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| Ceremonialists perform at record fall Ordeal eventCeremonial teams were center stage at the fall Ordeal where they inducted 114 new members into the Order to bring our lodge membership to 1,334 arrowmen. They also converted 47 Ordeal members to Brotherhood in a spectacular Michigan star lit ceremony. Here, ceremonialists from Mahican and Wapaneu Chapters gather before their evening induction ceremonies.Check out the photo gallery for this event. |
| Arrowmen provide service to the Michigan State Fair GroundsConverging on the Michigan State Fair Grounds the weekend after the annual fair closure, lodge arrowmen worked on a number of projects. Benches and picnic tables were stacked for fork-lifting to winter storage. Live stock pens were dismantled and the whole first floor of an exhibit hall was emptied of tables and A-frame stands. After lunch, the day wrapped up cleaning the coliseum floor.Check out the photo gallery for this event. |
| Migisi ImprovementsMigisi Campsite at D-A, which was adopted by our lodge in 2007, just keeps getting better. This summer the scouts of Trroop 732 of Livonia spent a week there and decided to put in some erosion steps to help keep the campsite looking it's best.The Ranch staff, also looking to improve the site, erected a giant Migisi sign over the driveway. Unlike most camp signs, this one is red and white and really stands out. It just goes to show that whatever efforts you put in to make something better can inspire others to help improve it even further. See more featured pictures and information from this event |
| OA TTE Ice Cream Social a HUGE success!Thursday night not only had a Brotherhood ceremony, but the traditional OA ice cream social. This year it was held at the Trout Lake pavilion at 10 pm and topped off the evening with a great fireworks show for arrowmen, guests and participants of Trail to Eagle.Check out the photo gallery for this event. |
| Brotherhood for seven arrowmen at TTESeven Migisi Opawgan Lodge arrowmen sealed their membership in the Order during the Trail to Eagle (TTE) event at D-bar-A Scout Ranch. Lodge officers from Chippewa Lodge 29 participated in the ceremony and one of their TTE arrowmen also became a Brotherhood member. Lodge Chief Andrew Curtiss (L) is pictured with the seven celebrating Migisi Opawgan arrowmen.Originally posted on July 6, 2008 |
| Arrowmen play a huge role Cole Canoe Base fix-upEven with gasoline at $4,10 a gallon, nearly 90 members and candidates attended our Summer Ordeal at Cole Canoe Base on May 30-June 1; the same weekend as the CCB Mix-Fix. Arrowmen focused on getting trails rejuvenated from the winter; setting up staff housing; general cleaning; working on new latrines; and much more. Friday night proved exciting with some rain, thunder and even a bit of lightning; but it did not dampen the spirits of the 43 candidates joining the lodge. Following their induction ceremony, everyone feasted on steak, potatoes, corn, rolls, candied pears, carrots, celery and more. Welcome to all our new members and thanks to everyone for your great work!Check out the photo gallery for this event. |
| Andrew Curtiss takes the helm as new Lodge ChiefAndrew Curtiss was inducted as our new Lodge Chief at the Cole Canoe Base Summer Ordeal. He was selected by the lodge leadership to complete the term of outgoing Lodge Chief Jason Smith; who was elected Section C2A Chief in early May. Andrew's replacement is Daniel Ghastin, who was also chosen by the lodge leadership for the Executive Vice Chief position. Please congratulate all three arrowmen on their new leadership endeavors.Originally posted on June 1, 2008 |
| Lowanue Kuwe dancers play part in success of Council Rendezvous!The Lowanue Kuwe dancers played a key role in the success of this year's 2008 Rendezvous event at the Willow Metropark south of Detroit Metro airport. While there were many lodge arrowmen present supporting other programs at the event, the Lowanue Kuwe Chapter and its dancers provided three 45-minute shows on Saturday. When they were not dancing, music was provided by talented arrowmen and a team of volunteers helped youth and adults make Indian chokers as momentos of the Rendezvous and the OA. Great job!!Check out the photo gallery for this event. |
| Section C2A elects Jason Smith 2008-09 ChiefCongratulations to the new 2008-09 Section C2A Chief, Jason Smith. He was elected Section Chief on May 4th during the Section Conclave business meeting held at Camp Agawam near Lake Orion, MI. Jason has done an outstanding job since becoming Migisi Opawgan's lodge chief in December 2006 and will be a great leader for the Section. Our next lodge chief, who will be selected at the May 21st Lodge Executive Committee meeting, has a solid foundation from which to work thanks to Jason's hard work. Please congratulate Jason when you see him! It's the Migisi-way.Originally posted on May 4, 2008 |
| Arrowmen honor Jeff Lang with James E. West AwardOn April 30th, Mr. Jeff Lang, Chapter Adviser for Mahican Chapter, was recognized by our lodge youth members for his numerous contributions to the Order with the presentation of the James E. West Endowment Award. The surprise presentation was done at the Council Annual Recognition Dinner held at the Dearborn Inn. Present for the presentation were Lodge Chief, Jason Smith (l) and Immediate Past Lodge Chief, Chris Szybisty (r).Originally posted on April 30, 2008 |
| Cheerful Service Prevails at Spring Ordeal!Members old and new converged on D-A the weekend of April 25-7 for the Spring Ordeal. Many projects were completed including fence painting, roofing, raking and seeding two expanded campsites, preparing the dining hall for summer, painting totem poles and planting trees.Check out the photo gallery for this event. |
| Wyckoff Lodge kitchen gets special cleaningArrowmen recently gathered at D-bar-A's Wyckoff Lodge to do a thorough cleaning of the kitchen facility and garage to get it ready for the 2008 program season starting with Spring Ordeal later in April. Way to go team!Originally posted on April 14, 2008 |
| 422 attend Lincoln PilgrimageThe 2008 Lincoln Pilgrimage participation exceeded all estimates with 254 youth and 168 adults at D-bar-A Scout Ranch on February 9th. The opening ceremony at 9:50 am kicked off five hours of outdoor and indoor fun. The 13 inches of snow also helped with sledding, snow fort and igloo building, and the snow man contest.See more featured pictures and information from this event |
| Arrowmen support Trainor MuseumOur lodge plays a major role in supporting the Thomas D. Trainor Museum at D-bar-A for maintenance and repairs; to financial contributions and obtaining Scout memorabilia. They also provide weekend hosting so Scouts, Scouters, parents and guests to D-bar-A can learn about our Council history, its camps, and programs. Be sure to drop in and say hello to our lodge hosts and enjoy the exhibits.Originally posted on January 14, 2008 |
| Annual Dinner 2007Migisi Opawgan Lodge held it's Annual Dinner on December 5, 2007. During the dinner, we celebrated our past and prepared for our future. Many Lodge members were recognized for their outstanding contributions to making Migisi Opawgan Lodge a Quality Lodge in 2007.See more featured pictures and information from this event |
| Panera Bread donates eight tents to Troop 698On behalf of the Panera Bread Company, Achowalogen Chapter Chief, Leo LeBron V, and Lodge Associate Adviser, Eric Behrmann, presented eight dome tents to Troop 698's Scoutmaster and Scouts during a Motor City District Roundtable. Used by Panera Bread for a multi-store team building activity during a regional meeting, they requested the tents be placed with a City of Detroit Boy Scout troop. The Order was contacted to the help with the placement.Originally posted on November 18, 2007 |
| TEN MIGISI ARROWMEN RECEIVE THE VIGIL HONORGabriel A. Church, Nicholas Fedoronko, Leo T. LeBron, V, Jason Medina, Jason Smith, Martin Church, Chuck Cheek, Sidney Keeler, Shannon Medina, and William "Kim" Terry are the newest Vigil Honor members of Migisi Opawgan lodge. They were called out at the Fall Conclave and inducted during the Fall Fellowship at D-A Scout Ranch. Their induction was celebrated at the annual Vigil Honor Breakfast held during the fellowship event.See more featured pictures and information from this event |
| Fall Ordeal was spectacular!Fall Ordeal at D-bar-A was spectacular - and it wasn't just the weather. Dozens of projects were completed by members and candidates at all three sub-camps. Ninety-nine new members joined the lodge and 40 members converted to Brotherhood. Ten Vigil Honor candidates were called out and our lodge membership grew to 1,392 arrowmen.See more featured pictures and information from this event |
| Annual Dinner Tickets Sales Completed!Our annual dinner meeting is Wednesday, December 5th, at the Troy Marriott Hotel, 200 W. Big Beaver Road, just east of I-75. Hosted by Lowanue Kuwe Chapter, fellowship begins at 6:00 pm and dinner starts at 6:35 pm. Your 2008 Lodge officers, Chapter Chiefs and their advisers will be sworn in and we will also celebrate our many 2007 accomplishments. No tickets will be sold at the door. If you missed buying your ticket this year, we hope you will join us at next years annual meeting dinner in December 2008.Check out the photo gallery for this event. |
| Lodge Key 3 and Others Attend NCLSOur lodge's Key 3 leadership and two executive committee members attended the leadership track of the 2007 National Conservation and Leadership Summit (NCLS) at Indiana University in late July. Brotherhood Adviser, Corey Curtiss, attended the conservation event track. During NCLS, our leaders were introduced to the OA 2008-2012 Strategic Plan and 2008 ArrowCorp5 program with the National Park Service. More details on each of these are forthcoming.Check out the photo gallery for this event. |
| Ice Cream Social 2007!The July 3rd Ice Cream Social at Trail to Eagle was a huge success. The waiting line was long for ice cream and fixings, but everyone was served - even seconds if you wanted. The butter pecan ice cream was especially poplular. Immediately following the Social, 74 Brotherhood and Vigil Honor members from Chippewa and Migisi Opawgan Lodges welcomed 11 new members to the Brotherhood (Chippewa Lodge had 6 and Migisi Opawgan had 5). We want to thank the Chippewa Lodge officers and members for attending and supporting their Trail to Eagle participants with this opportunty.Check out the photo gallery for this event. |
| Largest Summer Ordeal welcomes 66 new membersThe 2007 Summer Ordeal event will go down as the largest ever OA event at Cole Canoe Base with 106 registered participants (66 candidates and 40 members) and over 30 more members participating in the Mix Fix weekend. The event generated over a 1,000 service hours to the Council camp. Be sure to check out our Photo Gallery of this event and thanks to everyone for making the weekend a huge success.Check out the photo gallery for this event. |
| Szybisty and Morosky Honored at C2A ConclaveThe entire lodge would like congratulate both Chris Szybisty and Dave Morosky for being recognized with the Dan Ling Service Award at the 2007 C2A Conclave. The Dan Ling Award was conceived in 1976 in honor of Dan Ling, a former Area Adviser. The award is presented to arrowman who serve the Order beyond their Lodge.Check out the photo gallery for this event. |
| Spring Ordeal 2007The new Migisi campsite at D-A has been an ongoing project for our Lodge since last fall. At the Spring Ordeal, candidates were involved in the final cleanup, raking and seeing of the new site.Members and candidates also painted fences, worked on the timberland improvement project in Jack Lord subcamp, worked on the dining hall, planted 500 trees, repaired cots and performed countless smaller tasks to help get D-A ready for summer. See more featured pictures and information from this event |
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| Brotherhood for seven arrowmen at TTEMigisi Opawgan was recently notified that we earned the E. Urner Goodman Camping Award, a national recognition, for increasing effectiveness in promoting and increasing Scout camping! This award is handed out each year to only 2 lodges from each region, 8 in total. This year Migisi Opawgan was one of those 8 lodges! Migisi Opawgan will be presented with this award on May 31st at the BSA National Committee meeting in Atlanta. Congratulations to everyone in Migisi Opawgan for all your hard work and camp promotions, this award goes out to all of you!Originally posted on April 22, 2007 |
| DeCourcy ResultsThis picture was taken just before our Executive Vice-Chief presented the case for Migisi to win the 2006 DeCourcy Award. Will he be looking this happy when the recipient is announced? Come to Section and you can be among the first to find out!Originally posted on April 17, 2007 |
| April Service DayMembers of Migisi Opawgan Lodge, led by a large contingent of Wapaneu chapter members, gathered for a day of service at D-A on April 14. They were put to work in the new timberland improvement area. The area, located near the Jack Lord Waterfront, was designated and marked by the local forester.Lodge members cut, stacked, and chipped brush and trees which had been removed as part of the improvement project. See more featured pictures and information from this event |
| Lincoln Pilgrimage: Sold Out!Members of the Migisi Opawgan Lodge met at D-A the weekend of February 9-11. On the schedule was fun, fellowship, and the Lincoln Pilgrimage. The Pilgrimage is an annual one day event where our lodge plays host to local units from Cubs to Ventures. This year, the attendance was roughly 350.See more featured pictures and information from this event |
| 2007 Chief Takes Over LeadershipAt our December annual dinner meeting, new Chief Jason Smith takes over leadership from 2006 Chief Chris Szybisty. Under Chris' leadership, the lodge grew another 16%, achieved 37% Brotherhood conversions and delivered over 17,000 hours of camp and community service while achieving Quality Lodge. Jason expects 2007 will be another good year for the lodge with the help of all arrowmen in the lodge. Congratulations to each of these distinguished leaders.Check out the photo gallery for this event. |
| 30th Annual Winter Camp Provides ServiceOver thirty arrowmen attended Mahican Chapter's 30th Winter Camp event at D-bar-A Ranch. While having fun between Christmas and New Years is a major theme, arrowmen also provided service by clearing and disposing of brush at a new campsite on Lockwood Lake just east of Johnstone cabin. Others worked on projects at the main shop and at the Baden Powell House where they did tile and grout work in some of the bedrooms. In the end, 227 hours of service were completed at this years Winter Camp.See more featured pictures and information from this event |
| Migisi supports Thanksgiving half-Time show!The Miami Dolphins beat the Detroit Lions 27-10 on Thanksgiving Day at Ford Field in downtown Detroit, but the half-time show was outstanding thanks to the support of a number of Migisi Opawgan Lodge arrowmen. This is the third year a team comprised of arrowmen from the lodge supported the United Way Half-Time Show. Thanks to all the arrowmen for a job well done and a special thanks to Mr. Mark Elias, Wapaneu Chapter Adviser, who took this photo and also coordinates their participation each year.Check out the photo gallery for this event. |
| Fall Fellowship Rocks!Fall Fellowship 2006 was a rousing success. It started off on Friday night with the chapter potluck, where Lowanue Kuwe made frybread for everyone and Mahican came up with pizza. The big focus for many members on Friday night was the Vigil and Saturdary morning saw our lodge greeting 12 new Vigil members at the annual Vigil Breakfast.The day was spent in indoor and outdoor activities, with a big game event in the afternoon. Our afternoon event was supported by four different game companies and there were more than thirty games on hand. That evening we elected our 2006 officers: A good time was had by all! See more featured pictures and information from this event |
| Twelve Vigil Honor candidates selected for 2006Congratulations to youth members Aaron Ankiel, Joseph Kulwicki, Jason Licht, Geoff Polan, Daniel Swan, and Andrej Walilko; along with adults Michael Ankiel, Bill Fedoronko, Adam Jewell, Kenneth McCormick, Earl Moorhouse, and David Oakley. These candidates will complete their Vigil requirements and be recognized at the October 28th Vigil Honor breakfast (invitation only) at D-bar-A Ranch. Please congratulate them and make sure they are wearing their Vigil Honor totem.See more featured pictures and information from this event |
| Migisi Opawgan Rocks at NOAC!Migisi Opawgan Lodge came to NOAC ready to have fun and show the rest of the nation what our Lodge is all about. We brought a dedicated and spirited contingent and we earned the award to prove it. Along the way, we got to attend training, great shows, TOAP, Founder's Day and a lot of other cool events. Our Lodge was one of only eighteen lodges nationwide to take home the coveted NOAC Spirit Award. Earning the award took leadership and dedication, two things our officers and members have in plenty.See more featured pictures and information from this event |
| Ice Cream Social Success!Every year Migisi Opawgan sponsors an Ice Cream social during our Council's very successful Trail to Eagle summer camp program. This year was no exception with more than a dozen arrowmen on hand to serve ice cream to our Council's future Eagle Scouts.See more featured pictures and information from this event |
| Dr. Sam Prisk Receives Silver Buffalo!Migisi Opawgan congratulates one of its brothers, Dr. Samuel J. Prisk, on his receiving the Silver Buffalo award for distinguished service to youth. It is presented by the BSA National Council to those who give noteworthy and extraordinary service to youth on a national scale. Dr. Prisk is only the twelfth person from the Detroit Area Council to receive it. He received this prestigious award at the 2006 B.S.A. National Meeting held in Washington, D.C. with 11 other distinguished citizens, including Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, and Vice Admiral Richard H. Carmona, U.S. Surgeon General.On behalf of Migisi Opawgan, congratulations, Dr. Prisk! See more featured pictures and information from this event |
| Wischixn Award Winners!At this year's C-2A Section Conclave our Lodge was proud to bring home the Wishchixn award.See more featured pictures and information from this event |
| Lodge helps Friends of Belle IsleOn a glorious Saturday, members of the lodge worked with other service groups on Belle Isle to get the island ready for spring and summer visitors. David Genevich was the youth leader in charge this day and provided guidance to all the other participants. Mulch piles at two pavilions were distributed around picnic tables, swing sets and jungle gym sets.David's leadership attracted others on the isle that day including a number of ladies. Check out the photos! Lowanue Kuwe Chapter earned the $100 Chapter credit for participation in the event. Congratulations. See more featured pictures and information from this event |
| DQ Hand Tool Challenge Met!For the Spring Ordeal, our Lodge issued a challenge - every member who brought a long-handled tool to camp would receive a coupon good for $3.00 at Dairy Queen. With the gauntlet thrown, many members of our lodge answered the challenge and more than 40 hand tools were donated to D-A.See more featured pictures and information from this event |
| The Eagle SpeaksWe've launched a new feature on our site for those members who would like to subscribe to our news via podcast or listen to the news on their computer. The Eagle Speaks is our first podcast. You can check it out on the site at http://www.migisi.org/podcast/. You can either click on it there and save it or play it directly or you can subscribe to it through Itunes. This is a new feature and feedback is welcome and encouraged.Originally posted on April 10, 2006 |
| Lincoln Pilgrimage 2006This year's Lincoln Pilgrimage was even bigger than last year's!. With more than 300 people in attendance, the event was a great success. Nearly 250 guests enjoyed a fun-filled program put on by the 89 Lodge members in attendance. Packs and troop should make plans now to reserve a cabin (or just come out for the day) and attend Pilgrimage 2007!See more featured pictures and information from this event |
| Mahican holds 29th Winter CampSince the seventies, members of Mahican chapter have come to D-A for a "weekette" of fun, fellowship, and service. The event is part reunion, part service, and all fun.This year's theme was "Around the World in a Weekette" and members engaged in themed activities while consuming a ridiculous variety of interntational cuisine. A good time was had by all. To learn more, check out their website at www.wintercamp.com See more featured pictures and information from this event |
| Lodge Leadership DevelopmentLodge members convened at the Dauch Service Center on Saturday, November 20. Apart from training our new officers, we also ran Oroder of the Arrow University which offered training in ceremonies, dance, and the induction process among other things. You can find even more pictures in the YearbookCheck out the photo gallery for this event. |
| One Day of Service 2005Lodge members young and old from throughout the Council helped at the collection centers for their districts and with the collection of food for Operation Can Do. The final numbers aren't in yet, but the pictures show we did a lot of work. You can find even more pictures in the YearbookCheck out the photo gallery for this event. |
| Lodge Member Receives Dan Ling Service AwardBrian Chrzanowski, OA Section C2A Section Chief, presented Mr. Amos Grissett of Migisi Opawgan Lodge the 2005 Dan Ling Service Award at the Vigil Honor breakfast on Saturday, October 29th. Amos is a Vigil Honor member and serves as the professional staff adviser to Section C2A's five lodges in southeastern Michigan. Congratulations Amos!!See more featured pictures and information from this event |
| Congratulations New Vigil MembersThis past weekend at D-A Scout Ranch, our Lodge held it's annual Vigil Induction. This year we had 12 members go through the induction and all of them were up for the challenge. These members were selected by a youth committee for their exceptional service to Scouting and the Lodge. The Migisi Opawgan Lodge Vigil class of 2005 are: Matt Elias, Ryan Lang, Tyler Coleman, Mike Ploucha, Chris Corbin, John Suarez, Mark Elias, Kevin Fox, Bill Jarosz, Jerry Freyberg, Eric Behrmann, and Gary Leach. The Vigil Honor is the highest recognition that can be bestowed on a member in the Order of the Arrow. Approximately 2% of all scouts that become arrowman are honored with the Vigil membership. When you see them, Please congratulate these remarkable arrowman for this great accomplishment!See more featured pictures and information from this event |
| 2005 Vigil CandidatesThis past weekend at the Fall Conclave, the Vigil committee, led by chairman Jamie White, conducted this years Vigil Call Out. Matt Elias, Mark Elias, Eric Behrmann, Tyler Coleman, Kevin Fox, Ryan Lang, Jerry Freyberg, Bill Jarosz, Gary Leach, Chris Corbin, and John Suarez were called out as candidates for the Vigil Honor. They will take the challenge of the Vigil Induction at this years Fall Fellowship in October.These brothers were recognized for the exceptional service they have been providing to Scouting! At the Call Out, a Vigil totem or "cookie" was placed around each arrowman's neck to be worn at all Scout events until their induction. If you see them, please wish them Good Luck on their journey towards Vigil. (And make sure they are wearing their cookies!) Again, Congratulations to those selected and Good Luck! Check out the photo gallery for this event. |
| OA Service Corps at WorkHundreds of Arrowmen are attending the National Jamboree as participants, leaders, and staff. A select few are members of the OA Service Corps. Even fewer got to carry the American Flag while leading the delegation to the opening flag raising. As this picture, which was "borrowed" from the Jamboree website, shows, they seem to have chosen wisely - former Migisi Chief Ethan Rein.Originally posted on August 2, 2005 |
| Lodge Hosts "Trail to Eagle" SocialEach year at the Council's "Trail to Eagle" event, our lodge hosts the ice cream social on Wednesday evening for ten participating troops and their staff. The evening kicked off with dinner where all arrowmen were encouraged to wear their OA sash. Presentation tables on the OA; Indian events; and, regalia were available for Scouts to see and ask questions. At 8:15 p.m. the ice cream social kicked off with an abundant number of Scouts and Scouters digging into bowls of ice cream, syrup, whip cream and nuts while the Green Troop provided live entertainment. At 9 p.m., the lodge held a Brotherhood conversion ceremony where 10 arrowmen sealed their membership in the Order. Check out some of the social photographs.See more featured pictures and information from this event |
| Cole Canoe Base - Ready for summer camp!Our June 3-5 Summer Conclave (ordeal) at Cole Canoe Base (CCB) was a very different event than Spring Conclave at D-Bar-A ranch where, only six weeks earlier, Mother Nature delivered nearly 14" of snow. The CCB event weather was great for 30 candidates and 45 members who did a number of camp projects including fence painting, hundreds of feet of wood chip spreading on the trails, and installing a "Migisi Opawgan Lodge 162 Proudly Supports Cole Canoe Base" sign on the camp road. The Ordeal weekend was coordinated with the Council's CCB MixFix weekend where a number of other significant projects were undertaken by skilled tradesmen.Check out the photo gallery for this event. |
| Spring Conclave 2005 - A Huge Success!Our April 22-24 Spring Conclave (ordeal) at D-A Scout Ranch will be more likely be remembered as a Spring "kloncave" weekend. By Sunday afternoon, nearly 14" of beautiful white snow fell on the ranch; but that did not deter the Lodge's 118 new Ordeal candidates and 130 members from cheerful service to the camp and our program.Numerous indoor and outdoor projects were completed including cabin cleaning; window and screen work at Wyckoff Lodge; cot and equipment repairs for the Jamboree contingent units; and, planting over 1,000 new trees. Shown here, candidates and members worked the handicap bridge behind Frishcorn cabin, while others sought some shelter from the snow on Saturday while planting trees. See more featured pictures and information from this event |
| Community Service in ActionPhil Kurdunowicz, Secretary of Mahican Chapter, recently led Troop 1721 in a community service project for Children's Hospital of Michigan. The wagons are delivered unassembled and the scouts had to assemble them, then make a few custom modifications. They added reinforcement on the corners, seat belts, and IV poles to each kit.The wagons are purchased with funds donated by community organizations. Troop 1721 actually purchased these two, the other nine were donated by other community groups. After they dropped off these eleven, they took eleven more for their next project. Phil and the troop are headed for special mention in the hospital's magazine About Children's. The Child Life Specialiast at Children's is Laurie Dayton (313-745-5364) and she has more wagons and other projects in mind if you're looking for a Chapter project to help with Leadership in Service requirements. Originally posted on April 9, 2005 |
| Lincoln Pilgrimage 2005Since 1959, Migisi Opawgan Lodge has hosted the annual Lincoln Pilgrimage event where Boy Scouts, Cub and Webelos Scouts, parents and leaders join for a Saturday of fun and good spirit. A morning ceremony honoring Abraham Lincoln, 16th PresidentSee more featured pictures and information from this event |
| February Service WeekendMembers of Migisi Opawgan Lodge arrived at D-A in force on February 5. They completed more work on the handicapped bridge near Frischkorn and hung a new sign on the Pedro Trail. At left is the new sign as seen from the Lockwood Lake darn. Sadly, camp staff interviews slowed attendance and Sam Stocker escaped with his hair intact.See more featured pictures and information from this event |
Cheerful Service at D-AMembers of the Mahican chapter were joined by Lodge Chief Dan Swan and the D-A Ranger Staff for some cheerful service during Winter Camp. Campers worked on the interior of the Baden-Powell House, putting up drywall and wainscote. A larger group worked on a new bridge behind Frischkorn cabin. By the time the day was out they'd driven almost a quarter mile of nails through wolmanized lumber to complete nearly 75' of the planned 121' of bridge. Ranger (and Staff Adviser) Dave Morosky was very happy with the results and promised us another chance to serve next Winter Camp.See more featured pictures and information from this event |
