Section NE-4B News

LOCATION: Penn's Woods Council Service Center, Ebensburg. BEGINS: 0900

One of the topics brought up at the last COC was Cub Scouting. It was put out that all Lodges in our Section should have chosen a Lodge Cub Scout Committee Chairman and actually established the committee by the Spring COC. If at all possible, the Lodge Cub Scout Chairmen should attend the COC. I will provide materials and info that will help them with their committees.

Also, Lodges should be sure that they have their individual parts close to completion. Lodge Chiefs, be prepared to give an update at the COC. Here are the training cells that each lodge is responsible for
---L) Conclave Training Cells
a) Lodge Exchange Program/ Quality Lodge- Covers two training cell periods –Section Officers
b) Youth To Adult Transition—AQ
c) Patches/History – M,N
d) Communications within OA Structure – E
e) Cub Scouting “Boys in Blue” – Section officers
f) Regalia Construction/Preservation – W
g) Brotherhood Brunch (B2) – Lodge Chiefs
h) Running Lodge Meeting/Programs – N
i) Old Scouting Practices – E
j) Native American Heritage/ History – W
k) Dance/Drum Promo – W
l) Theme Oriented Cell- M

---Reminder: Jon Cherry put out the following:
1. We will be taking each Lodge's Key 3 photo for the guidebook. I'm looking for, at least, the Lodge Adviser and Chief, Conclave Chair and Adviser for pictures. Please be in Class A WITH sash.
2. I am asking that the Lodge Chief or a representative please send me a copy of the Lodge history for the guidebook.
3. Any requests for program materials that your Lodge has for Monaken Lodge need to be given to me at or by the COC. Program requests can be made through till the end of April. After that I can not guarantee that our Lodge will be able to get what you ask from us.
4. I will have some more updates that I will distribute at the COC meeting.

Posted by Ted Kostich at 3:45 AM | Permalink

Brothers:

The next COC will be on April 10 at Seven Mountains (exact
time/location TBD). This is a change of what we had
originally planned on, so please note this new date.

To each Lodge: We will be taking pictures for the guidebook at the
COC, so you must have everyone present. Also, each Lodge (this falls
on the officers) needs to electronically send me a copy of your Lodge
history no later than Wednesday, April 7. We are beginning to
take requests from Lodges for any program or training materials that
they will need for the Conclave. Please send those requests to me. We
will be getting plaques made up for events. For your Lodge
registrations, we need participant names, whether they are a youth or
adult, the participant's OA honor, and any major health/food concerns
that we should be aware of. All Lodges need an approximate count of
participants at the COC. You will, of course, be able to add
participants leading up to Conclave, but your approximate count is
necessary to begin the final planning stages.

Thanks for your cooperation and support as we get ready to celebrate
100 years of Scouting at the 2010 Section NE-4B Conclave. Look for a
more formal update in the coming weeks. In the meantime, you can
contact me at (717) 994-0647 or joncherry@gmail.com for any questions
that you have.

In WWW,

Jon Cherry

2010 Monaken Lodge Conclave Chairman

Posted by Ted Kostich at 8:34 AM | Permalink

1.What is the CoC mailing list?
The CoC mailing list is an e-mail list that is used by the Chiefs in the Section to send out e-mail to all the other Section leaders quickly by just sending to one address.

2.Who can join the CoC mailing list?
If you are a Brother of any Lodge in the Section, you may join the list.

3.Who can send mail on the CoC mailing list?
Any person may send mail to the list. However, only messages from Chiefs, Advisers, and Section Officers will appear on the list right away. All other messages must be approved before they will appear on the list.

4.What messages are appropriate for the CoC mailing list?
Any e-mail messages that contain information that is useful to the members of the CoC are appropriate. E-mail containing profanity or links to offensive web sites are not appropriate. E-mail containing unapproved solicitations are not appropriate.

5.How do I send mail to the mailing list.
Once you are subscribed, you may send mail to the list by e-mailing "CoC@ne4b.org"

6.How much mail will I receive if I subscribe?
Many months out of the year, the CoC mailing list is not used at all. However, prior to events such as Section Gatherings, CoC's, National events, Conclave, etc... the list gets more usage.

7.How do I subscribe to the CoC mailing list?
You can subscribe by visiting this link: http://four.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/coc . Alternatively, send an e-mail to coc-request@ne4b.org with the word "subscribe" in the subject line. You will receive an e-mail with instructions. Once you are subscribed to the mailing list and are also a member of the CoC, you should also e-mail the Section Secretary, Ted Kostich, at tedkostich@gmail.com, after you subscribe so that he can give you access to post directly to the list.

8.How do I unsubscribe from the CoC mailing list?
Send an e-mail to coc-request@ne4b.org with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line, or use the above link.

Posted by Ted Kostich at 3:00 PM | Permalink

Brothers,

I would like to extend an invitation to the Council of Chiefs to attend the
September Gathering at Seven Mountains Scout Camp on September 26. Brothers are
invited to come out to the Camp on Friday evening. There will be a $10.00
fee for those who plan to stay Friday into Saturday and $5.00 for Saturday
only; to help cover the costs.

Lodges need to register by e-mailing joncherry@gmail.com or by calling (717) 994-0647.
Google map to Seven Mountains Scout Camp: www.conclave2010.com/resources/maptocamp

I look forward to seeing you at Seven Mountains on the 26th!

In WWW,
Jon Cherry
Monaken Lodge Conclave 2010 Chairman

Posted by Ted Kostich at 3:54 PM | Permalink

Please do not forget we will be having a CoC tomorrow at Camp Anawanna at 8:30am!!! If you need directions or help with anything, please contact the Section Chief!!!

Make sure you bring any final notes about Conclave, especially if you need something.

Posted by Adam Kostik at 3:48 AM | Permalink

Hey Everyone!!

News just came in from Enda. The November Council of Chiefs meeting has been relocated to Heritage Reservation (Pathfinder Lodge). Please make this note!! We definitely don't want people showing up at Twin Echo and us not being there!!

Again: THE NOVEMBER COUNCIL OF CHIEFS HAS BEEN MOVED
FROM TWIN ECHO TO HERITAGE!!!

Don't forget to RSVP as soon as possible. And watch the website, NE4B.org for updates.

Posted by Adam Kostik at 3:55 AM | Permalink

Hey Everyone!!

Hope everyone is doing well as we jump into the winter months!! I know the Section Staff has been pretty busy, getting ready for the Section Officers'
Seminar coming up as well as the November CoC. On that note, we have a few points of business to attend to:

1. Everyone needs to let Allen, or Adam Kostik know ASAP how many you have from your lodge attending the Nov. CoC. It's at Twin Echo in Ligonier. We'll be there Friday Night (for patch trading, fun and
fellowship!!) and the meeting itself will start at 8AM on Saturday.
Remember: Lodge Chief's, Advisers, and Conclave Chairmen should be attending. This CoC is going to be program based, so come with training and program ideas!! We should be done no later than 2pm. When you RSVP, let us know if you're coming Friday night or Saturday morning. Cost for food is $5.

2. Adam is putting together our first Informer for the year (for those who don't know, that's the Section Newsletter). He sent out an email earlier this week about needing articles. Lodge Chiefs: this means you!! Also, Section Chairmen should send him something too. (Good work Ted getting yours in already!!). This is the Informer that we're taking to the SOS, so let's make it a good one!!

3. The Section Fleeces have been ordered (make sure you thank Cletus and the Penn's Woods Council for helping us with this!!) Make sure, if you ordered one, that you have your $35 at the CoC, so we can give it to you :)

If anyone needs anything, please let us know!! We live to serve :) Have a safe and happy Halloween weekend!!

Yours in Brotherhood,

Allen, Craig, and Adam

Posted by Adam Kostik at 9:46 PM | Permalink

As you may or may not know, at the September CoC we approved the new conclave rotation. To view it, click on the link below!

Download Conclave Rotation

Posted by Adam Kostik at 5:05 AM | Permalink

Fellow Arrowmen,

Hello! My name is Teddy Kostich, and I am your current Section NE-4B Cub Scout Relations Chairman. The purpose of the Cub Scout Relations Committee is to promote Boy Scouting to Cub Scouts to show them that we can have fun and to encourage them to join a troop after they cross over. Also, we can raise awareness of the OA through the Cub activities, and in doing so, encourage more Scouts to meet the requirements for membership into our Order, and ultimately increase the size of the Brotherhood. For the Council of Chiefs on November 15th, I am asking that each Lodge be ready to discuss their Cub Scout program, such as what you do, what works best for you, etc., and to have ready any ideas or thoughts that you would like to talk about. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me.

In WWW,

Teddy Kostich
Section NE-4B Cub Scout Chairman

Posted by Adam Kostik at 11:25 PM | Permalink

Hey Guys!

Just wanted to drop everyone a note and see how they were doing! Hope your summers are going well and that everyone is getting pumped for the up and coming year. There's a lot on the calendar for this fall and winter, as well as TONS of Conclave Prep needed to help make sure NE4B is continuing the legacy of AMAZING Conclaves!! We've got a lot of new ideas on the table already for the 2009 Conclave at Heritage. Don't forget to mark your calendars with the dates Bill emailed out last week. Let's make sure our Section is well represented at the NLS and NLATS this fall, and that we're keeping an active face in the Region!! It's these trainings that help our lodges run as smooth as they do!

Also: We're looking for a lot of talent to help fill some committee positions on the CoC. From training, The Informer, and our website, to Cub Scouts and Camp Promo, there's something for everyone! We're also really looking forward to all our Lodge Chiefs will take an active role in all these things for the next year, so let's get rolling now!!

Hope your summers have been excited and full of fun!! See you soon!

Allen, Craig, and Adam

Posted by at 12:04 PM | Permalink

Due to scheduling conflicts at Heritage, Enda has moved the Sept date to Sept 27th.

The current schedule of Council of Chiefs (COC) meetings are:

Sept 27 - Heritage

Nov 15 - Twin Echo

Apr 4 - Heritage

May 29-31 - Heritage/Conclave

Other OA calendar Items:

Continue reading "NE-4B Calendar Updates" »

Posted by at 9:56 AM | Permalink

By Sean Hastings, Section Vice-Chief

Brothers,

I have confirmed with Enda Lechauhanne that their Section Visitation
will be held at Enda's Winterfest event on the weekend of January
25-27th. The actual visitation will most likely be on that Saturday.

I am calling out to you, the Council of Chiefs because I need members
for my Section Assistance Team. It is with a variety of opinions and
viewpoints that new ideas are made which is why I would like to build
a team with brothers from multiple lodges across the section. If you
are interested or you know someone in your lodge who would be
interested, please contact me at s.p.hastings@iup.edu. Thank you.

Posted by at 12:00 AM | Permalink

Above: The COC visits the Constoga Campfire area during the September Gathering.

It it time to RSVP for the November Council of Chiefs. The CoC will be held at Camp Tenacharison. Directions to camp, including an interactive map, are available at http://www.wfbsa.org

The CoC will be held on November 16th and 17th. The cost for the event is $5/person regardless of when you arrive.

RSVP for the event is requested before close of business on Friday, November 9th. You may RSVP by calling the Westmoreland-Fayette Council Service center at (724) 837-1630. Please indicate the number of youths and adults that are coming and if any will be arriving Friday night. Also please let us know if there are any special dietary requirements.

If you intend to come for Friday night, please consider bringing a cot or ground mattress in addition to a sleeping bag.

Posted by at 6:58 PM | Permalink

(by Tom Price, Section Chief)

Brothers,

The leaves are changing and the chill is in the breeze, but the NE-4B is moving right along. I, along with Ken Hager, current Northeast Region Chief and past NE-4B chief, staffed the Fall NLS at Camp Alpine in New Jersey. It was a great time with arrowmen from across the region in attendence. Wagion, Ah'Tic and Ahtuhquog all had youth and adults attending NLS and NLATS. This spring, Camp Guyasta will be the host to the Spring NLS. Since it will be in our section and in Enda's Backyard, I think it would be wise to send any members who need to be trained on the region level. It is a great experience and will help your lodge's newer and up and coming members more about leadership, teamwork and the order itself.

Continue reading "Chiefly Speaking" »

Posted by at 12:00 AM | Permalink

From Tom Price, Section Chief:

Brothers and Chiefs,

Guys, I am really happy with how things went this past weekend. The meeting was just what I think we needed to kick Conclave 2008 into gear. I was personally impressed with all the suggestions and ideas about the theme "Lenni Lonopoly". Now that we have a theme we can work on PROGRAM, the most important part of and why we all attend conclave.

Continue reading "Sept. Gathering Recap, Arrow Coprs 5 and Much Much More" »

Posted by at 10:59 AM | Permalink

The Annual Section NE-4B September Gathering will be held on Friday, Sept.
14 - Saturday Sept. 15 at Camp Conestoga. Directions to Camp Conestoga
are available here:

http://www.wfbsa.org/resources/camping/directions.html#Camp%20Conestoga

The Section Gathering is open to any members of the section that want to
attend. Interested lodge members are encouraged to coordinate with their
Chief and Lodge Adviser.

RSVP for the event is required before Wednesday, September 5th at noon.
You may RSVP by calling the Westmoreland-Fayette Council Service center at
(724) 837-1630. Please indicate the number of youths and adults that are
coming and if any will be arriving Friday night.

Cost for the event will be $5 per person (regardless of when you arrive),
due upon arrival.

Posted by at 9:25 AM | Permalink

Gents,

I want to start by thanking everyone for a great Conclave!! If each
person there had half as much fun as I did, I know it was a worthwhile
event!! I also want to tell everyone that I'm looking forward to a great
year and am honored with the chance to serve our Section as your Secretary.

Continue reading "Note from the Secretary" »

Posted by at 12:00 AM | Permalink

The special election for the new Section Chief was held on January 13th at the Penns Woods Council office. All lodges were represented as the meeting began at 10:00 AM. After two rounds of voting and many questions the new Section Chief Christian Horn was elected into office. Due to the fact that Christian was the Section Vice Chief, we then had to have another election to replace Christian. As with the Section Chief election, we had two rounds of voting and questioning to elect the new Section Vice Chief Jon Cherry of Monaken Lodge.

Posted by Website Chairman at 9:46 PM | Permalink

The time and place for the special election of our new Section Chief has been determined. The meeting will be held at the Penn's Woods Council office on Saturday, January 13th at 10:00 am.

The Penn's Woods Council office is located in the Galleria mall off of Route 219 in Johnstown. As you come in the Sears entrance and enter the mall complex to the left of the cashiers's stand, the council office is the second door on the left.

Additional directions to the council office are available on the pwcbsa.org website.

Posted by at 4:29 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

As per the OA FOG (Field Operations Guide), the section is required to select a replacement Section Chief within 30 days of our present Chief taking office as the Region Chief. The selected individual will carry out the role of Section Shief until the Sunday Business Meeting of the next Section Conclave.

Here are the rules:

Continue reading "Section Chief Selection Process" »

Posted by at 8:40 PM | Permalink

From Ken Hager, Section Chief

NE-4B COC:

The officers and I, along with Dan Wright, Bill Wittmer, and the ’08 Conclave chair Jon Navari returned this week after an exciting SOS at Camp Alpine. We have lots of info to pass on to you at our upcoming COC at Camp Anderson next weekend.

By now, you should have received your latest issue of the Informer which included some info on the COC. Directions to Anderson can be downloaded off the Section Web-site. You are invited to come Friday night at 7 pm, with accommodations available. The meeting will being Saturday morning at 8:30 am and be over around 3 pm. We will be voting on the theme, training cells, and several other important matters including finalization of delegation quotas. If your lodge plans on submitting a patch design, please bring a copy to the meeting. The cost for Saturday is $10 with an additional charge if you plan on coming Friday night. An agenda will be e-mailed out the week before the meeting. Please RSVP by next Monday with me on how many people your lodge will be sending (Friday and Saturday) in order to make preparations.

Be prepared for a High Adventure promotion, as we as several other presentations.

Questions? E-mail me this week.

Posted by at 10:43 AM | Permalink

The next COC will be held at Camp Anderson on November 17th and 18th.

Camp Anderson is located in Tyrone, PA on Vanscoyoc's Hollow Road.

A map with directions is available for download, or you can get your own driving directions from Google Maps

Posted by at 3:03 PM | Permalink

The NE-4B section gathering will be held at Camp Seph Mack during September 8th and 9th. For information on attending, please see your Lodge Chief.

Directions to camp Seph Mack may be found on the Penn's Woods Council website.

All you really need to know is that it is the FIRST turn-off after Rt422
returns to 2 lane to the east of Indiana.

Go to the end of the 4 lane Rt422 east of Indiana, PA. Just 1000 ft past the
end there is a 4 way intersection with an ice cream stand in one of the
corners. Turn onto the road next to the ice cream stand and follow the signs
to the scout camp (2 miles).

About a half mile back there is a 3 way intersection, keep to the right
where the bulk of the traffic goes.

As the road nears the end, there is a church on your right and the road
merges and runs out to the boat docks. About 500 ft beyond the church, there
is a dirt road to the right. That is the entrance to Seph Mack. Follow the
road thru the gateway, across the breast of the dam and bear right at the
totem pole to the dining hall.

Additional map to Seph Mack (Large PDF file, may take a few minutes to load)

Posted by at 12:25 PM | Permalink

Conclave officers (from left to right): Bill Wittmer, Section Adviser; Christian Horn, Vice-Chief; Ken Hager, Chief; OJ Walsh, Secretary; Jack Waite, Staff Adviser.

Posted by at 11:13 AM | Permalink

The various lodge chiefs gathered together for a late-night council of chiefs meeting at Camp Potomac. This will be the last of many COC meetings for these people prior to the start of the next administration.

Posted by at 12:14 AM | Permalink

(by Ken Hager, Section Chief)

Gentlemen!

I hope everyone from our Section had a great Easter at home or away, with your families, extended families, friends, and who ever else makes your holidays more enjoyable.

It has been little over five weeks since our March COC, and I wanted to drop some reminders to you all.

Final quotas are in for Conclave. Potomac is getting everything put into motion. Make sure to start collecting your Conclave fees, as bills will soon start coming in. Cost is $30 per participant.

Continue reading "Section Updates" »

Posted by at 3:20 PM | Permalink

(from Ken Hager, Section Chief)

Best wishes to everyone as they begin 2006. Now that the Christmas Season is over, we can once again get on task for planning our Conclave. Last month I attended the National Planning Conference for the OA in Texas. I have a lot of info for all of you from that meeting. Also last week, we held a Section Officers meeting in Mt. Pleasant where the section officers and advisers meet to talk about the next COC along with other items. This is to inform you of all these events.

Continue reading "Impotant Info On March COC -- March 17-18" »

Posted by at 1:09 PM | Permalink

The Section NE-4B Council of Chiefs met on Saturday December 3rd at Wagion Lodge's Camp Tenacharison to discuss next year's conclave to be held at Camp Potomac on June 9, 10 and 11 of 2006.

Continue reading "Let the arrow point the way!" »

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