News Archive
Pay Your 2025 Dues | Mishigami Lodge is now accepting payments for 2025 dues. Paying your dues helps support our chapter and lodge as well as our Council camps. Submitted by: Brad Alderman on November 23, 2024. Runs November 23, 2024 through December 23, 2024 |
Congratulations Ryan! | At the LLD weekend in February, our new board was elected. Our own Ryan S. will be the new Vice-Chief of Program for Mishigami Lodge. Submitted by: Migisi News on February 27, 2024. Runs February 27, 2024 through March 27, 2024 |
Winter Camp Registration | Registration for the most successful chapter event in Order of the Arrow History is now open. the event is December 27-31 at D-bar-A Scout Ranch. Cost is $53.53 for youth and $59.59 for adults. You may also attend part-time.
If you need financial help, just contact Steve Donohue Submitted by: Connor J on November 29, 2023. Runs November 29, 2023 through December 21, 2023 |
Winter Camp Planning Begins | At our planning meeting on March 29, 2023, we started the ball rolling for this years fellowship event: Winter Camp XLVII.
Our theme this year is Winter Camp: The Investigation. Campers will spend some time each day earning clues and solving mysteries. There will also be a cosplay event where you can dress as your favorite detective.
After some discussion, we determined to keep the rates for this year the same as last year. Youth will pay $53.53 for their detective license while adults will pay $59.59. Submitted by: Connor J on March 31, 2023. Runs March 31, 2023 through May 1, 2023 |
Congratulations Mia! | In s special election at our January chapter meeting, Mia M. became our new Vice-Chief of Administration. Submitted by: on January 28, 2022. Runs January 28, 2022 through February 28, 2022 |
New Brotherhood Members | On Saturday, December 4 our chapter had an In-Town Brotherhood ceremony where 11 members sealed their membership in our Order. Congratulations to Annabelle B, Erin B, Gavin B, Jayce E, Amaya G, Logan L, Gwendolynne P, Joshua P, Valerie P, Rico R, and Evan T. Submitted by: Steve D. on December 6, 2021. Runs December 6, 2021 through January 6, 2022 |
Cheerful Service Done Right! | Members of Migisi Opawgan Chapter held a project at First United Methodist Church on Monday, June 15. The kitchen at the church hadn't been used in about a year due to Covid restrictions and the chapter provided some deep-cleaning to get things going. There were about 25 Scouts on hand and they provided a total of 38 hours of service. Submitted by: Connor J on June 15, 2021. Runs June 15, 2021 through July 15, 2021 |
New Chapter Officers Elected! | On June 3, our chapter met for an outdoor meeting and held elections for our new chapter officers. There were quite a few youth on hand and the elections were run smoothly by outgoing chief Alex Czajka. Our new officers are:
Submitted by: Steve Donohue on June 3, 2021. Runs June 3, 2021 through July 31, 2021 |
Eagle Project Help Needed. | Gavin Bottorff will be installing 5 benches at Champaign Park in Allen Park (corner of Pelham and Champaign) on April 24 and 25, and he could use some help with the labor; he's already raised the funds. Work will start at 10:00 am both days. Refreshments will be provided. Submitted by: Steve Donohue on March 23, 2021. Runs March 23, 2021 through April 26, 2021 |
MigEEster at the March Chapter Meeting | |
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The meeting will feature a celebration of MigEEster and all that entails from a MigEEster egg hunt and other exciting activities. The meeting will be held outdoors, so please dress accordingly. Submitted by: Michael Bristol on March 9, 2021. Runs March 9, 2021 through March 31, 2021 |
Short Term Camp Administration Training | |
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Adult leaders are invited to attend a new training offered by National Camp School. Short Term Camp Administrator Training is required for at least one adult attending any overnight camping trip for a group larger than a single unit. This means your troop can go, but Chapter, Lodge, District, and Council events will all requires a Short Term Camp Administrator. Training is offered in two virtual classes, each of which will be 4 90 minute sessions. Dates are March 22, 23, 29, and 30 or April 19, 20, 26, and 27. We are asking that a few adults from the chapter attend so we we can host chapter camping events. Submitted by: Mr. Hanna on March 8, 2021. Runs March 8, 2021 through April 8, 2021 |
Chief Pontiac Trail | We are currently gauging interest in an Order of the Arrow excursion to Chief Pontiac Trail this winter. If you're interested, please email the contact listed below. If you just want to learn more about the trail, click on the link. Submitted by: Darren Hanna on January 20, 2021. Runs January 20, 2021 through February 28, 2021 |
Congratulations Brian! | Congratulations to Brian M. Maghran newly minted as a Lieutenant in the Army Corps of Engineers. He'll be reporting for duty at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri for training Submitted by: Ethan R. |