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Good of the Arrow: Wild Game Dinner Supports GLC Camps
The Great Lakes Council Wild Game Dinner will be held on Friday, March 26. This unique event has been very popular over the years and seating is sure to be in short supply again in 2010.Plan now to be at the beautiful Royal Park Hotel in Rochester for the Sixth Annual Wild Game Dinner, an event that you will not want to miss. Download the flier here - http://www.glcscouting.org/finance/pdf/WildGame2010.pdf
Submitted by: Kevin Fox on March 5, 2010. Runs March 5, 2010 through March 26, 2010
Cub Scout Committee: Cub Crossover Help Needed!
We have been asked to perform a cub cross-over ceremony on Tuesday, February 23rd. I have a script, but I am in need of 4 ceremonialists to help perform the ceremony. Please email me using the link below if you can help (the sooner you email the better).
Submitted by: Adrian Felder on February 21, 2010. Runs February 21, 2010 through February 23, 2010
Good of the Arrow: My eagle scout project
I am going to be carrying out my eagle project on on March 7,2010 at 1:00pm I need scouts to help hand out fliers and I also need adult drivers to help transport the scouts. you can contact me at wnorin93@gmail.com or at 734-679-1465 for more information if you are interested
Thank you
William Norin
Submitted by: William Norin on February 17, 2010. Runs February 17, 2010 through March 14, 2010
Good of the Arrow: Great job this past weekend at Fellowship and Pilgrimage
Thank you to all the arrowmen who came out to support this past weekend's Lincoln Pilgrimage event where we had over 250 guests on Saturday. The events were fun, everyone positive, and I won a Sumo Wrestling event against one of our unnamed lodge officers. Fellowship was excellent and the S.S. Fluffy yacht provided massive excitement for those willing to go over the edge with it on the sledding hill. Complements to the Brotherhood ceremony team for a great ceremony and good member participation to greet six new Brotherhood members. Officers, thank you for spending time with all the members throughout the weekend and being on time for all event start times. Great job everyone!!!
Submitted by: Joe Retzbach on February 15, 2010. Runs February 15, 2010 through March 15, 2010
Migisi Opawgan Yacht Club Sled Races - Are you up to it?
Winter Fellowship is the event. Saturday, February 13th, following the Lincoln Pilgrimage. Test your creative skills building a cardboard yacht using duct tape. Challenge your fellow arrowmen to determine who is the best at the Migisi Opawgan Yacht Race event. See details under the Lincoln Pilgrimage promo on our lodge Home Page. Maybe the winners will be treated to a DQ!!!
Submitted by: Joe Retzbach on February 9, 2010. Runs February 9, 2010 through February 14, 2010
2010 C2A Section Conclave Registration Now Available
The 2010 C2A Section Conclave registration is now up and available to you via www.migisi.org website. The right side of our Home Page shows the event patch and a link to the DoubleKnot registration.
Remember, this is the ONLY way registrations will be handled. Also, YOU MUST HAVE A MEDICAL FORM COMPLETED TO PARTICIPATE. You do not need a doctor’s visit or signature from them. Just complete Sections A & C. If you arrive without the medical form, you will have to go home. Sorry!!!
Early registration fee is $30. The site will increase fees two weeks prior to the event, so plan accordingly.
Submitted by: Joe Retzbach on February 9, 2010. Runs February 9, 2010 through March 9, 2010
Communications Committee: Eagle Pipe Deadline
The deadline for the next issue of the Eagle Pipe is February 19, 2010. Articles should be submitted to me or to Mr. Kelly before that date.
In writing your article, please take into account that the newsletter will probably be delivered the first week of April, so promoting events in March won't work.
Thanks for your cooperation
Submitted by: Dane Nowosatko on February 9, 2010. Runs February 9, 2010 through February 19, 2010
Need help - D-A rifle and BB shoothing sports on Feb 12-14
Please contact Mike Fox Sr., D-bar-A Scout Ranch Campmaster Director, if you can help support rife and BB shooting sports the weekend of Feb 12-14. That's the same weekend as the OA Winter Fellowship and Lincoln Pilgrimage. Email or call Mike at 313-378-6436. Thanks in advance for your help.
Submitted by: Mike Fox Sr. on February 4, 2010. Runs February 4, 2010 through February 15, 2010
Community Service: Daddy-Daughter Dance
Rogers Elementary school will be holding a Daddy-Daughter Dance on Friday February 5 and Migisi will be there! We'll be taking pictures, helping with simple crafts, and serving refreshments. The project will start at 5:30 pm and last no later than 9:30 pm. Full uniform is expected.
The project will be at Allendale Elementary School, 3201 Oakwood Blvd in Melvindale. It's not far from where we hold our LEC meetings. (The school holding the dance is Rogers, but it is at Allendale, which is bigger and newer, so that part's not a typo).
Mahican is the point chapter on this project, but members of all chapters are invited to help out.
If you can make it, please contact Steve Donohue so he can provide a count to the school. If you have questions, he has answers.
Submitted by: Steve Donohue on February 3, 2010. Runs February 3, 2010 through February 5, 2010
Ceremonies Committee: Wsigau Feb Chapter Meeting(Unit Election/Elangomat Training)
Brothers,
Our February Chapter Meeting should be a rather busy one. We will be having Unit Election Training put on by Mr. Don Ray, having Elangomat Training put on by the Extended Elangomat Committee, eating free pizza and planning the finishing touches to our Lincoln Pilgrimage events. We’ll even have our Yacht/Sled for the Great Migisi Yacht Race (after the events close at The Lincoln Pilgrimage) at the meeting for you to checkout. So come out and learn how Troop Unit Elections are run and how to be an Elangomat. And bring your appetite!!
Don’t forget to sign up for The Lincoln Pilgrimage (February 12th to 14th) it’s only $20 if you sign up by February 5th. It’ll be a blast!!
Join the Wsigau_Announcements Yahoo group (sign up on The Migisi website – the Wsigau page). I have reactivated the group to improve our communications in Wsigau Chapter. Don’t miss out!!
Also for all you guys out there who are Facebooking request to join the Wsigau Chapter Group.
Yours In Brotherhood,
Kyle Rosiek
Wsigau Chapter Chief
Submitted by: Kyle Rosiek on January 31, 2010. Runs January 31, 2010 through February 12, 2010
Ceremonies Committee: Brotherhood Cermonialist Audtions
This year the Ceremonies and Dance committee made an executive decision that they will hold auditions for any ceremonialist who has memorized a part and wishes to audition for the chance to perform at a Brotherhood ceremony.
Any questions or comments please direct to Dylan Medina Lodge Ceremonies and Dance Chairman or Matt Toenniges the committee Adviser
Submitted by: Matt Elias on January 26, 2010. Runs January 26, 2010 through February 26, 2010
Lodge Flap Competition
Arrowmen,
Are you an artist or like to draw? Well then we have just the thing for you. We are having a Lodge Flap design competion, one for the 100th Anniversary of Scouting, and the other for the Lodge Contingent for the National Jamboree, with the design as discussed at the January LEC. Also keep in mind that just for the Jamboree flap it can be a 2-piece. Make sure that in your designs you include the following:
The Eagle with the Peace pipe
The Lodge Number 162 and name Migisi Opawgan
The Fleur-de-lis
Great Lakes Council or (GLC)
and lastly WWW
All of the designs are due by the Winter Fellowship to Tim Leong.
If you have any further questions please direct them to Tim Leong or any other Lodge Officer.
I look forward to receiving your designs!
Yours in Brotherhood,
Tim Leong
Lodge Executive Vice Chief
tleong192@sbcglobal.net
Submitted by: Tim Leong on January 21, 2010. Runs January 21, 2010 through February 14, 2010
Silver Beaver Nominations Due January 29th
Reminder - Should you be interested in submitting a 2010 Silver Beaver nomination, they need to be at the Dauch Scout Center by close-of-business, Friday, January 29th for consideration.
Submitted by: Joe Retzbach on January 10, 2010. Runs January 10, 2010 through January 31, 2010
Good of the Arrow: Wsigau Chapter Meeting - Unit Election Traning
Brothers,
The Wsigau Chapter Meeting will be Thursday January, 14 at 7:15pm. We will be having Unit Election Training presented by Mr. Don Ray. So come on out and learn more about how Unit Elections work.
WWW
Kyle Rosiek
Wsigau Chapter Chief
Submitted by: Kyle Rosiek on January 10, 2010. Runs January 10, 2010 through January 15, 2010
Cub Scout Committee Adviser Appointment
It gives me great pleasure to announce Mr. David Radecki from Mahican Chapter has accepted the Cub Scout Committee Adviser position. Mr. Radecki has been a member of our lodge since 1995 and nine years ago was a youth member. We need dedicated and energetic individuals willing to help guide our youth leaders and David meets that criteria. Mr. Radecki will be advising Adrian Felder, Cub Scout Committee Chairman. Please congratulate David on his new position at the upcoming January 20th LEC meeting.
Submitted by: Joe Retzbach on January 4, 2010. Runs January 4, 2010 through January 25, 2010
Good of the Arrow: 2010 D-bar-A Scout Ranch Summer Camp Interviews
Are you looking for a summer job? Would like to get paid to do Scouting this summer? D-bar-A Scout Ranch will be hiring enthusiastic camp counselors to serve in a variety of roles. Experience in a summer camp staff job is an excellent resume-builder. A successful camp job on a resume indicates the person is motivated; works well with and cares about others, and can handle responsibility. Many employers are impressed with young people and adults who demonstrate previous work experience such as summer camp staffing. Summer camp is a unique leadership development opportunity for staff members. Camp staff members work with Scouts and adult leaders in a variety of roles that will challenge, test and develop self confidence, leadership skills and self esteem. Please join the Great Lakes Council and D-bar-A Scout Ranch for the 2010 D-bar-A Summer Camp Staff Interviews held on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Dauch Scout Center. Both Scouts and Leaders are welcome to interview. Please register for an interview at www.glcscouting.org/camping. Please contact Joe Kulwicki, Camp Director, for questions at joekulwicki@gmail.com.
Submitted by: Joe Kulwicki on January 4, 2010. Runs January 4, 2010 through February 6, 2010
Good of the Arrow: Brad Lichota Elected National Order of the Arrow Chief
Brad Lichota, recently elected Section C-2A Chief, was elected as the National Order of the Arrow Chief for 2010 at the National Planning Meeting in Dallas, Texas. Brad is a member of the Chippewa Lodge, also of the Great Lakes Council. Please send out your congratulations to our fellow C-2A and Great Lakes Council member for this high honor!
Submitted by: Jason Smith on December 28, 2009. Runs December 28, 2009 through January 28, 2010
Good of the Arrow: Wanted: Arrowmen seeking Leadership Opportunities
The Lodge is currently looking for a few good Arrowmen who are willing to step up in a leadership position and take on the role of a Committee Chairman position for the Lodge. This is a great opportunity for any of our Arrowmen looking to get more involved in the Lodge. We are looking for Arrowmen for the following positions:
Service Chairmen - involved with the service activities of the Lodge.
Unit Services Chairmen - responsible for Unit Elections and OA Troop Representatives.
Communications Chairmen - responsible for the quarterly Eagle Pipe.
History Chairmen - responsible for documenting Lodge and Chapter events.
If you are interested or have any questions about any of these positions please contact either myself at tleong192@sbcglobal.net or our Lodge Chief D.C. Wheaton .
Yours in Brotherhood,
Tim Leong
2010 Lodge Executive Vice-Chie
Submitted by: Tim Leong on December 14, 2009. Runs December 14, 2009 through January 14, 2010
Good of the Arrow: Another Successful Wsigau Christmas Party
Brothers-
I am proud to say that Wsigau Chapter’s 2009 Christmas party was a great success. It was held at Zap Zone of Farmington this year and we had a total attendance of twenty five members. We raced Go Karts, ate mounds of pizza, celebrated our success in winning the Edson Award, and played many games. Brothers were heard saying, “This is my best Zap Zone experience ever”, “We need to do this again, it’s so much fun!” and “I can’t believe that we are having this much fun for free!!!”
I know that we had a great time, and if you are looking for more fun just keep your eyes open for the many fun events that Wsigau Chapter will be hosting in the very near future.
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-Kyle L. Rosiek
Wsigau Chapter Chief
Submitted by: Kyle L. Rosiek on December 10, 2009. Runs December 10, 2009 through January 10, 2010
Good of the Arrow: Wsigau Chapter Christmas Party
Brothers-
I would like to invite all Wsigau Members to our Annual Christmas Party.
Date - Thursday December 10th
Time - 6:30pm
Location - Zap Zone
31506 Grand River (Near Orchard Lake Rd.)
Farmington, MI 48336
We will be Go-Karting this year, pizza and pop will be provided, and best of all – it’s free!!! Please RSVP to me by email or phone as soon as possible. Hope to see you there.
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-Kyle L. Rosiek
Wsigau Chapter Chief
klrosiek@yahoo.com
(734)844-2638
Submitted by: Kyle L. Rosiek on December 6, 2009. Runs December 6, 2009 through December 11, 2009
Good of the Arrow: Migisi's Trees Auction Results
At the 2009 Annual Dinner we auctioned off the chance to choose one of the first three trees from our tree farm at D-bar-A Scout Ranch. The trees, which have been cultivated since 2003, have produced several Christmas-worthy specimens.
The third choice auction was won by Harold Hanna, who was adviser when the trees were planted. Second choice was won by Sharon Teran a self-described tree stalker. The first choice went to Ethan Rein who was Lodge Chief when the trees were planted thus proving once again that we are a youth-led organization.
Thanks to the generosity of our bidders, the auction raised more than $300.
Submitted by: Steve Donohue on December 4, 2009. Runs December 4, 2009 through December 18, 2009
Good of the Arrow: Special needs troop has 5 new Eagle Scouts
There is a story in today's (11/30/2009) Free Press about 5 new Eagle Scouts in Troop 330, which serves special needs Scouts. What is relevant about this is that four (4) of these new Eagle Scouts are also Brotherhood members of our lodge and the Scoutmaster, Sid Keeler, is one of our Vigil Honor members. When you see these Scouts at any of our next events, please congratulate them on their special accomplishment!
In case you see this notice after the sale data of the paper, here is the link to the online story:
http://freep.com/article/20091130/NEWS05/911300358/1007/NEWS05/Special-needs-troop-has-5-new-Eagles
Submitted by: Mark Elias on November 30, 2009. Runs November 30, 2009 through December 30, 2009
Lowanue Kuwe Chapter: Brotherhood Ceromony
Lowanue Kuwe would like to congratulate the 7 Order of the Arrow members form Troop 1699 who sealed their membership in the Order by becoming Brotherhood members on November 19 at the In-town Brotherhood ceremony hosted by Lowanue Kuwe. This takes Lowanue Kuwe to a 32% brotherhood conversion rate for 2009. Thanks to Simon Trask, Ryan Chugani, Sean King, and Andrew Larkin for being ceremonialists in the ceremony.
Submitted by: Andrew Larkin on November 22, 2009. Runs November 22, 2009 through December 22, 2009
Good of the Arrow: Only 45 Tickets Still Available for the Annual Dinner
Tickets are still available for:
The Migisi Opawgan Lodge Annual Banquet
At The Park Place
23400 Park St.
Dearborn MI 48124
(Off of Outer Drive, 2 blocks South of Michigan Ave.)
(Just past the overpass)
$20 per ticket
There are only 45 tickets left so if you are interested in attending please contact me as soon as possible.
WWW
Chuck Cheek
Wsigau Chapter Advisor
(734)347-4480
Submitted by: Chuck Cheek on November 19, 2009. Runs November 19, 2009 through December 6, 2009
Eagle Pipe
We will be folding the Eagle Pipe starting at 6:30 pm on Wednesday before the LLC meeting. Please come early so we can knock it out before the meeting begins.
Thanks,
YIB,
Matt Seychel
Submitted by: Matt Seychel on November 17, 2009. Runs November 17, 2009 through November 18, 2009
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