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Members of Troop 732, incuding a few arrowen.

Migisi Improvements

Migisi 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.
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Countdown to Action!

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NOAC 2K9 in 329 days!

The lodge is please to announce registrations for the 2009 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) are being taken for members of Migisi Opawgan Lodge. The preliminary cost estimate is $450 for the August 1-6, 2009 event at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. A non-refundable (but transferable) deposit of $75 is required by October 31st. The lodge leadership hopes our NOAC fund raisers will help reduce the estimated cost for participants, but we must run with the $450 fee for planning purposes. Past national OA requirements dictate a 2:1 youth to adult ratio; so adult participation will be limited to this ratio against our youth registrations. Questions: Please speak to NOAC Chairman, Andrew Curtiss, or his NOAC Adviser, Mr. Mike Bien.
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Date	Event	Location
Sep 6 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Lodge Leadership Mtg - LLC (Note: Meeting date and location change!) Arrive at 2:15 pm and find a work crew to determine meeting location on site.	Michigan State Fairgrounds Woodward Ave South of 8 Mile Road Detroit, MI
Sep 6 9:00 am - 3:30 pm	State Fair Service Project (Map ) Please enter the State Fair Grounds off Woodward Avenue. At the guard gate, ask for direction to where the Boy Scouts are meeting. Lunch is planned for arrowmen participating. Bring work gloves and tools; but put your name on them.	Michigan State Fairgrounds 120 W. State Fair Ave Detroit, MI 48203
Sep 8 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Achowalogen Achowalogen Chapter Meeting (Map ) Same date, time, and location as the Motor City District Roundtable.	Dauch Scout Center 1776 W Warren Ave Detroit, MI 48208
Sep 10 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM	Wapaneu Chapter Meeting (Map ) Monthly chapter meeting	Kelly Middle School 24701 Kelly Road Eastpointe, MI 48021
Sep 11 7:30 - 9:00	Wsigau Chapter Meeting	Xpedex Building
Sep 17 7:30 PM	Lodge Executive Committee Mtg	First United Methodist, Dearborn
Sep 18 7:30 - 9:00	Mahican Chapter Meeting (Map )	First United Methodist Church of Dearborn 22124 Garrison St Dearborn, MI 48124
Sep 19 - 21	Fall Conclave (Ordeal) (Info - Map - Form )	D-A Scout Ranch 880 East Sutton Road Metamora MI 48455
Sep 19 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Elangomat Training (Map ) Anyone wanting to be an Elangomat at the Fall Ordeal should attend this meeting. We'll quickly cover everything you need to know before the Ordeal starts.	D-A Scout Ranch 880 East Sutton Road Metamora MI 48455
Oct 5 2:00 PM	Lodge Leadership Mtg - LLC	Mt Hope Congregational, Livonia
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Fall Ordeal: Vigil Honor Call-out Scheduled for Saturday

The annual lodge Vigil Honor call out ceremony will be done at the Fall Ordeal weekend Saturday night dinner; September 20th. We hope you are there to recognize arrowmen chosen as a candidate for the Vigil Honor - the Order's highest recognition. Make sure you register for the Fall Ordeal and join us for this special ceremony.
Submitted by: Joe Retzbach on September 5, 2008. Runs September 5, 2008 through September 20, 2008

Fall Ordeal - Registration Update - TIME TO ENROLL!

Here are our Fall Conclave (Ordeal) Registrations as of Friday, September 5th with two weeks until we are at D-bar-A for this great fall event.

Candidates

Chapter	Youth	Adult
ACH	1	0
COU	-	0
LK	22	2
MAH	10	3
WAP	1	3
WSI	2	0
Total	36	8

Members

Chapter	Youth	Adult	BH Conv
ACH	0	1	0
COU	-	1	0
LK	0	3	1
MAH	4	12	0
WAP	1	2	0
WSI	2	3	2
Total	7	22	3

Remember, it is a tent event. Be there early and take part in the Wsigau Friday night arrival feast. First come, first served until it's gone.
Submitted by: Joe Retzbach on September 5, 2008. Runs September 5, 2008 through September 12, 2008

You Asked For It - First Saturday in September Is The Date

Okay, the first Saturday was chosen to be the best date when the least amount of conflict would occur for everyone to come out to the Michigan State Fair Grounds to do some time in community service. Our service project, which includes YOU, starts at 9:00 am and concludes at 3:00 pm. Lunch will be provided for those attending. Be sure to wear work clothes and bring gloves. Rakes and shovels should be brought if possible, BUT PUT YOUR NAME ON THEM; gloves too!! Enter the fair grounds off Woodward Avenue, just south of Eight Mile Road. Come on!
REMEMBER, THIS IS THE DATE YOU REQUESTED BECAUSE IT IS THE ONE WITH THE FEWEST CONFLICTS. SEE YOU THERE!!
Submitted by: Activities Committee on September 2, 2008. Runs September 2, 2008 through September 7, 2008

2009 National OA Conference - NOAC - Time to Sign-up

The Eagle Pipe newsletter was just mailed and we are looking for youth arrowmen to sign up for the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) scheduled for August, 2009. Your newsletter has a registration form in it; so fill it out and mail... [More]
Submitted by: Joe Retzbach on August 29, 2008. Runs August 29, 2008 through September 15, 2008

State Fairground OA Community Service Project Sept 6th

Don't forget the lodge community service project is scheduled for Saturday, Sept 6th, at the Michigan State Fairgrounds from 9-3 pm. Enter the fairgrounds off Woodward Avenue, just south of 8 Mile Road, and ask the guard where to find the Boy Scout OA service project. Wear work clothes appropriate for the weather and bring gloves with you name on them. Rakes and shovels are also a good idea to bring, BUT put your name on them too. Lunch is being provided by the lodge. Come on out and help the lodge help our community on September 6th. See you there!!
Submitted by: Service Committee on August 26, 2008. Runs August 26, 2008 through September 8, 2008

National OA Website Redesigned - Check It Out!!

Be sure to check out the newly redesigned National OA website at www.oa-bsa.org. In addition, the OA Digital Archives are now available for viewing at www.museum.oa-bsa.org. While visiting the site, why not check-out the information on the 2009 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) at Indiana University.

Submitted by: Lodge Adviser on August 24, 2008. Runs August 24, 2008 through September 24, 2008

Fall Ordeal - Have you submitted your registration yet?

The weekend of September 19-21 is quickly approaching. We need your registration form for this event processed early for planning purposes. Remember, it is a tent event at Trout Lake field.

We also need everyone to encourage elected candidates to participate so we meet our yearly positive membership growth objective for Quality Lodge. We need about 100 new members at this event, our final Ordeal for 2008, to hit that goal. Let's get rocking on this; it's a team effort.
Submitted by: Lodge Adviser on August 17, 2008. Runs August 17, 2008 through September 6, 2008

Jerry Freyburg moves to DAC Director of Finance

Rebecca Fields, the Detroit Area Council Director of Finance, has accepted a promotion to Scout Executive in California. Our friend and Vigil honor arrowman Jerry Freyburg, Director of Support Services, is moving to Rebecca's position effective immediately. We wish Jerry well in his new assignment and hope he will continue his support and involvement in our Lodge.
Submitted by: Joe Retzback on August 16, 2008. Runs August 16, 2008 through September 16, 2008

State Fair Service Project - Corrected Date

The Michigan State Fairgrounds Service Project is approaching quickly on Saturday, September 6th at the Fairgrounds. We need your help to make this Project a success. Members, please contact your Chapter Chiefs or their Advisers with your commitment. If you have any questions contact our Lodge Chief Andrew Curtiss or me.

I hope that you all come and help us make this Service Project a Great Success.

James Montour
Vice-Chief of Activities 2008
Submitted by: James Montour on August 2, 2008. Runs August 2, 2008 through September 6, 2008