site to Pre-register:
http://www.michiganscouting.org/WaterAndWoods
Early Bird Fee of $20 / person includes all four weekend meals
Regular Fee of $30 if paid AFTER Thursday May 29th
Registration Closes (due to activity plans & meal count): Monday, June 1st
What’s Included in the Fee:
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Four cooked meals served in the Meijer Dining Hall
Afternoon & Evening Program Activities
Saturday Night Luau & Fellowship
Silk Screening – BRING a T-SHIRT or other item to Screen
Special Unit Token
Great working spirit towards Northwoods to help in Saturday morning projects!
Fellowship for all Scouts and Scouters around the council!
What’s NOT included in the Fee:
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Activity Patch (we are screening t-shirts and passing out tokens instead)
Dirty faces and hands (though this may happen)
Adult assistance AFTER you win the Hawaiian Limbo contest!
Check-in:
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Friday Night, June 5th, Starting at 6:30 pm at the Camp WELCOME CENTER
Check-out is on Sunday morning
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Health Forms:
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Required, as usual. Please keep with you in your unit.
Arrowmen registering ALONE will need to turn one in upon check-in at the WELCOME
Center.
Boy Scout Troop Camping Information:
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Troops will be camping in the traditional Northwoods Campsites.
Some troops may have to share sites.
Arrowmen arriving alone will be assigned campsites, too.
Troop Equipment: Regular gear for a camporee weekend MINUS the cooking equipment.
Remember – three meals on Saturday AND Sunday Breakfast are included in the fee.
Ground Fires: Allowed in the campsite fireplace containers. Please follow BSA policies.
Water – Available at campsite latrines
Personal Gear:
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Work Clothes & Gloves are needed for Saturday Morning projects. All will be assigned a
task.
Play Clothes (i.e. scout shorts & activity shirt) are needed for Saturday Afternoon activities.
BSA Uniform is needed for Friday & Saturday Night.
OA Sash IF you are an Arrowman
Extra T-Shirts can be brought to silk screen.
Luau Outfits such as Hawaiian Shirts and Grass Skirts are STONGLY encouraged!
Friday Night Plans: General Gathering (for all) & Vigil Ceremony (for Vigils ONLY!)
Saturday Morning Plans: Camp Service Projects. All will be assigned a task.
Saturday Afternoon Plans: Games, Silk Screening, Loon Ball, Etc.
Saturday Evening Plans: Luau, Campfire and OA Ceremonies. Have your troop skit ready!
Sunday Plans: Breakfast, Scouts’ Own Religious Service, Closing, Departure
OA Involvement: Vigil Ceremony, NEW Brotherhood Ceremony, NOAC Meetings
Trading Post / OA Memorabilia:
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You may purchase most of the OA memorabilia items available for sale in the Trading Post.
OA profits are returned to Scouting.
Over $9,000.00 was given back to Scouts, Camps, Camperships, NYLT & the Council in
‘14!
For More Information, Contact:
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Matthew Painter @ 989-573-1941 or [email protected]
Tom Stoppa @ 989-354-8054 or [email protected]
Rick Todd @ 517-256-7276 or [email protected]
Jake Straub @ 989-600-0790 or [email protected]
Let us CELEBRATE the OA’s 100th Year
2015 . . . at . . . the BIG EVENT!
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