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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.
Vigil Nominations Due
The Vigil is the highest honor of the Order of the Arrow. It 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 of office in the Order of the Arrow to one or more of the following: their lodge, the Order of the Arrow, Scouting, or their Scout Camp. Tenure in Scouting or the Order of the Arrow is not considered as reason enough for a Vigil Honor recommendation.
Any member of the Order of the Arrow registered in Scouting and in good standing in a regularly chartered lodge is eligible for recommendation to the National Order of the Arrow Committee for elevation to the Vigil Honor provided that, at the time of the recommendation, the individual has been a Brotherhood member for a minimum of two years. A lodge may nominate a maximum of two percent of their registered Arrowmen once a year, through the Vigil Honor petition. At least 50 percent of all those nominated must be under 21 at the time of nomination. Every year MaNu Lodge selects its Vigil candidates based on nominations turned in from lodge members. Anyone may submit a nomination. The nomination form must be completed in its entirety (including suggested Indian name) and mailed to the address given on the form by the specified date. A picture of the nominee must be included with the form or it will not be accepted. Forms may not be e-mailed.
Download the OA Troop Rep Support Kit (Includes the nomination form, Lenape-English dictionary, and many other useful items)
Summer Fellowship Coming Up August 20-22!
The MaNu Lodge Summer Fellowship will be held August 20-22 at Camp George Thomas. A Fellowship is a fun opportunity for fellowship and brotherhood. Events might include climbing/rappelling, archery, shooting sports, tomahawk throwing, stickball, patch trading, inter-chapter and ceremony team competitions, etc. It is an additional opportunity for Ordeal members to seal their membership by completing their Brotherhood.
Download the Summer Fellowship Registration Form *
Download the OA Troop Rep Support Kit (Includes the registration form and many other useful items)
Lodge Executive Committee Meeting Notes
The MaNu Lodge Executive Committee (LEC) met on March 6, 2010. Some decisions/discussions during that meeting include:
April MaNu Lodge Bulletin is Now Online
The latest issue of the MaNu Lodge Bulletin is now available:
Download the April 2010 MaNu Lodge 133 Bulletin *
Download the OA Troop Rep Support Kit (Includes this and many other useful items)
Jamboree Info: Service Corps Recruitment
In just a few months, over 40,000 Scouts and troop leaders will arrive at Fort A.P. Hill in Caroline County, Virginia, for the 2010 National Scout Jamboree and the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. The Order of the Arrow Service Corps will provide cheerful service all over the Jamboree supporting its program for the Scouts and leaders. From serving as an aide to the Chief Scout Executive, to filming with Boys’ Life, and working at a region action center, the areas in which Arrowmen work are endless. Come be a part of it!
Founded in 1950, the OA Service Corps exemplifies how Arrowmen should act and cheerfully serve others. The Service Corps seeks to provide servant leadership through cheerful service to the program areas of the Jamboree. Over 150 Arrowmen are needed to serve. The OA Service Corps needs youth who are willing and are under the age of 21 through the end of the Jamboree. Youth (ages 15-25) serving on the Jamboree staff can attend the 2010 National Scout Jamboree for $397.50.
For information on how you can register, visit the National OA BSA website.
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.
Spring Ordeal: Another Great Success!
Over 300 MaNu Arrowmen and candidates participated in the Spring Ordeal held May 14-16, 2010 at Slippery Falls Scout Ranch. We had 165 candidates who were served by 32 Elangomats. In addition 56 members sealed their Brotherhood. Click below to view the photos.
Because certain aspects of the ceremony are to remain a mystery until the appropriate time, some photos have been placed into a password protected PowerPoint file. You may download and view these files if you enter the proper password: The Admonition (in all lower case).
Download the Password Protected PowerPoint File of Ceremony Images
Lodge Leadership Development Conference and Lodge Banquet Great Successes
The MaNu Lodge held a Lodge Leadership Development Conference at McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church in Norman on Saturday, January 2nd, 2010. At this traning activity, the lodge and chapter officers and advisers studied camp promotion, developed leadership skills, received Elangomat Training, and discussed other issues about successfully running a lodge program. It was immediately followed by a Lodge Executive Committee meeting, and then by the annual lodge banquet. At the banquet we recognized those Arrowmen who had given outstanding service during the past year. In addition to the installation of new lodge and chapter officers, many special recognitions were made, including chapter officer and adviser recognitions, lodge committee chairmen, event chairmen and new Vigil Honor members. MaNu Lodge annual awards were also presented, including the White Buffalo award (see recipient list below), the Miller "Pat" Patterson award to Paul Schmidlkofer, the Bill George award to Aaron Patterson, and the Casy Cundiff Quality Chapter of the Year award to Eagle Chapter. Our highest award, the Founder's Award, was presented to Brin Fair, Aaron Patterson and Paul Schmidlkofer. Additional award recipients included Eagle Chapter for their support of Fall Fellowship, and Cindy Rogers for service as chapter adviser in Kittikima Chapter (Baden-Powell District). We had a great evening of fellowship, celebration and fine food!
White Buffalo Recipients |
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| Evan Bias | Jordan Fest | Chase Mixon | ||||
| Dee Browning | Michelle Gee | Victorie O'Rourke | ||||
| Keith Carpenter | Bob Gray | Jordan Pierce | ||||
| Cody Cuthriell | Mike Koppel | John Wolford | ||||
| Ed Dixon | Leon Langford | Dirk McElfresh | ||||
| Markus Doyle | ||||||
Vigil Weekend: Excellent Food and the Rain Held Off!
Vigil Weekend was held November 14-15 at Camp George Thomas and was attended by 79 Arrowmen. Of the 24 Vigil candidates in the Class of 2009, 21 attended this initiation opportunity. The food was excellent, as usual, and included fried chicken and catfish. Despite threatening rain, the foul weather did hold off long enough to provide a reasonably pleasant experience for everyone.
Fall Fellowship a Great Success (Despite the Rain!)
MaNu Lodge held a Fellowship at Slippery Falls Scout Ranch on September 11-13. More than 140 lodge members participated in the event which offered a regalia class, leave no trace training, patch collecting, shooting sports (blackpowder, shotgun and .22 rifle), and a triathlon, just to name a few. Four Ordeal members sealed their membership by completing their Brotherhood. On Saturday evening, the lodge called out 24 members for Vigil honor, and on Sunday morning we concluded with an LEC and lodge elections. There were also six new Bowstring Society members inducted. By the time the event was over, we'd had three inches of rain . . . and a ton of fun!
When you see Brenda Humann, Jason Linn, James Reeves III and James Reeves, Jr, be sure to congratulate them on their newly sealed Brotherhood. Our new Bowstring Society members are Cameron Jones, Allan Jones, Micheal Barnes, John Wolford, Randy Patteson and Tylar Loveday. And don't forget to shake the hand of those called out for Vigil honor:
Vigil Honor Class of 2009 |
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| Brock Crosby | Evan Bias | Phillip Jeck | ||||
| Eddie Martin III | Barbara Garlington | Micheal Barnes | ||||
| Aaron Patterson | William Barnes | Randy Patterson | ||||
| Cameron Jones | Michael Glass | David Atkinson | ||||
| Tyler Loveday | Barbara Zepp | Chase Mixon | ||||
| Alexander Ruff | Stephen Windom | Markus Doyal | ||||
| James Clagg | Joshua Todd | Gary Way | ||||
| Dorman Morsman IV | Camryn Bernier | Bob Mackey | ||||
And, finally, be sure to congratulate our 2010 lodge officers, and to offer your help during their year of service:
Left to right: Chief, Brin Fair; Vice Chief Programs and Activities, Jordan Pierce; Vice Chief Ceremonies and Inductions, Justin Carpenter; Vice Chief Camping and Service, Derek Lampe; Secretary, Micheal Barnes; and Treasurer, Jordan Fest.
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