- What's Coming Up:
- 12 Jan - Lodge Banquet
- 14 Jan - LEC
- 19-20 Jan - SVC PJT: Hahobas TTFC
- 9-10 Feb - SVC PJT: Hahobas TTFC
- 11 Feb - LEC
- 22-24 Feb - Spring Fellowship
Annual
Lodge Banquet
EARLY REGISTRATION HAS ENDED!
LATE REGISTRATION COST $18/person.
It is time for the Lodge Banquet. This year we will be returning to St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Tacoma to celebrate the last year and look forward to the coming year. By popular demand, we will be changing the menu from BBQ to Italian catered by Joeseppi's. Nagatamen Awards, Founders' Award, James E. West recognition, Chapter and Lodge awards will be given out. Come meet the new Lodge and Chapter officers! Early registration deadline in January 8th. After that the price goes up. Save some money and help us plan for the right numbers. The banquet starts at 6:30pm.
Lodge Dues or Transfers...
It is rechartering time. Have you remembered to pay your Lodge dues? In order to be a member in good standing and thus able to wear the Lodge flap and sash every Arrowman must pay their Lodge dues. Lodge dues help keep the Lodge running by paying for member communications, service projects, and other projects as decided by the youth.
Want to be one of those youth making the decision on how money is spent? Get involved in your local Chapters or attend the monthly Lodge Executive Committee meeting the second Monday of each month at the Tacoma Scout office.
Transfering from another Lodge? Fill out the form the below and we will get you registered in our Lodge. Please remember that it is only possible to be registered in one Lodge at a time.
Interested in performing Cub Scout ceremonies?
This time of the year the Lodge receives many requests to perform Arrow of Light and Crossover ceremonies for local packs. The ability for us to do that lies in Arrowmen that want to perform this important task. Cub Scout ceremonies are much more informal than that of the Ordeal or the Brotherhood. They typically take a few hours of preparations and then a two hour commitment for the night. That commitment provides a memorable experience for the new Boy Scouts as they enter into the troops. It is a great chance to impress them with things they could do in Boy Scouts. The Lodge and Chapters only commit to ceremonies for which they can get willing members.
If you are interested in helping out with Cub Scout ceremonies, please contact Scott Maresh.
Spring Fellowship
February 22-24, 2008
The Olympics descend on the Spring Fellowship and challenge Chapters to compete for prizes. Did I mention door prizes like an iPod Nano? Come help your Chapter compete in this fun and fellowship event.
Spring Fellowship Registration Form
2007 Vigil Honor
Congratulations to the Vigil Honor class of 2007. They survived an unusual rain storm for the end of September and successfully completed their Vigil. Certificates and recognition will be done at the Lodge Banquet in January.
- Adam Farley, Machkeu Wingewochqueu Kittahiken, "Red Raven of the Sea"
- Volk Sergojan, Pisgeu Metimmeu, "Night Wolf"
- Andrew Schaefer, Nachgohuman Wapie'chquey Machque, "Singing Bubble Bear"
- Eric Sumner, Klamachpin Tindey Allamunk Wingeleu, "Quiet Fire That Burns Within"
- Jules Fauson, Segachtek Woapalanne, "Ardent Eagle"
- Mike Riley, Machque Allawin Sanquen, "Bear That Hunts The Marmot"
- Art Wegner, Neka Achpamsin Pemapanik, "He Who Walks In The Sky"
Lodge Planning Calendar now available!
By popular demand the Lodge Planning Calendar is now available. It contains the Lodge Plan from July 2007 through December 2009. Grab your copy today and let your unit leaders know what the Lodge is doing. Arrowmen mark your calendars for this coming year. The next Lodge General Membership meeting is Saturday, October 27 at the Fall Fellowship (Camp Hahobas).
Fall Fellowship
October 26-28, 2007
The end of October is creeping up on us fast which means it is time for the Fall Fellowship. This year it will be held at Camp Hahobas. The theme this year is Hawaiian.
Fall Fellowship Registration Form
Annual Award Nominations
DUE November 12, 2007
Once a year the Lodge takes the opportunity to select Arrowmen for the highest honors that we bestow. Nomination forms for the Founders' Award and the Nagatamen Award are now available. These awards are given only once in a lifetime and are only bestowed if the Lodge finds members worthy of these high honors. All arrowmen in good standing are encouraged to review the nomination requirements (on the forms) and see if they know of any worthy candidates. Selection will hapen by committee at the November LEC.
The Founders' Award Nomination
The Nagatamen Award Nomination
2007 Vigil Honor
Congratulations to the Vigil Honor class of 2007. They survived an unusual rain storm for the end of September and successfully completed their Vigil. Certificates and recognition will be done at the Lodge Banquet in January.
- Adam Farley, Machkeu Wingewochqueu Kittahiken, "Red Raven of the Sea"
- Volk Sergojan, Pisgeu Metimmeu, "Night Wolf"
- Andrew Schaefer, Nachgohuman Wapie'chquey Machque, "Singing Bubble Bear"
- Eric Sumner, Klamachpin Tindey Allamunk Wingeleu, "Quiet Fire That Burns Within"
- Jules Fauson, Segachtek Woapalanne, "Ardent Eagle"
- Mike Riley, Machque Allawin Sanquen, "Bear That Hunts The Marmot"
- Art Wegner, Neka Achpamsin Pemapanik, "He Who Walks In The Sky"
Late Summer Ordeal
The last ordeal of 2007 was held at Camp Hahobas August 24-26. The Wapiti Chapter pulled off a great experience. Congratulations to the all the new Ordeal Members and many thanks to the Wapiti Chapter and the Chehalis ceremony teams.
Late Summer Ordeal
The last ordeal of 2007 will be held at Camp Hahobas August 24-26. The Wapiti Chapter is working hard at preparing this experience. In addition to collapsing camp from the summer, the beginning work for the Trail to First Class Service Project will occur.
We understand there have been paperwork issues this year getting information out to all the appropriate people. We are remailing all those candidates that have not been through the Ordeal. In addition the paperwork is now online for you.
Lodge Planning Calendar now available!
By popular demand the Lodge Planning Calendar is now available. It contains the Lodge Plan from July 2007 through December 2009. Grab your copy today and let your unit leaders know what the Lodge is doing. Arrowmen mark your calendars for this coming year. The next Lodge General Membership meeting is Saturday, October 27 at the Fall Fellowship (Camp Hahobas).
2007 Vigil Honor
In June the Vigil Honor Nominating Committee met and evaluated the nominations for Vigil Honor. Seven brothers we chosen from the nominations. They are currently being called out at various events. When all call outs are complete the listing of candidates will be posted here.
That leads us to the Vigil Weekend. September 29-30 are the dates. More details to come via the USPS to all dues paid Vigil Honor members. If you have questions on the preparations or wish to be involved, please contact Phillip Misner.
Nisqually Lodge News
CALENDAR
CHANGES!!!
Listen up! The Lodge calendar has changed. Please take note and pass the word along to your fellow arrowmen.
May 4-6 Ordeal -- CANCELLED
June 1-3 Ordeal moved to Camp Hahobas
June TBird Work Party moved to May 12th
RSS
Blog Feeds available
Did you know that you could get RSS feeds of our three blogs? You can subscribe using your favorite RSS software by pointing to these links:
New!
nisqually155.org adds blogs to the site
Announcing the addition of three blogs to the nisqually155.org family. Check out the latest from our Lodge Chief (http://chief.nisqually155.org), the Lodge Adviser (http://adviser.nisqually155.org), and our general Lodge blog (http://blog.nisqually155.org). The blogs are updated several times a month in much more informal format.
Let us know what you think of these latest additions. Send email to webmaster@nisqually155.org.
Lodge Dessert Auction cancelled
The Lodge Dessert Auction scheduled for Saturday, March 17 has been cancelled. Sorry for the late notice.
Fellowship a success!
Thank you to the 60+ arrowmen that attended the 4th Annual Craft and Ceremony Fellowship. We saw 5 blankets return for work and 9 new projects were started.
Website restored
After a service outage beyond our control we are back! We have some new help for the site and some new features coming online soon. Check back often for the latest with Nisqually Lodge. Oh yeah, and don't forget the Craft and Ceremony Fellowship February 2-4!
Also resurrected is the lodge mailing list. Email ravenscall-subscribe@nisqually155.org with the word "SUBSCRIBE" in the subject line. You are then enrolled on the Lodge email list. More details on the mailing list here.
2007 Craft and Ceremony Fellowship
Friday, February 2 - Sunday February 4, 2007 - Camp Thunderbird
Are you coming? We are a week out from the fellowship and we want to see you there! Participants get the fancy patch to the right and a great time. This year you can work on your Haida style button blanket, aprons, necklaces, or drumming. For those ceremony teams that are forming up we have coaches on hand to get you started. Join us for the 2007 Craft and Ceremony Fellowship at Camp Thunderbird.
Check in begins at 6:30pm.
Get the registration form here.
Lodge Banquet held
Saturday, January 13, 2007 - St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Tacoma -- 6:00pm
Neither snow nor ice nor the catering truck going the wrong way down an ice slicked hill could stop the banquet. Thank you to those who joined us. For those that missed it, annual awards were given out as well as some new honors that will be featured up here shortly.
LLD a success!
The Lodge Leadership Development Conference was a success! We had 21 participants join us at Camp Delezenne this weekend to learn how to better serve you and run the business of the Lodge. Arrowmen are encouraged to talk to the Chapter officers to find out more.
New officers elected
At the Fall Fellowship new Lodge and Chapter officers were elected for the 2007 term. Join us in congratulating them and watch their installation at the Lodge Banquet in January. Lodge Chief-Elect Adam Baughman, 1st Vice Chief-Elect Patrick Dillow, 2nd Vice Chief Volk Sergojan, 3rd Vice Chief Andrew Schaefer, Lodge Secretary/Treasurer-Elect Karl Sergojan, Sauk-Suiattle Chapter Chief-Elect Robb Hayden, and Wapiti Chapter Chief-Elect .
Did you also get a chance to see the election video from Adam? It is worth a watch.
Lodge Banquet announced
Saturday, January 13, 2007 - St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Tacoma -- 6:00pm
The Lodge Leadership Development Conference was a success! We had 40 participants join us at Camp Delezenne this weekend to learn how to better serve you and run the business of the Lodge. Arrowmen are encouraged to talk to the Chapter officers to find out more.
Pre-registration is highly encouraged. Very few "at the door" tickets will be available. Click here to get the registration form.