Fall Pow Wow!!

Brothers,

I hope you’re all doing well.

Fall Pow Wow is just around the corner! Pow Wow is one of our lodge’s largest and most attended events each year. Taking place on September 15th-17th this year you won’t want to miss it!

Pow Wow is a unique event for our lodge, focused on fellowship, fun and brotherhood! You could compare it to a camporee, each chapter will participate in games, activities and trainings competing to take home the coveted Black Bear!

On Saturday morning we’ll have training cells, an opportunity to learn and earn points for your chapter. In the afternoon we’ll have games, some past examples are: Tug of War, Ultimate Frisbee, Wischixin, Waguli Stick, A Plunger Relay and more. All games are played Tournament Style with each chapter competing for third, second and first place!

One of the most important aspects of Pow Wow is Lodge Officer Elections. If you’re looking to run for a position, or would like to have a say in your 2023 Lodge Officers, you’ll have to attend. Elections will be taking place Sunday morning after breakfast and a short Scouts Own.

You may not know this, but if you went through your Ordeal at Spring Fellowship, you’re eligible for Brotherhood at Pow Wow! If you’re interested in converting to Brotherhood membership all you have to do is check a box when you sign up that says, “Converting to Brotherhood.” Your OA Handbook lists the requirements. Make sure you get those done before Pow Wow and you’re all set.

IMPORTANT: If you are unable to attend Pow Wow but would like to remain active in the lodge you will have to pay your dues for 2024 on the Mowogo Website. Lodge dues are included in the cost of Pow Wow every year, so this is an important step for all who cannot attend. You can pay your dues here: Pay Dues & Transfers

Sign up for Pow Wow at: Pow Wow Registration

I hope to see you there,
Elizabeth Brown
Lodge Vice Chief of Communication, Mowogo Lodge

SWAPA Jamboree OA Service Corps Volunteers Needed!!!

Good Day, Brothers!

My name is Tommy Phillips and I am the OA Service Corps lead for the Swapa Jamboree. Swapa is a massive Jamboree-type event held by both the Sweetwater and Apalachee Districts every year. Imagine a fun-filled event similar to a free range Thursday at CRM! This event will serve hundreds of youth throughout the council.

The OA Service Corps of the Jamboree will serve as a way to represent the OA and the Cheerful Service that we embody. We will perform various tasks such as Check-ins, Working the OA Trading post, and providing manpower and service to various program areas that need it. Staffing the Service Corps is a great way to experience the various sides of Swapa all while representing the Order of the Arrow. As a result, we could use plenty of volunteers to help us serve such an awesome sauce event! One important thing is that we need OA staff from all over to help us at the event. We already have staff throughout the Japeechen, Lau-in-nih and Canantutlaga chapters and we encourage staffers from even more chapters to help us out!

Swapa Jamboree will be held on September 22-24 at Camp Rainey Mountain. Staffing the event has a 40-dollar fee that provides you with patches, shirts, and food. Staff applications can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeP7nolxjckJL0hdP6T5KfxNI4saKrnHgoR6cSWMVDgSInlsg/viewform and registration can be found here: https://www.nega-bsa.org/admin2/login.

I heavily recommend you all try out this event to represent the best lodge to new units and scouts that might not be too familiar with the OA and the awesome experiences that come from it. I also want to remind you all that serving will be a great way to demonstrate the Order's values of Brotherhood, Cheerfulness, and Service. I look forward to seeing you guys there!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at anikosson@gmail.com, or the SPL and our VCM Alex at xelarettus@gmail.com. If you are an adult then feel free to contact scoutdzona@gmail.com and peter.schlaf@taurusie.com.

Yours in service,

Tamas Phillips
1534 Enthusiast
Venturing Extraordinaire
Order of the Arrow Legend
NYLT Connoisseur



Fall Pow Wow!

Brothers,

Pow Wow is September 15th-17th at CRM, don’t forget to register before it’s too late!

This event is full of fellowship and fun, with games, training cells, activities and more! Yes, there will even be an Elangomat Training at Pow Wow. You’ll be able to compete alongside your chapter to earn points towards the Black Bear! You’ll also be able to vote in the Lodge Officer elections, an important part of Pow Wow each year!

If you went through your ordeal at Spring Fellowship, you’ll be able to convert to Brotherhood at Pow Wow. Just check the box that says “Converting to Brotherhood” when you sign up!

IMPORTANT: If you are unable to attend Pow Wow but would like to remain active in the lodge you will have to pay your dues for 2023 on the Mowogo Website. Lodge dues are included in the cost of Pow Wow every year, so this is an important step for all who cannot attend. You can pay your dues here: Pay Dues & Transfers
Make sure you sign up and attend this event! You can register at: Mowogo Event Registration

I hope to see everyone at Indian Summer this weekend, and at Pow Wow in September!

Yours in Service,

Elizabeth Brown
Vice Chief of Communication, Mowogo Lodge

Upcoming Elangomat Training

Hello fellow Mowogo brothers and sisters,

I am excited to announce that two more elangomat training dates have been added to the lodge calendar! Registration is open for both of them on the lodge website now! The first elangomat training is this weekend at Indian Summer (August 19th) at Camp Rotary. The second one will be during the training cells at Pow-Wow in September (15th–17th).

These training classes are for anyone who wishes to serve as an elangomat during an ordeal weekend. It is for anyone who has not been trained previously, but also for those who have been trained but would like a refresher. It is highly encouraged for those reading this email to attend. These are the first two of three elangomat training classes to be announced before Fall Fellowship. Things to keep in mind with these training classes: they include at least an hour and a half of in-class training and then a service project. Be prepared with work clothes, gloves, water, and anything else to take notes along the way. I can't wait to see you all there!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at lodge.vcm@mowogo.org.

Yours in Service,

Alex Sutter
Vice Chief of Membership, Mowogo Lodge



Indian Summer

Hello Brothers,

It's getting late to sign up for Indian Summer. You don't want to miss out on Ani-Gatogewi's now famous "Chicken -n- Dumplings, excellent Native Dance class, or Elangomat Training. Are you not convinced yet....what about getting to watch a live LEC meeting?

Sign up today, Don't delay...
More info is available here
Click here to register

See you there!
IndianSummer2023
For those planning to attend, we are excited to see you all this weekend. Our Chapter members and I love providing service to our council's primitive camping property, Camp Rotary. We hope you all will enjoy the property as much as we do. Just a few quick reminders.

  • Bring all of your appropriate PPE (Work Gloves, goggles or glasses, and long pants)
  • Bring the appropriate equipment (like loppers, hand saws, and other Scout-appropriate cutting implements)
  • Be sure you are prepared for the weather (Water, Sunscreen, and a Hat)
    • Side note on hats. The camp's lovable mascot Scout (the dog) doesn't like Cowboy hats
      so unless you want to get barked at...maybe pick a different hat for the day
  • A Bugle will be used for flag ceremonies. So if you or your Scout has sensory issues, please bring the appropriate
    equipment.
  • Lastly, Registration closes on Wednesday at midnight. So please register before so that we can determine our food
    budget. If you have any issues with paying beforehand let us know as soon as possible.

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Yours in Brotherhood,

Hayden Simpson
2023 Ani-Gatogewi Chapter Chief, Mowogo Lodge

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