Colonneh Lodge

Oct. 8 – 10, 2010
Texas Motor Speedway

Arrowman, SHACJam is our opportunity to shine as Arrowmen and as a premier lodge in front of thousands of Scouts and their families.  This mega-Centennial event needs hundreds of youth Arrowmen to support operations and facilities as well as sale concessions.

What we need is a couple hours of cheerful service from each volunteer Arrowman we get.  To be a part of this, register for SHACJam through your troop or crew and then send an e-mail note to Don Dunbar at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , saying you want to help.  We will put a schedule together and will let you know which time slot is yours.  If you want to serve the entire weekend, let us know that in your note.  We will be selective for those roles, though, as the need will be for those who can effectively lead groups of three to five Arrowmen in various tasks once they arrive at the Colonneh program area for their hours of service.

Whether you can volunteer or not, you will still want to participate fully in the program and be a part of the Colonneh activities. We are putting on an awesome Indian Village with nine teepees, powwow ring, all sorts of crafts and instruction, and competition.  At our Colonneh program area, we will handle dues, Brotherhood Talk, Meet the Man with the National OA officers, have a dunking booth and an inflatable activity area, a reception area for SM's and SPLs whose troops commit to El Rancho Cima for 2011 summer camp, and hold lodge officer candidate speeches and elections.  Saturday night, as part of the evening show, we will have a spot on the program to share some things about the Order as well as recognize our 2010 Vigil Honor Class of Candidates.  Everyone should wear their OA sash during times of service and to the show!  Afterwards, our Indian Village team will put on a PowWow.  The Brotherhood ceremony will also occur after the show.

Areas of OA Service at SHACJam:

Concession Stands

OA Booth: Administration

OA Booth: Activities

OA Booth: Trading Post

OA Booth: “Captured” Tent Concierge

OA Booth: Set up and Tear Down Team (Friday and Sunday)

OA Booth: Crowd Control (Saturday Night After Show)

Brotherhood Ceremony Team

AIW Village

Parking Lot

Early Set Up Team (Thursday)

Set Up Team (Friday)

Tear Down Team (Sunday)

Hot Shot Service Crew

Airport Youth VIP passenger pickup (approx. 8p.m.) Friday night and deliver to SHACJam

So, think about it, and commit to going by August 31!  We are anxiously awaiting your response to this call for Volunteers!

This is the official call for lodge officer candidates for 2011.  Elections for the 2011 officers will occur at the OA booth at SHACJam on October 9th.  If you are interested in running for and serving as Lodge Chief or Lodge Vice Chief, please send an email ASAP to Scott Scheffler, Colonneh Lodge Adviser, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .    Notification of an Arrowman’s request for candidacy must be made no later than mid-night on September 3, 2010.  Upon receipt of your email, Scott will send you a questionnaire that is required to be turned in prior to being named a candidate for election.  All candidates for Lodge Officer are expected to register for the Lodge Fall Ordeal at Camp Strake on September 10-12. There will be a mandatory Lodge Officer Candidate Meeting at Camp Strake on September 12, 2010, at 4:00 p.m. at the Grand Lake Grandstands.  The Lodge Officer Candidate and at least one parent or guardian must be in attendance for this meeting.

All Arrowman are encouraged to stop by the OA booth at SHACJam to vote.   Remember that your 2010 dues must be paid in order to vote.

Pat Collins, Associate Adviser of Native American, reports from 2010 Section Conclave that the Colonneh Lodge Teams for Singing and Dance both took first place in their respective competitions. Congratulations to both teams for their effort and dedication to win this honor.

Pictured below left to right:  Patrick Quintero, Joshua Graham, Russell Harrison, William Graham, Jarred Gillie, Jeffery Myers, Giobhan Minor, Daniel Muratore

Singing Team
Golden Arrow
William Graham
Joshua Graham
Giobhan Minor

Mustang
Jarred Gillie

Bayshore
Daniel Muratore
Russell Harrison
Jeffery Myers

Skyline
Patrick Quintero

Team Dance
Golden Arrow
William Graham
Joshua Graham
Giobhan Minor

Mustang
Jarred Gillie

Skyline
Patrick Quintero

Dear Ordeal Candidate,

Congratulations! You have been elected as a candidate for membership in the Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America’s National Honor Society. Its purpose to:

• Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrant similar recognition.
• Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of every Scout’s experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer camp.
• Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit and ability to advance the activities of their units, our brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation.
• Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others.

Below is are reports of the current registrants for Ordeal. We will attempt to keep this report current, but naturally a few days will pass between each update, so if you don't see your name right away, please inquire or wait until our next online update.

 Registrations - Strake (September) (40.5 kB 2010-08-30 13:04:39)

Colonneh Lodge Native American Committee along with Crew 32 provides entry and advanced opportunities in these skills.  We meet the 2^nd and 4^th Sunday of each month from 3:00-5:00.

VFW Post 8905
21902 Northwest Frwy (290)
Cypress, Texas 77429  

We will also have opportunities to learn the dance styles and build your dance clothes.

For questions Contact AIA Advisor:
Pat Collins
281.897.8949
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Links:
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Flyer

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