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Communications Committee: One Night Only!
Tonight will be your one and only chance to help prepare the mailing for the Fall Eagle Pipe! If you've always wanted to help bring the best news to your friends and fellow arrowmen, this is your chance!
We'll be assembling the Eagle Pipe beginning tonight at 7:00 pm at First United Methodist Church in Dearborn. You can also attend a Lodge Executive Committee meeting and learn first-hand how the Lodge makes decisions.
Don't miss your chance!
Submitted by: Steve Donohue on August 18, 2010. Runs August 18, 2010 through August 19, 2010
Good of the Arrow: Wsigau Chapter Meeting - New Location
Brothers of Wsigau Chapter,
Hopefully your summer has been long and filled with fun. I know mine has been.
Wsigau Chapter Meetings will start back up on Thursday, September 9th. We will no longer meet at XPEDX, so don’t go there because we won’t be there.
Our new location is:
St Aidan Church
17500 Farmington Road (Just North of 6 Mile Rd)
Livonia, MI 48152
The Chapter Meeting will be at the usual times of 7:30pm to 8:30pm.
FREE PIZZA will be provided. See you there!!
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Kyle Rosiek
Wsigau Chapter Chief
Submitted by: Kyle Rosiek on August 14, 2010. Runs August 14, 2010 through September 14, 2010
Fall Ordeal
Brothers,
As the Summer comes to a close, the Fall Ordeal is approaching quickly. To meet our Quality Lodge Requirement we still have a ways to go for Positive Membership Growth. Also, due to the Council Rendez-Vous, the event is earlier this year, taking place from September 17-19. There are many projects that the Lodge is working on, so come on out to D-bar-A to help us to complete them. Also, it is a tent event and be sure to register early, get your forms from www.migisi.org or the upcoming Eagle Pipe. See you there!
Yours in Brotherhood,
Tim Leong
Submitted by: Tim Leong on August 10, 2010. Runs August 10, 2010 through September 19, 2010
2011 OA High Adventure Program applications now available
The applications for 2011 Order of the Arrow High Adventure programs are now available at http://adventure.oa-bsa.org.
Please share these applications with your fellow lodge members. Many of these programs sell out quickly, so getting your application in early will help guarantee your slot for the 2011 season.
Submitted by: Joe Retzbach on July 21, 2010. Runs July 21, 2010 through September 21, 2010
Communications Committee: The Heat is On!
There are only a handful of days left to submit your article for the next Eagle Pipe. The deadline is July 17! If you haven't submitted your article yet, what are you waiting for?
For chapters, this article is part of the Neynabor award; if you're an officer and you'd like to earn that prestigious award, then you need to work with your chief to ensure you have an article in every issue.
Don't delay, send it today!
Submitted by: Steve Donohue on July 12, 2010. Runs July 12, 2010 through July 17, 2010
Eagle Pipe Deadline Looms (REVISED DATE!)
The deadline for the August edition of the Eagle Pipe is July 17. Please submit your articles to Dane no later than that day. Anything after that will be considered an early submission for the Fall Eagle Pipe.
Don't Procrastinate! Submit your article now and make everyone's life easier. You don't want to be that guy that has to rush this because you've blown it off for the last month thinking there was plenty of time left. It probably didn't work that well on your English paper and it won't work well now.
July 17. Be on time! Better yet, be early.
Submitted by: Steve Donohue on June 20, 2010. Runs June 20, 2010 through July 17, 2010
Good of the Arrow: A
On Thursday June, 10 Wsigau Chapter held its Annual “Most Excellent” Chapter Picnic at Mt. Hope Church in Livonia. We had 42 members participating in the merriment, including our Lodge Adviser Mr. Retzbach. The Chapter installed two fire rings for Mt. Hope Church. We also held a Brotherhood Conversion later that evening. I would like to thank and congratulate the three Ordeal Members who converted to the Brotherhood Honor that night. I would also like to greatly thank Mr. Bill Federonko for the “Most Excellent” Picnic Food on the planet!! Everyone most definitely had their fill! Wsigau members had a blast. If you weren’t there you missed out on one heck of a picnic.
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Kyle Rosiek
Wsigau Chapter Chief
Submitted by: Kyle Rosiek on June 17, 2010. Runs June 17, 2010 through July 17, 2010
Trail to Eagle Brotherhood Opportunity
Brothers,
Coming up on June 30th are two important events. One being the Trail to Eagle Ice Cream Social and the other being a Brotherhood opportunity. If you have been an Ordeal Member for at least 10 months, get a Brotherhood Conversion form off of the Forms page of Migisi.org. Then you can make your way up to D-bar-A for this great opportunity. Candidates should arrive at Camp by 8PM. There will be a Candidate Meeting at 8:30 leading up to the Ceremony. After the Ceremony, there will be fireworks and the Ice Cream Social. If you have any questions contact the Brotherhood Chairman or the Brotherhood Advisor. Do you know of a better way to cap off your Brotherhood Conversion than an Ice Cream Social? See you there!
Yours in Brotherhood,
Tim Leong
Submitted by: Tim Leong on June 16, 2010. Runs June 16, 2010 through July 1, 2010
Summer Ordeal
Congratulations to the new Arrowman, and the 4 new brotherhood members. I would like to thank every Arrowman who attended the Summer Ordeal. While at Cole, we face a challenge, having the National Camp School in camp as well as other units in the mix. Mr. Roth, the Director of the National Camp School extended his deepest gratitude to the Migisi Opawgan Lodge for our cooperation and efforts to assist Cole Canoe Base and the National Camp School. Every Arrowman should be proud to be in such a fine lodge as ours.
Submitted by: Sean King on June 9, 2010. Runs June 9, 2010 through July 9, 2010
Good of the Arrow: Summer Conclave
Mahican chapter would like to thank all of those who helped make our Summer Conclave at Cole Canoe Base a success. We had 30 new members and 37 members in attendance.
The weather was a little challenging but we all survived and a great time was had by all.
It is said that you get by with a little help from your friends, and this conclave was great because of that. Thank you all so much and we'll see you all soon.
Submitted by: Jeff Lang on June 8, 2010. Runs June 8, 2010 through July 8, 2010
Vigil Committee: Vigil Meeting
Brothers,
Just a reminder that this Sunday, June 6, is the Lodge Vigil Selection Meeting at 2:00 at the First United Methodist Church in Dearborn. Make sure to wear your uniform to this meeting, where the Committee selects individuals worthy of this High Honor. All who are not eligible may attend. Be there to support those nominated.
Yours in Brotherhood,
Tim Leong
Submitted by: Tim Leong on June 1, 2010. Runs June 1, 2010 through June 7, 2010
Wsigau Chapter: Annual Wsigau Chapter Picnic
June 10th; 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Mt. Hope Church at 30330 Schoolcraft Rd Livonia, MI 48150
There will be FREE FOOD and FELLOWSHIP, in mass quantities, at the picnic. So be there!! Oh and I almost forgot, there will be another chance for Ordeal Members to seal their membership at the Chapter Picnic. We will be conducting a Brotherhood Conversion there also. The cost for the Brotherhood Conversion is $15. Since you’re going to be there anyway, you might as well do your Brotherhood -or- since you’re going to be doing your Brotherhood you might as well stay and have some of the best BBQ food in Sunset District.
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Kyle Rosiek
Wsigau Chapter Chief
PS – Please RSVP me if you can make it.
Submitted by: Kyle Rosiek on May 29, 2010. Runs May 29, 2010 through June 10, 2010
Muddy Buddy Event
Chippewa Lodge, Order of the Arrow is sponsoring the staffing of the Muddy Buddy event in 2010. Muddy Buddy is an event held at Stoney Creek Metropark on July 11, 2010. Muddy Buddy is all about having fun with a friend, family member, partner or co-worker! Teams of two traverse a 6-7 mile off-road course and five obstacles.
At the start of the race, one team member will run and one will ride the bike. At the first obstacle, the rider will drop the bike, complete the obstacle, and begin running. The runner will arrive, complete the obstacle, find their bike and begin riding. Teams will continue leapfrogging each other through the entire course.
At the end of the race, racers crawl through the infamous Mud Pit crossing the finish line together as official “Muddy Buddies”! It’s great to watch. As a staff member you will support raising money for the Order of the Arrow, which will be used to build a project at one of the Camps. The staff responsibilities that you will have are the following:
.Challenge course set up
.Challenge Course participant directors ( guiding them into the mountain bike parking area or beginning of the course)
.Water bottle Tent
.Mountain Bike Stable
.Course guide
.Water Hose Team
.Event Clean up
.Mud pit cheer team
.Mud pit guides
.Announcer
.Flight team organizers
.Sign Holders
Staff members arrive for registration at 5:45 am and will be done at 1:00 pm. Every staff member will receive an Event Staff T-shirt.
If you would like to staff the event please fill out the registration form and join the team. Visit our website and look for Muddy Buddy in the scrolling banner. Select it and register via Double Knot.
Questions: Contact Jay Soucy, Camping Director
Submitted by: Joe Retzbach on May 26, 2010. Runs May 26, 2010 through July 10, 2010
Summer Ordeal June 4-6 at Cole Canoe Base
Dear Brothers,
This year’s Summer Ordeal will be held at Cole Canoe Base on June 4th - 6th.
If you are interested in attending this event, please print the Member Registration Form from http://www.migisi.org/forms/2010summerordeal.pdf or ask for one from your chapter adviser.
If you are eligible but have not yet sealed your membership in the Order of the Arrow, you can do so at this ordeal. We are holding a Brotherhood ceremony on Saturday night, June 5th. Please print the Brotherhood Requirements and Registration Form from http://www.migisi.org/forms/brotherhood.pdf.
If you can possibly make it, please consider joining us at Cole Canoe Base on June 4th – 6th. We need youth and adult member attendance. Your leadership will help to direct the Ordeal candidates and oversee the projects we have lined up for Cole Canoe Base.
The Summer Ordeal is fast approaching. We need your attendance and support!
Yours in Brotherhood,
Jake Eccleston
Vice Chief of Activities
Submitted by: Jake Eccleston on May 20, 2010. Runs May 20, 2010 through June 5, 2010
Centennial Rendez-Vous Registration Reminder
The Centennial Rendez-Vous event registration is open on the Great Lakes Council website at www.glcscouting.org
The participant fee is $25 through May 31st. From June 1 through August 31st, the fee is $35 per person and after August 31st the fee is $40 per person.
Staff registration is also open for those working the exhibits and the fee is $20. You can also purchase staff meals at $3 per meal via the site.
Go to the Council Rendez-Vous website to get the most current information on this September 2010 event.
Submitted by: Joe Retzbach on May 8, 2010. Runs May 8, 2010 through May 31, 2010
Good of the Arrow: Arrowmen honored at Lakeshore District Dinner
Wapaneu Arrowmen were prominent among the honorees at last night's Lakeshore District Dinner. Veteran Arrowman and Vigil Honor member Marv Fasbender was honored with Lakeshore's Lifetime Scouter Award. It was a clean sweep for the District Award of Merit with Brotherhood members Fred Hannah and Don Wheaton and Vigil Honor member Matt Elias taking home all 3 of the district's awards. Please take the time to congratulate all of these Arrowmen on their awards.
Submitted by: Wapaneu Chapter on April 30, 2010. Runs April 30, 2010 through May 30, 2010
Communications Committee: Eagle Pipe Deadline
The deadline for the next Eagle Pipe, which will be mailed on May 19 is May 8. Please submit articles to me on or before that date to ensure they make the next issue.
We're planning to fold and assemble the Eagle Pipe at the LEC meeting on the 19th of May
Submitted by: Dane Nowosatko on April 27, 2010. Runs April 27, 2010 through May 8, 2010
Elangomats
Lowanue Kuwe is looking for members to serve as Elangomats or as reserve Elangomats for the upcoming ordeal. If you're interested, please register and contact me at venturepres2@aol.com or at 586-489-2299.
Submitted by: Sean King on April 20, 2010. Runs April 20, 2010 through April 23, 2010
Good of the Arrow: Mahican Chapter Elangomats
Mahican is looking for any arrowmen in the chapter that are willing to be elangomats for the Spring Conclave. We need at least two or three more. We are also looking for one adult to be an elangomat. Those who are interested should contact Josh Herrmann ASAP.
Submitted by: Joshua Herrmann on April 16, 2010. Runs April 16, 2010 through April 23, 2010
Good of the Arrow: TAX DAY HAS NOTHING OVER MR. BERHMANNS BIRTHDAY
Yes, even though today is April 15th, it is overshadowed by an even more significant event - Mr. Eric Behrmann's BIRTHDAY. The number oF rings on a tree, notches in a pistol grip, and dotted lines on I-96 are small in comparison to ..... well, let's just stop there and everyone call, email or text Eric a wonderful HAPPY BIRTHDAY on Thursday.
Submitted by: Joe Retzbach on April 15, 2010. Runs April 15, 2010 through April 16, 2010
Good of the Arrow: Eagle Project
My Eagle Project is continuing this Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm at St. Anthony's Church at the address 409 W Columbia Ave, Belleville, MI 48111. We will be laying brick, the sand that goes under it. and fine marble gravel. If possible, please bring a shovel or a metal rake though it is not necassary. Lunch will be provided, and water will be served throughout the whole project.
Any help is welcome.
Gabriel Church
Submitted by: Gabriel Church on April 13, 2010. Runs April 13, 2010 through April 18, 2010
C2A Section Conclave
Arrowmen,
The C2A Section Conclave is only 17 days away. Currently, Migisi Opawgan has 21 members registered for this event. If you plan to participate, you still have time! The pre-registration discount of $30.00 is still in effect until Monday, April 19th. You must register online using the council doubleknot system at www.migisi.org After the 19th; the regular rate of $35.00 will apply. The final registration deadline is April 25th. No registrations will be accepted after the 25th and NO walk-ins will be allowed!
The date of conclave is April 30 - May 2 at Camp Miakonda (5600 West Sylvania Avenue - Toledo, OH 43623)
The six lodges in Section C2A gather this weekend for fun, games, training, and competition. Full uniform is required along athletic clothes for sporting events. You will also need to fill out and turn in a BSA Medical Form (sections A & C). Come join the fun!
Any questions, please contact Mike Bien, Associate Lodge Adviser.
Submitted by: Mike Bien on April 13, 2010. Runs April 13, 2010 through May 1, 2010
Good of the Arrow: Mahican Chapter Ceremony Team
Those of you who are in Mahican Chapter and are interested in being a part of the Chapter Ceremony team or helping out with ceremonies need to let Josh Herrmann know what date is good for you so we can get together and practice...participants will get ice cream!
Submitted by: Joshua Herrmann on April 12, 2010. Runs April 12, 2010 through May 12, 2010
Vigil Committee: Nominations Are Due!
Brothers,
As a final reminder all Vigil nominations are due by the end of breakfast at the Spring Ordeal in 2 WEEKS! If you know someone who you believe deserves this great recognition, then get the form off of the Lodge Website, and nominate them! You can also find a list of eligible members off a link on the Vigil Committee Page. There's not much time left so make sure to get your form in!
Yours in Brotherhood,
Tim Leong
Lodge Vigil Chairmen
Submitted by: Tim Leong on April 12, 2010. Runs April 12, 2010 through April 25, 2010
Good of the Arrow: Famous Dave's Dinner for Camperships
It was a fun evening at the Novi Famous Dave's restaurant where three tables of Migisi Opawgan Lodge arrowmen gathered for feasting and supporting the Council campership fund. Thanks to Joe Kulwicki and Dave Ehrlich who ordered a trash can lid of food, consumed it without blinking, and shared camp stories with all. The Eggen family also attended and brought smiles to their table that included shiney new braces on one of them - hmmmm. The Eccleston's showed up to feast at the BBQ restaurant even though the VCA does not eat beef - but he likes fish. Rounding out the tables were consumers Mike Bien and Eric Behrmann who were a large part of the entertainment. OK, who ordered the ice cream birthday celebration to wrap up the evening. Wow! It was fun. Hope others went to Famous Dave's to help too. Great job! Great evening!
Submitted by: Joe Retzbach on April 7, 2010. Runs April 7, 2010 through April 21, 2010
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