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Congratulations to the Vigil class of 2009
On Saturday May 16th, 10 brothers from Unami Lodge took their Vigil on a rain soaked night. The nominees have been approved by the National OA office and were inducted during a special overnight ceremony. They are bestowed with a name of honor translated in both a Native American/American Indian language as well as English. The National OA office issues a Vigil Honor certificate recognizing this honor with the honoree's given name and the Vigil Honor name in both translations. Congratulations to all our newest Vigil members!

National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC)
In the summer of 2009, arrowmen from around the country have the unique opportunity to gather together for the National Order of the Arrow Conference commonly referred to as NOAC. NOACs generally have over 7,000 Arrowmen in attendance that are seeking many of the aspects you are looking for: fun, fun and more fun. Each time a conference is held, Arrowmen coming from around the world gather at Indiana University on August 1st through August 6th to share their ideas on lodge leadership, activities, and ceremonies as well as participate in a large variety of competitions. This six day adventure is unlike any other event in Scouting and is unique to just members of the Order of the Arrow. The cost in 2009 is anticipated to be $550 for youth and $700 for adults, which includes travel, hotel the night of arrival, conference fees, conference patches and tee shirts. Youth subsidies were provided in 2004 & 2006 to help offset the costs and can be expected again for 2009. Unami Lodge can only take a small number of people so if you want to go sign up now! The sign up for can be found on our Forms Page above. If you have any questions please contact Jeff Aster our NOAC Adviser or click on the graphic below.

It's Trade-O-Ree time again - Save the Date!
September 11th & 12th; Save the Date!! Our annual Trade-O-Ree is back! Once again the Location will be the Lu Lu Shriners Temple, in Plymouth Meeting and it promises to be the biggest and best Trade-O-Ree yet! This will be the first Trad-O-Ree after NOAC and will feature vendors from all over the country. The Trade-O-Ree offers the opportunity to see all types of scouting memorabilia and support the Lodge's campership program. Vendors wishing to purchase a table at this event can do so by downloading the vendor sign up form from the forms page.

Charles J. “Chuck” Benshetler Spirit of Camp Leadership Award
The purpose of The Charles J. “Chuck” Benshetler Spirit of Camp Leadership Award is to recognize those members of the Cradle of Liberty Council Summer Camp Staff who exemplify the best qualities that a camp staff member should possess. It is through the words and actions of these individuals that they are seen by their fellow staff members and put in the position of recognition. The proposed award will be voted on at the October service weekend at Resica Falls. To read the entire proposal of the award click here

Rules & Procedures proposed changes for 2009
This Spring the Lodge Executive Committee has proposed several changes to the Lodge's Rules and procedures. To read the proposed changes click here. If you have any questions regarding the proposed rules and procedures please contact Brian "BJ" Johnson. to read all of the rules and procedures for Unami Lodge scroll down a little further on this page for the link. Notice must be given to all members of the Lodge that a vote to change the rules will take place. In the event that the notice for these proposed changes do not correspond with a regular Lodge mailing, a posting on the Lodge website shall be considered sufficient. Notice, whether by mail or by web posting, must be made to all members at least ten (10) days prior to the planned vote. A simple majority vote of the voting members present shall be required for approval. The final Vote for these rules will take place at the October Service weekend.

Read the Unami Lodge's 2008 -2012 Strategic Plan
Fresh off the presses and adopted at March's Executive Meeting here is Unami Lodge's 2008-2012 Lodge Strategic Plan.

Lodge Rules and Procedures
Read the Lodge Rules and Procedures (Adopted 10/2007). Lodge Rules and Procedures

Calling all Arrowmen!
Are you interested in helping the lodge? Do you want to get involved but don’t know how? We have an answer! Become an OA Representative. You can serve your lodge by passing information from the Lodge to your unit and in the process fulfill the requirement for a leadership position and also get credit for the Participation Award. This is a great was to get involved in the Lodge and it is a vital program to the lodge. To become an OA Rep, just ask your unit leader to give you the form to fill out and then send it to the address on the bottom of the form or give it to your chapter chief. If your unit leader didn't get a form, or if you have any questions or problems, you should contact the OA Rep Chairman, Jim Benischeck or call him at (215) 283-2434.

Get Involved!
Everyone interested in getting involved in the lodge should contact Lodge Chief Brian "BJ" Johnson at chief@unamilodge.org. We are always looking for additional people to help out on our committees, so pick one that interests you and jump on in. I look forward to working with all of you!

Last updated June 16, 2009