2013 Lowanne Nimat Annual Report
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ORDER OF THE ARROW ECHOCKOTEE LODGE NORTH FLORIDA COUNCIL #87 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
2013 ANNUAL REPORT
Longhouse Council
March 2014
Chris Finn
Lodge Chief Lowanne Nimat Lodge
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2013 Annual Report Agenda
Lowanne Nimat Lodge Commitment to Outdoor Program In Cheerful Service Leadership Development Membership Retention Impact on Council Program Recognition & Awards Section & National Program Journey To Excellence Performance NOAC 2015
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Commitment to Outdoor Program
Three Vigil Honor members held key senior leadership positions at Sabattis, including the Camp Director
Timbering / clearing of several Camp Woodland sites to improve camper safety Key Leader
presence at Sabattis Scout Reservation
Support of Cub Scout program
Presence at the Council Camporee at Sandy Creek
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Commitment to Outdoor Program
Amangi Mawinsin (Spring Ordeal & Service) Bonihen Tindey (Fall Ordeal & Service) Three additional Brotherhood Trails that
included service projects in support of camp Completion of family camp program pavilion
at Camp Woodland Weatherproofing Camp Woodland fire pit
cooking pavilion National Jamboree Day of Service Staff for Council Camporee, WEBELOS-Ree
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In Cheerful Service
Council Merit Badge Fair Administration / Runners Instruction Assistance
Council Camporee Belt Loop Bonanza Belt Loop Badge Counselors
WEBELOS transition Staffed WEBELOS-Ree Ceremony Team participated in Crossover
Ceremonies and Rank Advancement
Community Service State Fair Reflecting Pool & Park
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Leadership Development
Lodge Leadership Development Instructors included Section Chiefs from NE-2A,
NE-3A, NE-4A , Section Vice Chief from NE-3B and the Northeast OA Chairman Mark Chilutti
Courses and practical exercises in Lodge Organization, Planning, Program, Problem Solving and Goal Setting
Fellowship at WonderWorks at Destiny USA 20 key youth; 11 key adult advisers
Lodge LEC is 90% filled and active National Youth Leader Training (NYLT) had
the Lodge Chief and many members on staff
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Membership Retention
Positive growth, adding 87 new Lodge members
JTE conversion rates at BRONZE levels
Overall JTE membership retention rate at GOLD level
100% of unit election requests fulfilled Total membership of 432 represents a
retention rate of 81%, and an improvement over the 2012 retention rate of 72%
New: Ordeal: 87 / Brotherhood: 43 / Vigil: 9 Conversion Rates:
Ordeal 64% Brotherhood 31% Two Ordeals and five Brotherhood Trails were
held in 2013 Fully staffed with District Membership Chairs
for first time in a number of years
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Impact on Council Program
OA Service Grant provided a new program pavilion for Camp Woodland (construction completed in 2013)
Membership retention in upper ranks by offering a role for older Scouts
Significant training opportunities (Lodge Leadership Development, National Leadership Seminars, Section Seminars)
Helping to develop future leaders Conduit for identifying quality camp staff
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Impact on Council Program
Total Service Hours: 2,203 Financial Impact:
Friends of Scouting (FOS): $2,000 Capital Contributions: $1,450 In-Kind Service Hours Value: $17,624
FOS
Capital Cont.
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Recognition & Awards
New youth member designed Lodge logo Increased communications, social media
presence, branded items and an e-newsletter 9 Vigil Honor members Founders Award: 2 Most Spirited Arrowman: Stephen Wong Most Dedicated Arrowman: Tom Hall Most Outstanding Arrowman: Chris Finn Most Outstanding Committee: Elections
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Section & National Programs
17 Lodge attendees at the NE-3A Conclave Strong OA presence at National Jamboree National Leadership Seminar (NLS) and
National Lodge Advisor Seminar (NLATS) participation at Camp Alpine, NJ
Lodge Chief and Lodge Adviser attended the Northeast Region Summit
Lowanne Nimat is in charge of program and recreation at NE-3A 2014 Conclave
Lowanne Nimat will host the NE-3A 2015 Conclave the 100th anniversary of the Order
OA Summit Corps was a critical component of Jamboree staffing
Our NE-3A Section Chief Kyle Piper was elected to serve as the 2014 Northeast Region Chief
NOAC 2015 is the Centennial of the OA.
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Journey To Excellence
Lodge strengths:
Membership Retention Finance Program Unit Elections Council Service
Opportunities for improvement in: Camping Promotion Strategic Planning
Overall GOLD JTE ranking
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NOAC 2015
Quite simply the largest Order of the Arrow event in modern times.
Training, fellowship, fun and making BSA history for 5 days in the summer of 2015.
Attendees will receive a distinctive red sash to commemorate the 100th anniversary.
Centennial Anniversary of the Order of the Arrow.
University of Michigan, summer 2015.
10,000 Arrowmen are expected to attend.
ArrowTour will travel throughout the nation leading up to NOAC.
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ORDER OF THE ARROW ECHOCKOTEE LODGE NORTH FLORIDA COUNCIL #87 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Mission of the Lodge The mission of the lodge is to achieve the purpose of the Order of the Arrow as an integral part of the Boy Scouts America in the council through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults.
Lowanne Nimat Brothers of the North