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• Marmot's Whistle Express - Thursday, 08 July 2010

  	Membership Renewal Renew your OA membership for the 2010-2011 program year! Click here renew online - it's fast, accurate, and secure. If you attended your Ordeal in April, May, or June 2010, your dues are already current through June 30, 2011. Lodge Leadership Development Conference Fri, Aug 27th Lodge Leadership Development Conference Sat, Aug 28th Lodge Leadership Development Conference Sun, Aug 29th Ordeal Weekend Fri, Sep 10th Ordeal Weekend Sat, Sep 11th Where To Go Camping Destination Search Find a hike or camping spot by entering part of the destination name below. Links Chief Seattle Council National BSA Jumpstart - New Arrowmen Section W-1N Western Region OA National OA The Marmot's Whistle is an official publication of T'Kope Kwiskwis Lodge Order of the Arrow Chief Seattle Council Boy Scouts of America Contact Us 3120 Rainier Ave South P.O. Box 440408 Seattle, Washington 98114
  Hi [username]! This is your monthly news update from T'Kope Kwiskwis Lodge.  We hope you find this information useful, and look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event or service opportunity! Please contact us if you have any questions. Longhouse Groundbreaking Announced At its June meeting the Lodge Officers voted on a proposal from the Longhouse Committee to hold the groundbreaking ceremony for the new OA Longhouse at the Fall Ordeal September 11, 2010 at Camp Pigott. All current members and alumni of the T'Kope Kwiskwis lodge are invited to attend this historic event! We encourage all current members to come up for the whole weekend and welcome our newest members by staffing the Ordeal. We have arranged the schedule so that if you provide cheerful service and staff you will not miss out on any of the Longhouse festivities.   Please join us in the celebration of this momentous occasion by registering for ONE of the following choices: To register for the Ordeal Staff: To register for the ground breaking and dinner only: The groundbreaking will be held at 5:30 pm Saturday September 11, 2010 with dinner at the Pigott Dining Hall to follow. Come be a part of History! Read more... THREE-PEAT! T'KOPE KWISKWIS QUALITY LODGE 2010! In an impressive fashion 2010 became the third year in a row that T'Kope Kwiskwis is a Quality Lodge. Congratulations to our chapter and lodge leadership who tirelessly gave cheerful service and guided us this entire year. This third award in a row is unprecedented in Lodge history and is extremely difficult to achieve given the requirements require positive growth every single year and a 30% brotherhood conversion rate. Quality program = Quality Lodge Read more... 15 Seal Their Membership as T’Kope Crosses the Finish Line We encourage everyone to congratulate our latest brothers who sealed their membership in the Order by going through the Brotherhood Ceremony in the month of June 2010. These brothers helped put us over the top of our 30% goal for Quality Lodge! We ended the year by welcoming 92 new Brotherhood members in 2010 or a conversion rate of 32%! These are the brothers who got us over the finish line: Read more... National Public Lands Day Kickoff I am here to tell you about a great opportunity for you to not only party with some of your fellow Arrowmen but also to get you informed about a great pre-ArrowCorps502 service project. This project is known as National Public Lands Day (NPLD). Many may recognize it as a national event for the public, but you have the opportunity to rock the OA sash on the mountain while cheerfully serving! This is an event you do not want to miss! If you want to get more information, why not get it while partying with your fellow Arrowmen, complete with free pizza. The NPLD Kickoff will be held at the Chief Seattle Council Service Center, it will be on August 14th, 2010 from 9am to 3pm. Be sure to save the date this is an event you do not want to miss! Mathew A. Service Vice Chief Read more... 2010-2011 Lodge Officers Elected Congratulations to our new lodge officers who were elected this past weekend at the Spring Fellowship at Camp Pigott.  The officers officially take their new positions on July 1, 2010. Lodge Chief: Brian S. Secretary: Ian B. Treasurer: Garrett J. Activities Vice Chief: Chris Z. Inductions Vice Chief: Logan C. Service Vice Chief: Mat A. And a big THANK YOU to Peter H., Keith P., Garrett J., Chris Z., Ryan M., and Evan S. for leading another Quality Lodge year! Read more... Pigott Barbecue Shelter Complete After 20 months of hard work by many members of our lodge, the Camp Pigott Barbecue Shelter is ready for use -just in time for Summer Camp. Many thanks to all the project contributors:   Read more...
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• Marmot's Whistle Express - Tuesday, 08 June 2010

  	Membership Renewal Renew your OA membership for the 2010-2011 program year! Click here renew online - it's fast, accurate, and secure. If you attended your Ordeal in April, May, or June 2010, your dues are already current through June 30, 2011. Upcoming Events Spring Fellowship Fri, Jun 18th, 2010 to Sat, Jun 19th, 2010 - Camp Pigott Lodge Leadership Development Retreat Fri, Aug 27th, 2010 to Sun, Aug 29th, 2010 - Camp Sheppard Where To Go Camping Destination Search Find a hike or camping spot by entering part of the destination name below. Links Chief Seattle Council National BSA Jumpstart - New Arrowmen Section W-1N Western Region OA National OA The Marmot's Whistle is an official publication of T'Kope Kwiskwis Lodge Order of the Arrow Chief Seattle Council Boy Scouts of America Contact Us 3120 Rainier Ave South P.O. Box 440408 Seattle, Washington 98114
  Hi [username]! This is your monthly news update from T'Kope Kwiskwis Lodge.  We hope you find this information useful, and look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event or service opportunity! Please contact us if you have any questions. Piece of Lodge History Comes Home At the May ordeal held at Camp Brinkley the lodge unveiled a small piece of lodge history that we have acquired over the past several months. Since 1968 the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), located in Seattle Washington, has been the custodian of the exact 1/10 scale replica Longhouse that we have displayed at several lodge events since 2007. This past spring MOHAI has officially deaccessioned the piece along with several miniature totem poles and replica dolls that go with the model that haven't been seen by the lodge members since '68. The Chief Seattle Council took possession of the new lodge artifacts on May 6th. The exciting new items include miniatures of the Sunyakwa, Yakala and Kis'Kis totem poles, and several clay dolls that depict dancers, singers, and speakers all with replica blankets, hats and masks. Read more... SIX Earn the New Elangomat Award The April 3rd-5th 2009 Ordeal at Camp Pigott marked the official kickoff of the new Elangomat Award program. In order to earn this special limited edition lodge flap that tells the world that you are a great Elangomat, members must have cheerfully served as an Elangomat starting at that ordeal. Now thirteen months later the T'Kope Kwiskwis Lodge is proud to announce the first SIX recipients of the Elangomat Award. The Elangomat award is the same as the lodge flap but with a Silver Mylar border. Congratulations to the first prestigious six: Youth: From the Lamonti Tupso Illahee Chapter - Matthew B From the Tenas Chakchak Chapter - Thomas M From the Talapus Tillicum Chapter - Colin S From the Wau Wau Talapus Chapter - Chris L Adults: From the Talapus Tillicum Chapter - John R From the Talapus Tillicum Chapter - John V Read more... What’s New with ArrowCorps502 The ArrowCorps502 Committee has been making great progress so far! We currently have over half our committee filled, but are still working on more people. We are submitting a logo at the next LEC for approval and will have it out soon. Also on June 1st, 2010 the Registration site for ArrowCorps502 will come online, so be sure to sign up early! We would also like to mention that the ‘Core 4’ met with the NPS people in charge of Mt. Rainier National Park. The ArrowCorps502 committee had a few members attend the Trails Skills College in Cascade Locks, Oregon. This was an extremely informative and fun event, those who attended learned how to properly build trails; including information on how to properly tread a trail and how to use a cross-cut saw. In addition the group attended a “How to Lead a Trail Crew” class where we were taught by the Trails Operations Director Mike Dawson. It was an incredible time, something that all those interested in participating in ArrowCorps502 as a crew leader be sure to attend this event next year. If you have any questions regarding ArrowCorps502 please send an email to arrowcorps502@tkopekwiskwis.org so that we know you’re coming! Also if you have a Facebook please join our group at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=285154120932 , also be sure to visit http://tkopekwiskwis.org/arrowcorps502 to keep up to date on current ArrowCorps502 events. Read more... Report from Wau Wau Talapus As Stewie has said at many LEC’s, “It’s a great time to be” Wau Wau Talapus! Wau Wau Talapus has had a resounding comeback from last year’s lull thanks to the great support from our incredible chapter members. Currently Wau Wau Talapus has recently completed our new Chapter Banner, which you will definitely have to gaze upon with awe, only wishing your chapter was cool enough to have their own. We are also nearing completion of our very own Totem Pole that will be erected at the Longhouse site soon. In addition to that we’re starting work on our very own chapter button blanket set which will help our sprouting chapter ceremonies team. An old adult of Wau Wau Talapus also recently returned three drums from when the chapter was founded. To touch on events our chapter has been involved with, we’ve been to our two winter camps, started to have a semi-regular totem pole carving party and finally we held our Chapter Pre-Conclave Fellowship at the old Cascade Gun Range. This event was incredibly fun for all those involved, we had a huge bonfire complete with kisky pong and plenty of hilarious face-offs. Also, we recently held our chapter election and elected a new chapter leadership. Our new Chapter Chief Kelvin F. has held the Activities Vice Chief position for the past two years, has attended just about as many Lodge and Chapter activities as I, have. Then on top of that this is a guy who knows how to make sure everyone has a good time while being an effective leader. Matthew A. Chapter Chief   Read more... Youth Safety is the No. 1 Concern of the BSA To increase awareness of this societal problem and to create even greater barriers to abuse than already exist today in Scouting, the Boy Scouts of America is implementing several important changes to further enhance its Youth Protection policies: Effective June 1, 2010: - Youth Protection Training is required for all registered volunteers. - New leaders are required to take Youth Protection Training before they submit their application for registration. The certificate of completion for this training must be submitted at the time application is made and before volunteer service with youth begins. - Youth Protection Training must be taken every two years. If a volunteer's Youth Protection Training record is not current at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be reregistered. Please CLICK HERE for steps to ensure these policies are fully implemented. Read more... Biggest Brotherhood Ceremony in Decades! 28 seal their membership! On Saturday May 22nd at the Ordeal at Camp Brinkley twenty eight brothers sealed their membership in the order by going through the Brotherhood ceremony. This was a momentous occasion for several reasons. The 28 marks the largest Brotherhood ceremony in well over a decade for T'Kope Kwiskwis and highlights the current strength of the lodge inductions program. The big night also is a huge leap forward in reaching our Quality Lodge goal for 2010 of 30% conversion of our Ordeal members to Brotherhood. At this time we only need 5 more Ordeal members to step forward and undertake the Brotherhood to achieve an astonishing three- peat of the Quality Lodge award! Will it be YOU who steps forward? Read more... 2010 Spring Fellowship When: June 18-19, 2010 Where: Camp Pigott Cost: $15 through June 10, $20 after Read more... Register Online for Ordeal Weekends That's right - the Order of the Arrow has finally entered the digital age, and we are now accepting online registrations for candidates, members, and Elangomats to attend the Ordeal Weekends this year! Click here to register online now! Please consider registering online, as this will greatly reduce the amount of time required at check-in on Friday evening of the Ordeals.  It also ensures data accuracy, avoids the possibility of misplaced paper forms, and helps the Ordeal Administration team plan ahead.  You can sign up for more than one ordeal at once.  One secure transaction for the entire season! Read more...
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• Marmot's Whistle Express - Saturday, 08 May 2010

  	Membership Renewal Renew your OA membership for the 2010-2011 program year! Click here renew online - it's fast, accurate, and secure. If you attended your Ordeal in April, May, or June 2010, your dues are already current through June 30, 2011. Upcoming Events Lodge Executive Committee Meeting Wed, May 19th, 2010, @7:00pm - 09:00PM - Chief Seattle Council Office Ordeal Weekend Fri, May 21st, 2010 to Sun, May 23rd, 2010 - Camp Brinkley Ordeal Weekend Fri, Jun 4th, 2010 to Sun, Jun 6th, 2010 - Camp Parsons Spring Fellowship Fri, Jun 18th, 2010 to Sat, Jun 19th, 2010 - Camp Pigott Where To Go Camping Destination Search Find a hike or camping spot by entering part of the destination name below. Links Chief Seattle Council National BSA Jumpstart - New Arrowmen Section W-1N Western Region OA National OA The Marmot's Whistle is an official publication of T'Kope Kwiskwis Lodge Order of the Arrow Chief Seattle Council Boy Scouts of America Contact Us 3120 Rainier Ave South P.O. Box 440408 Seattle, Washington 98114
  Hi [username]! This is your monthly news update from T'Kope Kwiskwis Lodge.  We hope you find this information useful, and look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event or service opportunity! Please contact us if you have any questions. Longhouse Update May 2010 Brothers, the Longhouse Committee has been working hard and can report great progress towards our goal. The site evaluations for the preliminary permit requirements have been completed. These evaluations include wetland studies, geo-testing and perc tests. Permit building plans are complete, and this will allow us to move ahead in the permit application with the county. We have selected several large and gracious cedar trees that will become the main support columns in the building. Soon we will be honored to have the trees blessed by our friends in the 1st Nations community before they are taken down. This is an important link from the old to the new with sensitivity to Native American customs. Read more... 2010 Spring Fellowship When: June 18-19, 2010 Where: Camp Pigott Cost: $15 through June 10, $20 after Read more... 2010-2011 Lodge Officer Elections Brothers, the time of year is here already. That's right, its time to elect new lodge officers! What are you going to run for? This year we're doing things a little bit differently for the Lodge Chief position. All of those that wish to run for Lodge Chief must have their plan book for their term completed and turned into the current Lodge Chief, Peter H., by the June Ordeal - June 4-6. Also, those wanting to run for Lodge Chief must be present at the June Ordeal. There will be a nomination committee that will help select the best candidates for Chief. Chapters - you will need to provide one youth for this committee. If you are not sure about running for Chief, give it a shot anyway. If you are wondering what a plan book is or have any other questions regarding running for any position, shoot Peter an email - info@tkopekwiskwis.org. With that, I hope to see you all at the June Ordeal and SPRING FELLOWSHIP!!! Read more... 2010 Vigil Class 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 the immediate responsibilities of their position or office to one or more of the following: T'Kope Kwiskwis Lodge, the Order of the Arrow, Scouting, or our Council's Camps.   T'Kope Kwiskwis lodge is proud to announce the 2010 Vigil Honor Class: Read more... 12 New Brotherhood Members We encourage everyone to congratulate our latest brothers who sealed their membership in the Order by going through the Brotherhood Ceremony at the Section W1-N Conclave held at Camp Hahobas on April 24th 2010! If it's been 10 months since your ordeal and you want to step up to the Brotherhood, there are lodge Brotherhood ceremonies at every lodge event for the rest of the year including: May Ordeal at Camp Brinkley on Saturday May 22nd June Ordeal at Camp Parsons on Saturday June 5th Spring Fellowship at Camp Pigott on Friday June 18th There may also be chapter sponsored Brotherhood ceremonies in which you may participate. Please contact your chapter chief for more details. There is no fee for the ceremony or your new sash that will mark you as a Brotherhood member of our lodge. If you are prepared now to make this important decision for yourself, we will welcome you at the ceremony. Once again congratulations to our newest Brotherhood Members: Read more... Register Online for Ordeal Weekends That's right - the Order of the Arrow has finally entered the digital age, and we are now accepting online registrations for candidates, members, and Elangomats to attend the Ordeal Weekends this year! Click here to register online now! Please consider registering online, as this will greatly reduce the amount of time required at check-in on Friday evening of the Ordeals.  It also ensures data accuracy, avoids the possibility of misplaced paper forms, and helps the Ordeal Administration team plan ahead.  You can sign up for more than one ordeal at once.  One secure transaction for the entire season! Read more... C is for Ceremonies at Conclave! Aha! At Conclave 2010, our ceremonies teams once again proved that when all the Tillicum people gather, T'Kope Kwiskwis remains Chief! We entered teams in pre-Ordeal, Brotherhood, and Vigil evaluations, and left with more "honors" teams than any other lodge. This means that once again we brought home the Ralph Kirschner trophy, which is named to honor the former W-1B Section Adviser. It used to be given to the #1 Pre-Ordeal team but now it is given to the lodge with the most Honor teams at Conclave. This means we have won this award for 7 years in a row. Can we make it 8 at next year's Conclave in Alaska? This year we had a lot of new ceremonialists, and a lot of different teams. It's really great we were able to do so well even though our teams were changing right up to the time of Conclave. The teams worked really hard, and some ceremonialists worked extra hard to learn new parts in a very short time.  Congratulations to everyone. Here are the teams that participated. Read more... World Scout Jamboree - OA Opportunity Do you ever wonder what Scouting is like in another country? The Western Region is forming an OA contingent to attend the 2011 World Scout Jamboree in Sweden. Over 100 countries and 40,000 co-ed Scouts will gather together from July 27 to August 7, 2011 to share in international friendship and adventure for personal growth and development. Read more... 14 Seal Their Membership! We encourage everyone to congratulate our latest brothers who sealed their membership in the Order by going through the Brotherhood Ceremony at the April Ordeal held at Camp Brinkley on April 10th 2010! Jeremy B Lain L Stephen L James N Jordan R Michael T Brandon W Will C Quinton L Niemi R William N Aric R Cathy T Nicholas W Congratulations to you all! Read more... New Supreme Chief of the Fire Announced Sharon M. Moulds is the new Scout Executive of the Chief Seattle Council. Ms. Moulds is currently the Area 6 Director in the Central Region and will take over as the executive director for the council on June 1. To say Sharon has Scouting in her blood would be an understatement. Her father was a Scouting professional for 39 years and she has served in five different councils in eight different leadership positions over the last 25 years including Scout executive in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is Wood Badge trained, Vigil Member of the Order of the Arrow and active member of her son’s Boy Scout Troop. Please join us in welcoming Sharon, her husband Al and their two sons to the Chief Seattle Council. Read more...
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