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• Marmot's Whistle Express - Tuesday, 08 May 2012

  	Upcoming Events View Full Calendar Lodge Executive Committee Meeting Wed May 16, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Chief Seattle Council Service Center OA Ceremonies Meeting (hosted by Sunyakwa Chapter) Thu May 17, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Jubilee REACH Center (Bellevue) OA Ordeal - Camp Brinkley Fri May 18, 12:00am to Sun May 20, 11:59pm Camp Brinkley OA Ceremonies Meeting (hosted by Sunyakwa Chapter) Thu May 24, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Jubilee REACH Center (Bellevue) OA Ceremonies Meeting (hosted by Sunyakwa Chapter) Thu May 31, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Jubilee REACH Center (Bellevue) OA Ordeal - Camp Parsons Fri Jun 1, 12:00am to Sun Jun 3, 11:59pm Camp Parsons Lodge Officer Meeting Wed Jun 6, 7:00am to 9:00pm Chief Seattle Council Service Center OA Spring Fellowship Fri Jun 15, 5:00pm to Sat Jun 16, 5:00pm Camp Pigott OA Ceremonies Meeting (hosted by Sunyakwa Chapter) Thu Jun 21, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Jubilee REACH Center (Bellevue) OA Ceremonies Meeting (hosted by Sunyakwa Chapter) Thu Jun 28, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Jubilee REACH Center (Bellevue) Subscribe to RSS Feed Membership Renewal Renew your OA membership for the 2011-2012 program year! Click here renew online - it's fast, accurate, and secure. If you attended your Ordeal in April, May, or June 2011, your dues are already current through June 30, 2012. 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. 19 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 at Camp Pigott, Section W1-N Conclave held at Camp Fire Mountain in April and at the Cascade District Camporee at Ensign Ranch in May. If it's been 10 months since your ordeal and you want to step up to the Brotherhood, there are several opportunities left this year. Saturday May 19th 2012 at the May Ordeal at Camp Brinkley Saturday June 2nd at the June Ordeal at Camp Parsons Friday June 15th at the Spring Fellowship at Camp Pigott These are our laudable brothers: Read more... Spring Fellowship! Brothers! Guess what's coming up on Friday June 15 to Saturday June 16 at Camp Pigott for T'Kope? You guessed right! Our 2012 Spring Fellowship! This weekend will be filled with tons of fun and fellowship. It is THE END OF THE YEAR PARTY! Along with all the fellowship & fun, there will be a Brotherhood Ceremony Friday night at 7 PM for those of you who are ready. Along with that, you can come and celebrate our 2012 Vigil Class! Another important thing going on that weekend will be out Lodge Officer Elections. We will be electing new Officers to represent our lodge, including the Chief and all his Vice-Chiefs. If you want to run for 2012-2013 Lodge Chief, you will need to turn in a portfolio of you plan for the Lodge while you are in office. Make sure you show up to vote! This weekend is something you will definitely NOT want to miss, so sign up now as soon as possible! Yours in Activities, Activities Vice-Chief Read more... Register Now for the Last Spring Ordeals! In the coming months (May and June) we have 2 Ordeals that still have staff positions open. If you are an Arrowman and wish to serve as an Elagomat, Deputy Ordeal Master, Asst. Task Master, or just general staff please register today. It will be a great opportunity for Brotherhood, Service, and a fun time for all. The dates are: May 18-20th at Camp Brinkley June 1-3 at Camp Parsons See you there! Read more... 2012 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 2012 Vigil Honor Class:   Matthew B. - Lamonti Tupso Illahee Daniel B. - Sunyakwa Will C. - Wau Wau Talapus Clayton E. - Sunyakwa Jeremiah F. - Tenas Chakchak Quinton L. - Talapus Tillicum Michael M. - Hyas Eena Josh P. - Hyas Eena John R. - Mox Kar-Po Nick T. - Hyas Eena Cory W. - Sunyakwa Nick W. - Hyiu Chuck   Walter Beauchamp - Lamonti Tupso Illahee Carl Bellows - Hyiu Chuck Ann Bethel - Ashuk T'salil Nick Carter - Sunyakwa Andrew Fritz - Sahaptin Mox Khan'-nice Steven Hirsch - Sahaptin Mox Khan'-nice Rucker Innes - Wau Wau Talapus Ryan Larson - Tenas Chakchak Steve Lum - Talapus Tillicum   These worthy brothers will conduct their Vigil at the Spring Fellowship June 15-16. If you are a current Vigil Honorrecipient and would like help out at this important event as a sponsor or a guide please contact us at vigil@tkopekwiskwis.org.   Please join us in congratulating the 2012 Vigil Honor Class!   Read more... Arrowmen Invited to Sheppard Conservation School This summer from August 25-30, Cascade Challenge will be sponsoring the Sheppard Conservation School, a weeklong conservation service project at Mt. Rainier National Park. Participants will have the chance to complete trailwork, learn about our public lands firsthand, and have a blast while doing it. Sound familiar? This is an excellent way to keep your skills up and the spirit of the ArrowCorps502 alive until the big project in 2014. Even if you went to AC502 this past summer, there's a few surprises in store for you this time around. If you missed out, here's your chance to get in on the action! Cascade Challenge is an outdoor-adventure nonprofit based in Seattle, and the charter organization for Venturing Crews 13, 310, and 502. For more information, or to register, please visit www.cascadechallenge.org. See YOU on the Mountain this summer! Read more... T'Kope Goes To Section W-1N Conclave On April 20-22, 115 members of T’Kope Kwiskwis traveled to Camp Fire Mountain for the Section W1-N Conclave. Everyone that went had a blast attending tranings, fun events, and meeting people from all over the Section. Many Lodge members served as trainers and Conclave Vice-Chiefs. Ceremonialists Logan C., Keith P., Tony M., Torin B. received Honors for their portrayal of the pre-Ordeal, and Luke P. and Keith P. recieved Honors for the for the Vigil Ceremony. These impressive performances reclaimed the Ralph Kirschner Trophy for our Lodge. Also, Lodge Chief Ian B. had the opportunity to pie Lodge Adviser Jason Stewart! Our Lodge will also be making a strong showing among the Section leadership this coming year. Chris Z. will serve as Section Chief, and Ian B. was elected Section Secretary. Additionally, Rob Rosemond was selected to serve as Section Adviser, Steve Johnson as Associate Section Adviser, and Steve Hirsch as Section Staff Adviser.  Lets get ready for next year, as we are hosting Conclave at Camp Pigott in 2013. Hope to see you all there! Read more...
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• Marmot's Whistle Express - Sunday, 08 April 2012

  	Upcoming Events View Full Calendar OA Ordeal - Camp Pigott Fri Apr 13, 12:00am to Sun Apr 15, 11:59pm Camp Pigott Lodge Executive Committee Meeting Wed Apr 18, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Chief Seattle Council Service Center OA Ceremonies Meeting (hosted by Sunyakwa Chapter) Thu Apr 19, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Jubilee REACH Center (Bellevue) Section W-1N OA Conclave Fri Apr 20, 12:00am to Sun Apr 22, 11:59pm Vigil Honor Selection Committee Meeting Wed Apr 25, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Chief Seattle Council Service Center OA Ceremonies Meeting (hosted by Sunyakwa Chapter) Thu Apr 26, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Jubilee REACH Center (Bellevue) Lodge Officer Meeting Wed May 2, 7:00am to 9:00pm Chief Seattle Council Service Center Lodge Executive Committee Meeting Wed May 16, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Chief Seattle Council Service Center OA Ceremonies Meeting (hosted by Sunyakwa Chapter) Thu May 17, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Jubilee REACH Center (Bellevue) OA Ordeal - Camp Brinkley Fri May 18, 12:00am to Sun May 20, 11:59pm Camp Brinkley OA Ceremonies Meeting (hosted by Sunyakwa Chapter) Thu May 24, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Jubilee REACH Center (Bellevue) OA Ceremonies Meeting (hosted by Sunyakwa Chapter) Thu May 31, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Jubilee REACH Center (Bellevue) OA Ordeal - Camp Parsons Fri Jun 1, 12:00am to Sun Jun 3, 11:59pm Camp Parsons Lodge Officer Meeting Wed Jun 6, 7:00am to 9:00pm Chief Seattle Council Service Center Subscribe to RSS Feed Membership Renewal Renew your OA membership for the 2011-2012 program year! Click here renew online - it's fast, accurate, and secure. If you attended your Ordeal in April, May, or June 2011, your dues are already current through June 30, 2012. 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. Ordeal Updates Last month, Keith P. and Wille B. exhorted you to serve your brothers by staffing the April Ordeal. Many have answered that call, and the Lodge is greatful for their dedication. But we are still looking for Arrowmen to cheerfully serve as Elangomats, support staff, ceremonialists, and executive staff at this and future Ordeals. We are also looking for Brotherhood-eligible Arrowmen who are ready to seal their committment to the OA. In order to welcome our new Brothers, the Lodge is instituting a new Ordeal program. We would like to invite all Unit leaders and Arrowmen otherwise unable to attend the Ordeal to join us Saturday afteroon and evening. Witness the Ordeal ceremony firsthand. Enjoy a feast and an evening of fun with new Ordeal members. Learn more about our program of service and Lodge traditions through the potlatch and orientation. Go through Brotherhood that night. This new registration option costs just $10 and covers Saturday dinner, cracker barrel, and Sunday breakfast, if desired. If you are interested, please let us know at info@tkopekwiskwis.org. Brothers, the ones who chose you now need you once again. Will you answer? Read more... Longhouse Updates Yesterday, a small work party travelled up to Camp Brinkley to begin restoring the hundreds of cedar planks saved from the old building. These boards will be cleaned, refinished, and used to face the new structure. This effort will continue at future Ordeals and work parties.   In other Longhouse news, the Longhouse Committee expects to have final permits in hand within two weeks. After more than 2 years, dozens of meetings, and thousands of pages of documentation, the project is becoming a reality. But we still need your help. We have about $70,000 to go before construction can begin. If you've been waiting to make a donation, now is the time. Click here to donate! Read more... Vigil Nominations Due April 18th The lodge is still accepting recomendations for the 2012 T'Kope Kwiskwis Vigil Honor Class. The process allows the members of the lodge to nominate eligible candidates for consideration by our committee. 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: • The T'Kope Kwiskwis Lodge • The Order of the Arrow • Scouting, • Our Council's Camps. Under no circumstances should tenure in Scouting or the Order of the Arrow be considered as reason enough for a Vigil Honor recommendation. Recommendation letters to the committee must be typed, explain how the member has contributed to one or more of the four areas listed above, and why you think that person deserves the highest recognition that our Order can bestow. All recommendation letters must be turned into the Council's Scout Office by April 18th, 2012. Read more... The Sun Sets on Winter Camp 2012 The 2012 Winter Camp season was the most successful on record thanks to the contribution of dozens of Arrowmen volunteers from all 12 Chapters. Due to demand, the season was extended to an unprecedented 13 weekends of Cub and Boy Scout sessions, and the Lodge rose to that challenge. Arrowmen served food, manned the tube runs, and assisted contract staff with their program areas. Although final numbers have not yet been established, we are on track to surpass last year's volunteer and hour total. Thanks again to all of the volunteers, advisers (and drivers!) that made this worthy and much-appreciated effort possible. Read more... Eight Seal their Membership During a Brotherhood Ceremony the final weekend of Winter Camp, eight brothers sealed their membership in the Order of the Arrow: Keegun A. Brian B. Sean B. Bruce C. Christopher D. Daniel G. Leland S. Nicholas T. Be sure to congratulate these Arrowmen if you get the chance. If you haven't yet gone through Brotherhood, there will be ceremonies at the three upcoming Ordeals, Conclave, Spring Fellowship, and at all camporees this spring. For more information contact your Troop/Team Rep or your Chapter leadership.  Read more... Arrowmen Honored With Silver Beaver At a ceremony March 28 Arrowmen Thomas Bougan, Paul Broska, William DePaso, Timothy Louie, Douglas McClelland, Red Robinson, Rob Rosamond, Dan Shonka, Wilfred Skubi, and Jason Stewart received the Silver Beaver Award, the highest award a Council can present for volunteers service. 19 volunteers were recognized in all. That evening, Mircosoft received the Council's Community Impact Award and three members of Team 627 from North Lakes District were honored with two Heroism Awards and an Honor Medal with Crossed Palms for a rescue on Mt. Baker. The event's keynote speaker was adventurer and First Class Scout Jordan Hanssen, who set a Guinness World Record for crossing the Atlantic with three others in a rowboat. Congratulations to the Silver Beaver Class of 2011! Read more...
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• Marmot's Whistle Express - Thursday, 08 March 2012

  	Upcoming Events View Full Calendar OA Winter Camp Staff Fri Mar 9, 12:00am to Mon Mar 12, 12:59am Camp Sheppard OA Ceremonies Meeting (hosted by Sunyakwa Chapter) Thu Mar 15, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Jubilee REACH Center (Bellevue) OA Winter Camp Staff Fri Mar 16, 12:00am to Sun Mar 18, 11:59pm Camp Sheppard Lodge Executive Committee Meeting Wed Mar 21, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Chief Seattle Council Service Center OA Ceremonies Meeting (hosted by Sunyakwa Chapter) Thu Mar 22, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Jubilee REACH Center (Bellevue) OA Winter Camp Staff Fri Mar 23, 12:00am to Sun Mar 25, 11:59pm Camp Sheppard OA Ceremonies Meeting (hosted by Sunyakwa Chapter) Thu Mar 29, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Jubilee REACH Center (Bellevue) OA Winter Camp Staff Fri Mar 30, 12:00am to Sun Apr 1, 11:59pm Camp Sheppard Lodge Officer Meeting Wed Apr 4, 7:00am to 9:00pm Chief Seattle Council Service Center OA Ordeal - Camp Pigott Fri Apr 13, 12:00am to Sun Apr 15, 11:59pm Camp Pigott Lodge Executive Committee Meeting Wed Apr 18, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Chief Seattle Council Service Center OA Ceremonies Meeting (hosted by Sunyakwa Chapter) Thu Apr 19, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Jubilee REACH Center (Bellevue) Section W-1N OA Conclave Fri Apr 20, 12:00am to Sun Apr 22, 11:59pm OA Ceremonies Meeting (hosted by Sunyakwa Chapter) Thu Apr 26, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Jubilee REACH Center (Bellevue) Lodge Officer Meeting Wed May 2, 7:00am to 9:00pm Chief Seattle Council Service Center Subscribe to RSS Feed Membership Renewal Renew your OA membership for the 2011-2012 program year! Click here renew online - it's fast, accurate, and secure. If you attended your Ordeal in April, May, or June 2011, your dues are already current through June 30, 2012. 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. The Ones Who Chose You Need You! Brothers, once before you passed an Ordeal, proving you were worthy to be received into our lodge. There, you took an oath dedicating yourself in service to your unit. On April 13th, many new electees will be making the same journey that you once did, and it is only right for us to help them through their Ordeals until they enter into the bond of brotherhood. Friends, your lodge needs you. These candidate need you. Think back to that profound experience that was your own Ordeal. Remember all the fun you had. Well, we need to ensure that these soon-to-be brothers share with us that experience. That is why we need you up at Camp Pigott on April 13th - 15th. Willie B. has stepped up to the plate and volenteered to be the Ordeal Master for the event, but there are still several more important positions that need to be filled. If you feel you have the expertise or experience to lead a troop, to organize service, to be an elangomat, or one of the many other tasks needed to run a smooth ordeal, please contact Willie and/or myself at inductions@tkopekwiskwis.org. This does not mean that you need to have a lot of experience to help out, there's a job for everyone! So please, register today and announce your commitment to give back in service to your unit. More information can be found at tkopekwiskwis.org. Yours in service, Keith P., Inductions Vice-Chief Read more... Longhouse Work Party April 7 On April 7, T'Kope Kwiskwis Lodge will be holding a Longhouse work party at Camp Pigott. We will be pressure-washing the old cedar planks that once adorned the front of the longhouse so we can reuse them on the new structure. Bring raingear and a sack lunch. If you're interested in helping out, please contact us. More information on the event will be announced soon. Read more... Get Ready for Conclave! Get ready for one of the biggest OA events of the year! The Section W-1N Conclave will be held at Camp Fire Mountain April 20-22. Go to awesome training sessions, participate in crazy fun events, and meet Arrowmen from all over Western Washington and Alaska. Plus, we'll be hosting the Western Region Chief, Joe Barton! Conclave only comes around once a year, and is an experiance that you won't want to miss. The theme this year is 'Bonds of Brotherhood'. For more information, and to register, click here. There's even a $5 discount for new Arrowmen! Read more... Come to Hyas Eena's Ceremonies Meeting! Are you interested in participating in the Lodge ceremonies program, but don’t know how to get involved? If so, Hyas Eena Chapter has begun a regularly meeting ceremonies program based in Kent. Even within our lodge, Hyas Eena Chapter has a unique program, and you are encouraged to take advantage of this special privilege. To supplement our OA ceremonies program, Mr. Mike Evans of the Snohomish Tribe has agreed to teach us Native American song, dance, storytelling, and other aspects of Native culture.   The meetings are held at seven PM on the first and third Thursdays of every month at the Sunrise Elementary School multipurpose room (park in the back lot; 22300 132nd Avenue Southeast, Kent, WA 98042) at 7:00 PM, focusing respectively on Native culture and Order of the Arrow ceremonies. Though you are not required to wear your Scout uniform, you are expected to behave respectfully.   These meetings are extremely fun and will help you better understand the Order of the Arrow and what it means to be an Arrowman. This is a very unique opportunity and a very special privilege, and all Lodge ceremonialists, aspiring ceremonialists, and curious souls are encouraged to attend.   For questions, contact Nick T, the Hyas Eena Chapter Ceremonies Chair, at trails.archer@gmail.com Read more... There's Still Time to Staff Winter Camp! There's still a few weekends left to staff Winter Camp at Camp Sheppard! Join your brothers for a weekend of fun and service in the shadow of the Mountain and support a vitial and exciting council program. Contact your chapter chief or the Lodge Service Vice Chief at service@tkopekwiskwis.org for more information. Hope to see you there! Read more... Old Photograph, New Mystery Recently while doing research on the lost pole of the Talapus Tillicum Chapter lodge member B. Noonan shared some old photographs. In one of the old photographs was a totem pole that the lodge leadership had never seen before, nor has it been mentioned in any of the lodge records that are currently available. This is why we need your help! We currently believe the pole is of a whale due to the blunt "wolf like" head, however the crest lacks a dominate dorsal fin and an obvious blowhole, so there is a chance it might be a stylized salmon. It was carved after 1963 and was lost before the mid 1980's. The bottom starts with a round tooth filled head then it is shaped like the side of a fish tapering to a flat vertical tail. There is a yellow painted vertebrate design on the sides, and a carving on top of the back that is hard to discern from the photo. It almost looks like a chain of frogs. If you have any information or more photographs concerning this lost relic please let us know at info@tkopekwiskwis.org The pole on the right is the now lost Talapus Tillicum Pole that was original subject of the research. Thank you for your help in preserving the lodge's history! Read more... First Round of Longhouse Materials Purchased! Several days ago, the Lodge made the first purchases of Longhouse building materials! At right is some of the Western Red Cedar and Yellow Cedar that will be used for indoor fixtures in the new building. With construction beginning soon, we'll be providing frequent updates on progress in the months ahead. Your continued support makes this project possible. Don't forget that a donor has come forward to match every dollar donated, up to $100,000! Suddenly, your $25 becomes $50! It's that easy. Please give today and take advantage of this generous matching grant. Click here to donate!   Read more... The Last Day To Sign Up For NOAC 2012 Is February 22nd! The 2012 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) will be one of your most memorable Scouting experiences. NOAC 2012 will be held at Michigan State University from July 29th through August 4, 2012 and is projected to be one of the largest in the Order's history with more than 8,000 Arrowmen in attendance. The last day to sign up is February 22nd! NOAC will feature a number of unique events, including national competitions for ceremonies, drum, and dance; evening shows; the OA history museum; and awesome recreation competitions such as soccer, basketball, and ultimate Frisbee.. Highlights such as the Founder's Day festivities including the Foudner's Day Parade, the Grand Hodag, and the inter-Region dodge ball battle are some of the exciting events at NOAC. Arrowmen can participate in service projects, high adventure opportunities, leadership training, American Indian Activities training, and much more. While enjoying the various activities, Scouts will have a great time meeting new brothers and sharing their experiences with people from around the nation. The T'Kope Kwiskwis lodge will send a formidable contingent to NOAC 2012 and you won't want to miss out. A week of excitement, yelling, brotherhood, shows, training, airfare, ground transportation and food included all for $995! Sign up now, only a $100 deposit saves YOUR spot in the fun! Last chance to sign up is February 22nd! DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! Read more...
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