Kidi Kidish Lodge #434 Microsoft Spring 2009 Newsletter Editors: Ryan Eastin Spring 2009 Edition Coon s Eye! Spring Conclave May 29 31, 2009 Brown Memorial Welcome to Spring Conclave 2009.In this newsletter you will find the information needed to register and be informed about what activities and events that will be going on during the Spring Conclave. If you have any questions after partaking of this newsletter ask your chapter chief, chapter adviser, or call any of your lodge officers. 2008 Founders Award This year two outstand young volunteers were selected to receive the Founders Award. First our past Kidi Kidish Lodge Chief Cord Gross. Cord has not only served as Chief but has always helped at campout, conclaves, served on camp staffs and has worked hard to serve his fellow man. The second recipient for 2008 was Franciss Bacani. Franciss currently serves the lodge as an associate advisor, serves the council as summer camp staff and as staff for Kanza district events and campouts. Both of this years recipients are excellent examples of men that serve others first and themselves second. Thank you to both for their years of service. Special points of interest: Founder Award Winter Banquet Wrap up Lodge Chief Letter Spring Conclave Work projects Service Grant Vigil Honor nominations Section C5-A Conclave Camp Hansen September 11-13, 2009
Arrowmen of Kidi Kidish, Chiefly Speaking I would like to thank you all for inviting me to your Winter Banquet. I had a great time playing foosball, air hockey, and basketball. Scuba diving was by far the most fun. I had a great time visiting with all of you on Saturday. The growth potential and leadership is evident among every arrowmen and I look forward to visiting with many of you at NOAC in the coming months. Congratulations to everyone that received recognition for their hard work throughout the year. The year 2009 shows great promise for your lodge and I look forward to viewing Kidi Kidish among the best lodges in the nation for another year. Thanks again to everyone for being such gracious hosts especially Cody and Bob Gibbens. Dear Arrowmen, Yours in Cheerful Service, I hope that you all are enjoying the splendid weather that spring has brought us. This is going to be another busy and exciting year for Kidi Kidish Lodge. We have many events planned for the year. Last January we held our annual Winter banquet at the North Central Kansas Technical College in Beloit. We had a good turn out and all that attended had fun. Activities that Arrowmen took part in included scuba diving, pool, air hockey, basketball, patch trading, training and much more. Our guest speaker for the evening was immediate past Central Region Chief Tyler Elliot. Above, lodge advisers and arrowmen challenged each other at pool. Below, our lodge treasurer Bryce Joonas, is about to taste basketball Our next event will be Spring Conclave at Camp Brown. Our lodge has been given a great honor this year. We have received a $5,000.00 service grant for Camp Brown. We must use this money to finish the fishing area and to revamp and finish the trails around camp so they are more user friendly for Cub Scouts. At Spring Conclave we will be trying to get as much of this project done as possible so we need all that can attend to be there. It is almost that time of year again when the Summer Camp Staff packs up their gear and returns to Camp Hansen. I hope you all are ready for another beautiful year at Summer Camp. Most of our Lodge Officers will be on staff this year. There will be many new activities at camp this year so I hope you are looking forward to another great week at Camp Hansen. This summer you have an opportunity of a lifetime, the National Order of the Arrow Conference. Here you will meet other Arrowmen from all over the country, experience our order like never before, and have an incredible amount of fun while doing it. If you are unable to attend NOAC there is another life changing event coming next summer. I know there are some spots available on our two troops that will be attending the National Jamboree to celebrate 100 years of Scouting in America. This year we are hosting the Section C-5A Conclave at Camp Hansen. The theme for this event is Survivor. We need as many people to attend at possible. If you have never been to a Section Conclave, you really need to go. You will meet some really cool people and participate in even more cool activities. The dates for this event are September 11-13. More information will be sent out at a later date. We are also making progress to our goal of Quality Lodge. Like I said before, we have a very busy year and I am looking forward to it, I hope that you are too. I hope to see you all at Spring Conclave. Page 2 Coon s Eye!
VIGIL HONOR PETITION To be nominated, an Arrowmen must be a Brotherhood member for at least 2 years and have their current dues paid. When weighting Distinguished Service in nominating candidates, remember to measure a Scout or Varsity Team member on a youth s standard and an adult on an adult standard. Youth are eligible up to age 21 at the time of induction. If you are unsure of some of the dates for the candidates, theses are available through Lodge records. The Specific reasons for the nomination and the Indian name and translation to be given to the candidate are a must on filling out this petition. The Vigil Nominating Committee will select candidates at the Spring Conclave Mail to Tom Wesoloski so it is received by Friday, May 29 2009 or turn in by noon at the Spring Conclave to Tom Wesoloski (918 Cedar St. Junction City KS 66441). Note: The nominee must have current year OA dues paid and be currently registered in the BSA. Nominees that are not registered when the Vigil Nominating Committee meets, will not be considered. COMPLETE NAME OF NOMINEE: AGE: ADDRESS: CITY: ZIP CODE: Birthdate The above nominated Kidi Kidish Lodge member is registered in a: Troop Crew District Council position (circle one) Unit # and/or Registered in what position SPECIFIC REASONS FOR NOMINATION: (Please Print or Type) Editors: Ryan Eastin Page 3
Vigil Honor The Vigil Honor is the highest honor that the order of the Arrow can bestow upon its members for service to lodge, council, and Scouting. The Vigil Honor is a high mark of distinction and recognition reserved for those Arrowmen who, by reason of exceptional service, personal effort, and unselfish interest, have distinguished contributions beyond the immediate responsibilities of their position or office to one or more of the following: their lodge, the Order of the Arrow, Scouting, or their Scout camp. Under no circumstances should tenure in Scouting or the Order of the Arrow be considered as reason enough for a Vigil Honor recommendation. Vigil Honor members have an honorable tradition to uphold. They must at all times conduct themselves in accordance with the ideals of Scouting, the Order of the Arrow, and the Vigil Honor. Membership comes as recognition of unselfish leadership in service. Any member of the Order of the Arrow registered in Scouting and in good standing in a regularly chartered lodge is Programs at Camp Hansen This summer Camp Hansen will offer programs for older Scouts that want to return to camp and have some extra fun. Along with the nine Eagle Scout required merit badges there is Scuba, COPE, BSA Snorkeling, Mountain Biking, and new this Page 4 Coon s Eye!
Become a Brotherhood Member this Year! Calling all Ordeal members. You will have at least 10 months service as an Ordeal member at the Spring Conclave and can become a Brotherhood member. The cost is $27 and includes your sash, meals and supplies. You will need to have your 2008 dues paid, dues are $15. A mailing was sent to all Ordeal members on how to become a Brotherhood member. You may take your Brotherhood at the Spring Conclave at Camp Brown on May 30-June 1 or at the Fall Fellowship at Camp Hansen on August 22-24. Questions, contact your Chapter Chief, Chapter Adviser or Scout Service Center at 785-827-4461. Troop Leaders: Newly elected Ordeal candidates will receive a letter and registration the 1st week of May for the Spring Conclave. Other Important Information The Climbing Tower will be open during the Spring Conclave. If someone wants to use it years of age. If you do not have the above health form, you will not be allowed to climb on the tower. BSA health forms they need to bring a current camp physical form are available on line at or a current Class 1 www.coronadoscout.org/ Health Form signed by a resources and look under parent if you are under18 medical forms. OLDER SCOUT PROGRAMS AT CAMP HANSEN New for 2009 Summer Camp The summer Camp Hansen will open a new program called White Buffalo. This program will have several levers and a Scout will be able to come back each summer and add to their level in the program. The program will have many events that campers will be able to complete around camp. Examples are fire by friction Nine Eagle required merit badges Black powder rifles Mountain Bikes Mountain Boards Tomahawk throwing COPE Mountain Man fire starting skills Tribe of Golden Eagle Snorkeling BSA Kayaking BSA National Chief & Our Chief I would like to congratulate Jack O'Neall for being elected our National OA Chief for 2009. The picture above was taken when Jack and I taught a class the C5A Section Conclave last fall. Editors: Ryan Eastin Page 5
SPRING CONCLAVE PROJECTS, CAN YOU HELP? Potential OA Projects & Camp Clean-up Projects for 2009 Fishing Area Re-route rain water so the it goes around the sand instead of through it 1) Use available 6 x 6 timbers at camp Install one more section of split rail fence split rail post in Morton Building at camp brown and two rails in top of old shelter by staff area Spread more sand in fishing area. I think 1 dump truck load will do it. For seating, I am thinking of using the excess logs we used in the OA Ceremony ring. I think there is enough to do 4 or 5 seats. Clean, weed & mulch all trails a) We need some good mulch, or we can use what Donnie brought in last year. Using the old mulch works great but we have to re-mulch every year. However, this is a good annual project for Cubs as well as OA. Clean camp get a big Dumpster placed centrally located in camp. a) Remove all of the big round tables b) Remove old freezer by Morton Building c) Remove ice machine in dining hall Clean out cooks bedroom and lounge area Do a general clean up around Morton building and edge of tree line Eagle Pavilion Paint, install lights & weed area a) We will need about 5 gallons of paint and a paint sprayer (or 10 paint brushes/rollers) b) Council will need to bring in an electrician to wire and install lights Cabins & Pavilions stain, seal & repair We will take approximately 1½ gallons of stain/sealer per cabin (16 cabins) Each pavilion will need approximately 1 gallon of stain/sealer (3 pavilions) 1 cabin in lower area needs some attention due to dry rot of 2 logs Fence around trash dumpster Page 6 Coon s Eye!
SPRING CONCLAVE PROJECTS, CAN YOU HELP? 4 remaining outhouses A)Remove remaining outhouses (put lumber in burn pile) B)Fill pits and cap with cement (will need lots of sand) Muddy Waters campfire ring Climbing tower A)Repair steps (use railroad ties stored by Morton Building) B)Repair several seats using timbers stored by Morton Building C)In the future, we will need to do a complete remodel of the campfire area, The remaining timbers area rotted out. A)Weed inside of fence at climbing tower. B)We will need several loads of mulch dumped in side the fence Last time we used a tractor to spread the mulch and youth to smooth it out Dining Hall, Cooks sleeping area Swimming pool A)Remove desks, copier, beds, safe B)Clean carpet C)Install new bunk beds and put some furniture in the cooks lounge area D)Put up new curtains and shades A)Weed around fence Kidi-Kidish Lodge Selected For National Service Grant For the past several years, the National Order of the Arrow Committee has provided matching service grants for a limited number of projects submitted by application to the national OA office. The evaluators considered the innovative scope and design of the project, the number of Scouts impacted by the project, and how the project enhances Cub Scouting or Boy Scouting in the council. Congratulations goes to the Kidi-Kidish lodge from Section C-5A for being selected, along with 8 other lodges nationwide, as a National Service Grant recipient for 2009. Kidi-Kidish Lodge, Coronado Area Council #192 received $5000 complete a 2.5 mile hiking and biking trail and improve an area of camp for fishing access in order to offer ecology hikes, biking, fishing and other activities to Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. Editors: Ryan Eastin Page 7
Schedule for Spring Conclave 2009 Friday, May 29 5:00-9:00P.M.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Check in 7:45-9:30P.M.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Pre Ordeal Ceremony meet at Flag Pole 10:00-11:00 P.M.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cracker Barrel 10:30-11:00 P.M. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Elangomat meeting in Headquarters Saturday, May 30 8:30 A.M. - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Flags in Full Uniform 8:35-9:00 A.M.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Breakfast 10:30 A.M.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Silent Auction Begins 9:30-11:30 A.M.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ordeal candidates begin work- - -Service Projects Begin 9:30-11:30 A.M.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Brotherhood candidates Workshop at Dining Hall 11:45-1:00 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunch 1:00-4:30 P.M.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Activities To Be Announced 5:00 P.M.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Silent Auction ends 5:00 P.M. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Vespers Service 5:30 P.M.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Flags in Full Uniform 5:45-7:00 P.M.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dinner 7-00 P.M. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Brotherhood candidates meet at flag pole 7:30-8:30 P.M.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Brotherhood Ceremony 8:00 P.M. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ordeal candidates meet at flag pole 8:30-9:30 P.M.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ordeal Ceremony 9:45-11:45 P.M.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cracker Barrel & Movie- (Following the last ordeal ceremony) Note: Schedule is subject to change if necessary Sunday, May 31 7:45-8:00 A.M.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Flags in Full Uniform 8:00-8:45 A.M.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Breakfast 9:00-10:00 A.M.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - L E C Meeting 10:00-11:30 A.M.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - General Lodge meeting 11:30-12:00- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Pack-up And Go Home Troop Leaders: If you have an Ordeal candidate that will arrive after 8:45 pm on Friday night, notify the Scout Service Center at 785-827-4461 or call Camp Brown after 6:00 p.m. on Friday at 785-263-3546. Page 8 Coon s Eye!
what is in Kidi Kidish Spring Conclave Registration Staff platforms Flag Pole repairs We will need 4 section of privacy fencing to form a U shape around dumpster May 29-31, 2009 We will need five 4 x 4 x 8 treated lumber Camp Brown, Abilene, KS We will need 5 bags of cement (use what is in Morton Building) We will need ½ lb of 4 deck screws Name (Please Print): Camp fire rings in campsites a) Clean out all fire rings in camp and refill with sand or gravel (use Address: City: Telephone Number: ( Please circle your chapter: camp) ) E-mail: b) With Ken Books permission, install new fire rings where needed. 1) will need to purchase concrete blocks as needed for rings Buffalo Bill Kanza Triconda Move all staff platforms to a new location by upper cabins Tomahawk Wheatland We need a portable welder to fix the 2 flag poles from last year. Check appropriate item(s) 2009 Dues $15.00 (Acct. 970) 2009 Spring Conclave Arrowmen Fees $12.00 (Acct. 979) (For members attending who are not taking Brotherhood) Note: 2009 dues will be collected if not already paid. 2009 Brotherhood Registration $27.00 (Acct. 974) I have been an Ordeal Member for at least 10 months Note: $12 is for Spring Conclave registration and $15 is for Brotherhood sash, costume material & induction costs. 2009 dues must be paid. When sending a check, please denote how much money, and for what you are paying towards. Make your checks payable to Kidi Kidish Lodge, #434. I have enclosed $ Editors: Ryan Eastin Page 9
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Section C5A Conclave is Coming: September 11, 12, 13 2009 at Camp Hansen. This year we will host the Section C5A Conclave and we need your help in making sure we are ready. E have setup the following committees but we know we will need more Arrowmen to volunteer for this event. If you see a committee below that you would like to work with please contact them at spring conclave, summer camp or by our lodge facebook page. Housing and Facilities- Rex and Trevor Lowe Activities- Jared Gross and Sam Pettay Shows- Andy Duggan and Kevin Knak Registration- Ryan Eastin Budget- Philip McKinney, Gary Shoemaker and Bob Holstine Patch- John Rudolph and Tom Williams Food- Patty Lowe and Brad Corbet Participants Guide- Virg Augustine Media- Bob Gibbens, Cody Gibbens Trading Post- Bryce Jonas, Brian Dilner, Doug McKinney We are hoping that you will want to work with one of these committees. These are the new Patches for NOAC 2009 We think you would be a great leader, Now is the time to get involved. Are you looking to get involved into OA or Boy Scouts? Well look no further! A new program we will be enacting within Kidi Kidish is the formation of committees. Each committee will consist of at least six Arrowman, one adviser, and one LEC officer. Please use the contact person to get involved, their information is on the back of this newsletter. We will not turn down anyone wanting to be a member of any committee! Page 11 Coon s Eye!
Kidi Kidish Lodge #434 Spring 2009 Newsletter National OA Website: www.oa-bsa.org Coronado Area Council Site: www.coronadoscout.com Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage, PAID Permit No. 257 Kidi Kidish web site www.coronadoscout.org/kidikidish NOAC S Website: http://www.event.oa-bsa.org/events/n2009 Your Your 2009 2009 Officers Officers for for the the Order Order of of the the Arrow Arrow Lodge Chief: Cody Gibbens Lodge Chief: Cody Gibbens 213 N. Poplar Beloit, Kansas 67420 213 N. Poplar (785) 534-0641 CodyG@nckcn.com Beloit, Kansas 67420 (785) 534-0641 Lodge Vice Chief of the East: Jared Gross 223 W. Chestnut CodyG@nckcn.com Junction City, Kansas 66441 (785) 307-3642 Jaredgross111@hotmail.com Lodge Vice Chief of the East: P.O. box 122 Jared 1004 S. lake road Gross Lodge Vice Chief of the West: Trevor Lowe Kirwin, Kansas 67644 223 W. Chestnut (785) 543-6688 Tlowe_11@hotmail.com Junction City, Kansas 66441 (785) 307-3642 Lodge Secretary: Ryan Eastin 1203 Fredrich Dr. Jaredgross111@hotmail.com Salina, Kansas 67401 (785) 825-5060 ryan_eastin_3@hotmail.com Lodge Vice Chief of the Lodge Treasurer: Bryce Joonas West: 501 3rd St. Trevor Lowe Linn, Kansas 66953 P.O. box 122 1004 S. lake (785) 348-5775 bjoonas@hotmail.com road Coronado Area Council Boy Scouts of America PO Box 912 644 South Ohio Salina, KS 67402-0912 Spring Conclave 2009 Hey guys, this Spring Conclave is going to be stuffed full of fun for everybody to do! We have a ton of projects, activities, and a cool patch for whoever comes out and joins us in service. The theme for this conclave is Kidi Kidish Under Construction, and we need all the workers we can get. If you recall, we received a $5,000 service grant to use on the fishing area, which we plan to use to the fullest. There will also be quite a few other projects that we really want to get done. Some of those projects include painting and dealing with other materials that wouldn t be good to get on your designer jeans, so be sure to bring some grubby clothes to do work in. In the afternoon, once you're done with your projects that you're working on, there s a whole list of things to do for you brothers who don t want to do more service projects. The climbing tower will be open to those who have a physical and meet the age and weight requirements. Rumor has it that the Pool may also be open, so I'm calling out to you Life Guards to please be there and be able to help us out. There will be lodge ball, chapter vs. chapter, for any chapters who want to put a team together. We have Frisbees and scorecards for people who would like to go down and toss a little Frisbee Golf. Another fun thing is a Frozen T-Shirt Contest, a race to put on a shirt that s frozen solid. Finally, our theme being construction, there will be a challenge open to Arrowmen of all ages: To build a tower as tall as you can, with 25 toothpicks, and 3 feet of duck tape. I think it s going to be a fun weekend for everyone, and I hope to see all of you out there. If you have any questions, you can call me any time at (785) 307-3642. Yours in Brotherhood, VCE Jared Gross