Cherokee/Pickens District
Atlanta Area Council, BSA

Achewon Woapalanne Chapter
Egwa Tawa Dee Lodge

Summerfest

Brothers,

Calling all OA Brothers - While SummerFest is geared towards the newly inducted Brothers, this is a great opportunity for all. Many brothers are inducted in the Spring just as many Chapters break for the summer months. The new brothers not having any OA activities for several months - then tend to stray away from the program. This is an opportunity for the new brothers to enjoy the fun and fellowship of the OA in a great activity. Many of the planned activities for the new brothers will help them to understand everything that took place during their Ordeal. There will also be various activities in drumming, beadwork, regalia, etc and the event will be capped by a cookout dinner. Should be a great time for all.

Please use the sign-up sheet and register. July 8th is the deadline. Share with all OA Brothers in your units. Many may not be on the distribution list or read their e-mails so talk it up (OA Reps - this is your job!)

We NEED drummers - If you will be attending and would like to drum, please call me or James 'Littledeer'. We need to practice!!! (Note: There are no scheduled meetings before the event so we will need to schedule separately)

Upcoming Registration Dates

Brothers,

The information below is available on the Multi-event Registration Form (Available on the District & Lodge Websites), but I want to make sure that everyone is aware of upcoming activities and the associated Registration Due Dates. It is sooooooooo much easier for myself and others when trying to plan all the logistical matters for an upcoming event if we have "TIMELY" participation data. For example: The Woodruff Ordeals - We (AW) went from 3-Brothers and 4-Candidates (Registered on 4/13/09) to the next report on 4/28 (39-Brothers and 48 Candidates). By the time I got the report on the 28th - 2-days before the event, it was almost impossible to try and make any of the necessary arrangements for the weekend. I was ABSOLUTELY THRILLED with the numbers we achieved at Woodruff - and I hope that strength continues. I would also, however, like to be able to better prepare and plan for those numbers. You can help by registering early for those events that you know you are going to attend. (Note: If you do have to miss an event that was pre-registered, you can roll that registration over to another event).

Marty Bruce
Chapter Adviser
Office/Fax: (678) 496-4657
Cell: (678) 977-1033
mbruce@us.ibm.com

Purpose of the Order

To recognize those campers (Scouts and Scouters) who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives, and by such recognition cause other campers to conduct themselves in such manner as to warrant recognition.

To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit.

To promote Scout camping, which reaches it's greatest effectiveness as a part of the unit's camping program, both year round and in the summer camp, as directed by the camping committee of the Council.

To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others.

Mission of the Chapter

The mission of the Chapter is to achieve the purpose of the Order of the Arrow as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America in the District through positive youth leadership under guidance of selected capable adults.

Membership

Our Chapter has more than 145 members located in the Cherokee/Pickens District with approximately 24 BSA units.

Meetings

Chapter Meetings are the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm at Canton First United Methodist Church.

2009 Multi Event Registration/Membership Renewal Form

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