The Summer 2014 Flight of the Arrow
Wulapeju Lodge 140, Summer 2014 Flight of the Arrow A Letter from Lodge Chief Nick M. Hello, Arrowmen! We've had an exciting summer season so far, with many new Ordeal members both at our Spring Fellowship and each of our summer camps, and a large number of Arrowmen sealing their membership with the Brotherhood rank at the Spring Fellowship and during the regular summer camp season at Canyon Camp. We are projecting at least 35 Brotherhood conversions at Canyon this summer, and a very large amount as well at the Fall Conclave. I also want to thank Nathan, our Lodge Vice Chief of Activities, for a very successful Spring Fellowship. His hard work allowed the event to run very smoothly and I think it went really well for all Arrowmen that attended. Don't forget to sign up for Fall Conclave, and have a good rest of the summer! Thank you, Nick M. Lodge Chief, Wulapeju Lodge 140 About the Flight The Flight of the Arrow is a seasonal newsletter devoted to events and news in Wulapeju Lodge. This newsletter is available to all active Order of the Arrow members in the lodge and is distributed to all registered, due-paying brothers. All information about future lodge events and registration, including banquets, conclaves, fellowships, and yearly membership renewal, will be included in this newsletter as available, along with messages and letters from individual chapters as well as members of the Lodge Executive Committee. In This Issue A Letter From Lodge Chief Nick m. NOAC 2015 About the Flight From the Lodge Executive Committee From the Chapters Ceremonialist wanted In the Next issue Election Template Election information Fall Conclave 2014 Form 2 2 3 4 5 5 8 9 + 10 11 + 12 2
From the LEC: Letters of the Officers of the Lodge Executive Committee Vice Chief of Activities Nathan S. Hello to all after a great Spring Fellowship, I look to a even more busy, and more exciting Fall Conclave. Look under Column Fall Concave. Vice Chief Of Administration Sam P. Hello brothers I wanted to start off by thanking all of you who came to Spring Fellowship this past June, I really enjoyed being able to catch up and meet for the first time with arrowmen from across the lodge. I hope your time at Spring Fellowship was as fun and enjoyable as mine was and that you are planning on going to Fall Conclave at the end of this summer and maybe bringing a friend along to so that they can see what Fellowships and Conclaves are like. As I said I look forward to seeing an even larger turnout at this upcoming Fall Conclave and that you are all able to make it. I want thank all of you for making this the best year I have had in the OA yet. I had a great time this year serving as your Lodge Vice Chief of Administration and getting the privilege of working with all of you to make our Lodge better. I had a really great time meeting lots of new people at Fall Conclave, Winter Banquet, and Spring Fellowship. I'd like to end off by once again thanking all of the 3 members of our Lodge for making this the best year I have had yet and I look forward to continuing to serve the Lodge into the 2014-2015 year. Treasurer Mark V. Look forward to Fall Conclave Hope to see as many as possible over there. As always the Trading post Will be open Friday and Saturday night. Secretary Jakob H. No Report
From the Chapters: Gokhos Brandon C. No Report Kishwaukee Mark H. This is my last report! I would like to introduce Dan M. as our new Chapter Chief, taking over after the Fall Conclave. I'm sure he will do a great job. Our Chapter volunteered to cook at Fall Conclave, and we need many hands in the kitchen!!! We want this to go as smoothly as possible, let us know if you can help. Also, If you are interested in ceremonies, please let us now soon, and we can get you the scripts. Mawat Aaron A. I hope everyone had a great spring, and are LETTERS FROM THE CHAPTER CHIEF S enjoying the start of summer. I hope to see you at the Fall Conclave, along with any new Ordeal members from summer camp. Have a great summer and I will see you all later. Aaron A. Wulowachtauwoapin WWW. No Report Wetassa Hunter D. I hope everyone's year has been going smoothly so far. It's hard to believe that 2014 is half over already! We are excited for Spring Fellowship, which is coming up very soon. This is a great opportunity to have fun, do some cheerful service, and seal your 4 membership in the OA. The Galena Pilgrimage was a huge success, and thank you to everyone who helped. We are in the process of planning the 2015 Winter Banquet, and we would love to hear ideas about it. Seeing as it will be the 100th anniversary of the Order of the Arrow, we want to make it special. As always, encourage more Arrowmen to attend, as there is strength in numbers. We meet on the second Wednesday of the month at Trinity United Methodist Church in Freeport. I hope to see lots of chapter members there! -Hunter D.
HelpWanted!!!! Wulapeju lodge is in need of ceremonialists! Have interest in being Ceremonialist? Ceremonialist are essential to Lodge function and provide realistic representation of the 3 points of our order. a a If you have any interest in being on a ceremony team. Or even if you have interest in ceremonial fire building, or prep, Please E-Mail me via oalodgeadvisor@wulapeju140.org Sincerely, Dan M. Ceremonies Chair. In the Next Edition of the Flight of the Arrow Brotherhood Bash Information Even More NOAC 2015 information! Winter Banquet Sign up National Order of the Arrow Conference. The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is the premier event of the Order of the Arrow, and is Scouting's second-largest national event. Over 10,000 Arrowmen from across our nation gather for an inspirational and unforgettable experience full of fellowship, training, adventure, and fun! Source (http://event.oabsa.org/events/n2015) If you are interested at all Please contact The Lodge Advisor at oalodgeadvisor@wulapeju140.org 5
2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is the premier event of the Order of the Arrow, and is Scouting's second-largest national event. Over 10,000 Arrowmen from across our nation gather for an inspirational and unforgettable experience full of fellowship, training, adventure, and fun! During NOAC, Arrowmen will participate in a six-day conference which includes top notch training sessions, cool recreational opportunities, evening shows full of theatrics and special effects, and exciting programs. The 2015 NOAC will be held from August 3-8, 2015 at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, and will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Order of the Arrow. Arrowmen can travel to NOAC with a contingent from their lodge, or as a staff member supporting the thousands of Arrowmen attending in the conference. In the coming months you will find everything you need to know about NOAC 2015: how to go, what exciting opportunities await you, and the plans for the conference. Follow NOAC 2015 to stay up to date with information and announcements. Arrowmen attending the 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference will get a once in a lifetime souvenir, a Special Edition Sash These sashes will differ from those currently worn in that the colors will be reversed, with a white arrow emblazoned on a red sash. The rarity of the sash is noteworthy, as only those present at NOAC 2015 will receive them. Any extras produced will not be sold. Don't miss out on NOAC in 2015, because the next one won't be until 2018! To reserve you spot in your lodge contingent talk to your lodge chief, lodge adviser, or lodge staff adviser today. GReady, Get Setet, NOAC 2015! Source is http://event.oa-bsa.org/events/n2015/ 6
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Since this issue of the Flight is going out late, Letters of Intent will be accepted until August 8th 2014. 11
Since this issue of the Flight is going out late, Letters of Intent will be accepted until August 8th 2014. 12