Chippanyonk Lodge is looking to put together an elections team for the 2010-2011 election season. All current OA members are invited to join along with any interested adults. This is a great opportunity for members to travel and meet with other Arrowman from all over the Knox Trail Council while providing some cheerful service. Any member that actively participates with coordinating unit elections will have the option of one free OA event and/or having your 2010-2011 Dues waived! The elections team should be set by the end of the summer so please respond as soon as possible. Chief@chippanyonk.org2010

Unit Elections

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THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER

OF CHIPPANYONK LODGE

2010 Section NE-1A Conclave at Camp Roosevelt, Eddington, ME

“My life, my vision”

Every year, approximately 300 Arrowmen from all across New England and beyond gather for a weekend of fun, fellowship, training and competition. The Section Conclave, which runs from Friday evening to Sunday morning, is the largest Order of the Arrow event outside of a National OA Conference and third biggest inter-council event in all of Boy Scouting.

This years Section Conclave will feature training sessions, inter-lodge competitions, shows and recreational activities. Check out what is being planned for the weekend and what you can look forward to attending the Conclave.

Some program highlights include an afternoon full of activities and competitions for all members of the Conclave including the Healey Cup - the Section's annual inter-lodge relay race. The winner takes home the Healey Cup and bragging rights

for a year. Coffee Cup - A chance for adults to match wits and coffee drinking skills. No athletic skill required, just determination and a love of coffee. Continued Page 2

Contents

Calendar of Events 2

Participation: Such and Aggravation 2

Spring Ordeal Review 3

National News 3

Chief’s Corner 4

Events June July August September

The following events, including LEC meetings are open to all OA Members. Please email the chief if you have any questions!

chief@chippanyonk.org

11-13Section NE-1A Conclave at Camp Roosevelt in Eddington, ME. More information can be found at http://www.ne1a.org/conclave.html

7,14,21,28OA Nite at Camp Resolute Bolton, MA7:30pm

4Lodge Executive Committee Meeting, Camp Resolute, MA7:30pm

10-12Fall Ordeal, Camp Resolute, Bolton, MA Friday Night 6:30pm

15Lodge Executive Committee Meeting, Redwood Drive-In, Mendon, MA5:30pm

14Lodge Executive Committee Meeting, Camp Resolute, Bolton, MA7:30pm

23Lodge Executive Committee Meeting (TBD)

2010 Jamboree Patches are

HERE!! Come to any OA Nite and Camp Resolute of the Fall Ordeal and purchase your 2010 Jamboree Patch today! A limited run of 100 patches was made! Get yours while they are hot!!

Conclave Continued by: Lukas Schmid

As wel l as there being games competitions at Conclave there will alsobe many great learning opportunities. At this weekend there will over 25 different ranging from improving ceremonies, team building activities, and even ceremonial and competitive Native American dancing. Concluding everyday there will be some kind of either shows, special guests, and even an original section theater presentation. If you are looking for a weekend full of Brotherhood, Fellowship, and a great way to be more active in the Lodge here is your chance. If interested in attending please email the Chief as s o o n a s p o s s i b l e . chief@chippanyonk.org

Par t ic ipat ion: Such and Aggravation by: Nick Schofield

In our busy lives, it can be hard to make time for Lodge events. As a college student, part time employee, and active Scouter, I know the o v e r w h e l m i n g f e e l i n g a l l m y commitments bring. Sometimes, cramming the Lodge into my schedule is something I can t do. But the effort I do make is what counts.Whether you are new to Chippanyonk Lodge or an older member who has lost touch, try to get involved. Even if you come to one event a year, you re at least staying active. Keep an eye on the Lodge calendar, and be on the lookout for opportunities to participate. Open up lines of communication with your district s Vice Chief about volunteer opportunities. He can guide you in the right direction. The Lodge is always happy to accept help from anyone who offers.Your participation makes a difference. Get involved today!

Welcome from the 2010-2011 Lodge Executive CommitteeHey All!The 2010-2011 Lodge Executive Committee would like to take a moment to say thank you for electing us. We very much look forward to an exciting year for the Lodge, one that will be full of wonderful programs and new growth opportunities. It will be a pleasure working with all of you this coming year. Thanks!The 2010-2011 Chippanyonk Lodge Executive Committee.

Spring Ordeal Review by: Thomas Hancox

During the weekend of the 14-16 there was an ordeal. To the candidates the ordeal was exactly what it’s name says it was, an ordeal. However at that ordeal they became a part of a brother hood of over 180,000 members. Members who have all toiled for a day, ate scant food for a day and who have made a vow of silence and reflection to better understand themselves and the morals and values held in high esteem at the order of the arrow.

There were more than 50 candidates at the ordeal this weekend who became ordeal. They helped to set up several campsites and cleared out brush from the logging that has been going on at Camp Resolute due to the Japanese beetle infestation. During the weekend I was able to take a part in the brotherhood ceremony where 3 ordeal member transitioned from ordeal into the Brotherhood level in the Order of The Arrow.

We had a good number of members show up to help with the execution of the Ordeal. However the Lodge chief and LEC are planning on putting a new training program for elangomats into the events of the year so that during

ordeals we have professional elangomats that have all of the information and skills to truly help the candidates in their clan to success and the sense of fulfillment at the end of the ordeal.

To finish of the day of toilsome labor we had a feast where elections were held for Lodge Chief, Vice Chief Tri-River, Vice Chief Viking, Vice Chief Liberty, Treasurer and Secretary. The people who were elected to these positions were Moritz Schmid for his second term as lodge chief. Thomas Hancox for Vice chief Tri-River, Lukas Schmid for Vice Chief Liberty and Mike Biancucci for Vice Chief Viking. Tom Merolli was elected as Treasurer and Nick Schofield was elected for Secretary.

We also had a section visit after dinner when most people were heading off to their tents where the lodge chief and the treasurer talked to the section chief about new ideas for the year and where they promoted Conclave. With this success under our belts this year lets all work hard to make the Fall ordeal even better.

Why become an

Elangomat?

Re-Experience the Ordeal!As a candidate you did not fully understand the Ordeal because it was new, and you were hungry and tired. Becoming an Elangomat allows you to re-experience the Ordeal with new

eyes!

Free T-ShirtAll registered Elangomats

receive a free t-shirt upon arrival Friday night! Register today to make sure you get your t-shirt in time for the

Fall Ordeal at Camp Resolute

*New* Elangomat Program

Chippanyonk Lodge is working to start a new Elangomat program which will create a program to provide training to all new Elangomats and work with them to build a lasting relationship and rewards exclusively for continuing Elangomats!

VISIT WWW.CHIPPANYONK.ORG TO REGISTER FOR THE FALL ORDEAL TODAY!

National News

AHS and OA team up for National Trails Day

The Order of the Arrow recentlyteamed up with the American HikingSociety (AHS) to offer Arrowmen a newchallenge in environmental conservation.

On June 5, the AHS, with the support of Scouts, Scouters, and other hiking and o u t d o o r enthusiasts, will participate in the 18th annual National Trails Day. Be among those who will

participate in one of the 1,500 events nationwide, including hiking, maintenance projects, paddle trips, bike and horseback riding, wildlife viewing, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity! National Trails Day will be officially celebrated on June 5, but your lodge, chapter, and unit can enjoy and preserve the great outdoors America has to offer year-round!

For more information, visit www.americanhiking.org or e-mail us atNTD@oa-bsa.org. Please encouragemembers of your lodge, council, andunit to join this effort!

OA Involvement in Cub Scouting

Scout events can help garner interest in the Scouting program by exposing them to the fascinating American Indian culture that is an intergral part of our Order. Lodges and chapters are strongly encouraged to host events specifically aimed towards supporting Cub Scout outdoor programs and events. The Order of the Arrow has always been on the frontline of service inScouting. To this end, one important way to help sustain our organization’s growth into the next century is to support our Cub Scout programs and get involved wherever possible.

Understandably, Cub Scouts arefar more likely to join the Boy Scout program if they feel welcomed by older Scouts in their program interactions. One way to assist in this cause is to volunteer as a den chief and spend time working with local Cub Scout packs. Lodges can also take part in promotions of this nature in a variety of support settings. For example, hosting lodge dance team performances at Cub Scouts The National Cub Scout Support Tool Kit with Arrowmen’s Guide isone resource available at www.oabsa.org

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Omare foremne

Lemacord Promwn

Trenz PrucaAliquam de Mantis

Leo PraesenMauris Vitaequam

Diam NobisSenmaris Calla Ipsum

Eget ToqueAliquam de Manti

Fringilla ViverrSeargente de Fermentum

Urna SemperChauncey de Billuptus

Orci AliquamVivamus Nunc

Nobis EgetSed accumsan Libero

Fermen PedeVestibulum Bibendum

Uam ScelerisqueMaecenas Interdum

Cras MaecenasCurabitur Leo

Tortor RasellusQuisque Porta

Urna SodalesAliquam Mattis Felis

Veli LigulaMorbi congue Magna

Odio PedeEget Purus

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Chief’s Corner My brothers in Wimachtendienk, please

join me in congratulating all our new Brothers. This is not only a great opportunity for our Lodge to grow in membership but also to meet new people, and grow together as a community. I am really looking forward to making 2010 a great year for Chippanyonk and I need the help of every member in Chippanyonk to accomplish this. Make sure that you are all supporting your Lodge by paying dues each year. $15 a year is not a lot, but it makes a huge difference in what we can do as a Lodge. Please try and come back and see what unique adventures await you. Try something new like becoming an

Elangomat, Ordeal Master, Ceremonies Member, Activities Coordinator etc. I look forward to seeing you all at Conclave 2010 and hopefully at OA Nites as Camp Resolute. Remember the words of the Ordeal, “membership in our Order is given, notonly for what you have done but for what you are expected to do in the future, for your journey is just beginning.”

Moritz SchmidLodge Chief

490 UNION AVENUEFRAMINGHAM, MA 01702

2010-2011 Lodge

Executive Committee

Moritz SchmidLodge Chief

Thomas HancoxVice Chief Tri-River

Mike BiancucciVice Chief Viking

Lukas Schmid Vice Chief Liberty

Nick SchofieldSecretary

Tom MerolliTreasurer

Andrew TaftLodge Adviser

Rick RiopelleStaff Adviser

Non Profit Org.

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Framingham, MA

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