Lynx Wapashuwi Lodge 56

Greater Western Reserve

Council

www.wapashuwi.org

Volume 20, Issue 02 A publication for Arrowmen in Northeast Ohio

June 2014 to Nov 2014

Editor: Josh J.

Table of Contents

Pg. 2 Wapashuwi News 3 NOAC 2015 4 Chapter News 5 Reports 6 Keep up with the Lodge 7 Trading Post Information 8 Summer Ordeal Members 9 Fall Fellowship/Lodge Elections 11 NOAC Conference Staff 12 Lodge Officers/Advisers 13 Lodge History Report 14 Lodge Communications 15 Lodge Calendar of Events

NOTE: Promotional images in this edition as well as items boxed like this message are clickable links to more infor-

mation about the subject!

FALL FALL FELLOWSHIPFELLOWSHIP

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Summer Ordeal The 2014 Summer Ordeal was held on August 1-3, 2014 at Camp Stigwandish. Candidates and members alike completed a lot of service hours for the camp. In total, 92 candidates were inducted into the lodge.

The Ordeal: The Candidates View Josh J., Editor

Everyone remembers their ordeal as something that changed their lives. For me, the Ordeal wasnt just an honor, but it was a very spiritual experience. It certainly changed my life. Upon Arrival to the Ordeal, I, much like the other candidates, was concerned with my sleeping arrangements and the amount of food (or lack thereof) I would be re-ceiving. After an hours delay, myself and 91 other candidates started our journey in the Brotherhood of Cheerful Service when we tested the bow - a literal representa-tion of an inner task. This was when I started to think maybe theres more to this than sleeping under the stars and eating little food. The ordeal isnt just a test. It is

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2014 Vigil Weekend The 2014 Vigil Weekend took place at Chickagami Park over the weekend of

July 26-27th. 31 Arrowmen were in attendance, including 6 Vigil Candidates. These distinguished Arrowmen are listed

on page 2. Thank You Goes out to Justin and

Brandon O. for helping with the ceremony and Larry Andrews for putting

on such a great event! Thanks to Jim Dade and his trailer to

help move rocks! Members of the ceremony are

depicted to the right.

LODGE FLAP DESIGN CONTEST

Your Design can be chosen! More information available on

Page 5.

Back Row Left to Right: Chip Ranck, Justin O., Bret Gensburg, Rob Dom, Jay Kuester, Tom Ranck, Alan Reed, David Allmon, Bart Gensburg

Front Row Left to Right: Larry Andrews, Terri Andrews, Debi DeConcilus, Linny Harden, AJ G., Noah B., Chris L. Not Pictured: Clayton B.

Lodge Officer Elections at Fall Fellowship (pg. 10)

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Wapashuwi Lodge Order of the Arrow Greater Western Reserve Council (463) Boy Scouts of America Warren, OH Chartered: 1995 Lodge Totem: White Lynx (an albino form of the Canadian Lynx) Name Translation: White Lynx (Lenape) Lodge formed in 1995 from the merger of Stigwandish Lodge 114, Tapawingo Lodge 368 and Neatoka Lodge 396 Current Membership: 288 The LYNX is a quarterly publication of Wapashuwi Lodge, Order of the Arrow of the Greater Western Reserve Council, Boy Scouts of America. It is published every March, June, September and December of the year and emailed to all lodge members and entered as First Class Mail and sent to all members without email. Submissions are accepted from all Order of the Arrow members and non-members and need to be sent to the LYNX editor and his adviser found on pg. 6 of this publi-cation, no later than the 4th Sunday of January, April, July or October for the up-coming edition. Our editorial staff reserves the right to re-ject material that is inappropriate. For all purposes of clarity or comprehension, we may edit to fix minor mistakes or summa-rize your lengthy articles. THE MISSION OF THE ORDER OF THE ARROW The mission of the Order of the Arrow is to fulfill its purpose as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults. THE PURPOSE OF THE ORDER OF THE ARROW As Scoutings National Honor Society, our purpose is to: Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition. Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of every Scouts experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer camp. Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit and ability to advance the activities of their units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation. Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others.

meant to be a time of inner reflection.

Summer Ordeal Following the ceremony, we were led with our Elangomats to camp. Here, all the members of my clan set up some pretty unique shelters for the night. As everyone drifted off to sleep, I was wondering what tomorrow would bring. I awoke in the morning feeling fairly re-freshed. Breakfast came and went. After breakfast, we proceeded to our service areas for the day. My clan, along with several others, was assigned to the front of Camp Stigwandish near the lake. Our job was a conservation project. Two gullies were forming near the lake and we were to fill them with branches to prevent the ground from eroding further. Other service pro-jects completed during the summer ordeal this year are listed in the fact box below. During our service, the weather became less than pleasurable. Eventually, everyone had to be safely situated in the dining hall. Here we waited as the final ceremony was prepared. Due to the inclement weather, it had to be held indoors. The Props and Grounds team did a fantastic job of making the necessary adjustments so quickly. As the sash was laid across my shoulder during the final ceremony, I started to reflect on my day of service, and I came to the realization that not only had I physically tested the bow, but I had taken a deeper look at myself. That is what the ordeal means to me.

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Service Projects Completed During Summer Ordeal Primary Projects

Trimmed Branches near front of camp, improving roadside appearance.

Conservation project - used cleared brush to pack two gullies forming near lake.

Tertiary Projects

Weeded flower beds and cleared out area near Nature Lodge.

Cleared leaves and weeds from the COPE course.

Cleaned out fire pits and latrines at all 18 campsites. Trash was also removed.

Conducted inspection and maintenance of the White Trail.

Moved and stacked pavers for new flag pole terrace.

2014 Spring Fellowship There were 44 arrowmen present at the

Movie-Themed fellowship over the weekend of April 25-27th. The weekend at camp

Stambaugh was full of service, fellowship, and fun. During the weekend, the lodge went offsite to go help Mill Creek Park in Cleanup

efforts. Additionally, OATR training took place at Camp Stambaugh.

15 Arrowmen took part in the brotherhood

First Name Last Name Unit

Matthew A. 193

Jay B. 193

Tim E. 4008

Justin N. 9115

Eric O. 193

Brian S. 4040

Sharon Spence 4040

Nathan S. 11

Riley S. 4008

Dominic T. 289

Jimmy T. 9049

Trevor U. 4075

Andrew Welch 9115

Seth W. 9115

Hunter W. 4075

First Last Unit

Terri Andrews 289

Noah B. 99

Debi DiConcilus 4031

Arthur G. 9101

Linny Harden 4031

Chris L. 9060

Clayton B. 9100

2014 Section C4A Conclave The Wapashuwi Lodge had a strong

presence at conclave, with 42 arrowmen attending. This year, conclave was themed

Voyage from Treasure Island and was held at Firelands Scout Reservation by the

Portage Lodge. Over the weekend of May 16-18th,

Wapashuwi #56 took home the gold with the Outstanding Lodge Award for Section C4A. Our very own lodge chief Andrew P.

became section vice chief and won All-Star Meteu in the brotherhood ceremony

competition. Lodge Adviser Bret Gensburg received the Section Chiefs award. There

were 6 members of Wapashuwi Lodge who received the Active Arrowman Award.

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New Vigil Honor Members! Congratulations!

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Amount Type Due Date

$115 Aug 19th 2014

Nonrefundable Deposit

$100 Nov 6th 2014 Payment 1

$100 Jan 15th 2015

Payment 2

$100 Mar 26th 2015

Payment 3

$100 Apr 23rd 2015

Payment 4

$85 May 22nd 2015

Final Payment

NOAC REGISTRATION NOAC Registration began on August 15, 2014, but that doesnt mean its too late! We anticipate the total cost for NOAC which includes National Fees, Contingency Fees, Meals, Transportation, Lodging, etc. to be $600. To help Arrowmen in managing the costs, the lodge has set up a payment plan.

Keep in mind that because of the already highly-popular nature of the event, only those who were approved to go and have registered and paid their deposit before August 29, 2014 are guaranteed a spot on the Lodge Contingent. Any registra-tions after that, if approved, will be added to the Contingent Numbers in the order received. National opens registration for additions to the contingent on October 1st, and it is anticipated that the remain-ing spots will go fast, so register as soon as possible! Registrations started after any payment deadline will have to pay the initial non-refundable deposit as well as any subse-quent payments that have reached their due date. You can still register online.

If you have any further questions contact

the lodge through e-mail: wapashuwi@wapashuwi.org

If you are an Arrowman who does not have internet access, please call the

lodge at (330)-779-1463.

ABOUT NOAC The National Order of the Arrow Confer-ence (NOAC) is the premier event of the

Order of the Arrow, and is Scouting's second-largest national event. Over

10,000 Arrowmen from across our nation gather for an inspirational and unforget-table experience full of fellowship, train-

ing, adventure, and fun! During NOAC, Arrowmen will participate in a six-day conference which includes

top notch training sessions, cool recrea-tional opportunities, evening shows full of theatrics and special effects, and ex-citing programs along with celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Order with over 10,000 Arrowmen from around the

country/world. The 2015 NOAC will be held from Au-

gust 3-8, 2015 at Michigan State Univer-sity in East Lansing, Michigan, and will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the

Order of the Arrow. Details of the departure time and loca-tion, transportation method, and other details for the Wapashuwi Lodge #56 Contingent are still being planed out. Arrowmen attending the 2015 National

Order of the Arrow Conference will get a once in a lifetime souvenir, a special edi-

tion red sash. These sashes will differ from those currently worn in that the col-ors will be reversed, with a white arrow emblazoned on a red sash. The rarity of

the sash is noteworthy, as only those present at NOAC 2015 will receive them.

Any extras produced will not be sold.

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CHAPTER NEWS

STIGWANDISH

Chapter Chief: Mitch O.

Chapter Adviser: Jeff Trumbull stigwandish@wapashuwi.org

Chapter Chief: Scott B. Chapter Adviser: Vacant tsisgoliama@wapashuwi.org TSisgoli Ama Chapter members, now is the time to be great! Our chapter can be the biggest, the loudest, and the proudest at lodge events. However, the other chapter members cannot do this on their own; you must answer the Lodge and Chapter and represent at lodge events. Check your email and the lodge website to find out when future events are, and get involved. I would like to see TSisgoli Ama making a name for ourselves at future lodge events, and your help is the only way that can happen. Con-tact me at tsisgoliama@wapashuwi.org if you have any questions about involvement in the Lodge or Chapter. Respectfully,

Scott B.

TSisgoli Ama Chapter Chief

Ordeal Ceremony Chairman

Section Conclave Marketing Coordinator

TSISGOLI AMA Headwaters District

Chapter Chief:

Seth W. Chapter Adviser: Teresa Feigert neatoka@wapashuwi.org Welcome Aboard New Members! Congratulations to all of course, but that

Whispering Pines District

NEATOKA

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Chapter Chief Connor O. Chapter Co-Adviser Linny Harden Chapter Co-Adviser Debi DeConcilus tapawingo@wapashuwi.org

TAPAWINGO Arrowhead District

aside. This article is mostly for Neatoka Chapter Members. (Feel free to read if you

are not in this chapter though to see what you are missing out on)

To keep our lodge active and existing every month, it is the chapters responsi-bilities conduct fun events and meetings every month possible. For those of you who dont know we are the chapter that covers the area of our councils Whispering Pines District, and personally, I think we kick some butt! Ask anyone! Some of our Fun Events in the past in-clude:

Rifle Shooting

Wii Brawl (it is exactly what it sounds like)

Bowling

Canoe Chapter the flag (thats right we went there)

Water Tubing

Hiking/Geocaching in Mill Creek Park

Our next chapter meeting is going to be this October, so ask your Chapter Chief for the full informa-tion. The information will be posted on the Neatoka Chapter web page at www.wapashuwi.org/chapters/neatoka-chapter You can keep updated on lodge and chapter events in a few different ways.

1. Sign up for the lodge remind 101 2. Sync your mobile device to the lodge calendar

3. Sign up for the Neatoka Chapter remind 101 by texting @neato to 469-518-6405 Last but not least, check your email every so often. With this many new mem-bers and the old members staying active, I know that this chapter will be very successful as it has been in the past. Yours in Cheerful Service, Seth W. Neatoka Chapter Chief

Arrowmen of the lodge enjoy Conclave 2014.

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Props and Grounds Report The busy season for the Props and Grounds Team has arrived but were ready for it! At Summer Ordeal we were able to adapt quickly to the changes in weather and held the cere-mony inside, instead of at the ceremony circle. This went reasonably well, and weve acquired materials to make indoor ceremonies better if they need to happen again. Our team at the Summer Ordeal was very efficient, and were always looking for new members. If youre interested in helping the team, please contact me at nativeamericanher-tiage@wapashuwi.org We can definitely always use the help, and youll get a bead in the proc-ess! Finally, as usual we can always use materi-als for the Team. Firstly theres smudgepots. If you have any empty tuna or chicken cans we can use them, as well as cardboard to fill the pots. The cardboard can be in any form, and can be as simple as a few unneeded boxes. Also, we can use paraffin wax if you have it. The Team would also like to ask for dona-tions of tiki torch fuel, propane for our propane torches, and propane torches themselves. These all tend to be somewhat expensive, and we could use help acquiring them. If youre willing to donate any of these, again, please contact me. The Props and Grounds Team is excited to continue to make our Lodges ceremonies a memorable experience for everyone involved. We hope youll be willing to support us, and that our ceremonies are something that youll never forget! Yours in Brotherhood, A.J. G. Props and Grounds Chairman

Help us design the new lodge flap! Your design can be chosen! Rules:

The Contest is open to all youth and adult members of the Wapashuwi Lodge #56.

Flap designs can be computer generated or hand drawn. All designs must be submitted electronically.

Once submitted, the rights to the design will transfer to the BSA and Wapashuwi Lodge #56.

The Contest winner will receive Wapashuwi Goodies to be determined and bragging rights for years to come.

Designs must fit the exact size and shape of the uniform pocket flap.

Designs must include: Wapashuwi

56 The White Lynx

WWW Boy Scout fleur-de-lis

Include your name, age, mailing address, phone, and email with your submission.

The vote for the new flap will occur at the winter banquet.

Send submissions or questions to lodge leadership.

wapashuwi@wapashuwi.org

Ceremonies Report Have you ever pictured yourself standing before a roaring fire, with your face painted and feathers trailing down your back? New candidates watch intently with wide eyes as you show them the meaning and purpose of the Order of the Arrow. You are a principle in an Ordeal Ceremony, a memory that candi-dates will carry with them for the rest of their lives. Or perhaps you are not excited by the prospect of a speaking part. Supporting cere-monialists are equally important. Fire tenders and torch bearers are also vital to the experi-ence of our new Brothers. You can become a part of the Ordeal Ceremony Team. Give a precious and lasting memory to new Arrow-men, and by doing so achieve a greater un-derstanding of the Order of the Arrow and its traditions. Many new ceremonialists are needed, and any youth Arrowman can be a part of the Ordeal Ceremony. If you are hop-ing to be a part of the Ordeal team, or if you would simply like to see what it is like, contact me at tsisgoliama@wapashuwi.org. Respectfully, Scott B. Ordeal Ceremony Chairman TSisgoli Ama Chapter Chief

The Next Step: Sealing Your Membership Your completion of the Ordeal sets you on the path of an exciting adventure. After 10 months of service to your unit and fulfilling certain requirements, you will be able to seal your mem-bership in the OA by taking part in the Brotherhood ceremony. Brotherhood membership marks the completion of your induction into the Order of the Arrow. Now that youre in the OA, you might be wondering how it is you can get involved. Every lodge is different, but one guarantee is that there are many ways that you can become active. Talk to fellow Arrowmen and find out when the next lodge or chapter meeting is. Attending a meeting is the best way to find out what opportunities are available, and whether or not you want to take part. You must meet five challenges before you can enter the Circle of the Brotherhood. The first of these you should meet now. The next three require steady effort over a period of months. The last challenge you must meet after you are satisfied that you are accomplishing the first four. To help you along the way to seal your membership, the National Order of the Arrow has cre-ated the JumpStart for New Arrowmen website. This website will help you remember what you went through for your Ordeal and prepare you to enter the Circle of the Brotherhood. So grab your OA Handbook (you will need it) and go to: http://jumpstart.oa-bsa.org/ Check out our lodge website at www.wapashuwi.org and go to Events and Activities at the bottom of the page to find events where you can take your brotherhood.

Have an electronic calendar on your phone, mobile device, or kept online? If so, you can now subscribe to the Lodge Calendar. Instructions can be found at the bottom of the "Calendar" page of our lodge website. How to subscribe to the Lodge Calendar:

For those using a Google Calendar. From your Google Calendar... 1.Click on the down-arrow next to "Other calendars" 2.Choose "Add by URL" 3.Paste the following: https://www.google.com/calendar/ical/wapashuwi%40gmail.com/public/basic.ics For other electronic and online calendars that accept iCal feeds 1.Follow your unique system's instructions 2.Paste the following iCal address feed: https://www.google.com/calendar/ical/wapashuwi%40gmail.com/public/basic.ics

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KEEP UP WITH THE LODGE Wapashuwi # 56

SCAN WITH PHONE to sign up

for Alerts

Re-Energize the Lodge page

Next Lynx submission deadline!

The December 2014 Lynx submission deadline is Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014. Submissions are to be emailed to the Lodge Communications Committee (communications@wapashuwi.org) All members of Wa-pashuwi Lodge are invited to submit articles, but especially the Lodge Officers, Chapter Officers, event chairman, advisers, and event advis-ers need to submit past event reports/articles and upcoming informa-tion that is happening in the 3 to 6 month period after the publication date.

New Wapashuwi.org

Website

First Name Last Name Unit

Mitchell B. 102

Jeff B. 102

Connor D. 4040

Jeffrey H. 68

Christopher M. 9100

Timothy O. 4063

2014 Section C4A Conclave

Additionally, 6 arrowmen took their brotherhood at Conclave.

Congratulations goes to all of these arrowmen!

Names of those who took the Brotherhood and those who received the Active Arrowman Award are listed

below.

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First Name Last Name Unit

Mitch Andrews 289

Scott B. 102

Bret Gensburg 4020

Evan J. 9101

Conner O. 4075

Andrew P. 4557

Arrowmen who received the Active

Arrowman Award

Arrowmen who took their Brotherhood

ceremony at Conclave Centennial Update: Arrowman Ser-

vice Award Launch

Starting today on the 99th anniversary of the Order of the Arrows founding, registered members in good standing with the BSA, their local council and their Order of the Arrow lodge will be able to com-memorate our organizations centennial by working to complete the Arrowman Service Award. This award, which some are referring to as the sash patch, will be recognized as one of the few patches that have ever been approved by the na-tional Order of the Arrow committee to be worn on an OA sash.

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CTRL + CLICK ON QR CODES TO VISIT LINKS!

Ghost Patch 1 All Black Combo Patch All Black w/ White Lynx Ghost Patch 2 All White

Total Made Price Per Patch at Lodge Event

Set Cost Price Per Patch

Not at Lodge Event Set Cost

Ghost Patch 1 All Black 300 500 $ 4

$ 10

$ 5

$ 15 Combo Patch Black w/ White Lynx 300 500 $ 4 $ 5

Ghost Patch 2 All White 300 500 $ 4 $ 5

Total Made Price Per Patch at Lodge Event

Set Cost Conditions

JTE Patch All Gold - JTE 2013 500 $ 4 3 for $ 10 Only Available at Lodge Events.

Only those on the 2013 Charter List. Maximum Number of 3

* All Subject to: While Supplies Last

The Last of the Current Wapashuwi Lodge #56

Flap Design

20 Years Strong

Wapashuwi Lodge Trading Post

Also Available is a JTE 2013 Pin.

This Pin goes on the Lodge Flap on the side

closest to your right sleeve.

These are available for only $2.00 and there

are only 150 of them total. JTE Patch All Gold with JTE 2013 Gold along bottom boarder

Centennial Update: New Vigil Honor cards released to commemorate centennial

The Order of the Arrow is releasing new Vigil Honor cards to commemorate its 100th anniversary. The Vigil Honor is a high mark of distinction and recognition reserved for those Arrowmen who, by reason of exceptional service, personal effort and unselfish interest, have made distinguished contributions beyond their position or office to the lodge, the Order of the Arrow, Scouting or their Scout camp. To celebrate our centen-nial year, all new Vigil Honor members will receive a centennial Vigil card. All current Vigil Honor members can purchase a commemorative card for $10, with proceeds go-ing to the OA endowment. Centennial Vigil cards are available beginning July 1st, 2014 through December 31st, 2015, while supplies last. CTRL + click on the Vigil Honor card pictured here to follow the link and to order your card.

Wapashuwi Merchandise The GWRC Scout Shoppe is transition-ing into becoming a National Scout Shoppe. During this transition, all Wa-pashuwi Merchandise has been pulled from the shelves. Expect it to return once the transition is complete!

Congratulations to Evan J. from Nea-toka Chapter who has earned his Ea-gle Scout Award!

OATR Training at Spring Fellowship 7

Neatoka Chapter Unit

Justin Durkin 9003

Trevor H. 9025

Jared J. 9055

Judy Jones 9003

Kyle L. 9055

Robert M. 9115

Mark Sitch 9080

Blake S. 9080

Adrian W. 9025

Stigwandish Chapter Unit

Jacob B. 62

Eric Bryski 52

Allen D. 52

Wendy Eckart 41

Antonio F. 55

Theordore H. 62

David Hasak 64

Christopher H. 64

Joey H. 64

Jonathan H. 41

Robert M. 72

Michael Nelson 11

Noah N. 11

Charlie N. 64

Charles Overberger 55

Michael P. 72

Frank P. 64

Christian R. 62

Seth S. 11

Adam S. 62

Ethan T. 64

Nicholas W. 55

Tapawingo Chapter Unit

Benjamin B. 4093

Kyle C. 4262

Frank C. 4101

David D. 4008

Isaac D. 4086

Frank F. 4065

Dillon G. 4075

Caleb G. 4065

Thomas H. 4086

Ethan H. 4054

James Johnston 4086

Josh J. 4086

Timothy K. 4075

Nick Katradis 4025

George K. 4025

Clint K. 4065

John Louttit 4008

Seth L. 4008

Jeffrey M. 4028

Frank M. 4090

Kyle McClain 4028

Daniel P. 4065

Andrew P. 4054

James P. 4093

Mitchell R. 4065

Thomas S. 4065

Scotlund S. 4093

Abhishek S. 4101

Stavan S. 4101

Hunter S. 4093

David Sullivan 4008

Connor T. 4008

Austin W. 4065

Kenneth Workman 4008

Ryan W. 4008

Tsisgoli Ama Chapter Unit

Jaron A. 855

Ian A. 855

Rendell Ashton 855

Adrian B. 289

Rocco B. 289

Michael B. 855

Aidan B. 193

Gino C. 185

Noah F. 185

Joseph Gantous 193

Isaac H. 855

Brevin K. 855

David K. 306

Benjamin K. 193

Thomas M. 193

Dominick M. 306

Alex M. 383

Samuel O. 549

Erik O. 75

Derek Oyen 193

Justin P. 185

Tristan P. 383

Andrew P 383

Alex S. 289

Tyler T. 444

Tyler V. 383

John W. 101

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Summer Ordeal 2014

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NOAC CONFERENCE STAFF A National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) could not function without the dedicated service of those Arrow-men who volunteer to staff the entire conference and work with one of the conference committees listed in the National Conference Reservation Information packet. These Arrowmen are referred to as conference staff. Conference staff members will enjoy a unique experi-ence serving the over 10,000 Arrowmen expected at the 2015 conference. While serving as part of the NOAC staff, staff members are encouraged to experience the conference, enjoy the many activities and special events that NOAC has to offer in addition to their service.

Members of the NOAC staff pay their own way to the conference, often traveling with their own council contingent. At the conference, they are housed with the conference staff and work in a support role to help make the national confer-ence a successful and enjoyable event.

All youth and adult Arrowmen interested in serving on the 2015 NOAC staff can apply online at the NOAC Registra-tion Site (https://registration.oa-bsa.org) beginning August 1, 2014. Each staff application will be electronically for-warded for approval by the Council Scout Executive(Supreme Chief of the Fire) or Lodge Staff Adviser. The deadline for submitting a support staff application to the national office for Lead Adviser and OA Director approval is March 31, 2015.

Download the Staff Application Process (PDF)

Staff lead advisers may be found in the conference reservation information.

A specially designed NOAC 2015 promotion patch will be mailed to staff members when their conference deposit is received in the national office. Staff members are encouraged to wear the patch to help promote the conference. A conference patch will also be sold at NOAC, and can be pre-ordered by going to the Trading Post online.

Serving as a Staff member at the 2015 NOAC

Wapashuwi Lodge has had a proud tradition of having lodge members serve on staff at almost every National OA event. The 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) will be no different with a num-ber of lodge members who will be serving on staff at Michigan State. Come join them. If you have been to a NOAC, the Order of the Arrow calls you to service and help provide your fellow arrowmen one of the best OA experiences they could ever have. Serving on a NOAC Committee as a staff member is a true example of servant leadership by providing your experience and expertise to this event. There are many staff opportunities in many areas of service that you can be a part of. If you have questions about serving as a staff member, contact Mike Kupec at lasmak@neo.rr.com or 330-519-3988. Mike has served on staff at eight National OA events and is willing to answer your questions about staffing and help you to find a committee that you are interested

in serving on. As a staff member, you are part of the Wa-pashuwi Lodge contingent to the event but you register separately on your own, not through the lodge contingent registration.

Those who chose you, NEED YOU!

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Note: Voting LEC Members are in Blue and Bold Print

Position Name Adviser Name Email Address

Supreme Chief of the Fire Jason Wolf

wapashuwi@wapashuwi.org and/or

lodgechief@wapashuwi.org (330)-779-1463

Lodge Staff Adviser Brandon West

Lodge Adviser Bret Gensburg

Lodge Chief Andrew P. Bret Gensburg

Immediate Past Lodge Chief Porter L. Larry Andrews

Lodge Executive Vice Chief Chris L. Paul Parrish

Lodge Secretary Nicholas L. Thom Seymour

Chrm Jurisprudence

Chrm Lodge Historian Seth W. Mike Kupec

Chrm Library

Lodge Treasurer Jonathan F. Terri Andrews lodgetreasurer@wapashuwi.org

Chrm Trading Post Terri Andrews

Neatoka Chapter Chief Seth W. Teresa Feigert neatoka@wapashuwi.org

Stigwandish Chapter Chief Mitch O. Jeff Trumbull stigwandish@wapashuwi.org

Tapawingo Chapter Chief Conner O. Linny Harden

tapawingo@wapashuwi.org Debi DeConcilius

Tsisgoli Ama Chapter Chief Scott B. tsisgoliama@wapashuwi.org

Vice Chief Camping/Service Corey S.

camping-service@wapashuwi.org

Chrm Ordeals

Chrm Fellowship

Chrm Vigil Weekend Evan J. Larry Andrews

Chrm Kitchen Staff

Chrm Medical Matt Welch

Chrm Camp Promo Video / Booklet

Chrm Service

Chrm Lodge Banquet

Chrm Conclave

Chrm NOAC

Vice Chief Communications Mitchell B. Mike Kupec

communications@wapashuwi.org

Chrm Lynx Newsletter Josh J. Mike Kupec

Chrm Website Roy John

Chrm Email List Thom Seymour

Chrm OA Troop/Team Rep Program Chris L. Mike Kupec

Vice Chief Membership John L. Sharon Spence

membership@waoashuwi.org

Chrm Elections Dan Y. Dr. Ken LaPolla

Chrm Elangomats

Chrm Bead Recognition Riley S. Bonnie Dade

Chrm Lodge Recognition Larry Andrews

Chrm Vigil Selection Evan J. Larry Andrews

Vice Chief Native American Heritage Evan J. Bart Gensburg

nativeamericanheritage@wapashuwi.org

Chrm Ordeal Ceremony Team Scott B. Matt Sinn

Chrm Brotherhood Ceremony Team Andrew P. Rob Dom

Chrm Props and Grounds AJ G. Jay Kuester

Chrm Dance / Drum Team Josh L. Bret Gensburg

Chrm Outfits/Regalia

Chrm Indian Seminar

2013 2014 Wapashuwi Lodge 56 Officer, Chairman, & Adviser Listing

LODGE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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Leadership Positions needing to be filled: Arrowmen under the age of 21 for the full term(1 year) of their office are eligible for any youth leadership position. Arrowmen

21 and over are eligible for any adult adviser position(1 year). All positions in Blue below are elected offices. Youth wishing to fill these positions are required to fill out the Officer Nomination Form located here.

The 2014-2015 Officer Elections will be held at the Fall Fellowship(see pg. 10) and all positions in blue below are open for election for a one year term except Immediate Past Lodge Chief.

Wapashuwi Lodge 56 Adviser and Chapter Advisers Call for Interest: (Click here.) To All Adult Arrowmen of the Wapashuwi Lodge #56 and is to be shared to communicate the process of Lodge leaders selection as well as seek interest for the Lodge and Chapter Adviser Positions. These are 1 year appointments and can be renewed each year.

Still Vacant: Tsisgoli Ama Chapter Adviser

History of the Order of the Arrow in northeast Ohio

All of our former Lodges Historical memorabilia needed Was your dad or grandfather a member of the Order of the Arrow? They may have some photos or newsletters or other infor-mation about the OA in northeast Ohio. If they were in scouting, ask them if they were ever a member of the OA and see if they may have some of our past history to share with us. We are gathering the history of the OA in northeast Ohio for the Legacy Project 2015 and need to have it ready in 2014. We are in need of copies or donations of actual items, photographs, paperwork, newsletters, program pamphlets, charters, patches, neckerchiefs, neckerchief slides, belt buckles, pins, T-Shirts, hats, etc. of all of the Lodges from northeast Ohio. We are creat-ing a digital archives to house all material gathered as well as other memorabilia to display in the Wapashuwi collection at the Council Museum. This includes Stigwandish Lodge 114, Tapawingo Lodge 368, Mahoning Lodge 396, Neatoka Lodge 396 and Wapashuwi Lodge 56. The former Lodges hosted Area Conferences now know as Section Conclaves so material involving these types of events hosted by the lodges is also important. We are also in need of the many items that have been issued by Wapashuwi Lodge over the last 19 years. Our lodge has is-sued over 100 different patches to date as well as many other unique items. We are looking for paperwork such as LEC agen-das and minutes, especially copies of the Lynx between 2000 and 2005, Winter Banquet programs, Award pamphlets, Vigil Honor pamphlets, as well as the many T-Shirts and conclave items especially our most recent Tuxedo shirts and red Bow Ties. We also need Chapter information and who were the Chapter Chiefs and Officers and Advisers each year. Oral and Video Histories We are going to reach out to every past Lodge Chief and Lodge Adviser from northeast Ohio in 2014 and seek to do an oral and video history of their experience in the Order of the Arrow and what it meant in their lives. The hard part of this is trying to con-tact the long list of these individuals no matter where they live today. Both Youth and Adult Help Needed (Required item for the Arrowman Service Award) We will need Arrowmen from all over the council to lend a hand to this project. Our Youth Chairman is Seth Welch leading this project but we need both youth and adults to assist with everything from contacting a past local OA member, to help gathering materials, organizing, scanning, photographing, videoing and preparing the Lodge History Book. These books will also be on display at the 2015 NOAC for all to see. We have a rich history here of the Order of the Arrow and service as well as the fun and fellowship we have enjoyed with the beginning of Stigwandish Lodge in 1938, Tapawingo lodge in 1947 and Mahoning Lodge in 1948. We would like to display our Lodge History Book at our 2015 Winter Banquet as well as many items of interest and Chapter His-tory materials. Currently our Council Scout Museum curated by Bill Moss has a room devoted to the Order of the Arrow with many items on display which will grow during 2014. We will be housing our Lodge collection later this year at the museum for others to see. If you know past members who no longer are involved in scouting but were a part of our history, pass the word on to them that we would like to hear form them and their story about their experience in the Order of the Arrow. Perhaps they were in the OA in another Lodge in another area of the country. Perhaps someones father or grandfather was in the OA and they have materials, photos or paperwork that may be sitting in storage somewhere and can be brought to life. If you can lend a hand or have materials to share, contact Mike Kupec at lasmak@neo.rr.com or 330-519-3988. Some dona-tions have already come in and we are looking forward to more in the next year.

For more historic information about the National Order of the Arrow, CTRL + click on the image above to visit the Digital Archive of the Order of the Arrow.

Lodge Historian Report (edited) by Seth W. - Lodge Historian First of all, the crate lid is making progress. Mr. Kupec and I have been working on sketches that involve all four chapter totems, the three camps, and the White Lynx. We just need ideas on how to represent Chickagami, Stigwandish, and Stambaugh. We are also working on the video interviews with the past lodge chiefs and lodge advisers of our former and current lodge. We have approximately 15 videos done. We will be con-tinuing at the summer and fall ordeals as well as fall fellowship. We are hoping to get an article in the four daily newspapers that serve in the area of our council. This will be asking if anyone has history such as records, patches, or pictures from the past lodges and current lodge. Recently we have been listening in to lodge history webinars put on by national. They have been teaching us on how to do things like preparing lodge history videos and finding history at summer camp.

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Communications Staff No, you do not need to have any of the merit badges above to participate on the Lynx or Website or any sub-committee staff but here is an opportunity for you to gain experience and possibly complete a requirement or two towards any of the above

merit badges. If you like to take photographs, work on computers, write stories, work with graphic arts, or design web pages, than you are the person we are looking for. You can also use this experience to complete all or some of the above merit

badges. If you would like to serve your lodge, and by the way, have some fun, too, youth members should contact our Lodge Chief, Andrew P., by sending an email to lodgechief@wapashuwi.org.

Adult members are needed too. If you have an interest, experience or serve as a Merit Badge Counselor with/for any of the merit badges above, your service is also needed. The pay - helping the youth to better themselves. Contact the

Lodge Communications Adviser - Mike Kupec at communications@wapashuwi.org

3000+ Bricks Moved! In Late July, Arrowmen of Wapashuwi Lodge #56 moved over 3000 bricks to Camp Stigwandish to be set in the new flag pole area. It took three pick-up truckloads and two full trailer loads, but all of the bricks arrived! Although progress has not started on the new flag pole area, the bricks are ready to go! Below: Loading Bricks into the Trailer.

Area Leadership Training Conference

The first weekend in November each year brings one of the best training op-portunities as well as fun and fellowship from Area 4 of the Central Region to our area. This is were the leadership of the 12 Lodges from Sections C-4A and C-4B gather together to receive excellent train-ing from some of or Areas best OA train-ers. More information can be found online:

http://altc.oa-c4.org/splashPage/

In Remembrance.. Harold Butch Firster

(1950 - 2014) Wewingtonheet

One Who Likes To Talk

Earl Hensel (1921 - 2014)

Former Camp Ranger, Staff Adviser and Lodge Adviser

Bachelor

Frankie M. (1997 - 2014)

Ordeal member

Doug Lyons (1964 - 2014)

Former Chapter Adviser Wiechenin Winxu Haki

The purpose of the Arrowman Service Award (ASA) is to encourage Arrowmen to recommit themselves to the ideals of the Order, increase their level of service to their local unit and council, and participate in the 100th anniversary celebration of the OA. The award will have three categories of criteria with various requirements that Arrowmen can complete. These include components on per-sonal growth, service to Scouting, and participation in the centennial celebration.

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Centennial Update: Arrowman Service

Award Launch

Pictured above is the front of the Arrowman Service Award Progress Tracker card for the Youth Requirements.

CTRL + click on the front of the card above to find the Progress Tracker card for the Adult Requirements.

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WAPASHUWI LODGE #56WAPASHUWI LODGE #56 2014 CALENDAR OF EVENTS2014 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

(Dates, Location and Times Subject To Change. Check lodge website for updates)(Dates, Location and Times Subject To Change. Check lodge website for updates)

DATEDATE EVENTEVENT TIME & LOCATIONTIME & LOCATION September 26 - 28, 2014 Wapashuwi Lodge #56 Fall Ordeal @ Camp Stambaugh

September 28, 2014 Lodge Executive Committee Meeting (LEC) @ 10:00 a.m. after Ordeal

October 24-26, 2014 Fall Fellowship @ Camp Stigwandish

October 25, 2014 Lodge Annual Meeting and Officer elections @ 7:00 p.m. Camp Stigwandish

October 25, 2014 Wapashuwi Lodge #56 Brotherhood Ceremony @ 8:30 p.m. Camp Stigwandish

October 26, 2014 Dec. Lynx Newsletter Article Deadline *To Lynx Editor and Adviser

October 31 - November 2, 2014 Area Leadership Training Conference (ALTC) @ Camp Lazarus, Delaware, OH

November 15, 22014 Lodge Executive Committee Meeting (LEC) @ 9:00 am Council Service Center

November 15, 2014 Wapashuwi Lodge NOAC Contingent Meeting

December 6, 2014 Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) & (LEC) @ 8:00 am Council Service Center

2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS January 10, 2015 Lodge Winter Banquet @ TBA

January 25, 2015 March Lynx Newsletter Article Deadline *To Lynx Editor and Adviser

March - April, 2015 Lodge Unit Elections

April 17-19, 2015 Spring Fellowship @ Camp Stigwandish.

April 18, 2015 Wapashuwi Lodge #56 Brotherhood Ceremony @ 8:30 p.m

April 19, 2015 Lodge Executive Committee Meeting (LEC) @ 10:00 am Camp Stigwandish

April 26, 2015 June Lynx Newsletter Article Deadline *To Lynx Editor and Adviser

May 15 - 17, 2015 Section C-4A Conclave 2015 @ Vienna Air Base, Vienna OH

May 16, 2015 Brotherhood Ceremony at Conclave @ Vienna Air Base, Vienna OH

July 25, 2015 Lodge Executive Committee Meeting @ 12:00 noon Chickagami Park

July 25-26, 2015 Vigil Reunion/Weekend @ 5:00 p.m. Chickagami Park

July 26, 2015 Sept. Lynx Newsletter Article Deadline *To Lynx Editor and Adviser

August 3 - 8, 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) @ Michigan State University

August 14 - 16, 2015 Wapashuwi Lodge #56 Summer Ordeal @ Camp Stambaugh

August 16, 2015 Lodge Executive Committee Meeting @ 10:00 a.m. Camp Stambaugh

September 25 - 27, 2015 Wapashuwi Lodge #56 Fall Ordeal @ Camp Stigwandish

September 27, 2015 Lodge Executive Committee Meeting @ 10:00 a.m. Camp Stigwandish

October 23-25, 2015 Fall Fellowship @ Camp Stambaugh

October 24, 2015 Lodge Annual Meeting and Officer elections @ 6:00 p.m. Camp Stambaugh

October 24, 2015 Wapashuwi Lodge #56 Brotherhood Ceremony @ 9:00 p.m. Camp Stambaugh

October 25, 2015 Dec. Lynx Newsletter Article Deadline *To Lynx Editor and Adviser

November 6 - 8, 2015 Area Leadership Training Conference (ALTC) @ Camp Lazarus, Delaware, OH

*Submissions need to be sent to the Lynx Editor and his Adviser at the contact info under Communications Chairman

on pg. 10 by the deadlines listed above. Tentative Dates and Locations

Stigwandish Chapter Grand River District

Tapawingo Chapter Arrowhead District

T'sisgoli Ama Chapter Headwaters District

Neatoka Chapter Whispering Pines

District

Wapashuwi Lodge Greater Western Reserve Council

Boy Scouts of America 4930 Enterprise Boulevard, NW

Warren, OH 44481-8706

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FIRST CLASS MAIL Visit Wapashuwi

online. SCAN the QR Code to your left or visit

www.wapashuwi.org ATTENTION -You are receiving a printed copy of the LYNX since our lodge does not have a current email address for you. If you have an email, send an e-mail to wapashuwi@wapashuwi.org or call the lodge at (330)-779-1463 to indicate your desire to be placed on the eLYNX mailing list. Allow up to 48 hours for a response confirming your addition to the online mailing lists. Thanks for helping us save funds.

2015 Applications are now online. Also available in

2015 is the Summit Experience at the

Summit in West Vir-ginia. All 2015 High Adventure sessions will be concluded in

time for the 2015 NOAC 100th Anni-

versary at Michigan State University.

Lodge Officer Elections at Fall Fellowship (pg. 10)