Tecumseh Lodge

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Section E13 FORUM

An Idea Sharing Experience

November 1 – 3, 2024

Camp Lazarus

FORUM | An Idea Sharing Experience is just over the horizon, and will once again be returning to Camp Lazarus for a weekend of fun and fellowship!

Our facilitators have been hand picked from across the section to provide the best hands on experience as possible.

For many years now, the Section has hosted a first-class training experience.
Named for the famed Greek Forums of antiquity, this event will provide both training through demonstration and lecture along with a new focus on idea sharing and open discussion.
This will be a great weekend of great training, food and fun for anyone interested in the Order of the Arrow.

Be on the lookout for more information coming soon!

Lodge Communications

Here are some ways we communicate with our Tecumseh Lodge members

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Check out photos from our events

Here is a link to a google folder with full lists of the past Lodge Chiefs, Founders Award recipients, and past recipients of the Vigil Honor:

N O A C Report

“The Tecumseh Lodge had an amazing time at the 2024 National Order of the Arrow Conference at the University of Colorado Boulder! With a large contingent of 41 Arrowmen, we experienced the best the OA has to offer. We engaged in Fellowship with Arrowmen from around the country, and around the world. We took training classes to help make our Lodge stronger. But most importantly, we made memories with friends that will last a lifetime. If you missed out on NOAC 2024, be sure to join us in 2027 for another memorable adventure!”

To see the pictures click HERE

Lodge Calendar

(Please note, the dates and locations for the 2024 Ordeals has changed)

2024

(Click on any underlined event to go to the event registration page)

September 20 – 22 Ordeal / Brotherhood – Camp Falling Rock

October 4 – 6 Fall Fellowship – Camp Falling Rock

November 1 – 3 FORUM – Camp Lazarus

2025

January 25 Lodge Leadership Development – Council Office

January 25 Lodge Banquet – Council Office

April 11 – 15 Spring Fellowship – Camp Lazarus

April 25 – 27 Ordeal / Brotherhood – Camp Falling Rock

May 16 – 18 Section E13 Conclave – Camp Falling Rock

August 8 – 10 Ordeal / Brotherhood – Camp Oyo

September 5 – 7 Ordeal / Brotherhood – Camp Lazarus

October 3 – 5 Fall Fellowship – Camp Falling Rock

2024 Officers and advisers

Lodge Chief

Reid Miller

VC of administration

Bryson Tillman

VC of activities

Garrett Emond

VC of chapters

James Reynolds

Lodge secretary

Phil Cox

Lodge Treasurer

Connor Brown

Lodge Adviser

Jon Santini Jr

VC Admin adviser

Kurt Tekaucic

VC activities adviser

Nick Hubbell

VC chapters adviser

Josh Stevens

secretary adviser

Tony Kovinchick

treasurer adviser

Douglas Wagoner

Membership Records

Tony Kovinchick

Professional Adviser

James Dockter

Chapters

Kìshahtèk

“Northern Lights”
Polaris (North) District
Kìshahtèk meets at 2:00 PM on the first
Sunday of each month at Camp Lazarus

Kal Kozlik, Chief
John Trouten, Adviser

Kittan Wewoapisak

“Great River Watchmen”
Frontier (South) District
Kittan Wewoapisak will meet at various times and locations. Contact the Chapter Adviser for the next time and location.

Madi Wasmer, Chief
Barb Wasmer, Adviser

Ahsënike

“People Among The Rocks”
Daybreak (East) District
Ahsënike will meet at various times and locations. Contact the Chapter Adviser for the next time and location.

Hector Gonzalez, Chief
Andrea Gonzalez, Adviser

Pilsit Alunsa

“Pure Arrows”
Gateway (West) District
Pilsit Alunsa meets at 7:00 PM on the first
Thursday of each month at 3500 Main St, Hilliard, OH

Andrew Diemand, Chief
James Finley, Adviser

Information For Candidates

So, you were elected by your Unit to join the Order of the Arrow.

What does this mean?

Should I join the Order of the Arrow?

What’s in it for me?

Here are a few links with information that might help explain it better.

Note: You cannot take your Ordeal and join the Order of the Arrow unless you were elected by your unit to do so in 2023 or 2024.

About Your Lodge Dues

To maintain your membership in the Order of The Arrow and Tecumseh Lodge you need to pay your dues each year. If you are not a dues paid member you lose the right to call yourself a member of the Order of the Arrow. If you are not a member of the OA you also lose the right to wear the Lodge Flap or other symbols or patches for the OA. You must be registered in a Simon Kenton Council Scouting unit to be a member of Tecumseh Lodge.

When Do I Need To Pay My Dues?

Our Lodge year is from January 1st to December 31^st, so your dues need to be paid at the beginning of each calendar year.

I’m a Newer Member – Weren’t my dues included in my Ordeal fee?

If you took your Ordeal during the current year, your Ordeal fees included your dues through the end of the calendar year in which you took your Ordeal. You would next need to pay your dues at the beginning of the next calendar year.

How Can I Pay My Dues?

You can pay your dues several ways:

By Mail – by using the dues form which can be found HERE

On Line – Click on this link to pay your dues online (https://scoutingevent.com/441-76671)

In Person – You can pay in person at any lodge event or at our lodge booth at the University of Scouting

I have not paid my dues for a long time, how can I become a member again?

If you have not paid dues for a while, it’s easier to join again than you think. Just fill out the form as completely as possible, pay $25.00 and we will re-instate you.

I want to transfer into Tecumseh Lodge from another Lodge

OA members transferring into Simon Kenton Council from another Council may do so by sending proof of current dues paid in the other Lodge and their Scout ID# to transfer into Tecumseh Lodge.

OA members transferring into Simon Kenton Council from another Council with their OA dues not being current may do so by sending proof of membership in the other Lodge and their Scout ID# to transfer into Tecumseh Lodge.

(Either of these can be done using any of the above mentioned methods)

Note: You can only be a member of the Lodge representing the Council where your primary Scouting membership is registered.

Lodge Information Book

The 2024 Lodge Information Book
is available by clicking the link below.
This is a PDF version which you can just reference on-line, or download to your computer, tablet or phone so you always have it with you.
This version will be updated as needed.

2024 Lodge Book

Unit Election Information And Forms for Chapter Use

These forms are for the use of Chapters while conducting Unit Elections. They are to be submitted as stated on the form. They are not intended for use by the unit or others. If you need an election to be completed in your unit, contact your Chapter, our Vice Chief of Chapters or our Chapters Adviser. Their contact information can be found elsewhere on this page.

Where To Go Camping

Every 3 years, Tecumseh Lodge produces a Where To Go Camping Book which is available for our Scouting units to use as a resource in their program planning. The latest version is available by clicking on the link below. We would like to thank Cole Niemantsverdriet and John Birle for their work in completing this project.