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2011 Pocumtuc Lodge Year-in-Review |
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Wulalooewagan to our Lodge Chief! |
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 On
January 18, Mitchell Heisler
attended the Western Mass Council
board meeting and did a presentation
on our Lodge’s
2011 annual report. He
discussed our activities, Ordeals,
service projects, training,
finances, Conclave, scholarship
awards, Banquet, Quality Lodge, and
work with Packs and Troops. Many
board members also recognized
Mitchell as one of the
“over-the-edgers” – especially since
he was wearing his OA sash.
Improved
communication and public relations
are two goals for the LEC in 2012.
The Lodge officers have a
presentation they’ve made at several
Roundtables. It covers the history
of the OA, Pocumtuc Lodge lineage,
who we are, what we do and the
cheerful service we provide. If
your unit or activity is interested
in hearing more about the Lodge,
contact Mitchell at
chief@pocumtuc.org |
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NOAC
2012 |
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 From
July 30 – August 4, over 8,000
Arrowmen from around the world will
be attending the 2012 National Order
of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) at
Michigan State University. Scouts
travel from as far away as Europe
and Asia to attend this week of
training, fun and fellowship. NOAC
is the BSA’s second largest national
gathering behind the Jamboree.
During the week, we’ll experience
the pinnacle of OA national
opportunities highlighted by quality
training courses, great programs and
activities, phenomenal evening
shows, American Indian events,
Founder’s Day and a solid week of
brotherhood. NOAC has something for
everyone.
The cost for NOAC 2012 is $420.
Transportation and meals en route
will be covered by the Lodge.
Limited financial aid is available.
Please contact Bob Walz or Hunter
McCormick for more info.
NOAC merchandise and memorabilia
will be available for purchase in
advance as well as at the event
trading post. All attendees will
receive information about
pre-ordering once the information is
available from the OA National
Committee.
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1) Fill out the
registration form
2) Submit it with your $100
non-refundable deposit to
the Pittsfield Service
Center
3) All deposits and
registration forms are due
by February 17
4) Final payments are due by
June 1 |
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The Pocumtuc Winter Fellowship
Winter Olympics |
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Pocumtuc Lodge Scholarship Program |
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Application
Now Available |
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The
Pocumtuc Lodge scholarship program
recognizes two youth members of the
Lodge who plan to study – or who are
already studying – to enter a career
in Human Services. Human
Services is defined as work in
fields that help others such as
teaching, health services,
fire/police/rescue, military,
government service, non-profit work
and the like. This is a direct
connection with the Order of the
Arrow’s charter and philosophy of a
lifetime of cheerful service to
others.
Two awards of up to $500 each will
be given and the winners will be
announced at the 2012 Lodge Banquet.
To be considered for of these
scholarships, Lodge Members must
complete and submit the short
application form by January 31,
2012. Awards will be issued
based entirely on individual merit,
integrity and character -- not
financial need.
A copy of the scholarship form was
recently mailed to all current
Arrowmen. All applications should be
mailed to Sam Everett (see
application for details).
If you
did not receive a copy or need
another, you can use the following
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Download An Application ... |
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2012 Quality Lodge Summit |
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Registration for the Quality
Lodge Summit on January 29,
2012 SUNY Ulster! Anyone
interested in being involved
in the lodge or section
should sign up for this
event.
- Dates:
01/29/12 - 01/29/12
- Times: 8:30
AM - 4:00 PM
- Location:
SUNY Ulster - Stone
Ridge, NY
For more information and/or
to sign up,
click here
If you have any
questions, email Mitchell
Heisler at
chief@pocumtuc.org
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2012 Annual Lodge Banquet |
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 The
Lodge Banquet is scheduled for April
22, 2012. The location and program
are still in the planning stages. If
you have any ideas for speakers or a
presentation that would be
appropriate at the banquet, let
Mitchell Heisler or Mr. Walz know.
There was great feedback about last
year’s “It’s Not About the Hike”
presentation by Nancy Sporborg and
Pat Piper. The agenda will
include our traditional 2011 Vigil
Honor recognition, Vigil tap-out,
Founders Award presentation, Mr. G’s
store, silent auction, great food
and of course, fellowship.
Mark your calendars now |
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Vigil Honor Nomination |
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 The
Vigil honor is reserved for Pocumtuc
Arrowmen who have gone above and
beyond in their service to Scouting
- whether it be to their troop,
council, camp, or the Lodge.
The Vigil honor is the highest award
a Lodge may bestow upon an
individual, and it’s earned not by
any conscious efforts but by
unselfish devotion to the Scouting
program.
Information about the Vigil
nomination process, a
list of eligible Brothers and
nomination form was recently mailed
to all current Arrowmen. The list
was as of December 28th. (CHECK THIS
DATE). If there are any corrections,
you’ll see an updated list here with
a new date. The deadline for Vigil
honor nominations is January 31.
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Founder’s Award Nomination |
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At
the 2011 Annual Lodge Banquet, the
Pocumtuc Lodge presented its first
Founder’s Award to Bob Gunnells.
The Founder’s Award “is reserved for
those Arrowmen who memorialize in
their everyday life, the spirit of
achievement as described by founder
E. Urner Goodman.” It is our
intention to present this award
annually to our Arrowmen who give
exceptional service to the Order.
Completed nomination forms can be
sent to Mr. Walz at
lodgeadviser@pocumtuc.org.
The deadline for nomination
submittals is January 31. 2012 |
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Conclave 2012 |
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Section
NE- 2A's 2012 conclave will be on
June 8-10 at Edmund Strang Scout
Reservation. The theme is "The
NE-2A World Wide Weekend." (an
international
theme). Every meal will be
from a different country.
Saturday afternoon will be filled
with multicultural games and
competitions. It is going to
be an exciting weekend that you do
not want to miss. The cost is
$35 if you pay before April 30, and
$45 after that. |
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Fall
Fellowship/LLD |
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Come join your brothers for
the best fellowship
Pocumtuc Lodge has ever had.
The morning will be filled
with exciting training
sessions taught by many
guest speakers. The
afternoon will be filled
with fun competitions and
games.
When:
October 28 at 7:00pm -
October 30 at 10:00am
Where: Moses Scout
Reservation
The theme for the weekend is
Halloween.
• Costume contest
• Pumpkin carving
• Much more!!!
If you have ideas or
suggestions for the
afternoon Halloween games
and competitions, email Erik
Bernier at
vicechief@pocumtuc.org.
Thanks
Sign Up for the LLD Weekend
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September
Ordeal Weekend |
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Horace A. Moses Scout Reservation |
 The
weekend of September 16-18, 2011 we will be having our last Ordeal of
the year. If you were elected as an Order of the Arrow candidate
this year and have not completed the Ordeal, then you need to
attend this event. If you know someone that was elected, please
let them know about the weekend. Use this link to register if you
are a Candidate for membership;
Registration for Candidates (New Members).In addition to
candidates, all Pocumtuc Arrowmen are invited to Moses for the weekend.
We will be doing some maintenance, so come prepared to work. We do
need to know how many to expect and buy food for, so PLEASE register.
Use this link if you are an Arrowman-
Registration for
Existing Members.
September Ordeal and Fellowship Weekend at
Horace A. Moses Scout Reservation
September 16-18, 2011
Check-in on Friday afternoon / evening. Leave on Sunday
morning.
Ordeal candidates (new members)
click here.
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$15.00 per Member
$30.00 per Brotherhood Candidate
$35.00 per Ordeal Candidate | |
Health Form
- Please complete a Health Form (even if you've done one in the past). | |
Registration for Candidates (New Members) Ordeal
Candidates (New Members) must use the mail-in form.
DO NOT register online
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Registration for
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Please contact one of your new officers if you have questions. |
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