New Lodge Mailing List
Ever want the quickest update on lodge news but didn't want to wait for the
next issue of Talking Leaves? Join our brand-new communication
tool, the Talidandaganu' Electronic Mailing List. We promise we won't
inundate your inbox. Comments or Questions? Submit them to web@tali293.org.
SUBSCRIBE HERE
New Section Chief Election
At the National Planning Meeting in late December, SR-6 Section Chief Don
Combs was elected to serve as Southern Region Chief for 2010.
Talidandaganu' thanks him for his tireless efforts and looks forward to a banner
year under his leadership.
This means that SR-6 must elect a new Section Chief to replace Don. If
you are interested, please click on the following two links for more
information. Also check out the Field Operations Guide, available from the
OA National Website, for
more information.
Document #1 - a
letter from Don explaining the election process.
Document #2 - a form
to announce one's own candidacy.
National Lodge Adviser Training Seminar Available to Talidandaganu' Adults
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Are you over 21 years old and interested in developing your Order of the
Arrow training as a Lodge Adviser? If so, check out NLATS, the
National Lodge Adviser Training Seminar. Held in conjunction with NLS
throughout the Southern Region, NLATS is the next step in furthering your
commitment to helping youth succeed. Item F of the Quality Lodge
petition states, “Within the last two years, two (2) youth attended a
National Leadership Seminar and completed their contracts, and one (1) adult
attended a National Lodge Adviser Training Seminar and completed the
required discussion with the council Scout Executive.” Help
Talidandaganu' earn the National Quality Lodge Award! For more
information, go to the Southern Region
Website. |
National Order of the Arrow Committee Delivers on Promise of New Emphasis on
Unit, Chapter, and Lodge Support!
The National Order of the Arrow Committee shares its vision of supporting
units, chapters, and lodges with Talidandaganu'. This new focus provides
youth the latitude to seek creative ways to serve cheerfully with the knowledge
that the organization supports their efforts. As an early demonstration of
this idea, the committee rolled out Quality Chapter Meeting ideas useful for
every chapter in Talidandaganu' to use! To see them,
click here. Stay
alert for more ways the national organization will support the activity of the
local entities. If you have an idea how this vision can work, email
ChapterResources@oa-bsa.org.
New Members Recognized by Local News
The Chattanoogan recently reported that five scouts from Red Bank's Troop 58
joined Talidandaganu' Lodge. See the full story here:
http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_161218.asp
Welcome New Members!
Welcome to Talidandaganu'! Your unit selected you for the values you embody
and we're glad you've joined us. Now's the time to "jump start" your membership
- visit OA JumpStart!
New Vigil Class Inducted
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 mote of the following:
their lodges, the Order of the Arrow, Scouting, or their Scout camp.
This year the lodge honored three youth members:
Arthur Anderson
Ted Hope
Andrew Miller
Three adults, Buford Campbell, Craig Faulkner, and Bill Leonard, were also
selected. The lodge hopes they will continue to serve faithfully the youth
of our Order.
Talking Leaves and Website Updates
The staff here at tali293.org has been working to keep the site up-to-date.
We know there are several places on which we can improve. If you have
suggestions, or would like to help, please contact
web@tali293.org!
In that same thought, a few back issues of Talking Leaves are now available!
Click "Talking Leaves" on the left side of this webpage.
Upcoming National Leadership Seminar
If you're wondering, "How can I go to
a National Leadership Seminar?"
