Chapter Chief - Sean Broekemeier - Crew 500
VC Administration - Rajpal Sagoo - Troop 8880
VC Program - Caleb Crawford - Troop 469
VC Indian Affairs - David Best- Troop 125
VC Communications - Kyle Pavlicek - Troop 641
VC Pastries - Nick Dean and Jason Steinbaum
Chapter Advisor - Marty Bruce -
770-591-5600
Chapter meetings are the first Thursday
of each month
7:30 pm at Canton First
UMC
Woodruff Ordeal
Woodruff ordeals are around the corner. Are you planning to attend? Do
you need a ride? A carpool will be arranged, but it's up to you to get
in touch with Mrs. Turner.
Also, for any adults who plan to attend and help with the food service
team, please pack your kilt for our Saturday evening attire.
The OA Chapter is in desperate need of an enclosed trailer to maintain
and transport all of our OA 'stuff'. Currently we have items at one of
about four (4) different locations and transporting this stuff to ceremony
sites is to use a common phrase "quite an ordeal". I would propose
that we purchase a trailer: 6 X 12 enclosed. We currently have an offer
to purchase such a trailer for $1,500 (best price I have found thus far).
As the Chapter does not currently have this in our budget, I am prepared
to purchase the trailer for the Chapter, but would certainly accept contributions
towards a 'trailer fund' to offset that cost. If by chance we raise surplus
funds, and additional funds will go towards side/back decals with the
OA Insignia and our Chapter name and then to additional items/supplies
needed by the Chapter or an agreed upon Charity of choice.
Thank you in advance for your consideration and contribution.
2008 has been a very busy year so far for the Brothers of Achewon Woapalanne.
We have been riding a high since the recognition of our chapter at the
Lodge Winter Banquet as Chapter of the Year for 2007 and we have been
more focused than ever to demonstrate why deserved that honor. We ended
2007 and began 2008 with Service Projects – Brotherhood of Cheerful
Service, right! Our attendance at meetings and activities, while not where
we want them to be – have definitely been going in the right direction.
We will have pizza and ice cream at the first meeting following 50+ in
attendance. We have come close – but not there yet.
We had scheduled three Crossover/Arrow of Light Ceremonies for the Scouts
of Cherokee Pickens. During these ceremonies, we conducted over 75 Cub
scouts over the bridge into the ranks of Boy Scouting. This was by far,
the largest number we have serviced in this way. Our ceremonies teams
have been very active with these ceremonies, as well as preparing for
tap]out at our District Camporee, for competition at Pow Wow and
Conclave and other ceremonies as needed. We have been working on new regalia
and props for our teams – with many more yet to come. Very special
‘Thanks’ to Diane and Tony Turner for all they have done in
support of the Chapter
We are also working on developing our own drum and dance teams. We hope
to be able to support the Lodge Teams and then also enhance our own ceremonies
and program. We have received support from many folks, but specials thanks
goes to James ‘Littledeer’ Hancock and the Brothers (Christian
and Bradley [and Brian/Advisor]) from the Kenesaw Chapter.
We had a great time at Pow Wow. Our very own Rajpal Sagoo was the event
coordinator for the weekend. He put in a lot of work and it paid off with
a fantastic event. The weather left a little to be desired (Friday night
and Saturday), but hey, he can’t do everything. I know many others
were critical in pulling that weekend together – Our thanks to all
– It was Great!!!
We are planning for our Chapter/Crew service and camping trip at the
Aquatics Base at Lake Allatoona. We will miss the Lodge work day for a
prior scheduled crossover ceremony – so we will make that up with
a workday of our own. Ranger Tom says he has PLENTY of additional work
for us to do.
Then there is Unit/OA Elections, Camping promotions, more service projects,
Ordeals, our trip to NC “Unto These Hills”, Webeloree (where
we will again provide the Showman activity pin to the Webelos of CP),
fun & fellowship and so much more. This is going to be another fantastic
year.
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.
Are you an active member--
The kind that would be missed?
Or are you just contented
That your name is on the list?
Do you attend the meetings
And mingle with the flock?
Or do you stay at home
To criticize and knock?
Do you take an active part
To help the work along?
Or are you satisfied
To only just belong?
When the business session comes around,
Do you pretend to be sick?
And leave the work to just a few
Than talk about the " clique"?
Think this over, member,
You know right from wrong.
Are you an active member,
Or do you just belong?
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