The 100th
Anniversary of Scouting
Shawnee Lodge Pocket Flap
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To celebrate the 100th
Anniversary of Scouting, the Shawnee Lodge is releasing a special
edition lodge pocket flap. The pocket flaps can be obtained by
completing the requirements card below and turning the card in at any
lodge event. There is a limit of two pocket flaps per person.
2010 One Day
of Service
April 30-May 2
Registration has started for the 2010 Shawnee Lodge One Day of Service at S bar F Scout Ranch. Registration is troop based; you cannot register as an individual. So, if you would like to attend, please inform your scoutmaster.
Click here for more information and to register.
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
Changes to Camp Promotion
In August, the Lodge Executive Committee (LEC) voted to make substantial changes to our Lodge’s camp promotion program. After analyzing feedback from Scoutmasters and SPLs regarding Shawnee’s camp promotion program, the LEC noticed that it is not particularly effective, as most Boy Scouts already know about, and have been to, summer camp. Yet, at the same time, the LEC also recognized a need to better promote our council’s Cub Scouts – especially in light of recent Cub Scout summer camp numbers. Thus, the LEC voted to make the following changes:
- Instead of doing Boy Scout camp promotions, all of Shawnee Lodge’s camp promotion efforts will be focused on Cub Scouts. Instead of attempting to visit every troop, the Lodge will be contacting and visiting every Cub Pack in order to give them a camp promotion on Dad and Lad, Mom and Me, Webelos Mini Camp, Webelos Camp, and Day Camps.
- All Scoutmasters will be provided with a pack of promotional materials so that they can – if they choose to – self-promote their troop. If a Scoutmaster truly desires a camp promotion from an OA member, he may contact his chapter chief to arrange a promotion. But, such Boy Scout camp promotions will only be carried out upon request.
Last year, the Shawnee Lodge ran a pilot program of these changes in the Boone Trails District. The Lodge Executive Committee, noting the success it had in Boone Trails, is confident that the above changes are in the best interest of the Lodge and the Council. If you have any further questions regarding the changes to camp promotion, please contact Tyler Robinson, the Lodge Camp Promotion Chairman.
Jack O'Neill Elected National
Chief!
Jack O'Neill, an Eagle Scout from our Council, was
elected National Chief of the Order of the Arrow on Saturday, Dec. 27,
2008. He is the first Arrowman from Shawnee Lodge to ever hold the
office. He is a Vigil Honor Member and served on the Council's summer
camp staffs. He will be in the National Council's contingent that will
present the BSA's annual report to Congress and the President of the
United States in 2009. He previously served as Section Vice Chief and
was elected twice as Section Chief of Section C-5C.
Shawnee Lodge Enews Newsletter
Lodge Troop Representative
Database
The Shawnee
Lodge now offers a resource for chapters to receive and store Troop
Rep. information. Troops may update their information at anytime
throughout the year and the chapter and lodge officers will send
information to the Troop Reps. After receiving information, the Troop
Reps. should promote all OA events at their troop meetings and
encourage Scouts to work towards Brotherhood.
Click here to update your Troop Rep. information.
Extended Elangomat Program
A major
priority of the lodge this year is to utilize the Extended Elangomat program. By making the
Elangomat a year long commitment, the overall induction experience and likelihood
that each new ordeal member will earn the Brotherhood honor greatly
increases. For more information on the Lodge's new plans to utilize
this program and the requirements to earn the new two part patch
click here.
Click here to visit the Elangomat page.
News and Upcoming Events
Calendar of
Upcoming Lodge Events
- See
our calendar for more lodge events
Recent Updates to the Site
The site is updated regularly, as new material becomes available. See
the Updates page for recent updates.
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