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This is the website for the Ma-Nu Lodge 133 of the Order of the Arrow of the Boy Scouts of America. Here you can find general information about the OA, and Ma-Nu Lodge and chapters, as well as calendars, forms, information about activities, OA Troop Rep and Unit Elections support pages, and other useful information and links. You can find info of immediate interest on this home page, or select an area to visit from the nav bar above.
The proposed 2013 calendar for MaNu Lodge is now available to use for unit long range planning.
Download the Proposed 2013 Calendar *
Download the OA Troop Rep Support Kit (Includes this and many other useful items)
Lodge Communication Improvements
From Seth Truitt, Vice
Chief of Administration IT: The Lodge hosted our annual LLDC, or Lodge
Leadership Development Course on January 21, 2012. Among the hot topics of
discussion were the new Journey to Excellence Program and improving Lodge
communication. I would like to introduce you to a couple of things
regarding the Communication of the Lodge. Because the Lodge newsletter
costs a great sum of money to produce and is thrown away by many people, we
decided that we should go with a means of communication that would be more
effective and reach out to those Arrowmen who don't come to events currently.
1. Text Message Alerts
The Lodge will start to use text alerts to remind you of upcoming lodge and section/national events. To get these alerts, text "Follow MaNuLodge" to 40404. Although this text alert system is done through Twitter, Following the lodge does not give you a Twitter account or any obligation to get one. Basically, all "Tweets" by the lodge will be forwarded to your texting inbox. You should receive a message saying that you are now following MaNu Lodge, followed by a message that says "Tweet Test", which is our first tweet to test out the new system. The first people who tried this out said the system worked flawlessly.
2. eNewsletter
Just like the Council eNewsletter, the upcoming editions of Spirit of the Buffalo will be emailed instead of printed. It will also be available on this website.
3. Facebook Events
Using the lodge Facebook page, we plan to put our events there with all the information and an RSVP system.
4. Automated Calling Systems
This will call all Arrowmen and give them the same message, either over phone or voicemail.
5. eMeetings
Why would we drive several hours to get to an LEC meeting? We are trying to implement eMeeting, or meetings over computers with a Skype-like atmosphere with the ability to share documents, etc. This will save time and money.
Our main goal with these
new implementations are that we reach out to those not active in the OA,
something not capable with the regular Newsletter. TELL ALL ARROWMEN ABOUT
THIS!!! We can't go to every person's house and ask them to get our text
updates. Please help spread the word to your troop and chapter about this
- it is your duty as an Arrowman. This is just the first step in a
successful year in the Lodge - something that begins with membership retention,
the purpose of these implementations.
Note: The five things listed above are in order of how far along the processes
are. For instance, we have already implemented the first two, are about to
implement the third, and are still heavily researching the fourth and fifth.
Thanks for your dedication to reading this. We hope and expect that all
Arrowmen in the Lodge know about these implementations so spread the word!
Seth Truitt
Vice Chief of Administration IT
MaNu Lodge #133
Section 8 Conclave
The 2012 Section 8 Conclave registration and pre-sale site is now open. Please visit the OA event site located at http://sr8.oaevent.com for more details. The 2012 Conclave will be held at Camp Rockefeller, Blass Scout Reservation, hosted by Quapaw Lodge the weekend of the April 27-29, 2012. Registration is a tiered fee structure as follows:
$25 Early Bird - Register and pay by March 23rd
$35 Regular Conclave Fee - Register and pay by April 13th
$50 Late Registration
Conclave is a time for the lodges in Section 8 to come together in fellowship and a weekend of fun. There will be plenty of training, quest events, ceremony competitions, and much more. The winner of the quest events, like always, will receive the prized Golden Arrow! Conclave is also a perfect time for us to take a moment out of our busy schedules and look at what an honor it is to be in this organization. Let's always remember who we are, what we stand for, and to always go with honor.
- Wes Seaman, Lodge Chief
The January 2012 issue of the Lodge newsletter, the Spirit of the Buffalo, is now available. Copies will also be made available at the Lodge Banquet.
Download the January 2012 Spirit of the Buffalo *
Download the OA Troop Rep Support Kit (Includes this and many other useful items)
Pay Your 2012 OA Dues Online
The link below is the web address for the lodge's 2012 online dues payment system. Your 2012 dues were payable by December 31, 2011, so please take care of this as soon as possible if you haven't already. The online process is simple: Answer a few questions and enter a credit card number at the end. The goal of this link is to provide a secure and convenient option for our membership to pay their dues. We also hope to reduce the amount of membership lost to non-payment of dues, and to keep youth active longer in the BSA. We hope this system will also help the lodge collect updated, correct, contact information.
NOAC 2012 -- Latest Info!!
The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) will be held on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI. The dates for the conference are July 29 thru August 5, 2012. We plan to depart July 27, 2011 from the Last Frontier Council Service Center, 3031 NW 64th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73116. The departure time is tentatively set for 6 a.m., but could change.
We encourage you to sign up now and include a $100 non refundable deposit. The sooner you register, the better your chance of going to the conference as the National OA limits the number of Arrowmen who can attend (30 to 50). Note: If there is no money is associated with your name, you will be placed on a waiting list. The estimated cost of the conference will be approximately $800, with the first installment due by October 31, 2011. This estimated cost could fluctuate, depending on the number of attendees.
Please e-mail manu133noac2012@cox.net with the information below to be placed on the list, and when you make a payment to the service center. To make a payment, please send to Last Frontier Council Service Center, 3031 NW 64th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73116. Please advise the customer service personnel that you are making a payment to Cost Center 602 for NOAC 2012.
Where to Go Camping Guide is Now Online
The 2010 edition of the Where to Go Camping Guide is now online. Published as a service to the Last Frontier Council by MaNu Lodge, it provides a variety of useful resources for camping destinations. It does require an online connection to provide links to council camps in the area, high adventure base websites, National Park Service and state park websites, etc.
Download the Where to Go Camping Guide *
Download the OA Troop Rep Support Kit (Includes this and many other useful items)
New To OA?
National OA has a web site that is designed specifically for you – as a new member of the Order of the Arrow. They’d like you to get off to a good start, so they’ve gathered the information you’ll need to be successful and put it online – where it’s easy for you to access. There you can catch a glimpse of the OA’s rich history, discover more about your Ordeal experience, and learn how to seal your membership in the Order by taking the next step: Brotherhood membership. So take a seat, buckle up, and get ready to turn the key for one of the most fulfilling and amazing rides of your life! Click the banner below to start.
The annual Lodge Leadership Development Conference was held January 21, 2012, at McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church. This training conference for newly elected officers and advisers covered such topics as chapter management, OA Journey to Excellence, ceremonies, OA high adventure, effective use of technology, camp promotions, Lodge Master and DoubleKnot for advisers, etc. We also had several special guest speakers, including Oren Lee Peters, a 74-year Scouter, and Brandon Azoulai, Section NE-7B chief. As always, the training sessions and presentations provided a solid foundation for the next year of lodge and chapter operations.
Lodge Banquet -- A Great Time of Recognition and Fellowship
MaNu Lodge held its annual banquet on Saturday, January 7th at McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church. Dinner was an excellent feast provided by Earl's Barbecue. We recognized those Arrowmen who had given outstanding service during the previous year and installed new lodge and chapter officers. Many special and annual awards and recognitions were presented, and the Class of 2011 Vigil members were recognized. It was a wonderful time of fine food and great fellowship!
• Founder's Award recipients were Scott Davey, Markus Doyal and Brian Lux.
• Bill George Award recipient was Derek Lampe.
• Miller "Pat" Patterson Award recipient were Fran Gildon and Keith Carpenter.
• White Buffalo Awards were presented to Matt Bailey, Sam Gray, Andrew Castenada, Matthew Litchfield, Daniel Byford, Ronnie Jacobs, Nick Herrin, Gene Patterson, Jordan Karim, Devin Holloway, Jacob Holmes, Keith Rainbow, Tina Clark and Barb Zepp.
• The Casey Cundiff Quality Chapter Award was presented to Baden-Powell.
Great Weather for Vigil Weekend
Vigil Weekend was held at Camp Sasakwa on November 19-20, 2011. During this weekend candidates for the Vigil Honor completed their Vigil. The weather was excellent for this time of fine food and fellowship for the Vigil members of MaNu Lodge. Be sure to congratulate out newest Vigil members when you see them:
Sherry Venable Achewiecheu Guka Strong Momma Dennis Byford, Jr Achgegingewagan Machque Teaching Bear Victoria O'Rourke Ahotasu Macheu Achgeketum Beloved Great Teacher Reagan Smith Amangi Achewiecheu Woapalanne Great Strong Eagle Joseph Davey Amangi Tschuppik Great Medicine Henry Latimer, Sr Atschimolsin Guttgennemen Counselor Who Gives Back Shawn Wolford Elemussit Gilkissin He Who Goes Away Laughing H Lang G Lenno Auwen Ganschewen G-Man Who Makes A Great Noise Zachary Ruff Gunaquot Aschowin Tall Swimmer Jordan Karim Gunaquot Klamachpin Allogagan Tall Quiet Servant Tate Bolin Gunelendam Deep Thinker Tanner Bailey Kschamehhellan Achtu Fast Running Deer Bryce O'Connell Kschiechpecat Aschowin Clear Water Swimmer James Britt Lenu Macheli Tschitanissowaoan Man Of Many Talents Matthew Bailey Lippoe Wewoatamowi Wise Prudent Scott Davey Machelensin Amangamek Clever Fish Jesse Collins Owoaton To Know Wendy Glass Papesu Klamachpin Patient Quiet One Derek Lampe Sakima Woapalanne Chief Eagle Wesley Seaman Tgauchsin Sanquen Friendly Weasel Dillon Williams Witscheman Netopalis The Helping Warrior Robert Porter Wulaptonaelchukquonk One Who Advocates Our Cause Kristopher Lake Wuliechsin Munhacke Well-Spoken Badger
We Had a Great Fall Fellowship at Slippery Falls Oct 14-16!
Fall Fellowship was held at Slippery Ralls Scout Ranch on October 14-16, 2011. This weekend is generally regarded as the biggest and best event of the year. This year we relaxed and celebrated our hard work over the past year. There were training classes on patch trading, leatherworking, photography and Indian regalia, and in the afternoon there was blackpowder rifle, shotgun, .22 rifle, archery, a triathlon, climbing and rappelling. The entire weekend was capped off by great food, and tons of good fellowship. We had three Ordeal members seal their membership by completing their Brotherhood. As is tradition at Fall Fellowship, new Vigil members were called out, and the lodge officers for the next year were elected. The following Vigil candidates were called out:
| Sherry Venable | Zachary Ruff | Jesse Collins |
| Dennis Byford, Jr | Jordan Karim | Wendy Glass |
| Victoria O'Rourke | Tate Bolin | Derek Lampe |
| Reagan Smith | Tanner Bailey | Wesley Seaman |
| Joseph Davey | Bryce O'Connell | Dillon Williams |
| Henry Latimer, Sr | James Britt | Robert Porter |
| Shawn Wolford | Matthew Bailey | Kristopher Lake |
| H Lang | Scott Davey |
Our 2012 Lodge officers: Wesley Seaman,
Lodge Chief; Markus Doyle, Vice Chief of Programs; Jason Musgrove, Vice Chief of
Service; Tanner Bailey, Vice Chief of Ceremonies; Seth Truitt, Vice Chief of
Administration and Information Technology; and
Bryce O'Connor, Vice Chief of Finance. Be sure to congratulate them when you see them,
and offer to help them make the year 2012 the best yet in MaNu 133!
Brotherhood Evening was September 17 at John Nichols
As a special effort toward our goal of 30% Brotherhood conversion, MaNu Lodge offered a Brotherhood Evening at Eagle Lodge, John Nichols Scout Reservation on September 17, 2011. Dinner was served, followed by a special Brotherhood Ceremony for eligible candidates. Despite threatening weather that forced the ceremony into the OA Hut, thirteen candidates sealed their Brotherhood.
Hot Fall Ordeal at John Nichols Scout Ranch August 26-28
An Ordeal was conducted at John Nichols Scout Ranch from August 26-28. Eighty new members and 23 Elangomats endured a real Ordeal in 108° temperatures. Thank them all for their beyond normal effort and service to this council camp.
Spring Ordeal: Making Slippery Falls Ready for Summer Camp
Spring Ordeal was held May 20-22, 2011 at Slippery Falls Scout Ranch. The lodge had over 130 newly elected candidates complete their induction into the Order of the Arrow. It was also a great opportunity for more than 20 of our Ordeal Members to seal their membership by completing their Brotherhood. There were numerous member projects accomplished, including fencing in the horse pasture and demolishing the old east-side shower facility. In addition to the induction and service aspects of the Ordeal, both members and new members enjoyed great food, fun and fellowship.
OA Takes the Lead During Work Weekend at Dripping Springs
An OA Work Weekend was held on March 25-27, 2011 at Dripping Springs Camp near Clinton, OK. As always for our camps, there was much work required to prepare it for spring and summer outdoor activities. Although not strictly an OA project, this work day was sponsored and mostly funded by MaNu Lodge as a service to our council. Although it was a cold weekend, more than 130 Scouts and Scouters participated. Saturday evening we were treated to a scrumptious dinner of hand-breaded chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, green beans and salad. Later that evening, nineteen Arrowmen sealed their Brotherhood in the Lodge.
See the Photos from March 2011 Dripping Springs Work Weekend
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