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1 LAKOTA READER – Summer 2015
Chapter Chief’s Corner By David Craig
What a year it has been so far! As a Lodge, we are very close to achieving Journey to Excellence Gold, the
Order of the Arrow's self-measurement of success and activity. As a chapter, Lakota has seen meeting attendance
redouble and participation at events markedly improve. As your elected chief, I would like to take pride in that fact,
but must acknowledge that is is rather you, my brothers, who have made this possible. Now we have hit the
midyear mark, let us not slow our pace! In July we have the Soap Box Derby and Cabrillo Day Camps, with fellowship
in early August, and, of course, NOAC. For those of us not attending NOAC, I encourage you to look at the scheduled
stops for ArrowTour, and attend the most convenient one. Take pride in our centennial celebrations and remember,
"It starts with us."
Many of you know that a significant leadership change will take place in the next month as some of our more
experienced members head off to college or age out. They, too, once had no office and little experience with the
Order of the Arrow, so have confidence in our brothers who step forward to lead in their stead. I wish you all a good
summer and hope to see continued good times in Lakota Chapter.
In This Newsletter:
Page 1 – Chapter Chief’s Corner
Page 2 – Calendar of Coming Events Congratulations to Lakota’s Newest Vigil Honors Chapter Advisor’s Corner
Page 3 – Lakota Chapter Officers
Page 4 – Lakota Chapter Officers Contact Info
Page 5 – Conclave Sign-up! Centuries of Service Award Card
Lakota
Reader
Firm bound in Brotherhood,
Firm bound in Cheerful Service
ISSUE № 22 — SUMMER 2015
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
August
15 Siwinis Lodge Fellowship Day
(South Gate Scout Center)
18 Chapter Meeting (Latter Day Saints Torrance Stake - 7:30)
25 Lakota Chapter Executive Committee Meeting (Torrance Scout Center – 7:30)
September
18-20 W4N Section Conclave (Camp Verugo Oaks)
15 Chapter Meeting (LDS Torrance Stake, 7:30)
22 Lakota Chapter Executive Committee Meeting (Torrance Scout Center – 7:30)
25-27 Webelos Woods (El Dorado Park)
October
2-4 Cub BooFest I (Firestone Scout Reservation)
9-11 Pacifica District Camporee (Oso Lake Scout Camp)
20 Chapter Meeting (LDS Torrance Stake, 7:30)
23-25 Cub BooFest I (Firestone Scout Reservation)
22 Lakota Chapter Executive Committee Meeting (Torrance Scout Center – 7:30)
For a full year calendar visit
http://www.pacificabsa.org/oa/
Chapter Advisor’s Corner
by Kathie Affa
What a great week we had celebrating OA's
100 year of cheerful service at NOAC. The
theme was "it begins with us". What is "it"?
"It" is a world changing ripple effect. Each
one of us has the power to start a ripple that
will effect change in the world and it starts
with ourselves. One way you can start a
ripple to changing yourself and the world we
live in is to join the "Dare to do" campaign.
Simply pledge to do 100 selfless acts of
kindness in 100 days. This should be easy for those of us in scouting as
we already do our best to do a good turn daily. Post these acts of
kindness on social media tagged as #dare to do, and let’s watch the
effect we can have. Check out Lakota's Facebook page for pictures of
some of the events.
Congratulations to Lakota
Chapter’s newest Vigil Honors by
Matthew Curnutte At this past Conclave five arrowmen from Siwinis lodge
were awarded the Vigil honor, with two of them being from Lakota.
Matthew Curnutte and David Craig were surprised and bewildered
Saturday night to be presented this honor and now join and very
small group of members who have and continue to devote cheerful
service to the chapter and lodge.
The Vigil honor does not have a set list of requirements like
the Brotherhood honor or the Eagle Scout does. Vigil candidates
are thought through very thoroughly and are awarded this honor
after months of debate and the decision that they will continue to
serve cheerfully.
Being awarded Vigil is a
huge deal and we congratulate
Matthew and David as well as
thank them for their hard work
and devotion.
(From left to right) New Vigil honors Matthew Curnutte and David Craig pose with their Vigil representatives Matt Johnson and Niko Breznikar.
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The Order of the Arrow is youth-led. Will you run for Lakota Chapter Office?
Chapter Chief ** David Craig The Chapter Chief leads
the chapter. He runs all
the chapter and officer
meetings for Lakota. He
controls all of the
officers for Lakota. He
also updates the lodge
information about the
progress of our chapter.
Vice Chief ** The Vice Chief is one of
the coolest positions. He
gets to do a little bit of
everything, but when
things go wrong, it’s the
Chief’s fault!
Sachem ** Matthew Curnutte He is in charge of collecting
and approving the articles
that you are currently
reading in this here
newsletter. After they're
approved they are sent off
to the guy who then puts it
all together.
Treasurer ** Austin Smith The Chapter Treasurer is
also the Treasurer for our
Crew
1994. The amount of
money is sizable. He also
proposes a yearly budget
and tracks our financial
performance.
Hunter Niko Breznikar This is perhaps the toughest
job in the chapter. The
Hunter is responsible for
training, scheduling and
organizing the
OA election teams that hold
the elections where OA
candidates are elected to
OA.
Elangomat Daniel Casillas The Elangomat is
responsible for encouraging
newly elected Arrowmen to
attend Ordeal and continue
with the chapter thereafter.
The job is crucial to the
success of our chapter.
Niamat
The Niamat picks out
where the Elangomat
leaves off. He encourages
Arrowmen, having been
with the chapter for 10
months, to attend the
Brotherhood ceremony.
Vigil Lucas Curnutte Job is to work hard to
make sure those who
deserve it attain the
highest honor in the
Order of the Arrow—the
Vigil Honor.
Medicine Man Lucas Curnutte You work closely with the
adviser and team to make
sure the ceremonies that
you see at Ordeals and
Camporees are the best
you'll ever see.
Messenger Ross Piscitello The Messenger is the
chapter’s secretary,
recording business
decisions and activities that
occur during the CEC
(executive committee)
meetings
Trading Post Jonathan Enge The Trading Post is
responsible for buying
refreshments, then selling
them at District events,
such as Camporee. It’s a
great opportunity for
scouts with an
entrepreneurial spirit!
** ATTENTION **
The Chief, Vice Chief, Sachem, and Treasurer are all elected
positions as opposed to appointed like the rest of the
positions. Elections for these positions are approaching
fast! Get ahead of the game but submitting your application
to your Chief at the next chapter meeting. These forms can
be found at: http://pacificabsa.org/oa/
Join
The
CEC
Want to be more involved in your chapter? See an
open position you like? Join the
Chapter Executive Committee today!
We want you!
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Position Name Cell Home Email
Chief David Craig 310-947-4574 310-791-8552 lakotachapter01@gmail.com
Vice Chief n/a n/a n/a n/a
Sachem (Web/Newsletter)
Matthew Curnutte 310-748-0079 310-644-4374 matthew.curnutte@att.net
Treasurer Austin Smith 310-529-3110 310-378-4333 austinsmith@verizon.net
Immediate Past Chief Niko Breznikar 310-971-6010 310-738-1975 nikolabreznikar@gmail.com
Hunter (Elections) Niko Breznikar 310-971-6010 310-738-1975 nikolabreznikar@gmail.com
Elangomat (Ordeal) Daniel Casillas 310-720-6745 310-515-3647 dcasillas@live.com
Niamat (Brotherhood)
n/a n/a n/a n/a
Vigil Lucas Curnutte 310-283-0548 310-644-4374 lucas.curnutte@att.net
Medicine Man (Ceremonies)
Lucas Curnutte 310-283-0548 310-644-4374 lucas.curnutte@att.net
Messenger (Camping)
Ross Piscitello 310-408-5667 310-200-9481 rosspish@yahoo.com
Trading Post Jonathan Enge 310-613-1845 310-537-2099 jpnathane@ymail.com
Officers
Position Name Cell Home Email
Chapter Advisor Kathie Affa 310-749-0313 n/a kathleenjwood@aol.com
Deputy Chapter Advisor
n/a n/a n/a n/a
Communications Advisor
Mike Lamb 310-982-0618 310-427-7610 mlamb_sr@hotmail.com
Cook Team Leader Brian Wilder 310-291-5862 310-370-5110 brian.t.wilder@mac.com
Finance Advisor n/a n/a n/a n/a
IPC Advisor Tim Desmond 310-977-4941 310-530-1276 timdesm@gmail.com
Elections Advisor n/a n/a n/a n/a
Elangomat Advisor Dennis Fuhrman 310-567-6306 n/a drfuhrman@yahoo.com
Vigil Advisor Brandon Villalpando 310-293-7235 n/a villalpando.brandon@gmail.com
Ceremonies Advisor Mike Lamb 310-982-0618 310-427-7610 mlamb_sr@hotmail.com
Brotherhood Advisor David Dye 310-316-7266 n/a bsa2oa@gmail.com
Camping Promo Advisor
Tim Affa 310-702-2076 310-325-5793 taffa@pacbell.net
Trading Post Advisor Sheila Stewart 310-502-1858 310-537-2099 sheandjc@yahoo.com
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Conclave is September 18-20! Sign-up Now!
This year will be our last conclave as Siwinis lodge, let’s go out on top, please plan on being there.
Camp Verdugo Oaks, September 18th –20th
Why: For great Food, Fellowship and of course FUN!
Price: $45 to September 13th, $55 (At the Door) Discounts for New Arrowmen…
To register visit: http://lpcbsa.doubleknot.com/event/2015-secton-w4n-conclave/1743737
NEW ORDEAL MEMBERS:
If you received your Ordeal Membership this past year August 1, 2014 thru September 18, 2015 you should
sign up as a ‘New Ordeal Member’ to receive a discount. If you have any questions contact the Registrar by
email at Brian Wilder or call 310-648-0868.
ALL PARTICIPANTS:
Registration may be paid on-line, by check to Section W4N – Order of the Arrow, 4103 W175th Street,
Torrance, Ca 90504, Or at the door as long as you complete this on-line registration process, when you get to
the checkout page, select the mailbox icon. A late fee is assessed for any registration not completed on-line by
August 22, 2015. Please remember that even though you registered on-line, you must bring with you the
completed a COPY of your medical form.
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