2010 Section NE-2A Conclave
 "A Journey Through Time"  

Each year, Arrowmen from the eight Lodges of Section NE-2A gather for the annual Section Conclave - a weekend of training, fellowship, and fun!

At the Conclave, you will find a wide variety of activities, events, and training sessions throughout the weekend. Beginning Friday night with an opening show and carnival, and ending on Sunday with the Annual Section Business Meeting, you will enjoy a weekend packed with exciting opportunities!

The 2010 Section Conclave will be held from June 11-13, 2010 at Camp Sequassen in New Hartford, CT.  This year's Service Lodge is Owaneco Lodge of the Connecticut Yankee Council. 

More details at http://pocumtuc.org/conclave 2010.htm

 
 
Pocumtuc Lodge Hosts its Winter Fellowship Feb 26-28th
 
For the first time in Pocumtuc Lodge history we will be camping in tents during the winter month of February. This event promises to prove that Pocumtuc Lodge, Western Massachusetts Council’s Scouting Honor Society, really knows how to camp and can survive without electricity and video games. 

As Lodge Chief I propose a challenge to you, "Prove that you have what it takes to be a scout of the outdoors and join us in our council wide campout".  We have our esteemed cooking team handling our meals led by Lodge Executive Board member Warren Castonguay and his adviser Mr. Pise.  We ask that you bring $10 for food and a tent to sleep in (along with other camp-ware typical for winter camping).  We also ask that you register online here by Feb 22nd to give us a head count for food purchasing. Again, if you would like to prove you have what it takes or would just like to enjoy a fun time with arrowmen from throughout the council then this is the event for you.  Can't wait to see who is up to the challenge.
 
 
2010 Quality Lodge Summit
   

What is the Quality Lodge Summit?

The Section NE-2A Quality Lodge Summit is an annual gathering of the Lodges in NE-2A that focuses on helping Lodges achieve Quality Lodge. In addition, emphasis this year will be placed on implementing the OA’s national strategic plan, entitled “Living the Legacy.” The entire day will be filled with training sessions of all kinds, taught by expert trainers from around the region, focusing on a wide range of topics including lodge membership, Scoutreach, Council relations, summer camp involvement, communicating with your Lodge, and more.
Who Should Attend?

We encourage any active Arrowmen in your lodge, youth and adult, to attend this year’s Quality Lodge Summit. This year’s program will be especially beneficial to current Lodge Officers and Chairmen, Lodge Advisers, and future Lodge leaders. The program offerings will include several training sessions during each hour-long block, so Lodges should consider sending at least one representative to each session.
Date, Time, & Location

The 2010 Quality Lodge Summit will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 45 West Street, Lenox, MA. The program will begin at 8:30am with registration, and conclude at 4:30pm. Included in the program will be the second Council of Chiefs meeting. Lodge Officers, Advisers, CVCs, and other Arrowmen are encouraged to attend this meeting.
Training Program
  8:30 – 9:30am Registration
  9:00 – 9:30am Welcome & Introductions
  9:30 – 10:25am Session #1: The Strategic Plan – Are We Still on Track?
101 - The Order of the Arrow’s Strategic Plan
102 - Continuing Your Lodge’s Strategic Plan
103 - Creating a Lodge Strategic Plan
  10:30 – 11:25am Session #2: The Building Blocks – Lodge Membership
201 - Brotherhood Conversions
202 - Cub Scouts and the Next Generation
203 - Growing Your Lodge
  11:30 – 12:25pm Session #3: Our Promise of Service
301 - Contributing to Your Council
302 - Scoutreach: Mentoring Our Brothers
303 - Council Camps and Service Projects
  12:30 – 12:55pm Lunch
  12:55 – 1:55pm Council of Chiefs Meeting
  2:00 – 2:55pm Session #4: Communicating in Your Lodges
401 - Lodge Newsletters
402 - Contacting Your Troops
403 - The Age of Electronic Communications
  3:00 – 3:55pm Developing Lodge Goals
  4:00 – 4:30pm Goal Evaluation & Closing
What to Bring

The Quality Lodge Summit will be a “class A” event, so wear your official BSA uniform with an OA sash. We also encourage you to bring a pen and notepad to take notes.
Cost to Attend

The basic cost to attend the 2010 QLS is $15, and includes program materials, lunch, and a special event patch. In addition, attendees will have the option to purchase an event polo shirt along with their registration package for a total cost of $30. Additional patches are available for $5, and additional polo shirts are available for $20.
Stay Tuned

Check back here often - we will have information on how to register soon.
 
Rock through the Lodge, Howl like the Wolf, Beat upon the drum
 
Come join us for a fellowship at Moses Scout Reservation. The lodge is holding it's annual fall fellowship November 21-22nd and we want YOU to come. Why should you come? What separates this camp out from any other camp out? Tons of things.
 
First off, this fellowship is themed around Music. Oh so your not one of those band geeks or don't know how to rock out on the guitar. No worries, I'm not either but thanks to modern technology we are able to bring to you Rock Band and guitar heroes along with other video games. Besides the music we are hosting Lodge wide Ultimate Frisbee and the competition is going to be intense.
 
Are you into patches? Collecting or trading? We once again bring to you our Trade-o-ree where you can learn about, look at, purchase, or trade patches from collectors throughout all districts of the lodge. If you plan on bringing a larger collection please bring your own card table to guarantee a place to show off your prized patch collection.
 
Even after all that is done, THERE IS MORE!! At this fellowship we are opening up the unique opportunity for all to find out how the lodge works. You can learn how to do elections for your troop in order to get more Arrowmen involved, how the ceremonies team performs and all that goes into a ceremonies team, or how to truly represent your Troop in the OA.
 
This event runs from Saturday morning, 8AM, until Sunday morning. Don't forget to dress warm and be prepared for a musical experience. Register here and I can't wait to see you, only 2 weeks away.
 
~Peter Sauriol
-Lodge Chief-
 

 
   

 

 
 

 
   
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