Monday, March 23, 2009
Wehali Chapter Meeting
If you missed the Chapter meeting on Sunday, don't worry! If you are going to the Spring Fellowship, we can hold an informal meeting and talk about our Dance Team and our Ceremonial Teams. Plan to attend the Spring Fellowship and the Conclave to get new ideas for our teams and just for fun.
Spring Fellowship
Folks,
One last reminder that Spring Fellowship is next weekend. As the week passes remind everyone there is still time to let us know you are going to be there. Friday at the Scout Office there was a little over 30 registered for fellowship. Some of you have let me know you will be there, some have been gracious enough to let me know they will not. If others are going to be there encourage them to send registration into the office and email me, acttwatts@roadrunner.com , so I can keep up with the food numbers.
There were also around 70 registered for Conclave and it is still not too late to register for that either, although there is a five dollar late fee for being past the early bird cut off. Let folks know we would like them to attend that event also. It is pretty close this year. About half as close as last year.
Also I here we will have some of the new folks, just joining the council from along the Ohio River at our event next weekend. This is a great time to show them a grand welcome. There seems to be several active lodge members in Mason County. Anthony is opening up the rifle range and shotgun range Saturday. We will also need to have an L.E.C. to get ready for Summer Camp. We also have a surprise or two up our sleeve. The Spring Fellowship looks great also.
Do not forget the Vigil activities on Friday night. I am sure all Vigil Honor folks will want to be in on the activities Friday night and Saturday Morning.
Hope to all who can make it this weekend!!!!
Still serving,
Alan Watts
One last reminder that Spring Fellowship is next weekend. As the week passes remind everyone there is still time to let us know you are going to be there. Friday at the Scout Office there was a little over 30 registered for fellowship. Some of you have let me know you will be there, some have been gracious enough to let me know they will not. If others are going to be there encourage them to send registration into the office and email me, acttwatts@roadrunner.com , so I can keep up with the food numbers.
There were also around 70 registered for Conclave and it is still not too late to register for that either, although there is a five dollar late fee for being past the early bird cut off. Let folks know we would like them to attend that event also. It is pretty close this year. About half as close as last year.
Also I here we will have some of the new folks, just joining the council from along the Ohio River at our event next weekend. This is a great time to show them a grand welcome. There seems to be several active lodge members in Mason County. Anthony is opening up the rifle range and shotgun range Saturday. We will also need to have an L.E.C. to get ready for Summer Camp. We also have a surprise or two up our sleeve. The Spring Fellowship looks great also.
Do not forget the Vigil activities on Friday night. I am sure all Vigil Honor folks will want to be in on the activities Friday night and Saturday Morning.
Hope to all who can make it this weekend!!!!
Still serving,
Alan Watts
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
NOAC News
NOAC 2009 provides In-Depth Training
NOAC 2009 Training for the Arrowmen of today and tomorrow. This year's theme is The Power of One, and the Training Committee is working to incorporate this theme into all the sessions. At NOAC 2009, you can discover your 'Power of One.'”
Do you have an interest in making movies? Ever wanted to share your interest with someone else? Want to have your video on the screen at NOAC? If you answered "yes" to any of these three questions, then the NOAC Short Film Competition is for you. Join Arrowmen from around the country in this exciting competition to vie for the best NOAC short film. For more information, please visit http://www.noacshowsfest.com. We hope to see your film!
OA Lodge History on Display: NOAC participants are invited to assist in showcasing lodge history through competition in the Lodge Historical Display and Lodge Oral Presentation Symposium which will be showcased in the NOAC Museum.
Lodges may submit a display for both competitions or just the Lodge Historical Display competition. To participate, the lodge must register directly with the OA Center for History at NOACMuseum@gmail.com. Contact the Lodge Chief, Allan Watts about participating. Once our lodge is registered, communication will come directly from the OA Center for History regarding confirmation and competition details.
Featured Trading Post Item: 2009 NOAC Belt Buckle
This metal cast belt buckle features the NOAC 2009 logo. Its dimensions are approximately 3" x 2"; it’s designed to fit the traditional 1.5" leather belt. The NOAC 2009 logo will not be released until the event.
You can order a NOAC 2009 Belt Buckle at http://tradingpost.oa-bsa.org/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=2009-14
Reminder: Event Selection Begins April 1
Beginning April 1, NOAC 2009 delegates will be able to log-on to the registration website and select their preferences for training, afternoon activities, competitions, and other NOAC activities. Have a sneak peak at the program for NOAC by going to the program page of the NOAC website at http://event.oabsa.org/events/n2009/committees/
Remember the Power of One
"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain
NOAC 2009 Training for the Arrowmen of today and tomorrow. This year's theme is The Power of One, and the Training Committee is working to incorporate this theme into all the sessions. At NOAC 2009, you can discover your 'Power of One.'”
Do you have an interest in making movies? Ever wanted to share your interest with someone else? Want to have your video on the screen at NOAC? If you answered "yes" to any of these three questions, then the NOAC Short Film Competition is for you. Join Arrowmen from around the country in this exciting competition to vie for the best NOAC short film. For more information, please visit http://www.noacshowsfest.com. We hope to see your film!
OA Lodge History on Display: NOAC participants are invited to assist in showcasing lodge history through competition in the Lodge Historical Display and Lodge Oral Presentation Symposium which will be showcased in the NOAC Museum.
Lodges may submit a display for both competitions or just the Lodge Historical Display competition. To participate, the lodge must register directly with the OA Center for History at NOACMuseum@gmail.com. Contact the Lodge Chief, Allan Watts about participating. Once our lodge is registered, communication will come directly from the OA Center for History regarding confirmation and competition details.
Featured Trading Post Item: 2009 NOAC Belt Buckle
This metal cast belt buckle features the NOAC 2009 logo. Its dimensions are approximately 3" x 2"; it’s designed to fit the traditional 1.5" leather belt. The NOAC 2009 logo will not be released until the event.
You can order a NOAC 2009 Belt Buckle at http://tradingpost.oa-bsa.org/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=2009-14
Reminder: Event Selection Begins April 1
Beginning April 1, NOAC 2009 delegates will be able to log-on to the registration website and select their preferences for training, afternoon activities, competitions, and other NOAC activities. Have a sneak peak at the program for NOAC by going to the program page of the NOAC website at http://event.oabsa.org/events/n2009/committees/
Remember the Power of One
"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain
Kawida Lodge Event Flaps
Barry Goff has recently posted the Kawida Event Flaps for 2009 too on his blog too! Come to the Lodge events and take one home! Check it out:
http://scoutinginthehills.blogspot.com/2009/02/kawida-event-flaps.html
http://scoutinginthehills.blogspot.com/2009/02/kawida-event-flaps.html
Conclave 2-piece flap
Barry Goff posted an image of the new 2 piece Lodge Flap set from our upcoming Section SR 6 Conclave Host Lodge Sequoyah 184. Check it out! http://scoutinginthehills.blogspot.com/2009/02/conclave-2-piece.html
If you go, you can have one of these too! Register today!
http://www.kawida.org/2009forms/2009conclave.pdf
Conclave is April 17-19, 2009 down at Camp Davy Crockett.
If you go, you can have one of these too! Register today!
http://www.kawida.org/2009forms/2009conclave.pdf
Conclave is April 17-19, 2009 down at Camp Davy Crockett.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Next WeHaLi Chapter Meeting
Watch this blog for updates about our next WeHaLi Chapter meeting! We plan to meet on Sunday, March 22nd at 2 pm at Trinity Hill United Methodist Church, 3600 Tates Creek Road, at the intersection of Tates Creek Road and Armstrong Mill Roads. Come join us!
2009 Kawida Lodge OA Dues Form
Go to the following link to print out the Kawida Lodge Order of the Arrow Membership Dues for 2009 - Just $15!!!!!
http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.asp?id=49322
Kawida Lodge Calendar of Events
Kawida Lodge Calendar of Events
Spring Fellowship and Vigil - March 27-29 - Camp McKee
Section Conclave - April 17-19 - Camp Davy Crockett
Spring Ordeal - May 15-17 - Camp McKee
1st Summer Camp Ordeal - June 12-14 - Camp McKee
2nd Summer Camp Ordeal - July 10-12 - Camp McKee
NOAC - August 1-6 - Indiana University
Blue Card Bonanza - August 21-23 - Camp McKee
Fall Ordeal - September 11-13-Camp McKee
Fall Fellowship - October 2-4 - Camp McKee
Lodge Leadership Dev - November 14 - TBA
Winter Banquet - December 5 - Camp McKee
New Medical Form
Don't forget to fill out the new Medical Form (34605) that replaces Class 3 Physical. It is available under the User Guides menu for those going to NOAC 2009. This form will be the ONLY Medical Form that will be used for NOAC 2009.
2009 Conclave
Come to the 2009 Conclave at Camp Davy Crockett in Whitesburg, Tennessee, close to our own Chapter. Sign up now for only $30 and meet fellow Arrowmen from all over the Southern Region 6. (Go to http://southern.oa-bas.org for more information).
Mark Norris of Woa Cholena Lodge in Mobile, Alabama, the 2009 Southern Region Chief, invites all Southern Region 6 Arrowmen to come to Camp Davy Crockett to prepare for the unique experience of celebrating 100 years of memorable service as Arrowmen. The Conclave will also prepare for the upcoming 2009 National Order of the Arrow Conference - NOAC - to be held at Indiana University August 1-6. This huge event is planned and carried out by Arrowmen. Come to the WeHaLi Chapter meetings to learn more about the Lodge, Section and National Order of the Arrow events. Meet some of the over 7,000 Arrowmen who will attend NOAC and take part in the lodge leadership training, activities, and ceremonies, as well as participate in a large variety of competitions. The 6-day adventure is unlike any other in Scouting and unique to just members of the Order of the Arrow. You have to be a part of it!
and learn more about it and how you can sign up to be there!
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