CONCLAVE-IT’S HERE1

(Lodge Adviser Rich Rhyno on the California Coastal Range)

We’ve got a bus to Conclave! Gents, plan on catching a bus to Conclave in the Redwoods on Sept. 17th. Tentative departure is 10 a.m. at the big swing at the Sierra Grand Resort.   Contact Lodge Adviser Rich Rhyno for more details and a sign-up. rich_rhyno@hotmail.com 775-848-6668

On another note, Section Chief Ben LeRoy is so interested in adding to our Tannu contingent that he is going to offer us a five dollar rebate for all Arrowmen who sign up on-line between here and Conclave. Register at:

http://www.sectionw3n.org/

jsm


From: jimmanion
September 2, 2010 | No Comments »

FLF Weekend at Jackson Meadows

Greetings Brothers!
We have a great weekend coming up and as was the case last year, the location is a bit tricky for some, particularly after dark! Forest Service Road 07 that we take to Jackson is unmarked but is distinguishable by the large parking lot at the crest of the grade known locally as Little Truckee Summit.

I would avoid I-80 between Reno and Truckee if at all possible. Delays have been up to an hour and a half!

If coming from Truckee, go north on SR89, turn left or west toward California about sixteen miles north of I-80 at Little Truckee Summit (remember this is un-marked but there is a large parking lot there and possible signs directing you to Jackson Meadows Reservoir, Weber Lake, Independence Lake etc).

North! Don’t take the 89 south, Lake Tahoe turn off.

If coming from Sierraville, take the right turn at the top of the grade just seven miles south of town.

You may see signs stating you are heading toward Jackson Meadows Reservoir, Weber Lake, Independence Lake—

Here is a mapquest link you might find helpful. Once on the correct page, you can zoom in and out:  http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Truckee&state=CA&cat=Jackson+Meadows+Reservoir&country=US&latitude=39.328098&longitude=-120.182198&geocode=CITY

North from Reno? Here it is in a nutshell: From US 395 north; twenty minutes to State Route 70 at Haleleujah Junction-turn left; ten minutes to Vinton at SR 49 turn left; thirty minutes to Sierraville at SR89 turn left; ten minutes to Little Truckee Summit turn right; sixteen miles or twenty five minutes you will be at the Aspen Camp just a mile from Jackson Meadows Reservoir.

Reno people might think about going over Mt. Rose if you acre coming from the south end. It is a pleasant drive and SR267 turns into SR89 in Truckee anyway.

There will be no cell phone coverage at the camp. No signal.

Scouts should bring the basics listed in the manual for overnight camping. OA provides meals.

MEMBERS-BRING A LANTERN OR TWO!  IT IS DARK UP THERE!!

Let’s do this thing!

Jim Manion-Past Lodge Adviser/Section W3N Assoc. Adviser

530-520-6337


From: jimmanion
August 19, 2010 | Tags: | No Comments »

Monster August Ahead!

 

Arrowmen! August is a great time to be an Arrowman. Our OA Village will be a focal point for the fellowship of the Brotherhood and we have a full roster of attendees. There are a few slots left for those who wish to spend the Jambo in the OA Village with us. August 5-8th. Once every 100 years! Contact Inductions Chief Kevin Glover to get onto the youth roster. His phone is: 775-340-0170.

The Fall Lodge Fellowship at Jackson Meadows Reservoir north of Truckee is a great place to have a fellowship while we offer candidates their last opportunity for induction. It is high altitude, forested and cool during the dog days of summer! The USFS loves having us and we accomplished much for the Little Laiser Meadows Horse Camp last year. It’s a Twin Spin! (You had to be there in the 60’s to understand that I guess:) Plan on being there. Sign up early in the council office or download the form and mail it in so we can get a count.

We won’t have much time to catch our breath though, Section Conclave is coming in September and early registration is very affordable.  Check out http://www.sectionw3n.org/ for online registration.

Do it now and save big!!

Jim Manion


From: jimmanion
July 18, 2010 | No Comments »

Ordeal Weekend – Eastern Lodge Fellowship 5/14-5/16, Camp Lamoille

Tannu Lodge’s first Ordeal Weekend of the year, Eastern Lodge Fellowship (ELF) is coming up from May 14th – 16th.  It is going to be at Camp Lamoille in Lamoille Canyon outside of Elko, NV.  If you are an Ordeal Candidate elected by your Troop or Team, this is your first opportunity to go through your Ordeal this year.

We are having a Brotherhood Ceremony, so if you’ve been an Ordeal member for at least ten months, come and get your Brotherhood!  I encourage all members to attend.  This will be a weekend filled with fellowship, service opportunities, and fun!

If you would like to know more info about the weekend event and how to register for ELF now here is a link to the flier for the Ordeal Weekends 2010 : Ordeal Weekend 2010 Flier. There is a link to the registration form on the flier.

Registration is quick, easy, online, and does not require you to submit your payment before the event. Just bring cash or check to the event.

Here is a link to the registration form for an Ordeal Weekend: Ordeal Weekend 2010 Registration Form


From: Lodge Chief
May 5, 2010 | No Comments »

ALL HANDS ON DECK!

Those who chose you need you again!  August 5-8th the Nevada Area Council Centennial Jamboree takes place at the county fairgrounds in Fallon.

We need you to reside with us in the Order of the Arrow Indian Village.

In our village, we seek to have our teepee and observation tower picketted to draw attention to our location as scouts are drawn in to our site to the drumming of our lodge rhythm.  We need suggestions for events and happenings in our village.  Some ideas being considered to date are to have a council fire with Indian history taught by local historians camping with us; teepee etiquete classes; hawk throwing range; a craft table for choker construction; a Minute Man platoon to assist the council; dancing—the sky is the limit!

Contact myself to add your name to our roster.   All Arrowmen not attending with their troop must answer the call to duty.

Priority #1, we will have fun!  When we  have fun, our light shines and others are blessed along with us.

Shine on Arrowmen!

Jim Manion-Lodge Adviser


From: jimmanion
May 1, 2010 | No Comments »

New Site!

Hello Tannu,

As you can see, we have recently launched our new website. Members of the lodge can register to stay involved and communicate with other members. Be sure to check back often, as we will be adding lots of new features over the coming months.

Yours in Service,

Derek Jordan, Webmaster


From: Webmaster
December 5, 2009 | No Comments »

I went through my Ordeal. Now what?

If you are a member of the OA, the Lodge needs your help. The first thing to do is to start attending your chapter meeting. Important information about upcoming events is given out at chapter meetings and you need to be there to keep up to date with what is going on in the lodge.

Then, start coming to the lodge events. We have three service days aroud the council each year (Fellowships) and a Winter Conclave, where we have a weekend of fun and games. We also have an annual gathering of the lodges in our section called the “Conclave”. This weekend is always exciting and is fun for all.


From: Webmaster
December 1, 2009 | 2 Comments »