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Lodge Celebrates 50 Years!
Visit the 50th
Anniversary Page by Clicking HERE!
During the Spring Fellowship & Ordeal at MVSR
the weekend of May 4-6, Netawatwees Lodge will be celebrating its 50th
Anniversary. Starting at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, several events will be
held, including a special steak dinner, memorabilia displays, time capsule
opening, ceremonies, and a cracker barrel. All current and former members
of Netawatwees Lodge are invited to attend for the cost of $10. This
includes the entire weekend if you choose to attend, starting at 6 p.m. on
Friday through Sunday morning. Handicap transportation will be available to
the dining hall. The evening will conclude after the cracker barrel at
around 10:00 p.m.
In addition to bringing yourself to the
event, we would encourage you to bring along a camp chair to take to the
ceremonies as limited seating is available. Al so,
“experienced” members are encouraged to bring along OA memorabilia to set up
as a display on the dining hall porch. We would like to chronicle the past
fifty years as completely as possible, so we need your help. If you plan to
bring a display, please contact Chris Canning at (740) 260-0245 or
cacanning@gmail.com so we can have space available. Finally, if you
have some items you would like to donate to a new time capsule to be buried
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2007 Planbook Available Online
You can now access the Lodge Planbook online. The file has been
converted to PDF and in 2 formats.
First the Printable
version which you can print then fold to create a paper Planbook there
is also the PDF
viewable version which puts the pages in order for viewing on your
computer.
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Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration
2007 is the 50th Anniversary of
Netawatwees Lodge and during our Spring Ordeal & Fellowship we will be
having a special Celebration to mark the occasion. Among the events that are
tentatively planned are a special dinner, opening of a time capsule, and
more. All members of Netawatwees Lodge, past or present, are invited to
attend for the price of $10 for any part o the weekend. We would especially
like to see as many past lodge chiefs present as possible. The special meal
will be in the evening of May 5, 2007, with other events planned for the
afternoon and evening of the same day. Mark your calendars now and watch for
more details in the coming months.
The 50th Anniversary Committee is still looking for input about what the
membership would like to see as part of this celebration. Some ideas that
have been proposed are a competition for Brotherhood Ceremony teams (past &
present), the gathering of items for a new time capsule, and displays of
personal OA memorabilia during the evening meal. If you have any other ideas
or comments or would like to help with one of the events, please contact
Committee Advisor Chris Canning at cacanning@gmail.com.
This is your event too and we want your help!
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Troop Representative Promotion
Program
Implemented
Any troop who submits a Troop Representative application
on behalf of one of its youth will automatically be mailed a FREE troop Representative patch. OA Troop
Rep. counts as a junior leadership position for rank requirements. OA Troop
Rep. is appointed by SPL and approved by Scoutmaster. Applicants must
be under 18, active member of troop and an active OA member.
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Winter Banquet Approaching Pre-Registration Requested!
The winter banquet is approaching rather quickly. We ask that you
Pre-Register and pay ahead. If you would like you can register online, and
mail a check, with the printed information to the Council Service Center
before the Banquet. go to Event Registration
to pre register online. As always you can stop into the scout office and
pay, and it will be just as efficient.
Don't Get lost here's some directions courtesy of Dan Riley.
Thanks Dan!DIRECTIONS TO DRESDEN UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
FROM NORTH (SR 16):
Take SR 16 to SR 60. Proceed SOUTH on SR 60 approx. 3 miles
to Dresden. Turn LEFT onto SR 208 (aka Ninth Street) and follow to Main
Street. Turn RIGHT onto Main Street and proceed two blocks to Muskingum
Avenue (there is a sign for Tri-Valley HS). The Methodist Church is at the
corner of Main and Muskingum. Parking is available on Main Street or in
designated lots nearby.
FROM SOUTH (SR60 out of Zanesville):
Take SR 60 North to Northpointe Drive (near
Lowe’s). Turn RIGHT (North) onto Northpointe and follow 8 miles to
Dresden. There will be a traffic light where SR 60 rejoins Northpointe.
Turn RIGHT onto Main Street at this light and proceed approx. 1 mile into
Dresden. You will pass the Tri-Valley Middle School and the Dresden
Cemetary. The Methodist Church is at the corner of Main and Muskingum Ave.
(just past the cemetery) Parking is available on Main Street or in
designated lots nearby.
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2006 Service Corps Current
Totals Posted! Please visit the Service
Corps page for more!
To see how many more hours you need, or how
many hours everyone has, find a COMPLETE listing as of 10-23-2006, this will
be updated as we receive the information. If you need hours their is still
more time out there. Thanks to Linda Udischas for compiling the information!
Also to Steve Courtright for keeping track of the paperwork, and to Chip
Udischas, and Sam Pulley for there work to make a successful Service Corps!
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Council
Patch Site Includes OA Patches
Thanks to Dan Riley we have a Lodge Patch webpage. This is on his Council
Patches website, with everything from popcorn to council strips to OA pocket
flaps. The link to the OA Section of the site is
http://muskingumvalleypatches.net/Order%20of%20the%20Arrow.htm which is
added to our link page
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NOAC-(National Order of the Arrow Conference) "AWESOME!"
This year’s NOAC was
held at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, where over
8,000 brothers attended the largest NOAC ever. 11 Netawatwees Lodge members
went as participants and were able to take part in training, patch trading,
fun, and fellowship – including “The Grand Hodag,” which was a conference
wide gathering including music, fellowship, root beer, cotton candy,
popcorn, and much more. Training was outstanding and included managing
ordeals, inductions, Leave No Trace, overcoming challenges in a small lodge,
and a Leadership Synopsis with discussions led by members of the National
Committee and successful business people.
Three of our Lodge members were given the
opportunity to be on staff. Chris Canning served as the climbing youth lead,
while Rick Ebersole and Nick Parsons served on Shows Staff. Special thanks
to all of them for working to make NOAC a big success. If you are
considering going to the next NOAC at Indiana University in 2009, feel free
to talk to any of the participants, lodge officers, or staff members for
more information. And start saving today!
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Spring Camporee Tap-Outs a
Success
Both Camporee tap-outs were a success.
Nine new candidates were tapped out from Zane Trace and many others were inducted
from Arrowhead. Zane Trace's Camporee had an Indian theme so any OA member
with an Indian outfit with them participated in the ceremony. Fifteen youth were
torch bearers, four were ceremonialists. The 20 members were also involved in
Indian dancing for the campfire, which showed signs of interest and
potential in the Lodge. All youths who participated have or will be
receiving a special patch.
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Lodge Vice Chief Recieves
Eagle Award...
Congratulations to Ed Danko, our Lodge's
2nd Vice Chief, on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. Ed was awarded his
Eagle Rank during a ceremony at Chandlersville United Methodist on January
22, 2006. During the ceremony, Ed was also presented his Lodge Lifetime
Membership Certificate and Patch by Lodge Adviser Dave Milligan.
Ed's ceremony included The Four Winds ceremony presented by ceremonialists
from the Lodge, some of whom were from Ed's Troop, 145. Ed also received
several citations for his work on a blood drive at the church from
dignitaries and community leaders. Congratulations to Ed for all his hard
work!
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 Conclave 2006 Registration
Under Way!
Registration for the 2006 conclave in Morgantown,
West Virginia, is under way. Please visit
http://conclave.oa-c4a.org to register and find other general
information about conclave. Please plan to attend as it is such an awesome
event planned all year by youth leaders from across Ohio and West Virginia. Our Lodge has set a
10% attendance goal, which is 26 members. You can view our current progress
at
http://conclave06.oa-c4a.org/goals.php. You can help us complete the
goal by planning to attend and registering today! Any Lodge specific
questions can be sent to
ccanning@oa-c4a.org or
jjasper@oa-c4a.org
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Winter Banquet Big Success...
Winter Banquet was hosted by Yandata Chapter. Yandata did a
wonderful job at getting a buffet type dinner including fried chicken, pot
roast,
potatoes, pie, and so much more. We were lucky to have in our presence Chris Schildknecht (National Vice Chief), Sean McCabe (Section Chief),
Travis McCormick (Region High Adventure Chairman), and Brian Seeton (Section Associate Advisor). Special thanks to Linda Udichas for all
the work you put forth for the success of the lodge. You made this a great year.
Also, special thanks to
Chris Canning, Kevin Peyton, Jordan Jasper, Shirley Allen and any others
who brought materials used at the banquet. If you were unable to attend, or are ready for another great Winter Banquet, please mark your
calendar for January 6, 2007. It will be in the Zanesville Area. Registration
Cards were printed and handed out at the Winter banquet for those who paid
dues before the banquet. If you did not get a card but paid your dues email
Secretary Jordan Jasper and let him know
of the problem.
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Carl Church Benefit
On
Tuesday, December 13, there will be a benefit for Carl Church at Pizza Hut on
Maple Avenue in Zanesville near Krogers. 20% of sales from people carrying a coupon (which
can be handed out at the door) will go straight to Carl Church. Volunteers
will be needed 5-8pm and maybe a little before and after. For more
information or to volunteer please contact Shirley Allen at
fl_sallen@omalp1.omeresa.net
or fl_sallen@sbcglobal.net.
For more details on what Carl Church went through please
click here. Carl has served Zane
Trace Chapter and our Lodge, lets return the favor and help him out as well.
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Winter Banquet Approaching
Winter Banquet will soon be upon us.
The 2006 Winter Banquet is being hosted by Yandata Chapter and will be held
at the River Grille in Coshocton, Ohio on January 7, 2006. The River Grille is located at 51
Pine Street in Coshocton. To get to the River Grille, use the 541 exit from
SR 16. Turn right on Second Street. Continue just past the Downtowner
Plaza and turn right onto Pine Street, just before Domino’s Pizza on the
opposite side of the street.
People
may begin arriving at approximately 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at
6:00 p.m. with house salad and a buffet including pot roast, country fried
chicken, mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, and dessert. Cost for the event
is $15. Please send your reservations to the council office before December
15, 2005. Family members are also invited for the same price. Please pay
your 2006 dues of $7 when you register for Winter Banquet so that your
membership card can be made for you in advance. Extra meals will be
limited, so pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
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2005
Area Leadership Training Conference details released
ALTC 2005 is to be held at Camp
Lazarus near Delaware, Ohio, on November 4-6, 2005. The
ALTC page is
http://oa-c4a.org/ALTC.htm. Please
visit the link for details, registration forms, flyers, promotional letters,
general information. The Lodge has agreed to pay the fee for anyone going,
however if the youth is paid for but does not attend, they are responsible
for reimbursing the Lodge. Please plan to attend. Hope to see
you there.
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September Lodge
Executive Committee Meeting Rescheduled
The September Lodge Executive Committee Meeting,
originally scheduled for September 24, 2005, has been moved one week later
to October 1, 2005 at 2 p.m. in the McClain Shelter next to the Dining Hall
at MVSR.
Please note that the October LEC scheduled for
October 23 will still meet on this date, despite the September LEC's date of
October 1.
All members are invited to attend any LEC.
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Supporting
a friend... (as written in
September 2005 Scouter News)
A local volunteer is
currently on the mend. Carl Church recently underwent quadruple bypass
surgery. He is recovering at home and is doing nicely.
Carl has been the Cubmaster for Pack 121, and is a past
Scoutmaster. He has chaired numerous district camporees and assists
regularly at Order of the Arrow events. He is currently the Zane Trace
Chapter Advisor.
Friends have established a fund to assist in his
medical expenses. The fund is called:
Carl E. Church Charitable Donation
Account
c/o J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, Dresden Branch*
P.O. Box 62
Dresden, OH 43821
Thank you in advance for this good turn for a scouting
volunteer.
*JP Morgan Chase was formerly Bank One
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2006 Lodge Officers Elected
Congratulations are in order! At our Fall Fellowship
& Ordeal, our lodge held its
annual elections. Results are as follows:
Lodge Chief: Kevin Peyton
First Vice Chief: Zach Lemin
Second Vice Chief: Ed Danko
Secretary: Jordan Jasper
Congratulations and good luck to the 2006
Netawatwees Lodge Officers. Officers will be sworn in on January 7,
2006, at the Winter Banquet.
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