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NLS at Miakonda
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The Eagle Speaks

May 16, 2008

Welcome to our Lodge

Members of Troop 732, incuding a few arrowen.

Migisi Improvements

Migisi Campsite at D-A, which was adopted by our lodge in 2007, just keeps getting better. This summer the scouts of Trroop 732 of Livonia spent a week there and decided to put in some erosion steps to help keep the campsite looking it's best.
The Ranch staff, also looking to improve the site, erected a giant Migisi sign over the driveway. Unlike most camp signs, this one is red and white and really stands out.
It just goes to show that whatever efforts you put in to make something better can inspire others to help improve it even further.

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NOAC 2K9 in 345 days!

The lodge is please to announce registrations for the 2009 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) are being taken for members of Migisi Opawgan Lodge. The preliminary cost estimate is $450 for the August 1-6, 2009 event at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. A non-refundable (but transferable) deposit of $75 is required by October 31st. The lodge leadership hopes our NOAC fund raisers will help reduce the estimated cost for participants, but we must run with the $450 fee for planning purposes. Past national OA requirements dictate a 2:1 youth to adult ratio; so adult participation will be limited to this ratio against our youth registrations. Questions: Please speak to NOAC Chairman, Andrew Curtiss, or his NOAC Adviser, Mr. Mike Bien.
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Focus on Brotherhood

Brotherhood Candidates by Chapter				Stretch Goal: 40%
Chapter	2008 Members Eligible	YTD Total	Percent of Goal	Opportunity	Internal Goal	Needed
Achowalogen	3	1	33%	2	2	1
Council/Board	2	0	0%	2	1	1
Lowanue Kuwe	137	8	6%	129	55	47
Mahican	98	16	16%	82	40	24
Wapaneu	61	2	3%	59	25	23
Wsigau	124	12	10%	112	50	38
Lodge	425	39	9%	386	173	134
Last updated: August 5, 2008

In the next 30 Days

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Date	Event	Location
Aug 20 7:30 PM	Lodge Executive Committee Mtg	First United Methodist, Dearborn
Aug 21 7:30 - 9:00	Mahican Chapter Meeting (Map )	First United Methodist Church of Dearborn 22124 Garrison St Dearborn, MI 48124
Sep 6 9:00 am - 3:30 pm	State Fair Service Project (Map ) Please enter the State Fair Grounds off Woodward Avenue. At the guard gate, ask for direction to where the Boy Scouts are meeting. Lunch is planned for arrowmen participating. Bring work gloves and tools; but put your name on them.	Michigan State Fairgrounds 120 W. State Fair Ave Detroit, MI 48203
Sep 7 2:00 PM	Lodge Leadership Mtg - LLC	Mt Hope Congregational, Livonia
Sep 8 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Achowalogen Achowalogen Chapter Meeting (Map ) Same date, time, and location as the Motor City District Roundtable.	Dauch Scout Center 1776 W Warren Ave Detroit, MI 48208
Sep 10 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Wapaneu Chapter Meeting (Map ) Monthly chapter meeting	Kelly Middle School 24701 Kelly Road Eastpointe, MI 48021
Sep 11 7:30 - 9:00	Wsigau Chapter Meeting	Xpedex Building
Sep 17 7:30 PM	Lodge Executive Committee Mtg	First United Methodist, Dearborn
Sep 18 7:30 - 9:00	Mahican Chapter Meeting (Map )	First United Methodist Church of Dearborn 22124 Garrison St Dearborn, MI 48124
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Fall Ordeal - Have you submitted your registration yet?

The weekend of September 19-21 is quickly approaching. We need your registration form for this event processed early for planning purposes. Remember, it is a tent event at Trout Lake field.

We also need everyone to encourage elected candidates to participate so we meet our yearly positive membership growth objective for Quality Lodge. We need about 100 new members at this event, our final Ordeal for 2008, to hit that goal. Let's get rocking on this; it's a team effort.
Submitted by: Lodge Adviser on August 17, 2008. Runs August 17, 2008 through September 6, 2008

Jerry Freyburg moves to DAC Director of Finance

Rebecca Fields, the Detroit Area Council Director of Finance, has accepted a promotion to Scout Executive in California. Our friend and Vigil honor arrowman Jerry Freyburg, Director of Support Services, is moving to Rebecca's position effective immediately. We wish Jerry well in his new assignment and hope he will continue his support and involvement in our Lodge.
Submitted by: Joe Retzback on August 16, 2008. Runs August 16, 2008 through September 16, 2008

State Fair Service Project - Corrected Date

The Michigan State Fairgrounds Service Project is approaching quickly on Saturday, September 6th at the Fairgrounds. We need your help to make this Project a success. Members, please contact your Chapter Chiefs or their Advisers with your commitment. If you have any questions contact our Lodge Chief Andrew Curtiss or me.

I hope that you all come and help us make this Service Project a Great Success.

James Montour
Vice-Chief of Activities 2008
Submitted by: James Montour on August 2, 2008. Runs August 2, 2008 through September 6, 2008