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Save the Date April 12-14th 2013 |
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The T'Kope Kwiskwis Lodge is excited to announce the formal dedication of the new Longhouse at Camp Pigott April 12-14th 2013. 
More information including schedule and registration will come soon. For now block your calendar, it will be an event you do not want to miss.
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Longhouse Construction Started! |
 On Saturday June 16th Lodge Chief Ian B and Lodge Adviser Select Mike Gaylord made THE announcement we have all been waiting for; all the permits are in hand and sufficient monies have been raised to begin construction!
Last week that happened.
The construction on the new longhouse at Camp Pigott has begun!
The process started with digging the main utility trench that will carry water, electricity and data to the longhouse building site. Construction will last most of the summer and fall and since the location is away from camp it will not affect scouts attending Camp Pigott this summer. Construction is expected to be finished around the first of the year.
Congratulations to the Lodge and all who helped make this dream... into a reality.
Even though the permits are in and the construction has begun we are still raising funds for the project to cover incidentals, cost overruns and proper finishes for the new building. Once the building is finished, the Supreme Chief of the Fire has authorized the creation of an endowment to fund the maintenance and care of the new building. Any monies leftover after construction will go into this fund.
Receive peace of mind knowing that you aided in the construction of the new longhouse. Be recognized as one of those who helped! Donate Today!
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Longhouse Benefit Auction Huge Success! |
 On the afternoon of Saturday June 16th the lodge held an auction to raise funds for the new Longhouse at camp Pigott. Over one hundred lodge members were there that weekend to support the efforts. Every auction item was donated and because of these gifts we were able to raise $10,849.00 from the live and silent auctions!
Not only was our goal exceed for the afternoon but the $10,849.00 been doubled by our generous matching program. We were able to raise an amazing $21,698.00 for the new longhouse through the auctions!
We would like to thank Lodge Chief Ian B. who provided the vision and scheduled the auction. Thank you to all our winners and to our donors. Thank you to our auctioneer former Lodge Chief and Lodge Adviser Larry Garret. Finally we would like to thank our staff that helped put on the auction including; John R who ran the silent auction, Beth C for editing the catalog and with Donna D, Helen Y, ran the administration and checkout. |
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Longhouse Benefit Auction |
 UPDATE 6/13/2012: New exciting item was added today! Click Here to see the supplemental sheet for more information as well as the order of the live auction!
UPDATE 6/12/2012: The list of the over 90 patches in the Grand T'Kope Set is now available online. Click Here for the lot list.
UPDATE 5/26/2012: The catalog for this amazing auction is now available online.
Click Here for the auction catalog.
As you might know, the Longhouse is entering the final phase of permitting and fundraising. After years of effort, the process is nearly complete, but we still need your help to push us over the top.
To help support the Longhouse effort, T'Kope Kwiskwis Lodge will be holding an auction during Spring Fellowship. Ever seen an original copy of Edmund Meany's book of poetry from 1911? Been looking for a complete set of Longhouse patches? How about one week in a luxury resort condominium in Orlando or Hawaii? Come for your chance to bid on a number of unique items and experiences in both the silent and live auctions. Every dollar that we raise will be matched, meaning your contribution goes even further to making our Lodge goal a reality.
The auction is on the afternoon of June 16th at Camp Pigott. The silent auction will end around 1:30, with the live auction following shortly. Your advanced registration of $10 will include dinner that evening. Registering at the door will be $25.
A full catalogue of auction items will be available on the Lodge website in the coming days. If you are interesting in donating, or for more information, contact us at
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Longhouse Update April 2012 |
 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.
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