The History of Kintecoying Lodge 4

The History of Kintecoying Lodge #4 The Order of the Arrow in the Greater New York Councils

Centennial Legacy Project

NOAC 2015

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Table of Contents Welcome................................................................Page 3 Kintecoying Lodge #4

History......................................................Page 4

Day One....................................................Page 6

Totem........................................................Page 7

Officers and Advisers.............................Page 8

The Lodge Flap.......................................Page 9

Insignia....................................................Page 10 Ranachqua Lodge #4

History....................................................Page 12

Lodge Advisers......................................Page 16

Totem......................................................Page 17

Lodge Chiefs..........................................Page 17 Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge #24

History....................................................Page 18

Totem......................................................Page 22

Lodge Advisers . ...................................Page 22

Lodge Chiefs . .......................................Page 23 Suanhacky Lodge #49

History....................................................Page 24

Lodge Advisers......................................Page 34

Staff Advisers........................................Page 34

Lodge Chiefs..........................................Page 35

Totem......................................................Page 36 The Tower of Friendship...............................Page 37 Man-A-Hattin Lodge #82

History....................................................Page 38

Totem......................................................Page 42

Lodge Advisers......................................Page 42

Lodge Chiefs..........................................Page 43 Aquehongian Lodge #112

History....................................................Page 44

Totem......................................................Page 56

Lodge Advisers......................................Page 56

Lodge Chiefs..........................................Page 57 The Higher Vision...........................................Page 58 National & Sectional Officers and Advisers

. ................................................................Page 56 The Vigil Honor ..............................................Page 62

Vigil Honor Members

Kintecoying Lodge................................Page 63

Ranachqua Lodge..................................Page 64

Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge.............................Page 67

Suanhacky Lodge...................................Page 72

Man-A-Hattin Lodge............................Page 78

Aquehongian Lodge..............................Page 81 The Founder’s Award......................................Page 84

Recipients................................................Page 84 The Centurion Award......................................Page 86

Recipients................................................Page 86 The Distinguished Service Award...............Page 87

Recipients................................................Page 87 The Inauguration Ceremony of Kintecoying Lodge............................... Page 88

Acknowledgements Kintecoying Lodge Centennial Committee Nicholas Goldrosen - Chairman Ian M. Pinnavaia - Adviser

Kintecoying Lodge Leadership

Andrew J. Sommer - Lodge Chief Patrick Machado - Vice Chief of Inductions Kevin Karlson - Vice Chief of Administration Stephen Duer - Secretary Daniel Sommer - Treasurer Colin R. Pinnavaia - Lodge Adviser Thomas W. Pendleton - Staff Adviser Ethan V. Draddy - Scout Executive

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Aquehongian Lodge 112 Website - http://www.aquehongian112.org Aquehongian Lodge 112 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Aquehongian112/photos_stream The Jack Kohler Suanhacky Campership Association http://www.jackkohlercampership.org/chapel.html Kintecoying Lodge Website - http://www.kintecoying.org Matinecock Chapter Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/123170394433131 Ten Mile River Scout Museum Archive - http://tmrmuseum.org/archive/index.html Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge Website - http://www.shushugah.org Suanhacky Lodge Totem - 1995, 2005,2013

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Welcome to our Centennial Celebration Dear Brothers, The Order of the Arrow has a long and historic place in the life of Scouting in New York City. For 100 years, our Order has represented the best that Scouting has to offer and has dedicated itself to serving our communitites, our camps and our Scouting family. During the past 95 years, the Order of the Arrow has taken on many different forms within our Council. From our days of camp based lodges at Kanohwahke Lakes and Ten Mile River, to the chapters of our five legacy lodges, to our unified Kintecoying Lodge of today, our Order remains an integral part of Scouting within the Greater New York Councils.

As we mark the Centennial of the Order of the Arrow this year, we pause to reflect on our proud history, the highlights of which are presented here in this book. Beyond the names, images and stories found here, we are able to look deeper for the real understanding of what has made the Order of the Arrow in New York City an integral part of our common Scouting experience.

Brotherhood: The bonds of Scouting have been strengthened by the admonition once whispered to us by the Mighty Chief when we entered the circle of our lodge. We were challenged to care for one another and to deepen the relationships with our fellow arrowmen. In our work of serving scouting we have formed the bonds of Brotherhood which will last for a lifetime. The Order of the Arrow experience, while personal for many, is not a journey we make by ourselves. We grow in our dedication to the virtues of Scouting and the Order through the Brotherhood we share.

Cheerfulness: The tasks which lie before all Arrowmen each day are difficult and arduous. It would be easy for us to simply pass those tasks onto others. As Arrowmen we take on these tasks willingly for the greater good of scouting.

Our dedication to service is made possible by the attitude by which we approach the opportunity to serve.

Service: Our call to service is best described by our founder, E. Urner Goodman: “With the help and guidance of almighty God, may we be willing to tackle any appropriate task of cheerful service that will contribute to the brotherhood of man. Amid all the voices of pessimism and discouragement in the world today, we offer, out of our experience with dedicated youth, hope for brighter, better days ahead.� It is our common belief in the hope for a brighter better day ahead that we look to further scouting through our service. In doing so cheerfully, we build the brotherhood among all.

These three things have bound us together for the past one hundred years. No matter when you entered into the circle of our lodge in this past century you have accepted the obligation to be unselfish in the service of the welfare of others. Let our next century be filled with that same spirit of Brotherhood, Cheerfulness and Service dedicated to better scouting in New York City.

Yours in WWW, Andrew J. Sommer Lodge Chief Inducted May 2010

Colin R. Pinnavaia Lodge Adviser Inducted May 1997

Thomas W. Pendleton Lodge Staff Adviser Inducted September 1988

Ethan V. Draddy Scout Executive Inducted June 1978

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The History of Kintecoying Lodge #4

For 100 years the Order of the Arrow has played a significant role in the life of millions of Scouts, shaping them to be young men dedicated to the cheerful service of others and bound in brotherhood to their fellow man. Soon after Dr. E. Urner Goodman and Col. Carol A. Edson founded our Order at Treasure Island Scout Camp in 1915, word of the Wimachtendienk came to New York City. In 1920, four men were inducted into the Order and formed the fourth Order of the Arrow Lodge in the country. It was on that evening that the rich history of Brotherhood, Cheerfulness, and Service began in what we now know as the Greater New York Councils.

On August 30, 2012, after careful consideration over the course of many months, Scout Executive Charles E. Rosser announced the decision that combining the council’s five Order of the Arrow lodges into a single lodge will allow the OA to better fulfill the Mission of the Lodge and the Purpose of the Order of the Arrow. A committee of ten youth and seven adults were tasked with transitioning the OA in the Greater New York Councils.

Members of the transition team were: Representing Ranachqua Lodge, Brenden DelBene (Lodge Chief), Matthew Thomas, and Marc Messenger (Lodge Adviser).

Representing Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge, Robert Rowley For 93 years, the Greater New York Councils chartered (Lodge Chief), Nicholas Goldrosen, and Anthony 5 lodges, one in each borough. Ranachqua Lodge #4 was Bracciante (Lodge Adviser). Representing Suanhacky founded in 1920 and served the Bronx. Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge, Anthony Lectora (Lodge Chief), Andrew Sommer, Lodge #24 was founded in 1925 and served Brooklyn. and Michael Lectora (Adviser). Representing Man-ASuanhacky Lodge #49 was founded in 1930 and served Hattin Lodge, Alan Tang (Lodge Chief), Brendan Looi, Queens. Man-A-Hattin Lodge #82 was founded in 1935 and Michael O’Brien (Lodge Adviser). Representing and served Manhattan. Aquehongian Lodge #112 was Aquehongian Lodge, Allan Feldman (Lodge Chief), Christopher Sorensen, and John Perchiacca (Lodge founded in 1938 and served Staten Island.

Adviser). Lodge Staff Adviser Designate Christopher Coscia, and Lodge Adviser Designate Colin Pinnavaia rounded out the committee.

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Pictured above at Day One (L to R): Chris Coscia - Lodge Staff Adviser, Ray Capp - National Chairman, Clyde Mayer - National Director, Kirwin Seger - Lodge Secretary, Andrew Machado Vice Chief of Inductions, James Maxham - Vice Chief of Operations, Patrick Machado - Lodge Treasurer, Tyler Allen - 2013 Northeast Region Chief, Jordan Hughes - 2013 National Vice Chief, Colin Pinnavaia - Lodge Adviser, Nicholas Goldrosen - Lodge Chief, Samuel Messenger Section NE-2B Secretary

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The team met nine times between the fall of 2012 and the spring of 2013 to discuss how the lodge would be organized, the lodge name and totem, lodge committees, and chapter organization among other topics. Kintecoying Lodge was officially formed on April 1, 2013.

The Lodge name of Kintecoying comes from several modern day sources which claim that what we now know as Astor Place used to be named Kintecoying or, “Crossroads of Nations,” and was a pow-wow point for the Lenape tribes of Manhattan. At this spot, where the branches of the trails converged, the Lenapes traded with each other, exchanged news, held spiritual ceremonies, and tribal councils to settle disputes. The “Crossroads of Nations” also speaks to New York City’s role as the “Capital of the World” and a “Melting Pot” of peoples from many lands from around the globe. Although the national OA organization has stopped using lodge numbers to identify lodges, we believed that the tenure of service of the Order to our council is unique. In order to acknowledge the 93 years of Order of the Arrow history in New York City, the lodge decided to retain the use of the lodge number 4. The Peregrine Falcon was selected as the totem of Kintecoying Lodge.

The transition team decided that an inaugural lodge-wide fellowship event would be held in April 2013 to bring the GNYC OA membership together and to officially form the new lodge. Kintecoying Lodge Day One was held on April 13, 2013 at Alpine Scout Camp. Brothers from across the city gathered to enjoy a day of fellowship, elect new lodge officers, and establish Kintecoying Lodge #4. The first lodge officers were elected in the afternoon.

Nicholas Goldrosen was elected Lodge Chief, Andrew Sommer was elected Vice-Chief of Inductions, James Maxham was elected Vice-Chief of Administration, Kirwin Seger was elected Secretary, and Patrick Machado was elected Treasurer.

and Lenape Bay districts, Man-a-Hattin chapter for the Big Apple district, Aquehonga chapter for Aquehonga district, Mespaetch chapter for Pathfinder and Tomahawk districts, and Matinecock chapter for Founders district.

On the weekend of June 7-9, 2013, Kintecoying served as the service lodge for the 2013 Section NE-2B Conclave held at Camp Keowa at Ten Mile River. At the conclave Samuel Messenger was elected as NE-2B Secretary.

Kenneth E. Hood was named Associate Section Adviser.

On December 29, 2014 our lodge and the Greater New York Councils were awarded a $4,000 National Service Grant from the National Order of the Arrow Committee to assist with the construction of a new shotgun shooting range at Camp Keowa.

At the 2014 Section NE-2B Conclave held at Seton Scout Reservation in Greenwich, CT Samuel Messenger was elected NE-2B Vice Chief and Nicholas Goldrosen was elected NE-2B Secretary.

On April 27, 2015, Michael O’Brien of Man-A-Hattin chapter was selected to serve as the second lodge adviser of Kintecoying Lodge.

At the 2015 BSA National Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA, it was announced that Colin R. Pinnavaia would be presented the OA Distinguished Service Award at the 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference at Michigan State University.

At the 2015 Section NE-2B Conclave held at Baiting Hollow Scout Camp in Baiting Hollow, NY Jeremy Duenas was elected NE-2B Secretary. Ian M. Pinnavaia was named Associate Section Adviser.

As part of the Order of the Arrow’s Centennial Celebration, Kintecoying Lodge and the Greater New On April 13, 2013 Kintecoying Lodge received a service York Councils hosted an ArrowTour stop at Alpine Scout grant from the Northeast Region to replace a cabin in Camp on June 28, 2015.

Family Camp at Ten Mile River which was destroyed during Hurricane Sandy.

Kintecoying Lodge sent a contingent of 53 delegates and 21 staff members to the 2015 National Order of the Six chapters were formed to administer the OA program Arrow Conference at Michigan State University. in the local communities: Uteney Gokhos chapter for the 5 Bronx River district, Shu-Shu-Gah chapter for Breukelen

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Day One - April 13, 2013 On April 13, 2013 at Alpine Scout Camp, Kintecoying Lodge gathered for the first time in fellowship to officially mark the formation of our new lodge. The Day One program included a lodge-wide team building event, games and activities, rock climbing, history displays and a BBQ lunch.

The first lodge officers were elected in the afternoon.

Nicholas Goldrosen was elected Lodge Chief, Andrew Sommer was elected Vice-Chief of Inductions, James Maxham was elected Vice-Chief of Administration, Kirwin Seger was elected Secretary, and Patrick Machado was elected Treasurer.

The inaugural charter of Kintecoying Lodge #4 was presented to Lodge Chief Nicholas Goldrosen, Council President Alair Townsend, Staff Adviser Chris Coscia and Lodge Adviser Colin Pinnavaia by representatives of the National Order of the Arrow Committee, National Vice Chief Jordan Hughes, Northeast Region Chief Tyler Allen, National Order of the Arrow Committee Chairman Ray Capp and National Director Clyde Mayer.

The inaugural lodge flap design was unveiled by the new lodge officers. A contest and online vote was held in the months leading to Day One to choose the new flap design.

The new lodge flap was designed by Nicholas Goldrosen and Robert Rowley of Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge.

Following the elections, an inauguration ceremony was held to acknowledge the 93 year history of the Order of The new lodge officers lit a new ceremonial fire of the Arrow in New York City and recognize the service of Kintecoying Lodge and led the lodge membership in a the five legacy lodges. Each legacy lodge was represented rededication ceremony. by its final Lodge Chief.

• Brenden DelBene (Ranachqua Lodge #4) • Robert Rowley (Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge #24) • Anthony Lectora (Suanhacky Lodge #49) • Alan Tang (Man-A-Hattin Lodge #82) • Allan Feldman (Aquehongian Lodge #112)

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The Peregrine Falcon The Totem of Kintecoying Lodge #4 The Peregrine Falcon was selected as the totem of Kintecoying Lodge. A native bird to New York City, the peregrine falcon is a symbol of strength, adventure, leadership and new beginnings. Peregrine falcons are among the world’s most common birds of prey and live on all continents except Antarctica. They prefer wideopen spaces, and thrive near coasts where shorebirds are common, but they can be found everywhere from tundra to deserts. Peregrines are also found living on the bridges and skyscrapers of our city. Having been put on the endangered species list in the 1970s the peregrine falcon is making a strong comeback with population numbers on the rise worldwide.

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Kintecoying Lodge Officers and Advisers Lodge Chief Year 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016

Name Nicholas Goldrosen Andrew Sommer Patrick Machado

Vice Chief of Inductions Year 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016

Name Andrew Sommer Patrick Machado Timothy Sommer

Chapter Matinecock Matinecock Matinecock

Chapter Shu-Shu-Gah Matinecock Matinecock

Vice Chief of Operations Year 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016

Name James Maxham Kevin Karlson Christopher Fuentes-Padilla

Secretary Year 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016

Name Kirwin Seger Stephen Duer Jeremy DueĂąas

Treasurer Chapter Shu-Shu-Gah Mespaetch Aquehonga

Lodge Adviser Year Name 2012-2015 Colin R. Pinnavaia 2015-Present J. Michael O’Brien

Chapter Shu-Shu-Gah Man-A-Hattin

Lodge Financial Adviser Year Name 2013-Present Thomas S. Bain

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Chapter Mespaetch Man-A-Hattin Matinecock

Chapter Man-A-Hattin

Year 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016

Name Patrick Machado Daniel Sommer Trevor Camacho

Chapter Matinecock Matinecock Shu-Shu-Gah

Associate Lodge Adviser Year Name 2013-Present Sherrie DelBene-Giattino 2013-Present James Shaughnessy

Chapter Uteney Gokhos Mespaetch

Lodge Staff Adviser Year

2013-2014 2014-Present

Name Christopher M. Coscia Thomas W. Pendleton

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The First Lodge Flap of Kintecoying Lodge #4

On January 6, 2013, the Kintecoying Lodge Transition Team announced a contest to design the first lodge flap.

The winning design was submitted by Nicholas Goldrosen and Robert Rowley from Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge.

All youth arrowmen were encouraged to submit a design for consideration by the transition team. The transition team narrowed down the submissions to three candidates and a public opinion poll was conducted to select a design.

The first lodge flap of Kintecoying Lodge was unveiled at Day One on April 13, 2013.

The flap design depicts the peregrine falcon soaring in front of a silhouette of a skyline with the Statue of Liberty at the left and Empire State Building at the right, both notable symbols of New York City. The sunrise in the background represents the dawning of a new day, the beginning of the new lodge. The five rays coming from the sun represent the original five lodges of Greater New York Councils. The council name is abbreviated (GNYC) and ghosted in the silhouette of the Empire State Building.

Three versions of this flap were produced. A silver mylar bordered version with the words “Charter Member� was sold to members registered with the lodge during its inaugural year. A gold mylar bordered version was given to members of the Transition Team in recognition of their work in organizing Kintecoying Lodge. A white bordered version was issued as the standard lodge flap for all members.

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Kintecoying Lodge Insignia Issue

Date

Border

Quantity Manufacturer

Designed By

Notes

S1

4/13/2013

Silver Mylar

2500

Moritz Embroidery

Nicholas Goldrosen/Robert Rowley

Charter Member Flap

S2

4/13/2013

Gold Mylar

50

Moritz Embroidery

Nicholas Goldrosen/Robert Rowley

Transition Team

S3

4/13/2013

White

3000

Moritz Embroidery

Nicholas Goldrosen/Robert Rowley

Standard Issue

S4

10/15/2014

Black

1000

Moritz Embroidery

Colin Pinnavaia

OA Centennial Flap

S5

11/30/2014

Yellow

750

Krelman Company

Colin Pinnavaia

NOAC 2015 Fundraiser Flap

S6

6/1/2015

Green

650

Krelman Company

Colin Pinnavaia

NOAC 2015 Trader Flap

S7

6/1/2015

Black

250

Krelman Company

Colin Pinnavaia

NOAC 2015 Delegate Flap

X1

4/21/2014

Red

200

Krelman Company

Ordeal Planning Committee

Elangomat Patch

X2

11/30/2015

Yellow

750

Krelman Company

Colin Pinnavaia

NOAC Fundraiser Pocket

X3

6/1/2015

Green

650

Krelman Company

Colin Pinnavaia

NOAC Trader Pocket

X4

6/1/2015

Black

250

Krelman Company

Colin Pinnavaia

NOAC Delegate Pocket

C1

10/30/2015

White

250

Standard Pennant

Ian Pinnavaia

OA Centennial Chenielle

N1

5/30/2014

Red

15

J1

7/6/2013

Black

eA2013-1

4/13/2013

Black

eA2013-2

11/22/2013

Red

eA2013-3

11/22/2013

eA2014-1

11/21/2014

eA2014-2 HS1

Ken Hood

Executive Committee Neckerchief

Stadri Emblems

David Malatzky

Museum Backpatch

500

Moritz Embroidery

Anthony Pinnavaia, Jr.

Day One Patch

200

Krelman Company

Ken Hood

2013 Indian Seminar

Red

50

Krelman Company

Ken Hood

2013 Indian Seminar Staff

Red

200

Krelman Company

Ken Hood

2014 Indian Seminar

11/21/2014

Red

50

Krelman Company

Ken Hood

2014 Indian Seminar Staff

7/6/2013

Green

Stadri Emblems

David Malatzky

Museum Historical Flap

HS2

7/6/2013

Red

Stadri Emblems

David Malatzky

Museum Historical Flap

HS3

7/6/2013

Yellow

Stadri Emblems

David Malatzky

Museum Historical Flap

HS4

7/6/2013

Red

Stadri Emblems

David Malatzky

Museum Historical Flap

HS5

7/6/2013

Red

Stadri Emblems

David Malatzky

Museum Historical Flap

S1 - 2013

S2 - 2013

S3 - 2013

S5 & X2 - 2014

S6 & X3 - 2015

S4 - 2014

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X1 - 2014

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S7 & X4 - 2015

C1 - 2014

N1 - 2014

eA2013-1 - 2013

eA2013-2 - 2013

eA2013-3 - 2013

eA2014-1 - 2014

eA2014-1 - 2014

J1 - 2013

HS1 - 2013 HS3 - 2013

HS2 - 2013 HS4 - 2013 HS5 - 2013

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Ranachqua Lodge #4 1920-2013

The History of Ranachqua Lodge #4 Originally written for the Ranachqua Lodge Guidebooks published 1957, 1969, 1974 Ranachqua Lodge #4, the oldest Order of the Arrow lodge in the New York area, and the fourth to be formed, was founded in August 1920 at Camp Ranachqua, which was then located at the Kanohwahke Lakes in Harriman State Park.

When the lodge was founded, the Order of the Arrow had not yet become a part of the Boy Scouts of America.

On the night of the organization of Ranachqua Lodge, four men were inducted into the Order to become the lodge’s first Ordeal members. These men were Mr. William A. Stump, Scout Executive of the Bronx Council; Dr. Fred W. Brown, Scout Commissioner; Mr. Ed B. Whelan, Field Executive of the Bronx Council; and Dr. Kurt E. Richter, director of Camp Ranachqua. That season at Ranachqua, of the three elections held, the first two were only for Scouters, the last one for Scouters and Scouts. Among the first Scouts inducted was Garrison H. Davidson who, as a U.S. Army Major General, served as Superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point and later commanded the First Army, headquartered at Governors Island.

The first Chief of the Lodge was William Stumpp (pictured above right), who remained Chief until 1948, a term of more than 28 years. During this era, the Lodge developed and centered most of its activities at Camp Ranachqua. The service projects performed at camp remained the same throughout the years. They consisted, for the most part, of clearing land, parking fields and troop sites, building special arenas, and parking cars during camp visiting days. Aside from these projects, the lodge played an important part in forming the traditions of the camp.

Order conducted the traditional Saturday night campfire each week.

In 1927, Ranachqua Lodge was host, for the first time, to a National Order of the Arrow Convention. The Convention was held at Camp Ranachqua at Kanohwahke Lakes. In 1929, Camp Ranachqua moved to Ten Mile River and joined with the other Greater New York Councils scout camps. Here Ranachqua Lodge promptly started to help with the development of the new camp.

The lodge did such things as clearing and marking trails, clearing land and helping with the administration.

Here at Camp Ranachqua, the Order of the Arrow performed even greater service to the camp. In those days, tappings were major events in the camp’s season. Since all of the tappings and inductions were held in camp, the only way a scout could be inducted was to come to camp.

This increased camp attendance as well as enthusiasm in In the days of the Kanohwahke Lakes Camps, the Order the Order of the Arrow. Some years later, the National of the Arrow played the part of a father organization to Council decided that camp elections would no longer be the camp. The Order did many things to prove its worth. held, thus providing a fairer means of joining the Order.

Each week, the Order of the Arrow gave a “Cheerful Service” award to scouts and troops. Aside from this, the One of the most significant contributions, when it moved to the TMR Scout Camps, was the center section of the 12

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infirmary between Units C and E. While the infirmary was being construed, the lodge raised and donated about $600 dollars to the camp for its Middle Wing.

were in the Junior Tribe, and those over eighteen were in the Senior Tribe. Each had its own Tribe Chief, with an over-all lodge chief to coordinate the two. The lodge chief was the only link between the Junior and Senior At the time the money was donated, Ranachqua was Tribes; otherwise, they were completely independent of one camp with three divisions. Division A, for Senior each other. The Tribe system remained in effect until Scouts, was later (1954-55) converted into a family camp 1953 when Dave Silberstein was lodge chief, and was later called Zumi Village; Division C became Camp Nianque; replaced by the chapter organization. and Division E, Camp Stillwaters. Camp Stillwaters eventually had its name changed to Ranachqua. When From the time of the initiation of the Tribe System until these conversions took place, and Camp Ranachqua about 1946 there was a lull in Order of the Arrow activities ceased to exist under that name, Ranachqua Lodge still in camp. This was caused in part by the depression and retained its name. by the outbreak of World War II. Many of the older brothers were called into the military and a suspension of The system of organization and government of the lodge activity followed. has had a rather interesting history. When the lodge started, only Scouters were allowed membership into the Order At the National Lodge Meeting held in September 1940 of the Arrow; later, however, this ruling was waived, and at Camp Twin Echo near Pittsburgh, PA, William A. all registered Scouts were admitted into the Order. This Stumpp was presented the Distinguished Service Award. applied, of course, only to Scouts who lived up to the He was among the first 11 recipients of this prestigious admission requirements, which were then fifteen nights in award along with Founder E. Urner Goodman, Cothe open, with not more than seven counting for summer Founder Carroll A. Edson, and Chief Scout Executive camp, and a First Class Scout rank requirement. With James E. West. the admission of both scouts and scouters into the lodge came many problems, one of the major ones being social. From August 1920, when Ranachqua Lodge was founded, Since the older and younger members of the Lodge until 1952, the activities of the lodge were centered around differed so much in age, they differed in social interests. Camp Ranachqua, and away from the city. In fact, most For this reason, in the early 1930’s, Lodge Chief William of the time the Lodge did not come into contact with Stumpp created the Junior and Senior Tribe system. the Bronx at all, except that its members were registered Under this system, all brothers under the age of eighteen Scouts and Scouters in the city.

Up at Camp Ranachqua, through the years, three regional (or Area) conferences were held at the Blockhouse in Zumi Village. The first two were Area 2A Conferences, since Ranachqua Lodge was a member of old Area 2A. In 1957, Ranachqua Lodge became a member of Area 2J, consisting of the five lodges of the Greater New York area. The first Area 2J Conference was held at the old Blockhouse and Camp Nianque on November 9-11, 1957.

In December of 1957, when Joel Strasser became Lodge Chief, a two year program of Service and Brotherhood was inaugurated to revitalize every aspect of lodge activity. The Lodge gave service at the Greater New York 13

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the level it was during the same period the year before.

In November of 1960, Jack Tobin had to resign as lodge chief. For almost a year after that, lodge activities dwindled and chapter activities were almost the only Order of the Arrow functions in the Bronx.

In September 1961, Burt Levy became lodge chief and began to reorganize the lodge. Drastic measures had to taken because of the decrease in lodge membership and the disappearance of hundreds of dollars worth of lodge costumes. When his second term rolled around, the lodge was out of the red and there had been an increase in membership and activities. During this period the TMR service weekend was instituted. The lodge costumes were replaced and the lodge soon had its own ceremonial team Councils Scouting Expositions in 1959 and 1961 at the under the direction of Ritual Chairman Alfred Lowy. The New York Coliseum. There lodge members prepared and Dance Team continued to be operated by the Ritual and distributed a twice-daily news bulletin to all exposition Regalia Committee of Ranachqua Lodge. participants. Lodge brothers also handled safety, traffic and crowd control, and radio communications at the two Although now a part of Area 2J, Ranachqua Lodge shows. Outdoor service projects were expanded at Alpine was assigned to Area 2A until 1957. During its history Scout Camp, Spruce Pond, and TMR at Camps Nianque the Lodge has hosted four Area Conferences at Camp and Ranachqua where the Lodge provided a complete Ranachqua. road patrol service. In 1958, the first Service Certificates and Distinguished Service medals were awarded. William Since 1952, Ranachqua Lodge has devoted more time Stumpp was presented with a gold medal in honor of his to service in the city, and given up some of its activities 28 years as lodge chief. A new lodge patch was designed at Camp Ranachqua. In 1952, when Egon Zadina was and a several times modified version of it was used chief, the lodge helped with district annual rallies, and conducted ceremonies in schools during Scout Week. throughout the remainder of Ranachqua’s history.

Once, the Ritual Team had three rallies to cover in one In January 1960, during the administration of Jack night. Dave Silberstein, a former Ritual Team leader, Tobin, the Lodge held its Fortieth Anniversary Dinner at happily remembers running down University Avenue in Ohrbach Scout Arena in Alpine Scout Camp. The dinner full Indian costume. was a huge success both in fellowship and in spirit. That August a Fortieth Anniversary Conclave was held at TMR. In 1953, the lodge’s expanded service program contained Over 300 Brothers flocked to camp, along with delegates fourteen major projects including clearing land for from 25 other Lodges to help Ranachqua Lodge celebrate Ohrbach Scout Arena, and serving at the annual Eagle its birthday. The “Ranachqua Legend” was performed by Scout presentations at Hunter College. That year, the 115 Brothers, with the whole of Lake Nianque as a stage. first Ranachqua Lodge Conclave was held. The following Crowds from all over the TMR reservation came to watch year, Greater New York Councils officially recognized the spectacle as did a bus load of campers and staff the lodge as foremost in service. from a nearby private camp. The celebration raised the attendance at Nianque and Ranachqua to almost twice The Ranachqua Owl originated in the early 1950’s, replacing 14

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the first Lodge publication, Wulileu (Good News). At first it was a general newsletter for Lodge members, published

by Dave Glazer. In March 1956, Vincent Gallogly became editor.

faced the monumental problem of Lodge reorganization, because chapters had been abolished. The Lodge took part in a Regional Training Conference and and Fiftieth Anniversary Conference.

From 1955 to 1957, a major portion of Ranachqua Lodge’s service program took place at the New York Botanical Garden. In 1955, Lodge Chief Charles Cozier and Al Buitekant, Chairman of the Service Committee, secured the use of facilities at the New York Botanical Gardens in exchange for service projects performed.

During the following years, lodge members planted seedlings, made tree identification labels, removed debris from the Bronx River, burned brush, served as a fire patrol, assisted with crowd control at many of the Garden’s public service events, and others. The Order of the Arrow was permitted to hold tappings and meetings at the Botanical Garden, as well as store materials there.

The most spectacular tapout was held there, on a rainy June night in 1956, and saw over 150 Scouts and Scouters tapped. This close association with the Gardens ended in 1957 after a major fire reduced the available facilities.

John Tegtmeier became lodge chief in September 1965, and his administration saw such advances as a new Constitution, a sound financial policy, and the first public tapout in several years. At the Forty-seventh Anniversary Dinner, plaques were presented to all past Lodge Chiefs and a patch, designed by Michael Feigenbaum was put on sale.

In 1958, Ranachqua Owl Editor Charles Snyder and the former editor combined efforts to publish the first Ranachqua Lodge Handbook.

Stuart Steinhauer became the Chief of Ranachqua Lodge in July 1967. The annual Lodge Service Weekend and Ordeal was held in May, at the Ten Mile River.

Shortly before the dinner, John resigned as Chief to fulfill his military obligations. His post was filled by Michael Sanchirico. The annual Service Weekend and Ordeal, held in April at Camp Alpine, was successful despite the miserable weather. Brothers and candidates cleared roads, built bridges, and installed drainage pipes. During the summer, the Lodge was represented by eleven Brothers at the 52nd Anniversary National Conference at the University of Nebraska.

Jay Schnapp took office as Chief in July 1968. The lodge standing committees began functioning with regular monthly meetings, and individual participation began to pick up. Eighty Brothers attended the Area 2J Training In the autumn of 1963, Conclave at Camp Wauwepex. In January 1969 the during Phil Sternberg’s Brothers voted their approval of a new simplified Lodge tenure as chief, the lodge Constitution. The 1969 Ordeal and Service Weekend held its first Officer’s remarked the TMR Trail.

Training Course and participated in the Area On January 25, 1970 under the administration of 2J Conference. During Steven Strauss the lodge celebrated its 50th Anniversary the summer-long with a Golden Jubilee Banquet, which over 350 people drought, the lodge’s attended. Highlights of the dinner include addresses rain dance had extensive press coverage for a very good by Congressman Mario Biaggi and by Dave Boshea, reason. It rained in ten hours!

National Executive Secretary of the Order of the Arrow.

The dinner included a recorded address by Dr. E. Urner Alfred Lowy became lodge chief in September 1964 and Goodman, founder of the Order of the Arrow. A special 15

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50th Anniversary flap was issued to commemorate this event.

In 1972, the Lodge held its anniversary dinner, which included the introduction of the Lodge bolo-tie. After the dinner it was decided to stop holding annual dinners because the high cost involved reduced the number of brothers who could attend.

In 1973, under the administration of Paul Eslinger, a new Constitution was approved by the lodge. The new Constitution eliminated the Service and Elections committees and in addition the concept of the Unit Representative as a link between the Troop and the Lodge. Other major changes in the constitution included the elimination of the dues penalty and changing the Lodge calendar year to January 1 to December 1.

plans were made for the revision of the Where To Go Camping Guide. The Ordeal was held at Camp Alpine and included a Brotherhood Quest and Vigil Callout.

The Ranachqua Lodge Farewell Banquet was held on April 8, 2013 at Frankie & Johnny’s, The Pines. Guests included Northeast Region Chairman Mark Chilutti and Section Chief Michael Dioguardi, and Section Adviser Jess Hurwitz.

In 1974, under the administration of Kenneth Landau, the lodge newspaper, The Owl, was once again regularly published. The Lodge also began full operation under the new Constitution and the number of lodge activities increased with a reduction in the number of lodge meetings. Because of the reduced membership in the lodge and the scarcity of older Brothers most of the members of the Executive Committee were themselves inducted on the previous Ordeal. The third edition of the Ranachqua Lodge Guidebook was published and

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Edward Lehman Cedric K. Bodley Ed Weihe, Sr. David F. Yanolatis JosĂŠ L. Carballo Cedric K. Bodley Jaime O. Feliberty, Sr. Edna M. Acquafredda Marc H. Messenger

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Netami Sakima The Lodge Chiefs of Ranachqua Lodge #4 William Stumpp Francis Kafka William Porcelan Norman A Nadel Dave Glazer Egon Zadina David Silberstain Walter A. Quinn, Jr. Charles C. Cozier Alvin Martin Joel Strasser Jack N. Tobin Michael (Sayowitz) Stark Burton H. Levy Philip Sternberg Alfred B. Lowy John R. Tegtmeier Michael Sanchirico Stuart Steinhauer Jay E. Schnapp Steven Strauss Lloyd Abrahams Howard Shoenheltz Paul Eslinger Kenneth Landau

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Gary I. Laermer Calvin McGee Thomas P. Lemme Andrew Rivera, Jr. Ken Lindblom Billy Jakinovich Cedric K. Bodley Fes-Mike Moore James DeAndrea Peter Rosario Anthony Rosado Chris Rosso Eddie Torres Anthony Rosado David N. Yanolatis Douglas Urban George Mearis Jaime Feliberty, Jr. Joe Ramirez Justin (Andreatis) Gleason Kevin Bachman Michael Cosgrove Brenden R. DelBene Samuel Messenger Brenden R. DelBene

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The Owl The Totem of Ranachqua Lodge #4 The owl superimosed over a red arrow was selected as the totem of Ranachqua Lodge upon receiving its charter in 1920. The owl was already in use by Camp Ranachqua, thus Ranachqua Lodge adopted it as their totem. The stump under the owl and the R were added later as tribute to William A. Stumpp, the founder and first Chief of Ranachqua Lodge and to Camp Ranachqua, the birthplace of Ranachqua Lodge.

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Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge 1925-2013

The History of Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge #24 Originally written for the Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge website In 1925, Brooklyn Council became the 24th council to organize an Order of the Arrow lodge. The name chosen was Shu-Shu-Gah meaning the Great Blue Heron, from The Song of Hiawatha.

Shu-Shu-Gah held its first induction in Camp Kanohvet at the old Brooklyn Scout Camps on Kanohwahke Lake, located in what is now part of Harriman State Park.

At that time, there were four divisions in the Brooklyn Scout Camp: Hiawatha, Leeming, Cropsey, and Midwout.

Tahlequah was the Brooklyn Headquarters Camp. The Lodge adopted orange and black as its feather colors, and red, white and blue for the lodge colors.

In 1913, Lindsley F. Kimball was Camp Director of the Brooklyn Scout Camps at Carr Pond in Harriman State Park, and the Brooklyn Council Scout Executive. Picture this opening statement by Chief Kimball to our first Lodge Chief Arthur Evans: “My brother, you have been selected by our fellow members as their chief for the next twelve moons. It therefore becomes my pleasant duty to install you as such, and to administer to you the obligation, which is attached to the office. You will face to the North, bare your left breast and right foot, and kneel before the altar with your right hand raised in the Scout Sign. In this humble but significant position, you

are prepared to take upon yourself the solemn obligation of Sakima of Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge.” Chief Kimball, as chief of the fire, guided the lodge from its inception until 1937 ... from our birth at Kanohwahke Scout Camp to the Brooklyn Scout Camps on Rock Lake (it was not until after 1937 that the name Ten Mile River Scout Camps started being used for all of Greater New York Councils).

In 1925, 1926 and 1927, some older Scouts and some staff were elected and inducted into Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge.

The 1927 election at Camp Hiawatha at Kanohwahke Lakes did not follow with the Ordeal and induction.

These were delayed until 1928 so that they might take place at the new Brooklyn Scout Camps at Rock Lake.

Camp Brooklyn moved to Ten Mile River in 1928.

Contrary to some recollections, there were chapters in the lodge in 1928, 1929 and 1930 (“The Council Ring” mentions them). Sacut Chapter had the blazing of the Wildcat trail as its 1928 Ordeal. The Lodge began serving the then established ten camps in Brooklyn. Tahlequah

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was still the name of the Headquarters Camp and the formed to service the new kosher camp, Camp Kunatah other names were Sacut, Accaponac, Wapaga, Keiutale, (Division III), and Ihpetonga Village (Division IV) was Oseetah, Tanaweda, Kotohke, Kanohvet, and Ihpetonga. serviced by Ihpetonga Chapter.

District Order of the Arrow Service Committees, one for each of the ten districts, were formed to give service to the district and the individual units. The districts at the time were Atlantic, Bath Beach, Bushwick-Arlington, Central, Eastern, Flatbush, Parkway, Sheepshead, Sunrise, and Stuyford.

These chapters remained camp units until 1953 when district chapters were established in accordance with the new National Council policy. Accordingly, since there were ten districts in Brooklyn, there were likewise ten chapters. They were: Waramaug for Atlantic District, Nakowa for Bath Beach, Lenhacki for BushwickArlington, Abwenasi Tsungani for Central, Petapan for Eastern, Achewen Shingue for Flatbush, Uchtama for In 1929 the season ran from July first to September second Parkway, Showandasse for Sheepshead, Wambuli for with Stehahe, Kunatah, Connequot and Kowanoak as Stuyford, and Ktchquenkihellen for Sunrise. In 1956, additional camps to handle the expected 300 campers. In two more chapters and districts were formed. They 1932 another camp, Apelachi, was added. were Nah-Ne-Wah-Ye Chapter for Prospect District, and Sakanenk for Kingsway District.

In 1937 the Brooklyn Camps became Camp Brooklyn of the Ten Mile River Scout Reservation, and had four In 1970, Central District merged with Prospect to form divisions. Sacut, Accaponac, Oseetah and Ihpetonga Five Bridges District, while keeping the name Nah-Newere the chapters that served and inducted candidates in Wah-Ye for the chapter. In June 1979, the entire borough their respective divisions during the summer. Tahlequah Lodge serviced the Camp Brooklyn Headquarters until the building was destroyed by a fire in 1941. Up to that point in time, it had been the largest structure at Ten Mile River.

In 1938, behind Ihpetonga Village (Division IV) on Davis Lake, a home troop formed the fifth chapter. It was named Waramaug, after Troop 123’s former camp at Lake Waramaug in Connecticut. When Troop 123 moved to Ten Mile River in 1936, they kept the name; it means “bottomless lake.”

Sacut and Accaponac were combined as Saccaponac Chapter in 1945 to service Kotohke (Division I). Oseeth Chapter serviced Camp Chappegat (Division III then became Division II). In 1946 Bischuwi Chapter was 19

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of Brooklyn was changed from having 11 districts to 6. Nakowa and Waramaug became Majawat for Nieuw Utrecht District; Showandasse, Ktchkinquehellen and Sakanenk merged into Kotohke for Thunderbird District; Petapan and Lenhacki merged to form Tequiechen for Rainbow District; and Uchtama was absorbed by Achewen Schingue for Midwout District. Nah-Ne-WahYe and Wambuli remained the same for Five Bridges and Stuyford Districts.

In 1986, Tequiechen was split into two chapters.

Tequiechen served the Rainbow District, and Petapan was reformed to cover the new Dawn Star District. In 1987 Dawn Star was merged with Stuyford; however Wambuli continued to serve the original Stuyford District while Petapan served the northern part of Stuyford District, formerly known as Dawn Star.

In 1994, in an effort to improve the effectiveness of the lodge’s operations, the chapter system was eliminated. This was the first time since 1937 that the lodge functioned as a single unit.

In 1995, Brooklyn’s district structure underwent even more change. The existing six districts were merged into two. The former Nieuw Utrecht, Stuyford and Five Bridges Districts became known as Lenape Bay District.

The former Midwout, Rainbow and Thunderbird Districts were merged to form Breukelen District.

In 1997, chapters were once again integrated into the Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge structure: Eluwak and Phoenix Chapters serving Lenape Bay District and Shawondasse serving Breukelen District.

At the OA National Planning Meeting in December 1988, Mark F. Belli was elected to serve as Northeast Region Chief. This was the first time that a brother from ShuShu-Gah Lodge had ever served as a national officer of the Order of the Arrow.

In 1990, the lodge served as the host lodge for the NE3A Section Conclave. The conclave was held at Camp Keowa, Ten Mile River.

The year 2000 marked the 75th Anniversary of the founding of Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge. April 8, 2000 was designated as the celebration day. The lodge gathered for a full day of fellowship and training which culminated with an Anniversary Banquet. The lodge introduced a 75th Anniversary Participation Award, and issued a special commemorative lodge flap which was only available at the Anniversary Dinner. The lodge also served as the service lodge to the 2000 NE-3A Section Conclave, held at Camp Keowa, Ten Mile River.

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At the OA National Planning Meeting in December 2002, Ian M. Pinnavaia was elected to serve as the 2003 Northeast Region Chief. Ian was only the second member of Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge to serve as Region Chief.

In 2003, several new projects were taken on by the lodge.

We held our first Winter Banquet in January 2003. The Founder’s Awards presentations were moved to the banquet and a new tradition was formed. Many guests from around the region were in attendance including former region chiefs and our current section officers. In February, the Chapter Achievement Award was renamed after a former chapter adviser, Len S. Charity who passed Majachsin Chapter. This left the lodge with one chapter away suddenly that winter. The award was presented for serving each district of the council. the first time to Phoenix chapter in May 2003.

At the 2004 BSA National Meeting in Chicago, IL, It was announced that two members of Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge, Ian M. Pinnavaia and Kenneth E. Hood, would become recipients of the OA Distinguished Service Award. This marked the first time in lodge history that a member of Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge would receive this award.

The Presentation of the Distinguished Service Award at the 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference at Iowa State University.

Top (L to R): Kenneth E. Hood, Bradley E. Haddock - National Chairman, Billy W. Walley - Vice Chairman - Awards and Recognition, Wayne L. Dukes - National Committee Member.

Bottom (L to R) Ian M. Pinnavaia, Bradley E. Haddock - National Chairman, Billy Walley Vice Chairman -Awards and Recognition, Douglas C. Fullman - Northeast Region Staff Adviser.

Shu-Shu-Gah served as the service lodge for the 2008 Section NE-2C Conclave, held at Camp Keowa, Ten Mile River. This would be the last conclave for Section NE-2C, as the sections would be realigned after August 2008.

After months of discussions and with the support and approval of Scout Executive Chris Coscia, the Lodge Executive Committee voted to merge the Shawondassee and Majauchsin chapters into the general membership of the lodge and eliminate the chapter system of Shu-ShuGah beginning in September 2008. The decision was made in an effort to consolidate the operations of the lodge in order to strengthen the lodge’s identity and increase our effectiveness as a council service organization. This would mark the second time in our lodge’s history that the lodge functioned as a single unit.

On August 31, 2012, Charles E. Rosser, GNYC Scout Executive announced that the five GNYC Order of the Arrow lodges would be combined into a single lodge, a first in the 92 year history of the Order of the Arrow in New York City. The decision was made after many months of careful consideration about how the Order of the Arrow can best serve the Greater New York Councils, our camps, and our units.

On March 3, 2013 Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge held its farewell banquet at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Windsor In 2004 the chapter system again underwent more Terrace. Over 200 brothers joined in fellowship to close changes. In order to better serve the Lenape Bay District, the circle of Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge #24.

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The Great Blue Heron

The Totem of Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge #24 When the lodge was founded in 1925, our brothers at Kanohwahke Lakes chose the name and totem Shu-Shu-Gah. The Shu-Shu-Gah, or the Great Blue Heron is one of the first animals noted in the poem, The Song of Hiawatha, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

“From the forests and the prairies, From the great lakes of the Northland, From the land of the Ojibways, From the land of the Dacotahs, From the mountains, moors, and fen-lands Where the heron, the Shu-shu-gah, Feeds among the reeds and rushes.

I repeat them as I heard them From the lips of Nawadaha, The musician, the sweet singer.”

The tall, long-legged Great Blue Heron is the most common and largest of North American herons. It has bluegray feathers on most of its body and a plume of feathers on its chest and back. It has a long, pointed yellow bill and long legs. Adults have white on the top of their heads and long black plumes above their eyes. Great Blue Herons’ size (3.2 to 4.5 feet) and wide wingspan (5.5 to 6.6 feet) make them a joy to see in flight. They can cruise at 20 to 30 miles an hour. Great blue herons are waders, typically seen along coastlines, in marshes, or near the shores of ponds or streams. They are expert fishers. Though great blue herons hunt alone, they typically nest in colonies.

They prefer tall trees, but sometimes nest in low shrubs. Inwood Hill Park in Manhattan and Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge are two places highly recommended by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to see great blue herons.

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Maxwell Frame Stuart P. Nemkowitz David A. Coleman Stuart P. Nemkowitz Kenneth E. Hood Colin R. Pinnavaia Anthony F. Bracciante

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Netami Sakima The Lodge Chiefs of Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge #24 Arthur Evans Herm Humer Lou Levy Al Cronin Arthur Porcella Bill Radke Bill Matthews Frank Grieten Phil Nelson Jesse Wolfensohn John Cullen John Cleary Nelson Roger Ted Green Jack Zusman Richard Stillwell Burt Yanofsky Karl Bernstein Harold Rosenfeld Gerry Newman Alan S. Baker Harvey Bank Irwin Butch Graber Artie Silverstone Joel Viders Arthur Schack Bill Siegel Bruce Slepian Steve Shupack John C. Burns James Studley Frank Silano Harris Diamond Jeff Block Marc Sherman

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Gary Battaglia Steve Panzer Patrick M. Coviello Danny Knopp Scott R. Berger Anthony VanDunk Robert Ponzo Neal Drobenare John Marshall, Jr. Ken Church Darren Frazier Mark F. Belli John FitzRoy Robert McDermott Brad Bender Roger Gaitan Thomas Chau Robert Gobaira Keith Gilbride Craig Hillery Yakov Kaushanskiy Steven Magnus Colin R. Pinnavaia Yakov Kaushanskiy Jason Keel Alex Mogavero Michael Williams Roy Martin John J. Fagan Gregory S. Gounardes Sean Riback Joseph Giamboi Thomas A. Kramer, Jr. Robert Rowley

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SUANHACKY Lodge #49 1930-2013

The History of Suanhacky Lodge #49 Camp Man, in the summer of l930, was the last of the New York City Scout Camps to move to Ten Mile River.

The camp’s construction was not complete by opening day - sites not cleared, water lines not filled in, amphitheater not complete and such. The camp staff arrived for staff training a week before camp opened, coming from Queens by bus. They arrived late evening at dusk to be guided, with some difficulty, to their camp quarters in the woods. There were no trails or clearings yet, and to add (unintentionally) to the confusion, the Lenni Lenape dictionary had been used to name the camps. All of this could have been most discouraging, but with the great camp staff, it wasn’t. They accepted the challenge and in fine Scouting spirit, they started a fine camp.

their fine experiences in the Order, it was decided that they should start a lodge in Queens Council at Camp Man in 1930, its first season. The charter members were inducted in July by the founders at a very primitive circle off the trail leading north from the Amphitheater. They continued to induct ten to fifteen new members each two week camp period throughout the season.

From the beginning, Suanhacky Lodge was very active.

At Camp, Suanhacky provided ushers at the amphitheater and for all gatherings of the entire camp, guides for Sunday visitors and a handling of parking. Members conducted tap outs at the Parade Ground Retreat Ceremony, and fire lighting ceremonies at general campfires, as well as assisting in the building of the Stockade for general In the first year, there were two divisions, Lakeside and campfires. They built the Suanhacky Ceremonial Circle Central, with six or seven camp units in Lakeside and five at the original site, decorated with tin can candle lanterns units in Central. Scout Executive Charles M. Heistand punched with nail holes outlining totems of OA lodges and Joseph H. Brinton had both been active members of throughout the country.

Octoraro Lodge, in Chester County Council, PA where they had been inducted as charter members in 1924 by Activity at home included the conducting of regular the lodge’s founder, E. Urner Goodman, then Scout meetings of lodge members, the promotion of Camp Executive of Philadelphia. The induction was conducted Man to Queens troops, ushers at council events and production of the annual play and dances for the benefit on the banks of Brandywine Creek. of the Lodge House Fund. There were many fine early At the time, Mr. Heistand was the Scout Executive of lodge members. Each summer, most of the Camp Man Chester County and Joseph H. Brinton was a scout and Staff turned out to be lodge members and campers of junior camp staffman. Both of them later became the first previous seasons. Suanhacky Lodge was always led by Vigil Honor members of Octoraro Lodge. Because of young men as lodge officers, never adult dominated.

The lodge from the beginning had been very active in, and a leader in, area and national OA meetings, with a fine participating representation.

Joseph H. Brinton passed away in 1987, and Charles M. Heistand in 1988. Because of their work and dedication many youth both past and future will be better citizens due to their experiences in the OA and Suanhacky Lodge.

Their spirit will always live on and illuminate our hearts.

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Choosing the Name: “SUANHACKY” The name Suanhacky has a tremendous history and significance. Although it could have been spelled as Seawanhacky, Sewenhaka, or many other versions, it is basically the name for Long Island. First recorded in the documents relating to the purchase by the Dutch from the Indians at the period of settlement, it was found in three Indian deeds, two dated June 16, 1636 and one July 16, 1636 for meadows located in what is now Brooklyn.

The deed related to land situated on the island called by the Indians sew anhacky or sew anhaking.

The prefix seawan or sewan was one of the names for “wampum shell money” of the Indians. The Dutch knew it as seawan, sewant, or zeewan, in their journals; the Dutch noted that these small beads were manufactured by the Indians themselves and used as money and jewels.

Trumbell, a famed historian on the subject, believes the real meaning of sewan is from the Indian verb seahog, meaning “they are scattered” or from the participle seahwhoun, also meaning scattered or loose. The Dutch traders gave the name sewand or zeewind to all shell money. The sewan was manufactured most abundantly on Long Island. As it was for this reason, we get the name Sewan-hacky or the “Island of Shells”. The suffix “hacky” corresponds to the Delaware “hacky” or “hacking”, meaning land or country. Sewanhacky therefore means “the sewa country”.

When the lodge first chose this name it mistakenly believed that it was the tribe of Indians that lived on Long Island. Later, it was learned that it was just a nickname for any Indian that lived on the island. They received this nickname because they were inhabitants of Sewanhacky.

Highlights in the History of Suanhacky Lodge #49 June 17, 1930 Queens Council is granted a charter for a lodge of the WWW by the Grand Lodge, the national body.

July 13, 1930 In order so Scouts may bestow honor upon those fellow campers whom they believe have served most cheerfully in camp, the Queens Council organized a local lodge of the WWW under the leadership of Joseph H. Brinton, Camp Man’s Director, and Charles Heistand, Queens Scout Executive. The first group of campers to be elected to the lodge are known as charter members, and received the initiation and ordeal on Monday, July 14, the latter part of the first period. The scouts and staff members chosen from the first period campers are as follows: George Page Tl30, Walter Rogers T89, Sigmund Beck T10, Herbert Steckelmacher T126, Albert Widder T149, Albert Harper T201, Winslow Ward T116, Donald Hamilton T1, Robert Kritzler T13, William Flaherty T66, Arthur Burrows (Jr. Staff:) T116, Edwin Bechtold (Jr. Staff) T22, G.G. Lewis (Sr. Staff) Philadelphia and Charles F. Dawson (Sr. Staff) T7.

July 24, 1930 The first meeting of the Lodge acts as an approval

meeting. The purpose was to review the names of the second period candidates.

July 29, 1930 The second meeting was held at Stag Hall, Camp Man’s headquarters. Here they attempted to choose a name for the lodge. The names suggested were: Shawanga, Lenape, Matinecock, and Wopalane. After a short discussion of these names it is decided to leave the naming until the fall.

Summer 1930 The Lodge reaches a total of 45 members by the end of the summer. The Lodge’s first and major project of that summer is to clear the area along the nature trail for the Camp Chapel. At Camp Man, we are to in later years build the Chapel, the Stockade, the entrance gate, and complete the Parade Grounds.

October 1930 The Queens Council Lodge is represented for the first time at a regional meeting of the lodges by Charles Dawson and Joseph Brinton. This is held at the Bronx Council camp, Camp Ranachqua.

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November 8, 1930 The first business meeting of the Queens Council Lodge of the WWW is held at Queens Council Headquarters.

Here, the following officers are elected: Chief - Arthur Burrows T116, Sr. Vice Chief - Edwin Bechtold T22, Jr. Vice Chief - Russell Smyth T1, Secretary - Robert Spieth T127, Treasurer - George Burd T86, Guardian of the Trail - Walter Rogers T89, Deputy Guardian of the Trail Louis Lux T135, and Meteu - C.F. Dawson. The following by virtue received these positions: Supreme Chief of the Fire - C.M. Heistand, Chief of the Fire - J.H. Brinton, and Vice Chief of the Fire - L.H. Parsons.

over the right. For the Vigil, a triangle was presented.

August 11, 1931 The famous Eagle Scout Paul A. Siple, of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition is bestowed honorary membership into Suanhacky Lodge on his visit to Camp Man. Paul had been the youngest member of the expedition and had been awarded a Gold Medal, commemorative of his service in the Antarctic by the Secretary of the Navy.

1932 The lodge holds its first annual play and dance in 1932.

This social activity served as one of the many highlights The question of the lodge name is likewise discussed. for years. They are mostly held at the Forest Hills The results by show of hands were: Matinecock 14, and Community House.

Lenape 12. A motion was then made and carried to name the lodge Matinecock. This results in 19 votes for and 15 opposing. After due discussion a motion is made, in view of its great importance, that a committee should be appointed which would investigate the names.

Devember 13, 1930 At the second meeting of the lodge, held at the Central Queens YMCA, Scout Russell Smyth, Chairman of the Name and Totem Committee, presents his report. As a result, the Lodge name Suanhacky is chosen. Because of the lodge’s association with Camp Man, the Stag is chosen as the lodge totem, which Camp Man had for itself. Also at this meeting, the original By-Laws are accepted.

Spring 1931 The lodge along with other members of the Camp Man Staff visited the troops in the council’s camp, Camp Man. This is the first Suanhacky conducted camp promotions, a tradition that has never been broken since.

June 13, 1931 At the first annual meeting of Suanhacky, 30 brothers are elected to the “Second Degree” (Brotherhood) and C. Heistand and J. Brinton to the “Third Degree” (Vigil) for the first time in the lodge. At this time there was no difference between the sashes except that Brotherhood members wore sashes over the left shoulder and Ordeal 26

August 26, 1933 President Franklin D. Roosevelt is a guest of Camp Man. During this visit, he is inducted as a member of Suanhacky Lodge by the Council Executive Charles M. Heistand.

August 1934 The Camp Man Chapel entrance is completed by the lodge and formally dedicated in a service of all denominations. The entrance is handed over to the camp and a bell installed by the members. Today, it serves as Camp Kernochan’s Protestant Chapel.

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September 7-9, 1934 Suanhacky Lodge serves as the host lodge of the Region 2 Conference conducted at Camp Man. A very active program is planned and carried out in spite of heavy rains. Eighteen members of our lodge act as K.P.s and floorwalkers and ran “bureaus of information”, for the hundred visitors. At this conference Joseph H. Brinton is elected Chief of Region 2.

own brothers into battle. Wanting to keep the ties of Friendship and Brotherhood across the sea, the Lodge organizes the “Servicemen’s Committee.” This committee kept the servicemen’s addresses up to date, sent them the Stag, which at that time included a Servicemen’s Page, and remembered them at Christmas.

1942 At this time GNYC receives a 725 acre tract of trails, April 15, 1936 campsites and woods just nine miles north of the George For the summer, it is decided that the lodge would build Washington Bridge. Back then there was much to be an “Everlasting Light” to symbolize the true camp spirit, improved at this new scout camp, Alpine Scout Camp. like some of the other camps had. This soon leads to the Suanhacky therefore volunteered to give a hand in clearing creation of the Tower of Friendship. its fields and helping in its overall improvement August 26, 1936 The cornerstone of the Tower of Friendship is laid. The structure stands on the shore of Crystal Lake, where Camp Man was once situated.

1942 At an executive meeting of the National Lodge, Joseph H. Brinton, a member of Suanhacky, receives the Distinguished Service Award, for serving as 1936-38 National Chief, serving as a member of the National September 7, 1936 Executive Committee 1936-42, for being largely Suanhacky Lodge has the privilege of calling itself “The responsible for the development of the Area Leader Plan Home of the National Chief.” Joseph H. Brinton, our and for being consistent in his thorough and intelligent founder, is elected National Chief at the eleventh meeting service to the Order of the Arrow nationally over a long of the National Lodge, at Treasure Island, New Jersey. period of years.

December 5, 1936 The Lodge dubbed its newspaper the “Suanhacky Stag”.

1936 The lodge subdivides itself into districts with “District Leaders” appointed by the chief. They are in charge of the district’s OA meetings and activities. They now go under the name of chapters and are headed by elected chapter chiefs.

September 2, 1940 At the thirteenth meeting of the National Lodge, at Ligonier, PA, Joseph H. Brinton serves as the nation’s first chairman of the Order’s “Committee on Awards for Distinguished Service.”

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August 1946 The mayor of New York, the Honorable William O’Dwyer, is inducted as a member of Suanhacky Lodge during his visit to Camp Man.

1964 At the World’s Fair in Queens, NY, Suanhacky Lodge members give valuable service in the Boy Scout Service Corps. We also perform Indian dances and exhibit Indian costumes at the Scout Pavilion.

August 1952 At the seventeenth National Meeting of the Order of the Catawba Chapter is founded to serve South District.

Arrow, at Oxford, Ohio, Charles M. Heistand receives Nianque Chapter is formed to serve what is now Pioneer the Distinguished Service Award while a member of District.

Suanhacky Lodge.

1965 1953 At the Area 2J Conclave, John Clair is elected Chief of The lodge’s dream came true when work is completed on Area 2J. the Suanhacky Lodge House. It had been in the making since 1936. This house sits on Stag Hill and is for the sole 1969 use of the lodge.

Katanka Chapter is formed to service Gateway District.

December 29, 1969 The Lodge holds its 40th Anniversary Banquet at Antun’s Colonial House in Hollis, Queens. There the Queens Borough President, the Honorable Sidney Leviss, presents us with a plaque declaring December 29, 1969 as “Order of the Arrow Day” in Queens.

September 1971 At the Area 2J Conclave, Charles Kralick is elected Vice Chief of Area 2J. September 1974 At the NE-3A Section Conclave, held at Camp Tri-Mount in East Jewett, NY, Thomas Hillgardener is elected Section Executive Secretary.

1974 Lowaneu Tuney Chapter is formed to service Dan Beard district.

1976 Then Lodge Chief Thomas Hillgardener is replaced by his Vice Chief.

1958 September 1978 Suanhacky Lodge member Jack Kohler becomes the first At. the NE-3A Section Conclave, held at Alpine Scout Area Leader of Area 2J, of which the lodge was part.

Camp, Edward Perez is elected Section Vice Chief.

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1979 Trailblazer District’s OA Chapter is renamed Mespaetch.

July 22, 1979 Many brothers of Suanhacky Lodge helps commemorate the Bicentennial of the Battle of Minisink by re-enacting the battle.

December 30, 1979 The Fiftieth Anniversary Totem is distributed to over 300 brothers at the Lodge Banquet at Bruno’s Restaurant in Jackson Heights.

September 1981 Suanhacky hosts the Section NE-3A conclave at Camp Keowa.

September 1982 Johannes Knoops is elected NE-3A Section Chief at the 1982 Section NE-3A Conclave held at Schiff Scout Reservation in Wading River, NY. April 1983 Mespaetch Chapter begins spending Easter week at TMR repairing the Red Dot Trail.

May 1984 At the start of the second term of Lodge Chief Franco Sagliocca, the Lodge Officers are changed from Chief, Vice-Chief, Secretary, and Treasurer to (in order of succession) (1) Chief, (2) Vice Chief of Athninistration, (3) Vice Chief of Inductions, (4) Vice Chief of Chapter Operations, (5) Vice Chief of Program.

1985 Rockaway Chapter, once one of the strongest of Suanhacky’s Chapters, is merged into Catawba Chapter.

September 13-15, 1986 At the NE-3 Section Conclave, held at Camp Tri-Mount in East Jewett, NY, Suanhacky’s Mike Koubek is elected Section Vice Chief and Reidan Cruz is elected Section Secretary.

June 1987 The lodge shows its appreciation to those brothers who serve as Elangomats by creating a special Elangomat patch.

Summer 1987 Ten Mile River Scout Camps celebrates its 60th Anniversary and Suanhacky Lodge is there to lend a hand.

September 1987 At the NE-3A Section Conclave, held at Camp Ranachqua, Suanhacky’s Mike Koubek is elected Section Chief.

September 1988 At the NE-3 Section Conclave, held at Camp Keowa, Suanhacky’s Danny Halloran is elected Section Secretary.

March 24, 1986 Berlin Lodge at Camp Pouch burns down and Suanhacky September 1988 helps to rebuild it.

Suanhacky inducts the first female in the Region, if not in the nation into the OA, Laura Lou Seefeldt, a professional May 25, 1986 from Dan Beard District.

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November 1988 Suanhacky holds its first Trade-O-Ree and raises over $1,200. Suanhacky participates in Scouting for Food, the BSA National Good Turn and collects more cans of food than any other lodge in the city.

May 1989 The first Honors Weekend Show is presented by the Suanhacky Shows Committee, under Chairman Richard Bemm.

August 12-16, 1990 Over 40 brothers strong make up the Suanhacky NOAC contingent, and “Seek the Knowledge, Share the Spirit” all the way to Indiana University.

February 20, 1990 The positions of the Vice Chief of Administration and Vice Chief of Program are combined, forming the position of the Vice Chief of Lodge Operations. The sucession to the Chief is amended to be the Vice Chief of Lodge Operations, Vice Chief of Chapter Operations, Vice-Chief of Lodge Inductions.

September 1989 Robert Petrillo, Vice Chief of Chapter Operations, institutes the first Chapter Achievement Program, to set January 1991 goals for Chapters to work towards.

The Lodge by-laws are changed in respect that nominees need written approval to run for lodge office.

October 1989 Suanhacky attempts to obtain another stag statue, to March 1992 replace the one on Stag Hill, which has been missing for The by-laws of the Lodge are changed so the 1993-1994 many years. We were not successful. and future Vice-Chiefs of Chapter Operations is the immediate successor to the lodge chief in his absence.

December 4, 1989 Chris Elarde, “blue-ribbon” panel chairman, submits a May 1992 proposal for a new Vigil Honor selection process to the The Suanhacky Shows Committee requests permission Lodge Executive Board at the request of Staff Adviser and purchases the “Stag Suit” It is named Waldo Q. Stag.

Dennis St. Jean. It is passed by the Executive Committee the following month.

February 25, 1990 Suanhacky Lodge holds its 60th Anniversary Banquet at Queens College. Guests included the National Chief John Meckley, III and past lodge chiefs from five decades.

With the profits from various anniversary resale items and the 60th Anniversary Totem, Suanhacky starts a NOAC scholarship fund for its brothers. The Suanhacky Alumni Association is founded, to maintain connections to brothers who are no longer members of Scouting, and dues collected is put into the NOAC fund.

May 1990 The election of lodge officers goes from a chapter block system, like on the section level, to a democratic type, in which each youth member gets a vote.

July 1992 Camp Kemochan is reopened for summer use, and there are once again Suanhacky brothers on its staff.

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June 1993 The Lodge Executive Committee decided that chapters would no longer rotate responsibility for the Lodge Banquet, thus setting up a committee on the lodge level to run the event.

October 20, 1994 At the first meeting of the NE-2C Council of Chiefs, Thomas Curry is elected the first Section NE-2C Secretary.

September 17-19, 1993 Suanhacky hosts the Section NE-3A Conclave at Alpine Scout Camp. As service lodge, Suanhacky made up 1/4 of the attendance, with about 100 brothers.

November 19, 1994 The Queens Trade-O-Ree was to be the last if profits and attendance did not make substantial gains compared to the poor turnouts of previous years. Through intense advertising and marketing, the Trade-O-Ree is a success, and is scheduled again for the next year.

February 22, 1994 The first General Lodge Meeting is held in over ten years, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Glendale.

May 28, 1995 The Sixty-fifth Anniversary Totem is distributed to the brothers at the Honors Weekend.

April 4, 1994 An amendment to the Lodge by-laws was made so the lodge budget would reflect the terms of lodge officers, and not the calendar year. This made for better planning and control of the lodge’s finances.

September 1995 The GNYC Council Executive decided to merge the chapters from 5 to 3, creating Matinecock and Wandowenock chapters.

A special Elangomat Nimat Award is developed by the Vice-Chief of Lodge Inductions, Derek Strauss.

1998 Thomas Curry becomes lodge adviser, the first to hold that title after serving as Staff Adviser.

August 2, 1994 August 2000 The Lodge’s Founder’s Day display wins second place in At the 2000 Section NE-3A Conclave held at Camp the Northeast Region at the National Order of the Arrow Keowa, Joey Derrico is elected Section NE-2C Secretary.

Conference at Purdue University.

August 3, 1994 The Suanhacky Stag places in gold standing in the 1994 NOAC newsletter competition.

September 20, 1994 The Lodge Executive Board unanimously approves the 1994-1995 operating budget, and this approves an increase in the yearly dues from six to eight dollars.

September 24, 1994 Section NE-3A officially splits as a result of the Northeast Region’s area realignments. The five lodges of the Greater New York Councils, Nassau, Suffolk, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands form Section NE-2C.

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December 2000 May 28, 2004 Suanhacky Lodge holds its first annual Allowat Sakima Lorri McGregor becomes the first female in lodge history ritual competition during the Lodge Conclave. Matinecock to be elevated to the Vigil Honor. chapter is victorious.

January 8, 2005 August 2001 The lodge holds its 75th Anniversary Banquet at Dante’s, Taso Diakovisillis is elected NE-2C Secretary at the NE- and the 75th Anniversary Edition of The Suanhacky 2C Conclave held at Alpine Scout Camp.

Totem is distributed to brothers in attendance.

Summer 2002 In support of the Jewish scouting community Suanhacky holds its first ever sabbath observant Vigil induction and presents one brother with the Vigil Honor.

March 29, 2003 Matinecock chapter holds its Brotherhood Quest at Alpine Scout Camp, during which it receives a visit from 2003 National Chief Nick Digirolamo. To commemorate his visit, Matinecock renames its annual June picnic to the ‘Pick Nick.’

May 24, 2003 For the first time in lodge history, no Suanhacky brothers were found to keep the Vigil.

June 2009 May 25, 2003 After a large fundraising effort and work crews spending In the closest election ever, Joe Atchison is elected as hundreds of hours building the facility, Suanhacky Lodge Suanhacky’s 70th chief by just one vote. dedicates the Father Barry Frazzitta Chapel at Alpine Scout Camp.

August 2003 Suanhacky Lodge sends a contingent of three brothers October 2009 to the first Indian Summer at the Ridgecrest Conference Under the leadership of Constantine Gounaris and Center near Ashville, North Carolina.

Adviser Thomas Curry, the Lodge introduces “buy back your sash” program in order to reduce the cost of the December 13, 2003 Ordeal for candidates. All brothers are offered $5 for their The Allowat Sakima ritual competition is canceled after old Ordeal sashes and then offered to the new members victories from Matinecock and Wandowenock, when for $5. none of the three chapters are able to produce a ritual team. A lodge rit display is held and plans are made to February 2010 continue the competition next year.

Under the leadership of Chairnan Constantine Gounaris and Adviser Thomas Curry, the Lodge begins to create the Ordeal Fund, in order to provide financial assistance to those Scouts who may need assistance to become

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members of the Order. Former Queens Council Scout November 19, 2012 Executive Richard Martin gives the first major gift of Suanhacky Lodge provides $150 to help provide Thanksgiving Dinner to the Scouts and families from $250 to begin the fund.

Tomahawk District who were devastated by Hurricane Sandy. 119 people whose homes and belongings were May 2011 A Blue Ribbon panel decides to make changes to the destroyed have their first Scouting experience since the Oct. 29 super storm. lodge by-laws, lodge officers, and chapter structure in order to better provide the Order of the Arrow program in Queens and to prepare for an upcoming merger of January 2013 chapters within the lodge. The plans are not implemented. Catawba Chapter celebrates its 50th Anniversary.

June 2011 Kevin Power is elected Section NE-2B Vice-Chief at the Section NE-7A Conclave held at Baiting Hollow Scout Camp in Calverton, NY.

April 1, 2013 The five Order of the Arrow Lodges consolidate in order to provide the most effective program to the Scouts of the Greater New York Councils and form Kintecoying Lodge #4.

July 2011 Suanbacky Lodge holds the first Service Week at Ten Mile June 15, 2013 River, Camp Keowa under the inspiration and leadership Sunahacky Lodge holds its final banquet. of Jim Shaughnessy. In preparation, the Lodge holds a fundraising “chili spice� sale to purchase materials and items for the week. With contributions also from Man-AHattan and Shu-Shu-Gah Lodges; theatrical lighting and a lighted gateway are added to the Rudin Amphitheater at Camp Keowa. In addition, the 12 youth Arrowmen and 3 adults who attended did some much needed maintenance work on the Blue Dot trail around Crystal Lake.

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Witawematpanni Gegejumhet The Lodge Advisers of Suanhacky Lodge #49 Joseph H. Brinton Chester R. Seymour Edward Kappel Francis A. Kopecky Charles Emmeluth Louis Eberspeacher Jack Kohler Joseph Neumann, Jr. Larry Edwards Kenneth Barrett Rev. Roper Shamhart Jack Kohler Roy Kramer

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Ronald S. Newsam John A. Pritchard Gordon Bennett Kevin J. Dolce Vincent Lummetta Thomas H. Curry Michael B. Lectora Lorraine E. McGregor Bill Kiernan James Shaughnessy Lorraine E. McGregor Steve Rastetter

1982-1988 1988-1992 1992-1996 1996-1997 1997-1999 1999-2002 2002-2005 2005 2005-2009 2009-2011 2011 2012-2013

The Lodge Staff Advisers of Suanhacky Lodge #49 Pierre Thyvaert Bud James Walter Friedman James L. Murray Robert Maynes Stuart R. Scharzer Jay Schwarzer Larry Antell Jay Murtha Scott Mills Steve Wells Jim Grace Mark Rabson Nelson Leek

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Anthony Brock Ed Labinski Dennis H. St. Jean Robert Gross, Jr. Francis J. Imossi Philip C. Robinson Anton Parmach Thomas H. Curry Keith Peterson Richard H. Martin Kenneth G. Swanson Joseph H. Schiltz Dan Sullivan Jason Tewes

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Netami Sakima The Lodge Chiefs of Suanhacky Lodge #49 Arthur Burrows Charles Dawson Ed Bechtold Oscar Eichelberger Robert Brown, Jr. Alan Ridgeway Robert Broadwell Leon Greenman Albin Maday Anthony Joseponis Henry J. Kuss Robert Horowitz Kenneth MacFie Bernie Gioisten John Davis Gideon Oppenheimer Ozzie Levi Irving Cohen Monroe Falitz Gunther Hecht Unknown Unknown Walter Engel Andy Alexander Fran Berry David Seidman Jack Ringelberg Larry Edwards Walter McCammond Steven Bergman Martin Holden Gregory Scotten Norman Russakoff Eric Daltz Mike Gross Les Merker Ed Pino Norman Weider John Goulet, Jr. Bill Wright

1930-1932 1932-1933 1933-1934 1934-1935 1935-1936 1936-1937 1937-1938 1938-1939 1939-1940 1940-1941 1941-1942 1942-1943 1943-1944 1943-1944 1944-1946 1946-1947 1947-1948 1947-1948 1948-1949 1949-1950 1950-1951 1951-1952 1952-1953 1953-1954 1954-1955 1955-1956 1956-1957 1957-1958 1958-1959 1959-1960 1960-1961 1961-1963 1963-1965 1965-1966 1966-1967 1967-1968 1968-1969 1969-1970 1970-1971 1970-1971

Frank Janoscak Denis Sackett Murray A. Dunn Thomas Hillgardener Anthony Caggiano Edward Perez John Spero Johannes Knoops Richard Brown Richard Clausen Franco Sagliocca Robert Koubek Michael B. Lectora Jason Lilien Steven Benini Danny Halloran Robert F. Petrillo Michael Orlando Frank Gaynor Alan Wolfe Derek Strauss Thomas H. Curry David J. McAteer Dennis Rehberger, Jr. Kevin A. Shult Frank Boccabella III Anastasios Diakovisillis Robert Gramstad Richard Wenzel Joseph Atchison Keith Milau Paul Camurati Steven Rastetter John Mulvey David Puzzo Domenick Wagner Basile Galitsis Patrick McDougall Anthony Lectora

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The Stag

The Totem of Suanhacky Lodge #49 At the second meeting of Suanhacky lodge, held at the Central Queens YMCA, Scout Russell Smyth, Chairman of the Name and Totem Committee announces the lodge name Suanhacky is chosen. Because of the lodge’s association with Camp Man, the Stag is chosen as the lodge totem, which Camp Man had for itself.

A bronze stag statue (right) stood on Stag Hill at Camp Man for many years following the establishment of Suanhacky Lodge. The stag which once stood guard over the waters of Crystal Lake, is said to have disappeared in the early 1950’s.

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The Tower of Friendship Taken from the Suanhacky Lodge 65th Anniversary Totem In the summers since 1930, adventure in Scouting has been opened up to thousands of boys at Camp Man. In the woodlands at Ten Mile River, they have found many things - new skills in pioneering and campcraft... knowledge of the stars, birds, and trees... Memories of campfires, when the moon rose high over Crystal Lake... and above all, they found friendships to treasure for years to come.

In constructing the “Tower of Friendship”, it was the earnest desire of the officials of Camp Man that the Tower would serve as a symbol and reminder of these friendships.

The Tower itself is situated on Crystal Lake within the area where Camp Man was once located. It consists of stones contributed by many national and local leaders, each state in the Union, several foreign countries, and from camps associated with Camp Man. It also includes a stone from each of the 1936 Camp Man campers and staff. These latter stones serve as the foundation and core of the Tower.

The idea of the Tower was conceived by Scout Executive Charles M. Heistand, Camp Director Joseph H. Brinton, and Assistant Camp Director Russell A. Turner. The designer and builder of this accomplishment was Neighborhood Commissioner A.G. Jeffery. The landscaping of the surrounding area was completed by Suanhacky Lodge.

The design of the Tower is simple. Surmounting the shaft of stones was an “eternal flame”, which was fed fuel from the Lakeside dining hall, was lighted with ceremony the first evening of each season, and from this flame, sparks were carried to light the first campfire in each unit at Camp Man. Above the flame, a bust once capped the Tower. It had been sculptured in the likeness of Vincent Kohler, a Suanhacky brother, by the famous illustrator Norman Rockwell. Sometime prior to 1980, the original bust was destroyed by vandals. In the mid-1980’s a new bust (in the likeness of the old) had been placed on the Tower. The new bust was a more sturdy granite bust in the likeness of Patrick McGovern, a Scout from Troop 28. It was said that Patrick resembled Vincent Kohler at the time the original bust was made.The eternal flame, as in the original design of the Tower, was not able to be replaced with the new bust due to the weight of the granite stone.

The cornerstone of the Tower bearing the date 1936 was laid on Wednesday, August 26, 1936, the closing day of the 1936 season. Within the cornerstone, a small tin box of scouting documents was sealed. Into the recess went the Camp and Council letterheads, Camp Man photographs The Tower of Friendship is the last remaining permanent and emblems, letters from Supreme Court Justice Charles Vigil Honor ceremony site in Ten Mile River.

W. Froessel, president of the Queens Council, from Scout Commissioner H.P. Palmer, and from Mr. Heistand, a message from Mr. Brinton telling the significance of the Tower as a symbol of friendship, the 1936 camper and staff roster, a Camp Man pamphlet, an issue of the Camp Man Bugle, the camp’s newspaper, a Silver Jubilee Camper Button, and an Order of the Arrow Sash.

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The History of Man-A-Hattin Lodge #82 During the summer of 1915 Dr. E. Urner Goodman and Col. Carroll A. Edson formed a society of honor campers at Treasure Island Camp near Philadelphia Col. Edson was on the national staff of the BSA in New York City from November 1916 to January 1921 and a Scoutmaster in Manhattan. He took his troop to the Bear Mountain Camps at Kanawauke Lake in 1918. Although he was not actively involved with the creation of the Man-A-Hattin Tribe, he recalled that beavers were being introduced into the lakes and were adopted as the totem of the tribe. The tribe operated informally from 1918 through the 1920s and 1930s. The tribe was active in Manhattan and at camp during the 1930s according to scouters from that era.

Information from Robroy Price, Grand Chieftain of the Grand Lodge of the Order of the Arrow was received by Manhattan Scout Executive James H. Beard (pictured left) in March 1933. In 1934, Assistant Scout Executive and first chief of the tribe William Keough (pictured below) of Manhattan Council, inquired about formally chartering an Order of the Arrow tribe for the council. An application to officially organize a tribe was made to and accepted by the National Council in January 11, 1936. The tribe was assigned number 82 with the beaver as the totem. George W. Fairchild of the Manhattan Council, Nacheneyit Gegeyjumhet for the Kanes Open Camp submitted a copy of the new Bylaws that were drawn up by the Munsee chapter of the Man-A-Hattin tribe on December 12, 1936.

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Camp Manhattan opened in the summer of 1930. Many service projects such as the amphitheater, archery range, campsites, rifle range, Rondack Road and parking lot, Rondack waterfront and Rondack waterfront trail were among the many undertaken by the lodge to aid in the development of the camp. During those early years, elections and inductions were only held at summer camp.

After several years of discussions, drafts and meeting the lodge bylaws were completed and presented to and approved the Executive Council on October 22, 1945. A general meeting of the Lodge was held on November 8, 1945 at the Wurlitzer Auditorium; it included discussions and approval of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Lodge.

On the weekend of March 16-17, 1946, lodge brothers cleared three acres of trees to form the camporee field at Camp Alpine.

Fourteen brothers of Man-A-Hattin Lodge went to Beech Mountain Scout Camps on August 15, 1946 to establish a new lodge at the request of Warren Powers, former director of Camp Manhattan and then head of Beech Mountain Camps.

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at Chanute Field in Illinois on August 27 – 29.

Garden on May 22, 1948. 10,000 scouts participated in a pageant and 14 spectacular events. Brothers performed On Friday evening, December 20, 1946, Riverside the Indian event titled “The First Americans” as part of District held its annual Christmas Good Turn. Scouts the pageant. were asked to bring canned food to the Theater. The food was distributed to the needy in Christmas baskets. The first Area 2A Conference was held at Camp Manhattan The lodge brothers supervised the food collection and in 1949. Man-A-Hattin Lodge was the host. The Manacted as ushers.

A-Hattin Lodge Chief, Noel Zakin was elected Area Chief. The conclave program included presentations, In the spring of 1947 Man-A-Hattin brothers provided discussion groups, campfires, a tour of TMR, ceremonial service to the Hendrik Hudson Scout Fair by ushering, demonstrations and recreational activities. Presentation operating a continuous showing of camp films, running and discussion topics included: The Service Ideal, How an information booth and assisting with putting on Indian I Can Serve My Lodge, Publications, Ritual and Regalia, ritual demonstrations.

Activities, Service Projects, Rules and Regulation, How I Can Serve Scouting, Public Relations and a new Program for Senior Scouts…Exploring. The lodges represented at the conclave were: Aquehongian, Buckskin, Chappegat, Hanigus, Man-A-Hattin, Ranachqua, Shu-Shu-Gah, Skanondo, Suanhacky, Wakoda and Wiccopee.

The Manhattan Scout Exposition was held on at the Regiment Armory on February 10-11, 1950. Brothers participated by acting as floor guides in the armory, operating a camp promotion booth and loading and unload and setting up and taking down the exposition floor.

In the early 1950s the Lodge presented the first in a series of informational letters for scoutmasters on where to go camping in the New York and New Jersey region. The letters listed camping facilities such as Harriman State Park, Stokes State Forest and Lake George in addition to others.

During the 1940s and early 1950s the lodge functioned primarily at summer camp. Inductions, meetings and banquets were held at summer camp with few other On July 4, 1947 the memorial drinking fountain located activities happening in the city. Some meetings, the near the Camp Manhattan (Keowa) Dining Hall was winter banquet and social activities took place in the dedicated to the memory of all Camp Manhattan scouts city. Without chapters, the lodge operated through who lost their lives in World War II at cost of $350. Later the eight Manhattan districts: Harlem, Hendrik in the season a bronze plaque was installed and dedicated. Hudson, Knickerbocker, Lexington, Peter Stuyvesant, Riverside, Old New York and Yorkville.

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The Lodge was the host of the 1964 Area 2J Conference that was held on Saturday, October 17, on Governor’s Island.

From the mid-1950s through the mid-1960s the Lodge operated with chapters that were organized by district as follows:

Rechgawawana Peter Stuyvesant Meesingkin’teka Gotham/ East Harlem Vilchelton Old New York Sipo-Echauwessit Riverside Eluwiwulik Hendrik Hudson Pow-Ha-Tan Harlem In the mid-1960s Manhattan districts were reorganized from seven down to three. The Lodge also reduced its chapter to three as follows:

Roosevelt Nendawen Upper Manhattan Wuski-Uteni Nieuw Amsterdam

The first lodge conference (Confab) was held on November 9-10, 1964 on Governors Island. The conference theme was “Straight the Pathway to Our Goal”. Brothers who attended exchanged ideas and familiarized themselves with proper methods and procedures of the Order. Discussion sessions topics included: chapter organization, Indian costumes, service and activities, honors masters, Adult role, unit elections and ceremonies. A neckerchief, neckerchief slide and small notepad with the word “Think” were given to all who attended. Gary Sereno was the Lodge Chief.

The Lodge provided service to the 1964 New York World’s Fair by staffing the information booth at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan on July 24th and 27th.

The Rechgawawank Chapter’s Indian Dance Team attended the Monroe Powwow at the Plume Indian museum in Monroe, New York on June 26- 28, 1964 The Old New York Historical Trail, the first in New 40

York City, was introduced by the lodge in May 1968 by Lodge Chief Andy Cain and Trail coordinator Masayuki Kimball. The trail began at St. Mark’s in the Bowery at 2nd Avenue and 10th Street and went through many of the historic locations in lower Manhattan. It ended at City Hall Park. Scout then had to write a 300 word essay on some aspect of New York City history between 1614 and 1800 to earn the trail patch. The trail has operated continuously to the present day and is available to any scouting unit.

The Lodge was the host of the 1971 Area 2J Conclave that was held on the weekend of September 10 – 12 at Alpine Scout Camp.

The Revolutionary War Historical Trail was researched created and organized by a team lead by Leib Lurie and Mark Rabson in February 1973. This, the second historic trail started in Inwood Hill Park then proceeded south through Inwood and Washington Heights. Many of the historic sites of Upper Manhattan were included. Scouts and leaders who completed the trail earned the trail patch.

The trail was inactive for a period in the 1980s – 1990s but was revived and is available to the present.

The “Great Newspaper Drive” of October 1974 was a rousing success with the help of the lodge. Many brothers went to the Greening of the Ruppert on 93rd Street and several other recycling site throughout the city to help

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with the collection of many tons of newspaper that filled The 2002 and 2003 Big Apple Spring Camporees that several trucks. The funds that were raised were donated were held at Alpine Scout Camp were organized and to the council campership fund. run by brothers from the Lodge. About 150 scouts and leaders participated in a day of scout skills and spirit The South Street Seaport at the foot of Fulton Street competitions. An evening campfire of skits and songs on the lower Manhattan waterfront was the site of lodge concluded with a performance by the Quinnipiac Indian service projects on December 16, 1972, and April 14 and Dance Team and a callout ceremony.

October 20, 1973. In collaboration with the South Street Museum, brothers worked on the S.S. Wavertree polishing brass on the deck and walkways, painting, moving and rearranging a variety of things to help better organize the space on board. At the end of the day, October 20, the brothers got a private tour of the S.S. Moshulu, a ship not as yet open to the public.

The first Man-A-Hattin Lodge canoe trip was held on the weekend of Friday, May 30th to Saturday, May 31, 1975.

Brother who attended camped in the leantos at the TMR site on the Delaware River. On Saturday morning the brother went up to Callicoon to start the trip down to the TMR Landing. The trip cost $5.50 each.

During the summer of 1984, 27 ordeal candidates were inducted in weekly ordeals carried out by the NYC lodges on a rotating basis. Man-A-Hattin’s ordeal was held during week three. Candidates from all lodges were inducted during the week they were at camp but were new members of the lodge that elected them. Later that year, the Lodge decided to eliminate chapters and continue to operate as a lodge without chapters.

Former Lodge Chief and Lodge Adviser Thomas S. Bain was selected to receive the Distinguished Service Award at the 2006 National Order of the Arrow Conference at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI. The Lodge was the co-host of the 2006 Section NE-2C conclave with Achewon Netopalis Lodge that was held on September 25 – 27 at Camp Buckner, United States Military Academy.

Man-A-Hattin Lodge OA Day March 23, 1985 was a combination service and fellowship event. Brothers were asked to meet at St Mark’s Church to hike and update the The Lodge was the co-host of the 2009 Section NE-2C Old New York Historic Trail. After the hike concluded, conclave with Aquehongian Lodge that was held on May all were invited to dinner at the Governor’s Island Officer 29 – 31 at William H. Pouch Scout Camp.

Club.

Throughout the long history of Man-A-Hattin Lodge, The Lodge was the host of the 1988 Section NE-3 brothers have performed service projects during work Conclave that was held on September 16 – 18 at Camp weekend and ordeals representing thousands of service Keowa. The Revolutionary War Historical Trail was hours in many camps including: Lakes Kanahwahke reopened in early 1992 after being inactive since the late Camps, Kanes Open Camps, Camp Henry, Camp 1970’s Manhattan, Camp Rondack, Camp Keowa, Alpine Scout Camp and Camp Pouch.

The Lodge was the co-host of the 1996 Section NE2A conclave with Half Moon Lodge that was held on 41 September 27 – 29 at Alpine Scout Camp.

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The Beaver The Totem of Man-A-Hattin Lodge #82 Upon the rechartering of Man-A-Hattin Lodge in 1935, the beaver was adopted as its totem.

The beaver comes from the seal of the City of New York. Along with the windmill, the flour barrells,and the beavers represent the earliest forms of industry in the New York City. The beaver is also used to represent the Symbol of the Dutch East India Company, the first company to come to New York City.

In Scouting, the beaver has long been used to symbolize hard work and dedication.

The beaver was most instrumental in motivating French exploration in the New World and for the establishment of Dutch and English trading posts that opened New York to colonization. Beaver pelts were very much in demand in Europe for felt hats and fur trim on garments. Beaver commerce over time resulted in the decline in beaver numbers from an estimated 60 million to nearly none. Forest harvest, particularly along streams, was also a factor. Beavers were introduced into the Adirondacks at the turn of the century and trapping was prohibited. As the forests returned to the Northeast, so too did the beaver.

Witawematpanni Gegejumhet The Lodge Advisers of Man-A-Hattin Lodge #82 Joseph C. Desmond Robert Ericksen George K. Myers O. Frank Parachini Noel K. Zakin Murray Elias Henry Reeves, Sr. Edward Giaimo Mike Costello Edward P. Giaimo

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George Lopez JT Browne Vernon J. Bailey John Pena Charles E. Obert J.T. Browne Thomas S. Bain John P. Ward David A. Felmly J. Michael O’Brien

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Netami Sakima The Lodge Chiefs of Man-A-Hattin Lodge #82 William G. Keough Morty Seifter Paul Regusis Robert Riger Henry Bayne Robert Frankel Issac Ben Ezra Andrew Hacker Elliot Rosen Noel Zakin Arthur Topol Leonard Malek Myron Schwartz Mark B. Weisburger George Zograff Gerald Van Vugh Michael Beer William Vogel Harris Goldman Thomas Dougherty Jeffrey Joseph Curtis Tibbs Joseph Cosenza Emil Becker Gary Sereno Thomas J. Kavaler Robert Stickney Andrew Cain Gary Rivers Otto J. Gonzalez Rodney K. Hobbs Christopher P. Chany Thomas Ryan John Ruffini

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Paul Grillo Thomas S. Bain Joseph Pash Syed Hasan Eric Sterling Alexander Omura Gregory Rudd Harry Morales John D. Browne Jeff M. Rothstain Adam Mattessich Paul J. DeRosa Derek B. Chamberlain David B. Vermont Nii Sowah, Jr. Robert A. Vermont George Melendez Kevin F. Maddox J. Michael O'Brien Jeremy A. Ginsberg Julio A. Rodriguez Damien C. O'Brien Ernest M. Searles IV Peter J. Cook Edwin N. Hansen-Nelson Stephen G. Schor Ariel Valentin John A. Passaro Jonathan A. Stimmer

Raymond He Robert M. Stevenson Alan S. Tang

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AQUEHONGIAN LODGE #112 1938-2013

The History of Aquehongian Lodge #112 Written By Michael A. Armato-Wulaptonaelchukquonk & Monique Kusick- Ganschelalogen.

It was the seventh day of June in the year nineteen hundred and thirty eight when the following letter was written to Joe Carstang of 206 Bay Street of Staten Island, New York: Dear Mr. Carstang: I am very happy to advise you that the application of your Council for a lodgeof the Order of the Arrow has been favorably acted upon by the National Council, Boy Scouts of America and the National Executive Committee of theOrder of the Arrow.

I am instructing the National Secretary and the National Treasurer to forward to you as soon as possible the various pieces of literature and supplies, which are due your group. They shall also issue a charter.

Sincerely yours, J.H. Brinton, National Chief Order of the Arrow, W.W.W. Thus begins the story of Aquehongian Lodge 112.

Sometimes a Scout named refused the, “Good Indian” on the grounds that he did not think himself worthy.

Just where did it all originate? Of what use is that and subsequent information to the average Brother today? As the season wore on, the camp staff talked a good deal Perhaps in the coming story, those questions can be about the boys elected to the “Good Indian,” and how answered by the reader. they could develop these boys into some kind of group.

First, we must understand that the above letter was not the true beginning. It had to begin somewhere when circumstances led to the formation of a group, and when further circumstances evolved that group into the fold of the Brotherhood of Cheerful Service. That somewhere, of course, was Camp Aquehonga, Staten Island’s, “Long Term Camp.”

Joseph D. Carstang, Staten Island’s Scout Executive, (pictured left) was Camp Director and a fellow by the name of Frank Gross was the Activities Director.

Carstang and Gross talked now and again of organizing CHAPTER 1 - 1930 to 1940 a group something like the Order of the Arrow. So In the early 1930’s, Camp Aquehonga offered a host of the Scout leaders at camp awards, recognizing various types of achievement by decided to get together in Scouts during their stay. Among them were the, “Tonka the fall of 1935 at Scout Coo”awards, which were painted on the Scout belt by the headquarters to work on this. Headquarters was then on person who received them. The particular, “Tonka Coo” the top floor of the Egbert Building in Tompkinsville. of which we shall deal, was known as the, “Good Indian.”

By May 18, 1936 a constitution had been drawn up. It was At each awards campfire, Scouts nominated fellow all the result of several meetings in which an organization campers, who had shown a good deal of effort, for this to be known as the “Aquehongians” was created. They award. As can be imagined there were few in number. took their name from the camp, which, by the way, had 44

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been named for the old Indian name for Staten Island.

The constitution itself provided for a Chief, a Medicine Man, a Wampum Keeper, and a Scribe. There were to be four sub-chiefs, who would represent the four sections of Staten Island. Frank Grosswas to be the first and only chief of the “Aquehongians.”

campers in the lodge. The requirements at the time were rigid. Only those who attended Camp Aquehonga, were Star Scouts, and at least second year campers who had earned the camp emblem, were eligible for election into the Lodge.

The form of election itself is quite different than it is today. Scouts did not attend camp by home troops. Some did of course, but the leadership in camp was largely left to camp staff. It therefore followed that election into the Order was not conducted by home troops, but by “shelter areas.” The area system was very effective. There were three areas in all: cabins, leantos and tents. Four shelters In the year 1937-1938, it was decided that the in each group with a staff member known as a “shelter “Aquehongians” apply to join the Order of the Arrow. leader.” He was in charge of the four shelters. This was The members of the “Aquehongians” were then duly usually a group of about troop size (32 Scouts, or so) informed that all those who wished to become members and was for all immediate purpose the basic unit at camp. of the Order of the Arrow were to report to what was Each unit was allowed to elect three or four Scouts. then known as “Short Term Camp,” on a weekend late in May for the Ordeal ceremonies.

That September Pete Dean was re-elected chief at the fall meeting in short term camp. Annual reports were read, All those of the “Aquehongians” who were able to attend plans for a Christmas party, to be held at what was known that weekend, therefore became the first Brothers of, as Buntin Lodge, were drawn up, and the Brotherhood Aquehongian Lodge # 112. This was a group of about Honor was discussed. It was decided that procedures for ten to fifteen boys. A fellow by the name of Joseph the honor would have to be investigated so the ceremony Weidner was informally chosen as chairman to lead the could be conducted properly. initiations at Camp Aquehonga during that summer.

That year was a good one. The Christmas party was a great At this time Franklin “Pete” Dean was serving as Camp success. A songfest was held, refreshments were served, Chaplain, and was among the first group elected during and a “new” color film of the TMR Scout Camps was the 1938 season. At the summer’s end, a meeting was shown. In the spring the Lodge held what was to become held at short term camp for organizing the new lodge, a regular camp promotion project, and the first eight making the formal application for a charter, getting members of the Lodge to receive the Brotherhood were more information of the O.A. organization, drawing selected. They were: Thomas Olsen, James Gunther, Eric up a constitution, and holding the first election. At this Martin, John Menthe, William Henel, James C. Yorkston, meeting Pete Dean became the first Chief of the Lodge. Joseph Weidener, and Pete Dean. The arrangements for the event were made in conjunction with Suanhacky Most of that year was spent in trying to get the charter Lodge from Queens, whose Brotherhood members written and accepted by the National Council, organizing conducted the initiations at Buntin Lodge. the ritual materials and the Brothers who would serve the ritual team. The Lodge also conducted many visits CHAPTER 2 - 1940 to 1950 to Island troops in an effort to get them to go to Camp Aquehonga.

On a page in the 1940 Annual Report is a list of the new members who were inducted that year. Another problem, The following summer saw the continued induction of that of accepting candidates with valid requirements, The aim of the group was to recognize good campers, and promote camping at Aquehonga. Mr. Castang had already been connected with the Order of the Arrow, so the “Aquehonigans” followed the ideals, and the goals of the Order as they were best understood.

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became evident in a list of people who were elected to the Order, but who could not take their Ordeal as they were not Star Scouts. Among the list of names is that of Fred Novo-Mesky, who was inducted the following summer in 1941.

Normally speaking the Lodge accepted the changed of the Brotherhood, if any, almost as a matter of form.

From this stems the concept of the division of the lodge into three separate categories. There were no Vigil Honor members in the Lodge at this time.

Fred must have had a lot on the ball in those days as that September saw his election as Lodge Secretary in the administration of Peter Rossin. The following September of 1942, Fred was elected Chief.

It was in 1949 when John R. Young Sr. was inducted as the first Vigil Honor member from this Lodge. Joe Carstang had been a Vigil member since 1927, when he was Treasurer of the National Lodge of the Order. The common story is that he was one of the original eight, among whom was E. Urner Goodman, Joe Brunton, and Albert C. Nichols, to receive the Vigil Honor.

The development of the lodge was somewhat hindered during World War II, by the absence of many Brother who were serving in the Armed Forces. During this period, of course, nominations and inductions into the Lodge continued to be held at Camp Aquehonga. The Annual Dinner in September remained the biggest event of the year, with elections and installation of new officers taking place and an otherwise enjoyable way to begin the New Year. This affair was later expanded into an annual weekend.

It can be said with reasonable certainly that the first significant Chief of the post war period was Eddie Matthews, serving from September 1945-1946 and from 1947-1948. A committee to revive the Brotherhood Honor was established during his term of office by Brother Lee A. Ellison, the Lodge Adviser, Bill Holmes, Chief in 1944-1945 and John Young, Sr. From this committee developed the Brotherhood Lodge, in actuality, a separate entity from the Ordeal organization. This type of organization was destined to play an important role in the development of the Lodge in the early and middle 1950’s.

How this came about may be explained through several factors. There was, for example, a tremendous social intermingling among the Brotherhood members. This tended to isolate and develop the people who were to be the molders of the 1950’s.

Anytime a constitutional questions or matter concerning bylaws and such was passed by the lodge, it was funneled through the Brotherhood, and then back to the Ordeal.

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Jesse Metz succeeded Edward Matthews in 1948, during whose term of office representatives from the lodge attended their first National Meeting. The meeting was held at Indiana University, Bloomington. In attendance were Ed Matthews, Jesse Metz, Roland Nesslinger and Henry Shine. During that summer, Lou Shielty, chief of the Brotherhood and members, traveled to Oneonta, NY to induct a new Brotherhood Lodge where Lee Ellison had his summer house. In September of 1949, Lawrence Soldovieri succeeded Jesse Metz.

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CHAPTER 3 - 1950 to 1960

dedicated to him with theses words, “ His keen and active mind foresaw the great development of the Lodge, and At the start of the 1950s, nearly all activities of the lodge his devotion to the organization had been an inspiring were still centered at Camp Aquehonga. The activities example to use who have followed him. This report stands of the lodge on Staten Island consisted of an annual in tribute to him.” In 1951, Richard P. Filos succeeded meeting, a Christmas Party, and a spring meeting, prior to Lawrence Soldovieri. going to camp. The organization of the lodge included a Chief, Secretary, Treasurer and four committees: Social, Filos was another fine Chief, generally continuing the Service, Costume, Ritual. policies of Soldoveiri. His significant contributions included completion and issue of the first Lodge Soldovieri apparently accomplished a good deal in neckerchief patch. In 1952, Filo’s second term of office, reorganizing the Lodge and its activities, as he was re- saw the first attempt to create the group system, a elected in 1950. He was the first Chief to hold more than brainchild of John Braniff. It began with the organization one term consecutively. Matthews, has two terms before of the Honor’s Group. At this time, the Lodge had five him; but they were split. Richard Jones served as Chief in committees. The Honors Master took under his wing, between his first and second term.

Ritual, Elections and Costumes. Shortly thereafter the Costume Committee dissolved and was incorporated as At the request of the National Organization, and with the the Regalia Division of the Ritual Committee. The First cooperation of Greater New York Councils, the Lodge Honors Master was John Braniff. created an Elections Committee. This was in essence, an experiment of National, which wanted to see this new Also during this term, the first lodge publication was type of Committee at work for a year before official published, the Vigil Honor Committee was created, and sanction, and recommendation to other lodges. the initiation of the Camporee Tap out began. Russell Lang succeeded Filos in 1953.

At this point Soldovieri saw fit to shift the elections from Camp Aquehonga to Staten Island. This particular shift, Lang was noted for the creation of the position of Vice more than anything else was probably responsible for the Chief. The early June election of lodge officers was also tremendous upsurge in Lodge activity during the 1950s. put into place here. Also this is where the first Annual So for now, Soldoviere had quite a record under his belt. Weekends were seen in the month of September. This The great movement of activities to Staten Island, a however, couldn’t help the problems, which arose on that definite recognition of the Brotherhood Lodge as central Annual Weekend. to the maturing development in the organization, and induction of the first Vigil Honor member, John Young. The new Chief, Jim Hamilton, never arrived for his He didn’t stop there. installation. The first Vice Chief ever to be subsequently called upon, Bill Elliot, refused to take the position of In his second term of office, the idea of a lodge Chief, and so a special election was hurriedly called. Bill neckerchief was introduced and work began on its design. Core, who was elected in the special election, served thirty A Tap-out circle was constructed at Camp Aquehonga, days, and went off to the Air Force. which later came to be known as the Pioneer circle. It should be noted here that some of the most spectacular Another special Lodge meeting was then called, and Tap Outs ever seen at Aquehonga were conducted that Carstang and Ellison placed Braniff ’s name in nomination. year.

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Braniff was elected and his first act was to create a Lodge Activities Group. The Social, Service and Publications To fill the places vacated by Carstang and Ellison came Committees, were incorporated under this group. In a new comer to the scene. Frank Kopecky became the addition, Jim Cawl revived the lodge newsletter.

Scout Executive, and Charlie Richards became Lodge Adviser. In September 1959, Walter Vines succeeded Jim The foremost project of the Service Committee in Cawl as Lodge Chief. conjunction with the entire Activities group was the introduction of the Junior Leader Training Course. This In the winter of 1959, the first large successful weekend, mammoth project was completely organized and run by in keeping with the precedent began by Jim Cawl; took Aquehongian Lodge 112. place at Blockhouse in Ten Mile River. That weekend may well be noted for several hard to forget events.

In September 1956, John Braniff succeeded Jerry Everson Adviser Charlie Richards, for example, hiked a few miles as lodge chief. Everson’s was also a good year. A few of in a business suit when his car got stuck. Joe Carstang the most significant contributions of his administration attended also. Here was one Scouter who really mixed were the pictographs of the legend, the greatest treasure in with the boys: sleigh riding, belly whopping down the hill the lodge’s possession, which were made by Walter Vines around the back of the Blockhouse, over sixty years old. with the assistance of Lee Ellison. Also, the Elections Committee was going full swing that year.

CHAPTER 4 - 1960 to 1965 In September 1957, the great “giver” to the Lodge, Joe Carstang, the Island’s Scout Executive since the 1930s retired; along with Lee A. Ellison, the great “supporter” Lodge Adviser since 1940.

How the Lodge felt about these two latter people is best expressed in the dedication of the 1956-1957 Annual Report. “…these men have announced that this coming year will be their last active one. Long before we were born, these men were active in Scouting Circles.

Their every day lives have personifies the high ideals of our Orderbrotherhood, cheerfulness,and service. The Aquehongian Lodge is proud to dedicate the 1956-1957 Annual Report to the Grand Old Men of Scouting: Brother Joseph D. Carstang and Brother Lee A. Ellison.”

James Cawl was elected chief for the 1957-1958 term.

Cawl was mingled with the members of the lodge as no immediate predecessor had ever done before. The first Lodge Weekend, purely for the purpose of fun and fellowship was conducted during his administration.

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Wayne Fulcher succeeded Walter Vines in 1960. Fulcher, like Vines, was to serve two terms. Activity was as numerous and diversified as ever they had been, and it seemed, on the surface at least, that the 1960s would be golden years for Aquehongian Lodge #112.

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Jim Curry succeeded Wayne Fulcher in September of 1962. Curry’s administration saw the commission and completion of the painting, “The Higher Vision” which like nothing before or since, except perhaps the ceremonial skins by Walter Vines, gave the Lodge national recognition.

Charles Blaich was inaugurated in September 1965.

Charlie was a “diplomat” needed to get the lodge through this sensitive time. Al Pein succeeded Ralph Hoffman as Adviser in 1965.

This was a project totally undertaken by the Vigil Honor organization. The money to commission the painting, the work involved to give it its historic significance, and the presentation of the painting to the National Museum in New Brunswick, was all the work of the Vigil Honor. The personalities most directly involved were John Braniff, and Fred NovoMesky, as co-chairmen of the project.

This project marked the last thing the Vigil Honor did as a separate organization. Right up until this time, they had operated their own meetings, socials, projects, and elections. Ralph Hoffman succeeded Charlie Richards as Adviser.

Douglas Sundstrom was elected Chief in 1971, replacing John Ruggerios. With a strong foundation laid in place by the Chiefs of the 1960s, Doug led the lodge to a good year. It must be noted that the administrations of Palisay, Birsltler, Auer, Mazzella, Wincelowicz and Ruggiero were responsible for unifying the lodge. An apology is extended to those above named chiefs, as the author is not aware of their individual achievements.

In 1963, Don Naiman as Chief succeeded Jim Curry. He quickly set about a five man Vigil Committee, as electors for the honor. This task was in full accord with the new Adviser and the Scout Executive. After several months, Don Naiman resigned as Chief, beginning another “Year of Three Chiefs.” Vice Chief Peter Paril, succeeded him.

Paril was drafted, and the Executive Board held a special meeting, where John Pein was chosen to fill out the remainder of the year as Lodge Chief.

CHAPTER 5 - 1970 to 1980

During the 1972-1973 Scouting year, there were two chiefs, Philip Dunseath and James Whaley. The 35th Anniversary dinner was in the spring of 1973. Held at the Pavilion on the Terrace, the highlight of the dinner was a speech by a NASA Astronaut along with a video address

by Dr. E. Urner Goodman. Thanks for this successful even go to three past Chiefs, Birslter, Rentkowski and Sundstrom.

Robert Koeth was succeeded by James Whaley in 1973 as lodge chief. During the years of 1974-1977, due to pressure by GNYC to standardize our lodge calendar to follow the calendar year and not the Scouting calendar, Robert Wedinger and James Koeth were both Chief for 18 months. Bob and Jim referred to themselves as CoChiefs, each being the other’s right-hand-man.

The lodge was in the midst of terrible political trouble due to a conflict between the members of the Vigil Honor and the administration. Ralph Hoffman did his very best to keep the lodge from folding.

Standardization caused installation and annual day meetings to be held in January. It also caused problems In September 1964 Joe Rentkowski became chief of for the chairmen as they were starting up in the middle the lodge. Rentkowski was a controversial Lodge Chief, of the year. Within three years, with the installation of though he was a successful one. The new lodge letterhead, James McInerney as chief, we were back to following the designed by Eddie Devito, came out in his administration Scouting calendar. to replace the old, more formal one that had been with the lodge since its inception. Both the Activities and the During the Wedinger-Koeth years, the lodge returned to Honors Groups regained some of their old flavor, and Fins, Furs and Feathers for its Winter Weekend. During the lodge was keeping most of its inductees again. the floods of 1976, the Lodge was called out to help the Red Cross when there was heavy flooding on Staten 49

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Island. Brothers distributed emergency equipment and surveyed flood damage. It was also these years that the chief became a member of the Staten Island Council Executive Board. These years also saw the much-needed repairs of the Aquehongian Trail. Two other significant events were the installation of Nat Jerlin and Ralph Hoffman as life members of the lodge, and the 50th Anniversary hike to Ten Mile River.

In September of 1983, James Brennen became Chief. He hosted the 45th Anniversary Dinner and what was to be the last Ordeal held at Pouch. GNYC required all Ordeals to be held at TMR; fortunately this policy lasted only one year.

William Trapanni became chief, with the resignation of James Brennan. Bill and his administration hosted the 1983 Section Conclave at Camp Keowa. The Conclave In 1974 Robert Owens replaced Joe Rentkowski as was a complete success. 58 Brothers staffed and hosted Adviser. George MacDonald replaced Owens later that an event with over 350 Arrowmen from the Section. This year. George served two years until he felt he needed to was a very proud weekend in our history. As Chief Bill give more time to Troop 46, of which he was Scoutmaster. also revived the Ritual Team under the chairmanship of During the later part of 1975, Frank Gordan accepted the Steele Arbeeny. position of Lodge Adviser on a temporary basis. This temporary job lasted over two years.

Joe Prefer was elected chief in 1984, and re-elected in 1985. In 1984 Joe and Steele attended the National James McInerney was elected chief in the Spring of 1977. Leadership Seminar. The discussed topics included Lodge The four officers-elect of the Lodge, James McInerney- organization and Lodge-Section relations.

Chief, Frank Resta-Vice Chief, Richard Ryan-Secretary, and Rick Wedinger-Treasurer, all attended the National It was then when Martin D. Poller took the helm of the Conference at the University of Tennessee. Mr. George Lodge as Adviser. John Hoougis was elected chief for Davis provided transportation to the conference. Three that year, however Steven Moser, Jr. finished out John’s of these four boys went on to become Chief. term. This was the year the adminstration reinstated the group system administered by John Braniff earlier in our Frank Mullane followed Frank Gordan as Lodge Adviser history. in 1977. Frank Resta moved up from Vice Chief to Chief. During Frank’s adminstration the lodge became a The next change in power officially made Steve Moser National Standard Lodge.

Chief, and Robert Herman Lodge Adviser again. It was this year that Berlin Lodge burned down. Vigil Honor CHAPTER 6 - 1980 to 1988 Brother Robert Chiusano undertook the task of rebuilding Berlin. Ground was broken in April 1987; Mr. 1979-1983 saw Rich Wedinger installed as Chief followed Chiunsano’s determination serves as an inspiration to us

by Rich Walsh. During Rich Walsh’s term, George Rice all. served as Adviser. 1981 brought with it a new Adviser and Chief. Steve DeQuinsio became Chief, a position Mitchell Slepian was elected chief in 1987. At this time he would hold for two years. In these years the Dance Fran Harty replaced Bob Herman as Lodge Adviser.

Team bloomed into a fine squad under the direction During Mitch’s term new totem poles were carved and of Gregg Scott and Al Seletti. Robert Herman became erected at the entrance to Pouch Scout Camp. Another Lodge Adviser, a position he would hold until 1987, with totem pole suggestion by Frank Mullane, designed by a one year sabbatical when Martin D. Poller was Adviser. Frank Gordan, and carved by Don Kelyenmeir and Steve’s administration laid the groundwork for the 45th Bernard McQueeney, incorporated the totems of the five Anniversary Dinner.

GNYC Lodges. That year, Vice Chief Vincent LaPadula was elected Section Vice Chief.

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CHAPTER 7 - 1988 to 1993

Our first woman brother, Gladys Schweiger achieved ordeal membership on June 23, 1990. In order to celebrate Following our 50th Anniversary banquet, the lodge’s the Order’s 75th Anniversary, the Lodge went to the success continued under Mitch Slepian’s second term National Order of the Arrow Conference in 1990. After as chief. That year John Gualtieri, a member of the spending five days at the Indiana University, the group Brotherhood Committee made over 40 shields by hand then toured Niagara Falls. In 1989, the Founder’s Award for Allowat Sakima, Meteu, Nutiket, Kitchkinet, and was given to Frank Mullane and Vincent LaPadula. many other shields. Mitch appointed Michael M. Parisito take over the Honors Group as Honors Master. Mike Keith was installed to his second term as chief in immediately implemented the Elangomat program to September 1990. Fran Harty retired as Lodge Adviser replace the taskmaster system. In 1988, the Founder’s after five years of service in December 1990. George Award was presented to Frank Gordan and Steele Davis was appointed Adviser by Supreme Chief of the Fire Robert Marinucci on January 1, 1991. Marinucci Arbeeny. was later forced to temporarily remove Keith as chief Keith Christensen from Troop 56 followed Mitchell as of the lodge due to an unstable political climate between lodge chief in 1989. Although Michael Parisi was elected the Lodge Executive Committee, George and Keith. He Vice Chief; Keith saw fit to re-appoint him as Honors was later reinstated and completed his term of office in Master. He also appointed Steve Moser, Jr. as Activities September 1991.

Master. The continued success of the Elangomats and the activities group new found enthusiasm coupled with Mike Parisi was elected lodge chief in 1991. His first the brotherhood committee’s untiring efforts enabled action was to implement the new national program called the lodge to achieve National Honor Lodge, a feat left Arrowmen Sharing Knowledge. The ASK program targeted the 18 to 30 year old members of the lodge. unaccomplished in prior years.

These are people who have left their active positions as chairmen, and are not yet advisers. Mike also implemented a group called the Pioneer Service Corps. They were to be a group of adults whose purpose is to take on large service projects in Pouch Camp.

During Parisi’s first term, he put forth an effort to expand the Executive Committee. Several new positions were created, including a fundraising chairman and a quartermaster. In the summer of 1991 several advisers, including George Davis, attended the National Order of the Arrow Training at Philmont Scout Ranch. The 1991 Conclave was held at Camp Pomperague. Because the event was B.Y.O.T. (bring your own tent), and the lodge members wouldn’t get their until 10pm, the delegates stayed in a hotel for the weekend. It was said to be the best conclave ever to that point. George Davis later resigned in January 1992.

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made a push to increase the activity and size of the LEC. The committee soon grew to forty plus members, with a meeting attendance of about 95%. The expansion of the shield program, along with the inner circle grew beyond belief.

In September 1992, Mike was installed to his second term. This year was the first in which Pouch Camp was closed in order for us to run our ordeals. This proved very effective and helped us have one of the greatest ordeals ever. Due to the endeavors of the Brotherhood Committee, now chaired by Mike Gioia and advised by Frank B. Gannon, we were able to make the highest brotherhood conversion rate in the section: 59% of the previous years Ordeal class converted. We also began an activity on the Wednesday in the seventh week of summer camp at Aquehonga. We proclaimed it “OA Day” and it consisted of a campfire at night for the entire camp, followed by a cracker-barrel for all adults. Frank Gordan, long time Vigil Adviser retired in 1992, and the Founder’s Award was presented to Martin Poller. In the spring of 1993, new headdresses, and new ceremony outfits were purchased to go with our new woodlands costumes.

In the fall of 1993, tradition was broken for the first time yet again. On September 12; Michael Parisi was installed as our Lodge Chief for his third term. This is something that has never happened before in our lodge, and is very rare in others. At the 55th Anniversary Dinner the Founder’s Award was presented to Michael Parisi and Edward Regis.

CHAPTER 8 - 1994 to 1999 In 1994 Peter Petrone, who was previously Honors Master during the latter part of the Parisi Administration was elected to the position of lodge chief. On July 25, 1994 past Lodge Adviser Fran Harty received the Founder’s Award. Aquehongian Lodge hosted the 1995 Section Conclave at Alpine Scout Camp. The patch design for the event represented the image of the painting “The Higher Vision.” The Conclave was a tremendous success having raised enough money to help finance the conclave for the following year. Upon completion of his term Peter 52

Petrone along with long time Brother Rudy Lazides, received the Founder’s Award.

In September 1995, Brian Dannecker became Lodge Chief. Brian would run and win this position again in 1996 and 1997. However, he would not complete his final term because was elected Section Chief. Brian would go on to win his second election for the position of section chief in 1998. In 1996 Aquehongian Lodge sent a contingent of fourteen members to the National Order of the Arrow Conference in Bloomington, Indiana. The Founder’s Award Ceremony on July 20, 1996 honored two recipients, Mitchell Slepian and Keith Santero. The year 1996-1997 also boasted an eighty percent Ordeal to Brotherhood conversion rating led by Chairman Eric Odegaard and Adviser Keith Christensen. Michael Andersen, who previously served as vice chief, completed Brian’s last term as Lodge Chief. On October 12, 1997 Michael Andersen and Keith Christensen received the Founder’s Award. In August 1998 the Andersen Administration sent a contingent of twenty nine brothers to the National Order of the Arrow Conference at Iowa State University in Ames, IA, including five brothers whom all held staff positions. On Sunday, September 13, 1998, Eric Odegaard from Explorer Post 841 was installed as Lodge Chief. Michael Selowentchich from Troop 8 was elected Vice Chief of Administration, Patrick Hagan from Explorer Post 841 was elected to Vice Chief of Operations, Michael Armato from Troop 43 was elected to Treasurer and Bobby Anfang from Explorer Post 841 was elected to Secretary. Bobby was very familiar with his duties because he had held the same office for the two previous administrations. The following weekend Odegaard along with ten brothers attended the National Leadership Seminar held at Alpine Scout Camp.

The Sixtieth Anniversary Dinner Celebration was held at Colony Hall on the grounds of Sea View Hospital.

Following the 60th Anniversary Dinner, The Lodge held its first annual Pig Roast Dinner, where the Totem Poles that were once in front of Berlin Lodge with the Totems of the five GNYC lodges were retired by the ceremony team in the proper Indian tradition. The Pig Roast was

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an idea of Michael Gazinski, who was the Commissary Committee Chairman at the time. Vice Chiefs Pat Hagan and Mike Selowentchich put together the ceremony for the Totem pole burial. There was a Brotherhood Day in April, where 33 brothers have made their Brotherhood.

A very successful Ordeal was held in June, ran by Honors Master John Alteri, Jr. On that Sunday of the Ordeal, John Alteri, Jr. from Troop 8 was elected Chief; Chris Brighina of Troop 80, was elected Vice Chief of Administration; Matt Smith from Troop 13, was elected Vice Chief of Operations, Brian Levinsky also of Troop 8 was elected Secretary; and Michael Armato Troop 43 was re-elected Treasurer.

That September, Lodge Adviser Gladys Schweiger of Troop 43, retired from her position as the first female Lodge Adviser after seven years of service. Ron Cullenen of Troop 13 assumed the position. Also, Supreme Chief of the Fire Mike Mahon appointed Ken Danielson as the new Staff Adviser. Mahon served in that position in the later part of the prior Administration due to Marcel Cinquina’s transfer from Greater New York Councils to Cradle of Liberty Council in Pennsylvania. The Alteri administration brought the creation of the Brotherhood Weekend, held at Ten Mile River. The Ordeal was held in June where 70 new brothers were inducted into the Lodge. Also, four brothers, John Alteri, Jr., Michael Selowentchich, Taube Olsen, and Thomas Hammer Sr. took their Vigil on the weekend of the Ordeal. On that Sunday of the Ordeal, Rob Giorgio of Troop 8 was

elected Chief, Tom Rubino, Jr. of Troop 8 was elected Vice Chief of Adminstration, Erik Johnsen of Troop 13 was elected Vice Chief of Operations, Neil Smith of Troop 2 was elected Secretary, and Michael Armato of Troop 43 was re-elected to a third term as Treasurer. That summer twenty brothers attended the National Order of the Arrow Conference in Knoxville, TN.

CHAPTER 9 - 2000 to 2013 On the last weekend of August, 17 brothers attended Conclave 2000 at Camp Keowa. At that Conclave, past Lodge Chief and Vigil Honor member, John Alteri Jr. was elected Vice Chief of the new Section NE-2C. During mid-year, in the 2000-2001 Giorgio Administration; Staff Adviser Ken Danielson left the Scouting Profession; being temporarily replaced by Mike Mahon, Supreme Chief of the Fire. Vice Chief Thomas Rubino Jr., past Secretary Bobby Anfang, Treasurer Michael Armato, Andy Selowentchich, Peter Gioia Sr. and Chris Kilpert were chosen for Vigil at the March Lodge Meeting; and became Vigil Honor members the following June. By-laws were updated, and officer nominations were also held at the March lodge meeting.

The Ordeal was held on the second weekend in June, where 46 brothers were inducted into the Order; including one Scouter from England, Mr. Stu Matthews. Lodge officers were elected for the 2001-2002 lodge year. Reelected lodge chief was Rob Giorgio of Troop 8; Michael Armato from Troop 43 was elected Vice Chief of Administration, making this his fourth consecutive year as an officer; Erik Johnsen, of Troop 13 was re-elected Vice Chief of Operations; Michael Gazinski from Troop 24 was elected Lodge Secretary; and Joseph Perchiacca of Troop 41 was elected Lodge Treasurer. Chief Robert Giorgio, immediately following the Ordeal, went to the Order of the Arrow Wilderness Voyage in Ely, Minnesota.

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served as Conclave Coordinator; and Conclave Adviser 2003 at the CYO Center at Mount Loretta.

Monique Kusick of Troop 77, headed the Committee up. Also at the Conclave, John Alteri Jr. was re-elected A contingent of 18 brothers from our lodge flew to Section Vice Chief.

Ames, Iowa to attend the 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference. The contingent attended a National Rob Giorgio resigned as Lodge Chief due to a heavy college Rodeo and met up with a newspaper reporter and were workload; and Vice Chief Michael A. Armato took over interviewed. The interview article was put in the local as Lodge Chief for the remainder of the term. During newspaper where a copy was sent to the lodge at a later Armato’s term in office, funds were raised to rebuild the date. The contingent also went to an amusement park in Camp Pouch Amphitheater. We also continued to have Iowa. Matthew DeSaro served as Lodge Chief, Brenda our Brotherhood Ceremony at TMR, and ran a successful Gazinski as Lodge Adviser Ordeal. At the March Lodge meeting Lodge Associate Adviser Dave Edelman and Lodge Chief Michael Armato A contingent of 20 members went to the 2006 National were presented the Founder’s Award. That June, Treasurer Order of the Arrow Conference at Michigan State Joseph Perchiacca of Troop 41 was elected Lodge Chief, University in East Lansing, Michigan. The contingent Joseph Vaccaro of Troop 8 was elected Vice Chief of went to a private tour of the GM Auto Plant as well as Administration, Andrew Montero of Troop 77 was Cedar Point amusement park which was the largest roller elected Vice Chief of Operations, Eric Becker of Troop coaster point in the country. Brian Tomasen served as 8 was elected Secretary, and Jared Vega of Troop 24 was Lodge Chief and Brenda Gazinski as Lodge Adviser elected Treasurer. Also, that June Monique Kusick, Rob Giorgio and Brian Levinsky took their Vigil. Later that In 2006-2007 Daniel Kurzweil served as Lodge Chief and August, 20 Brothers attended the National Order of the Brenda Gazinski served as Lodge Adviser. In 2007-2008 Arrow Conference in Bloomington, Indiana, where they Michael Sheehan served as Lodge Chief and Brenda were presented two framed paintings of, “The Higher Gazinski served Lodge Adviser.

Vision” hand signed by Joseph Csatari, the painter ofthe work. In order to honor the Lodge even more for their The lodge was the service lodge of the 2009 Section NEcontribution to the Order of the Arrow; we were given 7A Conclave at Camp Pouch in June. The 70th anniversary number 112, in honor of the lodge number. dinner was also held in this year. Lawrence Ferretti served as Lodge Chief and Brenda Gazinski served as Lodge Chief Joseph Perchiacca’s administration oversaw the Adviser planning of our 65th Anniversary Dinner. In addition a very successful Ordeal and Brotherhood Quest were held.

In June 2003 Chief Joseph Perchiacca was re-elected, Daniel Sullivan of Troop 41 was elected Vice Chief of Adminstration, Andrew Montero of Troop 77 was reelected Vice Chief of Operations, Michael Levinsky of Troop 8 was elected Secretary, and Jared Vega of Troop 24 was re-elected Treasurer. That June Joseph Perchiacca, Erik Johnsen, and Brenda Gazinski took their Vigil.

Four brothers attended the Indian Summer, in Asheville, North Carolina that summer. It was a national seminar geared towards ritual and dance teams.

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In 2009-2010 the lodge funded and helped to refurbish the fishing docks at Camp Pouch. The lodge also held the first annual community blood drive at Camp Pouch.

Peter Messina served as Lodge Chief and John Perchiacca served as Lodge Adviser In 2010 the secondary fishing dock at Camp Pouch was refurbished. The Second Annual Blood drive was also held at this time.

In 2012, a contingent of six members went to NOAC held at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. Allan Feldman served as Lodge Chief and John Perchiacca served as Lodge Adviser.

On March 9, 2013 Aquehongian Lodge celebrated its 75th anniversary and held a farewell banquet at the Staaten (pictured below right). Allan Feldman served as Lodge Chief and John Perchiacca served as Lodge Adviser.

The Brothers of Aquehongian Lodge 112, have a very rich history. While numbers have fluctuated based on scouting over the years; we always remember that we are here for service to our fellow men. Surely the history of our lodge shows we have done just that.

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The Arrowhead The Totem of Aquehongian Lodge #112 Upon the rechartering of Aquehongian Lodge in 1938, the arrowhead was adopted as its totem.

The earliest bylaws of Aquehongian Lodge stated

The name of this organization shall be Aquehongian

Lodge No. 112, Order of the Arrow, W. W. W.,

hereinafter referred to as the lodge.

The Lodge totem shall be the upright, rough-hewn arrowhead.

Over the 75 year history of Aquehongian Lodge, it has been represented in many different forms.

Witawematpanni Gegejumhet The Lodge Advisers of Aquehongian Lodge #112 Joseph D. Carstang James C. Yorkston Lee A. Ellison Charles Richards Ralph Hoffman Albert Pien Joseph Rentkowski George MacDonald Frank Gordon Frank Mullane

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1936-1939 1939-1940 1940-1957 1957-1962 1962-1965 1965-1970 1970-1974 1974-1975 1975-1977 1977-1980

George Rice Robert Herman Martin D. Poller Robert Herman Francis J. Harty George F. Davis Gladys Schweiger Ronald Cullenen Brenda Gazinski John Perchiacca

1980-1981 1981-1985 1985-1986 1986-1987 1987-1991 1991-1992 1992-1999 1999-2003 2003-2010 2010-2013

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Netami Sakima The Lodge Chiefs of Aquehongian Lodge #112 Frank Gross Eric Martin Franklin “Pete” Dean William Henel Joseph Weidner Peter Rossin Fred Novo-Mesky Charles Van Duzer William Holmes Edward Matthews Richard Jones Edward Mathews Jesse Metz Lawrence Soldovieri Richard Filos Russel Lang James Hamilton William Core John F. Braniff III Gerard “Jerry” Everson James Cawl Walter Vines Wayne Fulcher James Curry Donald Naiman Peter Paril John Pien Joseph Rentkowski Charles Blaich Robert Palisay Kenneth Birstler Robert Auer Peter Mazzella William Wincelowicz John Ruggiero

1936-1937 1937-1938 1938-1939 1939-1940 1940-1941 1941-1942 1942-1943 1943-1944 1944-1945 1945-1946 1946-1947 1947-1948 1948-1949 1949-1951 1951-1953 1953-1954 1954 1954 1954-1956 1956-1957 1957-1959 1959-1960 1960-1962 1962-1963 1963 1963 1963-1964 1964-1965 1965-1966 1966-1967 1967 1967-1968 1968-1969 1969-1970 1971

Douglas Sundstrom Philip Dunseath James Whalon Robert Koeth Robert Wedinger Jr. James Koeth James McInerney Frank Resta Richard Wedinger Richard Walsh Stephen DiQuinzio James Brennan William Tripanni Joseph Prefer John Hoougis Stephen Moser Mitchell Slepian Keith D. Christensen Michael Parisi Peter Petrone Brian Dannecker Michael Andersen Eric Odegaard John A. Altieri, Jr. Robert Giorgio Michael A. Armato Joseph Perchiacca Matthew DeSaro Brian Thomasen Daniel Kurzweil Michael Sheehan Lawrence Ferretti Peter Messina Allan Feldman

1971-1972 1972-1973 1973 1973-1974 1974-1976 1976-1977 1977-1978 1978-1979 1979-1980 1980-1981 1981-1983 1983 1983-1984 1984-1986 1986 1986-1987 1987-1989 1989-1991 1991-1994 1994-1995 1995-1998 1998 1998-1999 1999-2000 2000-2001 2002 2002-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2013

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The Story of the “Higher Vision” Painting Written by Martin D. Poller As it appeared in The Brotherhood of Cheerful Service, A History of the Order of the Arrow One of the more inspirational paintings related to the Order of the Arrow is a picture of an Indian handing a leather parchment to a Scout who wears an OA sash. It is entitled The Higher Vision and illustrates the idea that Uncas, of OA legend fame, is passing on the legend of the founding of the Order to a Scout. This artwork was re-created in 2000 by the national Order of the Arrow committee as both a bronze and a porcelain figurine.

These objects are available for purchase to support a major fund-raising effort by the OA to support expansion of the Seton Memorial Library and Philmont Museum at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.

The Indian in the painting is a depiction of Uncas, the son of Chief Chingachgook in both The Last of the Mohicans

by James Fenimore Cooper and in OA legend. Uncas is handing down to a Scout the legend of the Order of the Arrow for posterity. The legend itself is something that was developed in Aquehongian Lodge by Ellison. (The original skin along with a skin of the Explanation of the Ordeal hangs in Berlin Lodge at William H. Pouch Scout Camp, a property of the Greater New York Councils in Staten Island borough.) It is the legend of the Order in authentic Lenape pictograghs, which Ellison personally researched. (The “illegal” sash backs often seen are replications of these skins.) It was created on deer skin But where did this art piece originally come from? In by Walter Vines. The Scout represents an Order of the 1961, members of Aquehongian Lodge, Greater New Arrow member in Ellison’s Staten Island Troop 43. The York Councils, were searching for an appropriate way Scout is wearing an Aquehongian Lodge neckerchief with to memorialize their long term lodge advisor, Lee A. 25th anniversary slide.

Ellison, who had recently passed away. Ellison was the advisor of Aquehongian Lodge from 1940 to 1957. In The painting was presented to the national Order of the addition, he was the Scoutmaster of Troop 43, chartered Arrow committee in October 1963 at the BSA national at that time to the Slosson Post, American Legion. When office in New Brunswick, N.J. Martin Mockford accepted Ellison passed away, his Vigil Honor brothers thought of the painting on behalf of the national committee. many things that they might do to remember his service Aquehongian Lodge was represented by former lodge and dedication to the OA and Scouting. They decided to chief, Walter Vines; chairman of the Vigil Honor commission a painting.

Committee, Martin D. Poller; past lodge chief, John F. Braniff III; and John Novo-Mesky, chairman of the Upon contacting Martin Mockford, then national Painting Committee. The painting was paid for by private secretary of the Order of the Arrow, he recommended contributions of Vigil Honor members, not by the lodge.

Joseph Csatari (a protégé of Norman Rockwell) to paint a picture. A meeting with Csatari was arranged, a theme for the painting was decided upon, and Csatari was commissioned to paint the work.

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National, Area, & Section Officers/Advisers National Officers Year 1923 1926 1936 1989 2003

Name William A. Stumpp William A. Stumpp Joseph H. Brinton Mark F. Belli Ian M. Pinnavaia

Title Grand Lodge Scribe Grand Lodge Chieftain National Chief Northeast Region Chief Northeast Region Chief

Lodge Ranachqua Ranachqua Suanhacky Shu-Shu-Gah Shu-Shu-Gah

National Order of the Arrow Committee Members Year

Name

Lodge

1986-1990

Jay E. Schnapp

Ranachqua

2008-2012 2012-Present 2012-Present

Thomas S. Bain Anthony J. Fiori Donald J. Cunningham

Man-A-Hattin Kintecoying Kintecoying

Northeast Region Order of the Arrow Chairmen Year 2008-2011

Name Thomas S. Bain

Lodge Man-A-Hattin

Section/Area Advisers/Associate Advisers Year 1955 1960s 1972-1979 1980-1984 1994-1997 1995-1997 2000-2008 2002-2008 2013-Present 2015-Present

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Name Phil Wagner Noel K. Zakin Noel K. Zakin Jay E. Schnapp Frank J. Pedone Stuart P. Nemkowitz Thomas S. Bain Anthony J. Fiori Kenneth E. Hood Ian M. Pinnavaia

Title Area Adviser Area Adviser Section Adviser Section Adviser Section Adviser Associate Section Adviser Section Adviser Associate Section Adviser Associate Section Adviser Associate Section Adviser

Area/Section 2A 2J NE-3A NE-3A NE-2C/NE-2A NE-3A NE-2C NE-2C NE-2B NE-2B

Lodge Shu-Shu-Gah Man-A-Hattin Man-A-Hattin Ranachqua Shu-Shu-Gah Shu-Shu-Gah Man-A-Hattin Shu-Shu-Gah Kintecoying Kintecoying

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Area/Section Chiefs Year

Name

1938-1941 1944-1945 1949 1958 1960s 1965 1966 1967 1969 1975 1980-1982 1982-1983 1987-1988

Joe O’Farrell Chris Gunderson Noel K. Zakin Jack Kohler Bernard M. Drock John Clair Gary Cereno Alfred Lowy Elliot Klugman Otto J. Gonzalez Ray Iallanardo Johannes Knoops Mike Koubek

Area/ Section Area 3 Area D Area 2A Area 2J Area 2J Area 2J Area 2J Area 2J Area 2J NE-3 NE-3A NE-3A NE-3A

Lodge

Year

Name

Shu-Shu-Gah Shu-Shu-Gah Man-A-Hattin Suanhacky Ranachqua Suanhacky Man-A-Hattin Ranachqua Ranachqua Man-A-Hattin Ranachqua Suanhacky Suanhacky

1988-1989 1993-1994 1995-1996 1996-1997 1997-1998 1998-1999 2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003 2007-2008 2009-2010 2010-2011

Mark F. Belli Roger Gaitan Thomas Chau Robert Gobaira Brian Dannecker Brian Dannecker Ian M. Pinnavaia Ian M. Pinnavaia Ian M. Pinnavaia Colin R. Pinnavaia John J. Fagan Gregory Gounardes Gregory Gounardes

Section Vice Chiefs Year Name 1974-1975 Steven Panser 1978-1979 Edward Perry 1979-1980 Andrew Yiannakos 1986-1987 Mike Koubek 1987-1988 Mark F. Belli 1994-1995 Thomas Chau 1995-1996 Thomas H. Curry 1996-1997 Dennis Rehberger 2000-2001 John A. Alteri, Jr. 2001-2002 John A. Alteri, Jr. 2002-2003 Colin R. Pinnavaia 2009-2010 Matthew Gallo 2011-2012 Kevin Powers 2014-2015 Samuel A. Messenger

Section NE-3A NE-3A NE-3A NE-3A NE-3A NE-2A NE-2A NE-2A NE-2C NE-2C NE-2C NE-7A NE-2B NE-2B

Lodge Shu-Shu-Gah Suanhacky Shu-Shu-Gah Suanhacky Shu-Shu-Gah Shu-Shu-Gah Suanhacky Suanhacky Aquehongian Aquehongian Shu-Shu-Gah Shu-Shu-Gah Suanhacky Kintecoying

Area/ Section NE-3A NE-2C NE-2A NE-2A NE-3A NE-3A NE-2C NE-2C NE-2C NE-2C NE-2C NE-7A NE-7A

Lodge Shu-Shu-Gah Shu-Shu-Gah Shu-Shu-Gah Shu-Shu-Gah Aquehongian Aquehongian Shu-Shu-Gah Shu-Shu-Gah Shu-Shu-Gah Shu-Shu-Gah Shu-Shu-Gah Shu-Shu-Gah Shu-Shu-Gah

Section/Area Secretaries Year 1967 1974-1975 1978-1979 1986-1987 1994-1995 1995-1996 1996-1997 2000-2001 2001-2002 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016

Name Phil Metz Thomas Hillgardener Thomas S. Bain Reidan Cruz Thomas H. Curry Dennis Rehberger Brian Dannecker Joey R. Derrico Anastasios Diakovisillis Samuel A. Messenger Nicholas C. Goldrosen Jeremy A. Dueñas

Section Lodge 2J Ranachqua NE-3A Suanhacky NE-3A Man-A-Hattin NE-3A Suanhacky NE-2C Suanhacky NE-2A Suanhacky NE-2A Aquehongian NE-2C Suanhacky NE-2C Suanhacky NE-2B Kintecoying NE-2B Kintecoying NE-2B Kintecoying

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The Vigil Honor

Alertness to the needs of others is the mark of the Vigil of unselfish leadership in service. This fact should be Honor. It calls for an individual with an unusual awareness given careful consideration in the selection of candidates for membership. The Vigil Honor has successfully of the possibilities within each situation. fulfilled a definite and satisfactory service to the Order The Vigil Honor is a high mark of distinction and of the Arrow, to Scouting, and to individual members. recognition reserved for those Arrowmen who, by reason Its continued success depends on the care with which of exceptional service, personal effort, and unselfish future members are selected and on the maintenance by interest, have made distinguished contributions beyond its members of the high ideals of service to others for the immediate responsibilities of their position or office which the Vigil Honor has always been known. to one or more of the following: their Lodge, the Order of the Arrow, Scouting, or their Scout Camp. Under no Any member of the Order of the Arrow registered in circumstances should tenure in the Order of the Arrow Scouting and in good standing in a regularly chartered be considered as reason enough for a Vigil Honor lodge is eligible for recommendation to the National Order of the Arrow Committee for elevation to the Vigil recommendation.

Honor, provided that, at the time of recommendation, The Vigil Honor is the highest honor that the Order of the individual has been a Brotherhood member for a the Arrow can bestow upon its members for service to minimum of two years. Because the Order of the Arrow is lodge, council, and Scouting. It dates from the year 1915, primarily an organization for youth, it is suggested that, in when founder E. Urner Goodman became the first Vigil recommending candidates for the Vigil Honor, preference Honor Member. Since then, thousands of members have be given to those who became members of the Order as Scouts rather than to those who were inducted into the been given this honor.

Order as adult volunteers or professional Scouters.

Vigil Honor members have an honorable tradition to uphold. They must at all times conduct themselves in Members of the Order can be inducted into the Vigil accordance with the ideals of Scouting, the Order of the Honor only with the written approval of the National Arrow, and the Vigil Honor. Membership cannot be won Order of the Arrow Committee. by a person’s conscious endeavor. It comes as a recognition - Taken from the Order of the Arrow Handbook

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Vigil Honor Members of Kinetcoying Lodge #4 Year 2014

Brother Samuel Goodman Patrick Machado Samuel Messenger Robert Moumblow, Jr. Sherrie DelbeneGiattino Robert Moumblow, Sr. Henry Zalak

Vigil Name Kichkinet Memsochet Kittahikan Machiechsin Atta Guwin Kanshawen Elogamgussit

Translation Guide Who Travels the Great Sea Loud One Who Never Sleeps Ambitious Messenger

Kikehuwet Healing Spirit Metschitschank

Wulamallessin Genachgihat

Cheerful Memory Maker

Witugen Mehemikemosit

Selfless Server

Wowoatam Mawenemen

Experienced Gatherer

Year 2015

Brother Nicholas Goldrosen Dale Henderson Eric Kwapich Anthony Lectora Kyle Morrissey Alex Agostini Craig Apelbaum Kent Woo

Vigil Name

Translation

Achewon Wewingtonhect

Spirited Speaker

Kitchkinet Achtu Guiding Stag for Chesimus Younger Brothers

Achowalogen Hard Working Memsochet Traveler Mpul Elangomat Bull Who Is Ones Friend

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Vigil Honor Members of Ranachqua Lodge #4 Year

Brother

Translation

Year

Brother

1924

William A. Stumpp

Singing One

1957

William F. Sanford

Woodsman

1925

Ferris Howes

Quiet

1958

Jeffrey A. Gottlieb

Worker

Idwal Roberts

Faithful

B. J. Morosco

One Who Helps

Phillip J. Schneider

The Experienced One

Vincent Gallogly

To Be Willing To Be Diligent

Dr. George Schwartz

Health Giver

David Glazer

Jerome Sternlicht

To Do Somebody Good

To Cause To Be Lively To Make Happy

Milton H. Mawbey

For Good

Joel Strasser

Mediator

John Schuber

Fire Quencher

Bernard M. Drock

Fast Talker Trader

Arthur H. Stern

Good Work

Calvin J. Nelson

One Who Assists Campers

1928

Charles F. Angione

Stillwater

Ray Sandusky

One Who Lifts Up Arrow

1929

Vincent Cunningham

Seeker

Robert D. Smith

Leader

Harry T. O’Grady

The Sensitive One

Sam Dlugin

Able Advisor

1931

Milton Earle

Lively One

Alfred C. Hill

One Who Persuades To Sing

1948

Rev. John Davis

He Who Leads

Kenneth Nelson

Helper

Frederick W. Drewes

The Diligent One

Steven G. Rubin

Little Happy One

Ralph L. Gillen

The Helpful One

John Carhuff

One Who Knows How

Arthur McCanlig

The Skilled One

Edward Fink

Capable Assistant

Harry Goebelsman

One Who Searches

Robert Lynch

One Who Exhorts

Francis Kafka

One Who Lives Orderly

Jack McGrath

Determined Leader

Otto Kafka

Able To Make Things

Martin Miller

Quick Follower

Julius Yauarkous

The Good One

George Scharfenbe

Gunther Hecht

Energetic One

Quiet One Who Shows Authority

Frank L. Manton, Sr.

The Camp Cook

Noel J. Smith

Skillful Creator

Abraham Goldberg

Big Great Large

Donald J. Trainer

Able Counselor

Leonard Hoffman

To Be Of Calm Mind

Victor Dlugin

Reliable Leader

Frederick Koved

Upright

Alfred B. Lowy

One Who Grows Fast

Bernard Morse

Great Depth

Philip Sternberg

One Who Strengthens

Samuel Berkowitz

He Is Able

Michael Feigenbaum

Ardent Creator

Arthur Manning

Tall

Burton Levy

Determined Builder

Jack Palius

To Create With The Hands

George Meyer

Reliable Overseer

Rev. James Parsens

A Believer In Christ

Daniel O’Leary

Esteemed Camper

Juoseph C. Sonneborn

Great Depth

Michael Sanchirico

Calm Minded One

Stanley Wolder

To Know

Sol Baltuck

Silent Listener

Paul Casper

Free From Care

John Schulz

He Who Does Good Work For Neighbors

Richard Jonas

Speak The Truth

Richard Sodikow

He Who Is Concened

William Porcelan

Concern For Someone

Stuart Steinhauer

Assistant Who Looks Beyond

Jerry M. Rosenberg

He That Searches

John R. Tegtmeier

Loyal One

David Silberstein

Very Peaceable

Michael J. Bosak

Ronald J. Stein

A Calm Mind

To Spend the Night In Drinking

Stuart Stein

Patient

Fred Jarecki

To Be By Nature Earnest

Robert Zadina

To Be One’s Own Master

Philip C. Metz

To Hold Counsel Unwillingly

William B. Kelly

Energetic Man

Bruce Rivera

To Reach Forth The Hand

1926 1927

1949 1951

1952 1953

1954

1956

1957

64

Vigil Name

1959

1962

1963

1964

1965

1966

1967

1968

Vigil Name

Translation

RANACHQUA Lodge #4 A LEGACY OF SERVICE

Year 1968

1969

Brother

Vigil Name

Translation

Jay E. Schnapp

Tschitanissowagan

Capable One

Steven Strauss

Laborer

Jack N. Tobin

At Last

Arthur Vernon

He Who Leads, Serves And Is A Friend

William Brown

Laborer For Brotherhood

Howard D. Coffman

To Open The Mouth To Put In Foot

Charles C. Cozier

Quiet Groundhog

George Custadio

One Who Does Good Work

Lee Erde

Woodcutter Able To Make Something

Joel M. Gottlieb

Contented Innocent Woodpecker

Elliot D. Klugman

Noisy Babbler With Iron Head

Michael Shapiro

Sleepy Otter

August Tegtmeier

To Make Odoriferous Black Smoke

Year 1991

1992

1994

1995

Brother

Vigil Name

Translation

Walter Pfister, Sr.

West Wind

Edward Lehman

Most Powerful One Who Gets Attention

Jeffrey Schwartz

Wise One Who Sings

James J. Deandrea

Loudspeaker Who Gets Attention

Stephen Schwartz

Gray Haired Bear

Howard Unger

Small Fast Runner

Angel Falcon, Jr.

Loud Speaker Who Marks Trial

Conrad Lake

Great Kisser Who Serves Many

John Shea

Carefree One Who Works Wounded

Edward J. Weihe, Sr.

Large Guide Who Carries Many

James R. Deandrea

Zealous One Who Assists Bear

Angel Falcon, Sr.

Hard Working Big Traveler

Chris Rosso

Stubborn Intelligent Medicine Man

Eddie Torres

Crazy Medicine Man Who Is All Good

Edward J. Weihe, Jr.

High Minded Drum Beater

Pablo Acosta

Quiet One

1970

Joseph Golan

To Appear Repeatedly

1971

Vincent Faggella

Good Natured Calm Minded Chief Cook

Olov Hagerbrant

Big Red Bear

Allen Jones

Reliable Dancing Roach

Jerome Miller

Patient One

Dennis Missich

Dancing Easy Rider

Andrew Netti

Experienced One Crow

Steven Roth

Lonely Deep Thinking Flying

Vincent O’Neill

Persevering One

Seymour Dorfman

He Who Has Proven True

Joe Pescador

Medicine Man

Seymour Gottlieb

Doubtful Stubborn One

Jose Romero

Noisy Hard Worker

Eric Hagerbrant

Fast Talking Treasurer

Anthony Rosado

Norman Rosenbaum

Dependable Creative Artist

Bearded One That Does Good Work

Paul Eslinger

True And Ernest Spirit

David F. Yanolatos, Sr.

Mighty Chief Advisor

Kenneth Landau

One Who Seeks Change

David F. Yanolatos, Jr.

Zealous One

Damon Callahan

Mighty Listener

1972

1973

1974

1976

1978

1979

1982

1997

1999

Peter J. Lopez, III

Persistent Dancer

Howard Schoenholt

Large Able Speaker

Stephen Melowsky

Hard Working Big Brother

Stephen Schoenholt

Quiet Pathfinder

Anna Mary O’Neill

Gray-Haired Teacher

George Thomas

Steadfast Helper

Christopher J. Prescott

Quiet Helpful Medicine Man

Gabe Langer

Concerned Jovial Turkey

Howard Schneider

Reliable Helper

Robert G. Wood

Beaver Who Chews Much Wood

Gary Bariotti, Jr.

Strong Wind In The Belly

Alexander Carballo

One Who Plays An Instrument

2000

Gary I. Laermer

One Who Inspires

Jose Carballo

Collector Who Teaches

David Malatzky

Wildernes

Nicholas De Tiberius

Collins Williams

Midnigh

Special One Who Dances On Clear Water

Patrick J. Cantwell

Rusty Wrestler

James F. Dell

Calvin McGee

Leader Of The Young

Counselor Who Shares Knowledge

Eusebio Rodriguez

One Who Links The Frontier

Tom Gervat

Earnest Guide

Evan Camp

Skillful

George Miaris

Able Leader From The North

Steven Cohen

Volcano

Sean Johnson

Bald Eagle

Gary M. Hartman

Captain Of The Sea

Irving Siegel

Experienced One Who Writes

Andrew Rivera, Sr.

Teacher Of Leaders

Gary Bariotti, Sr.

One Hard Worker

Raymond Iallonardo

West Wind

John Costello

Happy One

2002 2003

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Year

Brother

2003

Michael Herbert, Jr.

Helpful One

Steven Iuso

Silent One

Nickie Patterson

One Who Encourages

Matthew Aronberg

Night Hawk Writer

Jaime Feliberty, Sr.

Quiet Grey Fox

Joseph Acquafredda

Teacher of Eagles

Adam Aronberg

Seeker of Knowledge

2006 2007

Vigil Name

Translation

2008 2009 2010

Sean Browne

2011 2012 2013

Patrick Browne

Gunaxit Topalowilenno

Tall Warrior

Joseph Giattino

Tgauchsu Elangomat

Good Friend

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Brother

Vigil Name

Translation

Year

Brother

Vigil Name

Translation

1926

Lindsey Kimball

Wowoatam

Skillful

1947

Charles Weadon

Elangomant

Friend

1928

Edwain Nicholson

Chans

Elder Brother

Richard Brown

Segachtek

Ardent

1929

John McClain

Alfred Kraft

Wendamen

Fisherman

1948

William Bierschenk

Ahotasu

Well Beloved Person

1949

Paul Barnett

Segachtek

Ardent

Harry Beinert

Wewoapisak

Watchaman

Milford Kine Shepherd

Jos O’Farrel 1931

John McLane

1933

Phillip Wagner

1934

Morton Hyman

Elangomat

Friend

Herman Humer

Tschitgussin

The Silent One

William McNabb

Tschitgussin

The Slient One

Joseph Lombardino

Tgauchsin

The Good Natured One

Jack Ornstein

Gischeleman

One Who Creates With His Mind

Achewon

Murray Duberstein

Weuchsowagan

The Knowing One

Arthur Evans

Schachgen

The Exact One

Jack Bohan

Achgiguwen

The Jocular One

Harvey Robinson

Tgauchsin

The Friendly One Of High Ideals

Milford Kime Arthur Duffy

Nuwingi

He Who Does Willingly

John Cahill

Chans

Older Brother

1937

Ray Fullam

Nuwingi Allogagan

He Who Serves Willingly

1938

William Weldon

The Spider

Maurice Pollet

Still Water

Lewis Levy

Tachpachiwi Pemsit

He Who Walks Modestly Little Canoe

Fred Gould 1939

1950

Louis Kornbluh

Klamhattenamin

Calm Mind

Aaron Duberstein

Witatschimolsin

He Who Gives Council

Achgeketum

To Teach

Joseph Cooke

Wischixin

Nimble One

John Chirstgau

Gischihan

One Who Creats With His Hands

John Cullen

Klamachpin

The Quiet One Natures Boy One Who Gives Light

Herbert Vonking John Cleary

Aschowin

One Who Swims

Lloyd Bartels

Mawachpo

One Who Collects The Tall One

Frank Bertoloi John Fullan 1952

1953

He Who Pulls Somebody Out Of The Water

Enoch Naversen

Benjamin Nowitz

Joel Holiber 1951

He Who Completes

Louis Lento

To Take Somebody Out Of The Water

James Burns

The Last One

Carl Schaum

1936

To Be Strong

Gischileu

Proven True One Who Gives Light To Someone

Saul Alderstein Sidney Dauer

Skattek

The Zealous One

Brian Kandall

Achpamsin

The Hiker

John Keough

Gischihan

One Who Creates

Vincent Nava

Achgiguwen

The Jocular One

Nelson Roger, Jr.

Tgauchsin

Good Natured One

Roland Laspina

Elangomant

Friendly One

Arthur Salm

Orderly One

John Hirschi

Strong and Fast

Ted Green

Gischitehen

Determined

Frank Criscuolo

Mechmauwikenk

Camper

Carlos Bendiks

Wischiki

Builder

Carl Freedi

Gischihan

One Who Creates With His Hands

1940

Alfred Cronin

Nuwingi

He Who Does Willingly

Richard Stillwell

Gegachtek

Ardent

1941

Julian Rashkind

For Good and All

Jesse Wolfensohn

Witschindin

Helper

Peter Flanagan

Achsin

The Rock

1954

Trailmaker

Paul Luce

William Radke

Achowalogen

To Labor Hard

Arthur Porcella

Witscheman

Helpful

Raymond Bancie

Nicholas Dale

Elangomat

Friendly

Conrad Bautz

Ardent Fervent

Karl Bernstein

Gachpallan

Life Saver

Gilkissin

He Laughs

1955

To Be Good Natured Stocky

1942

Daniel Blechman

1943

Edward Robinson

Lichpin

To Be Diligent

Bart Nachamie

1943

Abbott Salter

Awehhelleu

Bird

Seymour Myerson

To Mend In Mind

1945

Frederick Smith

Kiketjumhet

Chief Man

1956

Sigmund Bookbinder

Husky

John Thompson

Achgeketum

Teacher

Stanley Tedesco

Leke

True

1957

Samuel Slobodkin

Meteu

Doctor

Frank Greiten

Wischixin

To Be Active

1958

Harold Rosenfeld

Wajauwe

Chief

1946

To Trust In

Burton Yanofsky

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Year

Brother

1958

Howard Friedman Charles Martin

Vigil Name

Lichein

Translation

To Take Someone Out Of The Water

1963

Lawrence Askenas

Gattopuin

Hungry One

Diligent

Arthur Silverstone

Alappiechsin

Fast Talker

1964

Bruce Slepian

Chesimus

Younger Brother

Edward Remirez

Natoochton

Inquiring One

Thomas Reilly

Tschitanissohen

One Who Strengthens

Anthony Snachkus

Wachtschu

Mountain

Marc Sweet

Wunita

One Who Knows How

Herbert Basson

Gihim

One Who Encourages

Arthur Pini

Atschimolsin

Counselor

Alan Handell

Wilawi

Valuable One

Joseph Suarez

Ksukquamallgin

Perplexed One

James James

Genteen

Dancer

Sidney Silverstone

Nendawen

Torch Carrier

Edward Donlin

Chans

Elder Brother

Geoffrey Fenwick

Klamhattenamin

Calm Minded One

Peter Fraenza

Klamachpin

Quiet One

William Siegel

Glakelendam

Excited One

Paul Russo

Gachpees

Twin

Albert Ponzan

Achibis

He Who Gives First Aid

Salavatore Podomani

Lauchsoheen

He Who Makes Others Happy

Friendly

Harry Newman

Segachtek

Ardent

Gerald Newman

Wikhetschik

The Builder Keeper

Laurence Leshay

Woachejekumit

He Who Is Light

Alan Baker

Receiver

Ira Finegold

Healer

John Peterson, Jr.

To Make Something

Charles Pickard, Jr.

To Show Somebody

George Sinacore

To Advise With

Stuart Stern

Waskeu

Thin One

Fred Levine

Wulelendam

Merry To Help Somebody Through

1965

Steven Jacobsen

Tschikenum

The Wild Turkey

Irwin Graber

Gawi

The Badger

Max Posniack

Meechgalanne

The Hawk

Milton Roth

Woakus

The Gray Fox

Gregory Jelinek

Wihhinachk

The Birch

Jack Mitzman

Nachgohuman

He Who Sings

Pat Amabile

Taleka

The Crane

Lawerence Epstein

Wulowachtauwoapin

Farsighted One

John Bianchi, Jr.

Teskennak

The Birch

Robert Kumbera

Tatchen

Little One

Bert Blitz

Achtu

The Deer

Charles Fleigler

Aschowin

Swimmer

The Hornet

Jay Brown

Taleka

Crane

Murray Block

The Red Beech

Mark Marlow

Witschindin

One Who Assists

Harry Kahn

Kaak

The Wild Goose

Robert Fox

Ganschiechsin

One Who Cries Aloud

Charles Haber

Gawi

The Badger

Edward Weinstein

Tatchen Machgue

Little Bear

Hy Henkin

Achgikbi

The Elm

Ira Madan

Tulpe

Turtle

Joel Viders

Wisachgak

The Black Oak

Samuel Fleiger

Wulalogewagan

One Who Does Good Work

S. Gary Schiller

Wulalowe

The Black Fox

Morty Fink

Spirited Forerunner

Saul Kierman

Woapimihschi

The Chestnut

Achewon Scheychellat

Herbert Strauss

Gunammochk

The Otter

George Udcoff

Tschitanek

Fast One

Anthony Panzica

Wulalowe

The Black Fox

Lew Smith

Allogagan

He Who Serves

Joseph Novarrd

Chas

The Crow

Robert Smith

Lekhiket

Writer

Irwin Moskowitz

Tanikaniminschi

The White Beech

Barry Goldberg

Witawematpanni

Assistant

Homer Meade

Wipunquoak

The White Oak

Murray Fox

Eenhen

He Who Pays

Gerald Mazzarella

Woapalanne

The Eagle

David Schulman

Lekhiket

Secretary

Arthur Shack

Gischhatteu

One Who Is Ready

Jerome Rosenbaum

Gachpallan

Life Saver

George Reitz

Elgixin

Worthy One

Ronald Marlow

Genachgihat

Overseer

Brien Fletcher

Mechmauwikenk

Camper

Frank Edgerton

Achgeketum

Teacher

Barry Dancis

Gunaquot

Tall One

Robert Buonvino

Amangieschsin

Loud Speaker

Stephen Bloom

1963

Vigil Name

Elangomat

Harold Barclay 1962

Brother

Neil Foster

Jonathan Nelson

1960

Year

Of A Calm Mind

Kenneth Bartels

1959

Translation

68

1966

One Who Cannot Be Trusted

George Eisenbach Dennis Canese

Klamachpin

Quiet One

Brien Cahill

Woapalanne

Bald Eagle

Joseph Silverstone

Memhallamund

Merchant

Morin Hornstein

Ahowoaphi

He Who Has Endurance

Mark Lipschutz

Wilawi

Valuable One

Carlton Lastique

Tgauchsin

Good Natured One

Peter Russo

Gachpees

Twin

Bernard Satten

Gihim

One Who Encourages

Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge A LEGACY OF SERVICE

Year

Brother

Vigil Name

Translation

1967

William Tamparo

Achowalogen

Charles Gottdiener

Ahoatam

Gordon Bennet

Pakantschiechen

One Who Accomplishes

Leonard Block

Achewon

Strong One

Norman Goldberg

Amangi

Large One

Henry Auerbach

Ganschiechgin

One Who Cries Aloud

Jack Home

Achowalogen

Hard Worker

Thaodeus Mankowski

Kittelendamwagan

Earnest One

Louis Pepper

Wulamoc

He Who Speaks Truly

Martin Robbins

Ksukquamallsin

Perplexed One

Jeffrey Schulman

Witawematpami

Assistant

Stephen Shupack

Litchen

Thinker

Martin Tobey

Achgameu

Wide One

Steven Aigen

Tschitanessoagan

One Who Has Authority

Martin Scher

Witatschimoisin

Advisor

James Hanley

Nageuchsowagan

One Who Has Confidence

Norman Margolies

Allohaksin

One Who Instructs

Thomas Minchin

Mechmauwikenk

Camper

Richard Perry

Tschitanek

Fast One

Ralph Zulferino

Sachgachtoon

Cook

Robert Smith

Takachsin

Leader

Martin Siesta

Klamachpin

Quiet One

Leonard Arcuri

Weuchsowagan

One Who Has Knowledge

Joseph Bradley

Mechmauwikenk

Camper

Mark Eisenberg

Kschamehhellan

Runner

Luis Ferrer

Gentgeen

Dancer

1968

1969

1970

Vigil Name

Translation

Worker

Harris Diamond

Wewingtonheet

The Big Talker

Esteemed One

Maurice Wolfson

Loud Talker

James Studley

Diplomat

Edward Craig

One Who Gives Good Advice Ktschukquihhilleu

One Who Works Long Hours

Abe Robins

One Who Keeps Busy The Solemn One

Jeff Block 1972 1973

1974

1975

One Who Keeps Moving

Frank Sofo

Len Charity

Gentgeen Takachsin

Leader Of Dancers

Paul Stanton

Wischiki Ktemaque

Busy Beaver

Joseph Albanese

Kschamehhellan

Runner

William Bertholf

Nimat Kikeyjumhet

Elder Brother

Harrison Winter

Woapalanne

Bald Eagle

Richard Schofield

Wulmallessin

Happy One

Joseph Pugliesi

Ktemaque

Beaver

Gary Moskowitz

Achowalogen

Hard Worker

Martin Levine

Mechmauwikenk

Camper

John Lowell

Witatschimoisin

Advisor

Stuart Nemkowitz

Wulalogewagan

One Who Does Good Work

Jon Warren

Takachsin

Leader

Rolland Moore

Tschitanessoagan

One Who Has Authority

Murry Nathanson

Nagatamen

Reliable One

Norman Koplowitz

Witatschimoisin

One Who Advises

Roy Leimer

Tuney

Bearded One

James Stanton

Wschimuin

One Who Flies One Who Mixes Up Words

Edward Zaback Jack Zeller

Skattek

Zealous One

Thomas McMahon

Schachachkoochwen

He Who Follows A Straight Path

Anthony Palazzollo

Wulamallessin

Happy One

David Witkes

Klamachpin

Quiet One

William Jacobs

Mawachpo

Treasurer

Harry Canese

Sachgachtoon

Cook

Robert Guasnaccia

Alappiechsin

Fast Talker

Michael Katzman

Gischihan

Albert Genna

Wischindin

Helper

One Who Creates With His Mind

One Who Gives Advice

John Davenport

Gentgeen Takachsin

One Who Leads The Dance

Allan Zachary Sam Repole

Achowalogen

Hard Worker

Joseph Perry

Takachsin

Leader

Charles Garbino

Wischixin Takachsin

Active Leader

John Scarfone

Gischileu

He Who Has Proven True

Roger Desanti

Achtu

The Deer

Cedric Barksdale

He Who Is Willing To Exert Oneself

Pat McCollough

He Who Has A Fixed Purpose

The Printer

William Cohen Bruce Burger

Nuwingi Achowalogen

Willing Worker The Baker

Arthur Augen

1971

Brother

Jay Warshofsky

Year

Lee Tempkin

Pemsit

One Who Travels By Foot

Sheldon Schmidt

Anatschiton

One Who Cares

Carey Koplowitz

Gentgeen

Swift Footed Dancer

Robert Garr

Maechmauwikenk Gihim

One Who Promotes Camping

Daniel Danner

Wihungen

One Who Sacrifices

Anthony Pinnavaia

Genachgihat

Legend Keeper

Clifford Lelonek

Lilchpin Achowalogen

One Who Works Diligently

Douglas Chin

Ktemaque

Eager Beaver

1976

David Lelonek

Alappiechsin

Fast Talker

Al Kramer

Elangomat

He Who Is A Friend He Who Carries A Big Load

Harry Miller Kary Kaufman

Wulamoc

He Who Tells A True Story

Ron Kanterman

Achkegwen

He Who Jests He Who Asks Why

Jeffrey Tettelbaum

One Who Is Consistent

Harding Smile Bill Sbarbaro Steve Panzer

Clamhattenmoagan

The Steady One Calm Minded One

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Brother

Vigil Name

Translation

Year

Brother

Vigil Name

Translation

1976

Daniel Knopp

Gentgeen Sisilija

Dancing Buffalo

1983

Steven Mazza

Papesu

Patient One

John Grameri

Pesoop Asgalendam

He Who Waits With Impatience

1984

Robert Cain

Majauchsin Macheli

Dreaming Warrior

Robert Candella

Wischixin

Active One

Gene DeLuca

Maechmauwikenk Gihim

He Who Promotes Camp

Patrick M. Coviello 1977

Kichkinet

He Who Is Everywhere

Stu Flanders Paul Nathanson

Gentgeen Amangi

Norman Ginsburg

Maweneman

He Who Joins Together

Frank J. Pedone

Maechmauwikenk Gihim

Camp Promoter

Jerry Prizinzano

Gihim

He Who Gives Inspiration To Others

Tony Giardina

Petasumown

He Who Gives Others The Light

Walter K. Forst

Netapolis

Tall Warrior

Kevin Richardson

Takachsin

Tall Leader

Don Antoniello

Sachgachtoon

He Who Cooks

1980

1981

1983

Klamachpin Mikemossit

Silent Worker

Robert Hawkes

Meechgalanne

Hawk

Kenneth Church

Amangiechsin

He Who Speaks Loud

Darrin Frazier

Mahpiyato Ozuye Wicasta

Hard Worker He Who Has Clear Vision

Joseph Hart

He Who Labors Hard

John Chiarini

Lauchsoheen Wulamoc

The Happy True Speaker

Arthur Wheeler

Lichpin Mawachpo

The Reliable One

John J. Vesey

Maweneman

He Who Brings Together

Benjamin Posniack

Mawachpo

The Money Watcher

Jonathan Goss

Kittelendamwagan

The Earnest One

John Cadet

Klamachpin Gintkaan

The Quiet Dancer

Mike Emperor

Tangitti Ganschelalogan

The Small One Who Does Great Wonders

Anthony Siano, Jr.

Waletittin

He Who Spreads The Word

Msgr. Anthony D. Marchitelli

Kichkinet Witschingen

Guiding Hands

John FitzRoy

Wannessin Mawat

The Forgotten One

One Who Carries A Heavy Load

Mark F. Belli

Amangi Wewingtonheet

He Who Talks Too Much

Agreeable One

Chris Lotito

Lilchpin

Diligent One

Maweneman

One Who Brings Together

Short One Who Performs Tall Deeds

Allen Flander

Gentgeen

Short Dancer

Anthony VanDunk

Takachsin

Boy Leader

Fredrick Caputo

Klamhattenamin

One Who Is Of A Calm Mind

Maxwell Frame

Achowalogen

Hard Worker

Nachgundin

William Mulrenin

Achowalogen

Tangetto Mawat Auwen Elsit Gunaquot Mikemossin

Dennis Tepperman

He Who Provides

Martin McCormack

John Gonzalez

Scott R. Berger

Tyrone Rogers

1985

1986

He Who Shares With Others

Chris Meinecke

One Out Of Many

William Cain

Busy Fox

Robert Nathanson

1979

Dancing Giant Organizer

James Moffatt

1978

He Who Understands The Trail Marks

1987

1988

Kenneth E. Hood

Sisilija

The Buffalo

David Goss

Michael German

Gentgeen

Mighty Dancer

Lee Posniack

Mawachpo

Treasurer

Richard Gentili

Achewon

Strong One

Garfield Murden

Quiet Leader

Alfonzo Wilson

Achgeketum

One Who Teaches Others

Klamachpin Takachsin

Mitchell Rosen

Winchindin

The Helper

Robert McDermott

Wulaptonaelchukquonk

Robert Ponzo

Achipiquon Netapolis

Musical Warrior

One Who Advocates Our Cause

Frank Russo

Gihim Ichauweleman

Andrew E.K. Yiannakos

Lauchsoheen

One Who Makes Others Happy

One Who Encourages Others To Advance

James D. Stark, II

Papesu

Patient One

Lee Henry

Clamhattenmoagan Pohonasin

Steady Drummer

Frank Lotito

Tschitgussin Witschindin

Silent Helper

David A. Coleman

Gihim

One Who Inspires Others

Brad Bender

Lissinet

He Who Performs

John Marshall

Gischihan

One Who Creates With His Hands

Carl Heiberg

Lekenet

One Who Is Loyal

Byron Birdsong

Ktschillachton

True Speaker

Mark Ortiz

Gohiyhdi Gahlida

Smiling Leader

Martin Maher

Pakantschiechen Achowalogen

He Who Accomplishes Difficult Tasks

Miguel Diaz

Olsittamet Wutitaton

One Who Believes It Can Be Done

Lilchpin Achowalogen

Diligent Worker

Michael Taranto

Klamachpin Machque

Quiet Bear

James Walsh

Klamachpin Nimat

Quiet Brother

John Marshall, Sr.

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Year

Brother

Vigil Name

Translation

Year

Brother

Vigil Name

Translation

1991

Robert Hanauer

Mawenemen Takanik

One Who Brings Others Together

2000

Anthony L. Pinnavaia, Jr.

Lekhammen Leke

One Who Writes the Truth

Vincent Gentile

Glakelendam Wikheu

Tireless Builder

Ian M. Pinnavaia

Roger Gaitan

Gischileu

He Who Has Proven True

Brian Spiers

Netami Gentgeen

First Dancer

Takan Pakantschiechen Achowalogen

The Other Who Accomplishes Difficult Tasks

David E. Turner

Wulelendamumi Nachgohuman

Joyful One Who Sings

Michael P. Mahon

Wojauwe Nischa Kittuteney

Leader of Two Great Boros

Andrew Goss

Achowalogen

Hard Worker

Cedric K. Bodley

Lilchpin Mechmauwikenk

Diligent Camp Leader

Chris Rapisarda

Amendchewagan

Stubborn One

JD Stark

Gischitehenwagan

Determined One

Barry Lavender

Genachgihat

He Who Preserves

Guy T. Conti

Knowledgeable One

Thomas Chau

Gischitehen

Determined One

Tschigantschi Weuchsowagan

Thomas P. Lemme

Meteu Lauchsoheen

Doctor Who Heals With Laughter

2001

Nicholas Fagan

Achgiguwen Netapolis

Energetic Warrior

Anthony Allison

Takachsin Lissin

Ceremonial Leader

2002

Phillip Caputo

Nagatamen Nimat

James Milazzo

Witscheman Takachsin

Leader Who Helps

Brother Who Can Be Relied Upon

2003

Vincenzo Mogavero

Tschitanissowagan

Capable One

Brian Bender

Manachewagan

Woodsman

Lawrence Edwards

Wdee Tauwiechen

One Whose Heart Is Open

Takachsin Machtapamukqu

Leader from the Shadows

Tony Rizzi Robert Gobaira

Amendchewagan

Stubborn One

Alex Mogavero

Eager Trailblazer

Aaron Fries

Gischileu

He Who Has Proven True

Lilchpin Wikheu Kschatteechen

Joseph A. Amatrucola

Kichkican Takachsin

Marked Leader

Robert Conlon

Gettemagelensit Takachsin

Humble One Who Leads

Mark P. Amatrucola

Takan Sakima

The Other Chief

Roy Martin

Wulihan

Paul Hutchinson

Witscheman

Helpful One

He Who Does Good For Others

Shelly Weil

Pesoop Amiga

He Who Has Waited A Long Time

Ronald E. Timmons

Genuine Camp Leader

Keith Gilbride

Gischitehen Wtchitchank

Determined Spirit

Lenni Mechmauwikenk Takachsin

John J. Fagan

Louis Milazzo

Mawenemen Spiechgejeu

He Who Gathers Members

Sakima Lachpiechsin Kschamehhellan

Chief Who Is Fast of Foot And Lip

Genachgihat Elhakeit

Storyteller of His Tribe

Joe Mattera

Kichkinet Kikeyjumhet

Elder Guide

Anthony F. Bracciante Anthony Caputo

Arthur Hutchinson

Getteminak Takachsin

Smiling Leader

Nuwingi Allogagan Lakeyu

Willing Servant of the Circle

David Fagan

Lattoniken Nimat

Craig Hillery

Tgauwiwi Adangi

Gentle Giant

He Who Searches for Brothers

Richard Curry, Sr.

Witcheman Waletittin Helpful Adviser

Gregory Gounardes

Stephen Anest

Katschiwoak Maweneman

One Who Reunites

Nischen Sakima Janewi

Twice Chief, Always Steadfast

Julie LaRosa

Nuwingi Ntasohen

Priscilla Hutchinson

Netamiechink Chqueu

First Place Woman

Willing One Who Provides For Her Brothers

John J. Farrell

Steven Magnus

Gentgeen Takachsin

Dance Leader

Achowelendam Pakantschiechen

Big Thinker, Great Achiever

Elijah Hutchinson

Elangomat Takachsin

Friendly Leader

Sean Riback

Machiechsin Tatchendo

Speaks Loudly with Few Words

John Campione

Mechmauwiken Achgeketem

Camp Teacher

Joseph Giamboi

Kanshawen

Ambitious One

Miguel A. Velasquez

Anatschihuwewagan

Caring One

Thomas A. Kramer, Jr.

Klamachpin Wulalogewagan

Quiet One Who Does Good Work

Richard Parker

Kittlelendamwagan

Earnest One

Paul Fagan

Father of Eagles

Yakov Kaushanskiy

Sakima Achpateuny

Chief of the East Wind

Wetochwink Woapalanne

Colin R. Pinnavaia

Najundam

One Who Carries the Burden

Thomas A. Kramer, Sr.

Gischitehen Nimawanachen

Determined One Who Prepares for a Journey

Robert Rowley

Lakusin Machque

Climbing Bear

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2004

2005

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2013

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Vigil Honor Members of Suanhacky Lodge #49 Date

Brother

Vigil Name

Interpretation

Brother

Vigil Name

Interpretation

1926

Joseph A. Brinton

Wapsu Mawat

White One

Date

Donal McCarthy

Husca Wewoatam

Very Learned

1926

Charles M. Heistand

Haschawije

Square One

Arthur McLaughlin

Allouchsit Allogagan

Mighty Steward

1935

Oscar Eichelburger

Wulamoc

He Who Speaks The Truth

Andrew Ringelberg

Wulinaxin

Looks Well

David Seidman

Tgauchsin Wewingtonheet

Good Natured Talker

Kenneth Barrett

Wowoatam

Skillful

1936

Robert W. Brown

Wulapejuwagan

An Upright Person

1938

Robert Broadwell

Klamachpin

The Quiet One

1940

Leon R. Greenman

Witschindin

To Lend A Hand

Lawrence Edwards

Lachauweleman

Anxious

Chester R. Seymour

Klamachpin

The Quiet One

Henry Lippman

Wulalogewagan

Worker

Sidney Feinmel

Welauchsit

Orderly One

Arthur O’Leary

Miwelendam

Forgiving

Henry J. Henning

Gischihan

To Create With The Hands

Russel A. Turner

Takachsin

Leader

Ward Barrick

Sakima

Chief

Adelbert Baulne

Chans

Elder Brother

Jerry Blair

Tgauchsin

Good Natured

Lyall Bowen

Lippoe

Wise

1942

Kenneth Macfie

Wingolauchsik

Cheerful

A.J. Moutrie

Atschimolsin

Counselor

H.P. Palmer

Niganigapawin

Stands Foremost

Chester Roberts Jr.

Laphatton

The Restorer

Theo P. Thomas

Achgeketum

Teacher

Pierre Thyvaert

Lilchpin

Diligent

Francis A. Kopecky

Eluwak

The Most Powerful

Harold Edwards

Takachsin

One Who Leads

William Green

Elgixin

Worthy One

Gideon Oppenheimer

Achowalogen

The Toiler

Albin T. Maday

Netopalis

The Warrior

Anthony Joseponis

Achpequot

1949

Philip Defliese

1950

Irving S. Cohen

1945

1948

1951

1952

1953

1954

1955 1956 1956

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1957

1958

Expert

John Hargash Armand Lessard

Schauwewi

Inexhaustible

TRV L. Roper Shamhart

Allogagan Nehellatank

Churchman

Thomas Wynne

Tschitgussin

Silent One

Richard M. Ruffino

Tschitanissowagan

Capable One

Walter Maccamond Jr.

Tatchen Tulpe

Little Turtle

Walter M. Freedman

Qualcheu Achgumen

Smoke Cloud

The Worthy One

Charles Roy Maisch

Macheu Pemsit

Great Walker

Achgeketum

The Teacher

Charles B. Sercombe

Amangi Achgiguwen

Big Noise

Wunita

The Knowing One

Leon Von Holden

Woapalanne Lenno

Eagle Man

Joseph H. Dittmer

Mechmauwikenk

The Camper

Steven Bergman

Leke

The True Man

Monroe Falitz

Tgauchsin

The Friendly One

Joel Darr

Sisi’lija Mizin

The Buffalo Eater

Guenther Hecht

Rohehan

Energetic One

Charles Freedman

Achowalogen

The Actor

Gendachgussin Achtu

Climbing Deer

John J. Kohler John Pless

Wihungen

Self Sacrificing One

Carlton Greenbaum

Amangi Machque

Big Bear

Joel Coplow

Atta Schauwewi

Inexhaustible One

Martin Holden

Leke Takachsin

True Leader

Walter H. Engel

Gischihan Langundowi

Peacemaker

Daniel O’Neill

Poquihhilleu Alluns

Broken Arrow

James Robertson

Living Arrow

Louis Eberspeacher

Witatschimolsin

The Advisor

Pemauchsoheen Alluns

Jerry Hayes

Gentgeen

Dancer

Louis Sandhop Sr.

Machkeu Akquiwan

Red Jacket

Werner Hecht

Lilchpin

The Diligent One

Gregory Scotten

Wachtschu Mechmauwikenk

Mountain Camper

Andrew N. Alexander

Takachsin

Leader

Gerald A. Solomon

Aptonen Siquon

Speaking Spring

Roy Eckstrom

Wdallowelemuwi

Excels All Others

Jimmy Zane

Tindey Wdehin

Wulamehelleu

Amiable Gentle

Fire Heart

Richard Lightcap

Robert Breslin

Wulaptonen

Orville Kalin

Wunita

One Who Knows

He Who Speaks Favorably

Rev Paul H. Wasmund

Anatschiton

Spiritual Leader

Robert Iadeluca

Tschitanek Pemsit

Fast Walker

Arthur Beckenhaupt Jr.

Achowalogen

Hardworker

John J. Burns

Gettemagelensit

Humble One

J. P. Lessard

Clamhattenmoagan

Steady One

Steven Shapoff

Tatchen Wiechcheu

Little Wolf

James T. Murphy

Wischixin

He Who Is Very Active

Joseph Newmann Jr.

Awullsu

The Good One

Francis Berry

Tschitgussin

He Is Silent

William Friedmann

Wulamoc

A Good Speaker

Leopold Hedbavny

Waletittin

Well Informed

1960 1961

1962

1962

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Date

Brother

Vigil Name

Interpretation

1963

James Aiello

Iham

One Who Inspires

Arthur Beckenhaupt Sr.

Gischenaxin

One Who Is Prepared

John Clair

Amangi Ktemaque

Big Beaver

Ernest Crane

Kschihillen Memhallamund

Norman Russakoff

Wulihan

1964

1965

1966

1967

Brother

Vigil Name

Herbert Stickler

Ktemaque Najundam Beaver Who Carries A Load

Edward I. Gluck

Klamhattenamin

Calm Minded One

Edgar Gonzalez

Gilkissin

Laughing One

Swift Trader

Roy I. Kramer

Amangamek Nechochwen

Large Fish Who Travels Alone

One Who Does Good For Others

Egon H. Lempin

Achowalogen

Hard Worker

Leslie B. Merker

Tschepsit Apatschin

Stranger Who Came Back Again

William B. Phillips

Langomuwinaxin

Friendly Looking One

Edward H. Pino

Tgauchsin Mawachpo

Good Natured Collector

1968

Interpretation

Thomas Wales

Wulamoc Achpa’mi Mechmauwikenk

One Who Speaks Truly About Camping

Fred Young

Kschihillen Achtu

Swift Deer

William Gumble Jr.

Pischk

Night Hawk

Harold Morin

Elangomat Mechmauwikenk

Friend Of Campers

Andrew S. Roberts

Achgiguwen Tatchen Anicus

Lively Little Chipmunk

William O’Brien

Wulamehelleu

Gentle One

Noel E. Guzman

Wischiki

Busy One

David Saffer

Amandamuwi

Sensitive One

Michael F. Bucholtz

Kittelendamwagan

Earnest One

Klamachpin Achowalogen

Quiet Worker

Joseph Salter Roy Sheppard

Witscheman Mechmauwikenk

One Who Helps Camps

Les J. Gold

Schachachkaptonen Klakaptonaganall

Teller Of Amusing Tales

Phillip Shiffman

Wschimuin

One Who Flies

Paul E. Lumpkin

Robert Wilkinson

Leke Nimat

True Brother

Nick Bucholtz Sr.

Allowelendam

One Who Is Highly Esteemed

Gachtelawossin Ahoaltuwi Migopoquoak Gischikenammen Wisachgim

One Who Is Dry For Thirst And Loves The Good Tasting Fruit Of The Wild Grape

Robert Dusek

Gischileu

He Who Is Proven True

Robert E. McLaughlin

Tachpachiwi Najundam

Modest One Who Carries A Load

Joseph Menschik

Nanatchitaquik Genachgihat

Business Manager

Joe Bradley

Mechmauwikenk

The Camper

Steven Rosenfeld

Wulalogewagan

One Who Does Good Work

Raymond P. Conley

Schachachkoochwen Bambil Aney

He Who Follows Many Paths

Louis J. Berger

Atschimolsin

Counselor

Steven R. Grossman

Quiet One Who Tries To Save Lives

Neil Bookspan

Amangi Asgask Achgiguwen

Big Green Jocular One

Klamachpin Gischitehen Wtakolsin Takan

Ralph G. Blickenstaff

Allowelendam

Rand Condell

Allogagan

He Who Serves

One Who Is Highly Esteemed

Eric S. Datz

Ksukquamallsin

Perplexed One

Edward Geier

Large Noisy Secretary

John A. Duffy

Mantowagan

He Who Has Spiritual Powers

Amangi Achgiguwen Lekhiket

Michael Goldberg

Nachgohuman Bloeu

Singing Turkey Cock

John Goulet Jr.

Amatschipuis

Turkey Buzzard

Charles Kralick

Tschitgussin Achowalogen

Silent One Who Works Hard

Walter Leather

Pakantschiechen

Accomplished One

Larry Offsey

Gischeleman

One Who Creates With Mind

Stuart A. Baldwin

Ahoaltuwi Chuppecat Achsin

One Who Loves Water And Rocks

Eric Hertenstein

Amangi Chuppecat Achpoques

Big Water Rat

1969

1970

1971

Philip N. Edwards

Lachpikin

One Who Grows Fast

Michael Gross

Amangiechsin

Loud Speaker

Hjalmar G. Jensen

Wunita Sachgachtoon

Able Cook

Robert E. Koehler

Amangi Qualcheu Achgumen

Big Smoke Cloud

Jerold Roberts

Gattopuin

Hungry One

Steven D. Silverman

Meechgalhukquot

Redheaded One

Lenny Zuckerman

Achtu Gentgeen

Deer Dancer

Gordon Bennett

Pakantschiechen

He Who Accomplishes

Frank G. Janoscak

Ksukquamallsin

Perplexed One

Son

Dennis Reilly

Wischiki Amoe

Busy Bee

Gebtschaat

Clown

James Collins Jr.

1967

Date

Quis

1972

Mel Glick

Achpateuny

East Wind

Denis J. Sackett

Mark Kleinberg

Ganschiechsin

One Who Cries Aloud

Paul L. Stohl

Wulamallessin

Barry Magid

Sakquelendamen Wawulauchsin

The Troubled One Who Lives

Happy One Who Endures Pain

Norman R. Wieder

Tuney Wunita Sisi’lija

Barry Salter

Elemussit Apatschin

One Who Goes Away And Comes Back Again

Bearded One Who Knows How To Buffalo

1973

Bruce DeSandre

Machelensin

High Minded One

Edward Schmidt

Mawat Sachgachtoon Allumes

One Who Cooks Little Dogs

1973

Larry Schiffer

Tatchen Menuppek Nenajunges

Little Sea Horse

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Date

Brother

Vigil Name

Interpretation

Date

Brother

Vigil Name

Interpretation

1974

Gary R. Maerz

Achipiquon Wendamen

Musical Fisherman

1979

John J. Pinezich

Tutaam Takquak

One Who Incites Others

Anthony J. Maggio

Elangomat Kuwe

Friend Of The Pine Trees

John A. Pritchard

Sachgagunummen Allapijeyjuwagan

One Who Leads Activities

Mitch Morgenstern

Klamhattenamin Gihim Mechmauwikenk

Calm Minded One Who Encourages Camping

Leonard B. Rassmussen

Wulelendamuwi Mawat Ehelekhigetonk

Jolly Printer

William R. Scheib

Majawit Gischikheu Untshi

One Who Puts Order In The House From Rear

Robert Reichman

Klamachpin Lennowechum

Quiet Bull Moose Who Grows Fast

Jay Schwarzman

Wetochwink Machque Lattoniken Wampum

Poppa Bear Who Searches For Money

Grant H. Simmons

Apatschin Japewi

One Who Returns From The Edge

Larry I. Brooks

Tschitgussin Gachpallan

Silent Lifesaver

John Spero

Paiachkammen Hattape

One Who Shoots The Bow

Murray A. Dunn

Lenno Wachtschu

Man Mountain

John Totaro

Cloudy One Who Labors Hard To Train Others

Stephen W. Firsching

Wewoapisak Mechmauwikenk

One Who Guards Camps

Achgumen Achowalogen Achgegingen Takquak

Frank J. Rickenbaugh

Kschihillen Achgiguwen Achibis

Swift Noisy First Aider

Rev. Barry Frazzitta

Nutemekiset Achewen Mekis

Shepherd Of The Fuzzy Flock

Bruce E. Cobern

Gelen’nin Untschi Bambilak Woak Wewingtonheet

Keeper Of Books And Many Words

Nino Germana

Tschitanitehen

One Who Perseveres

Marcus McKenzie

Pethakwonn Metschitschank

Thunderous One With Soul

Brian Flynn

Tachpachiwi Ngemewi Milit Wingolauchsik Witahemui

Inconspicuous And Constant Giver Of Cheerful Service

Larry Svrcek

Pachgihillan Pemapuchk

Rockbreaker

Richard J. Cochran

Just Plain Tortoise

Kirk S. Henin

Leke Wilawi Wulalogewagan

Sincere And Valuable Worker

Wulapeju Memgukek Tulpe

John B. Cuttino

Troubled Diligent One

Murray Juvelier

Wewingtonheet Miltowagan Milan

Babbling Gift Giver

Mindawelendam Lilchpin

Kevin J. Dolce

Owl Who Never Says No

Mark Kovler

Amangi Mochgamen Aney

Large Pathfinder

Gokhos Tahaschi Goquehemen

Eddy Petersen

Russell U. Maerz

Woapalanne Gischuwalheu Gischhitelawan

Bald Eagle Who Packs A Punch

Welauchsit Allogagan Uteney

Efficient One Who Serves The Community

Richard Clausen

One Who Agrees To Meet Challenges

Neal Oliver

Nutiket Mechmauwikenk

Guardian Of The Camps

Nguttitehen Pakantschiechton Wiwasch

Ralph DeFalco

Anthony Totaro

Gischitehen Allogagan Wawulamallessin

Determined One Who Serves Well

Anatschiton Witatschimolsin

Caring One Who Holds Councils

Ronald S. Newsam

Aptonen Qualcheu

One Who Signals With Smoke

Joseph A. Totaro

Amangi Achge’gim Machque

Large Training Bear

Franco Sagliocca

Sasappis

Firefly

Vito Vitiello

Oleleu

Bullfrog

Michael Dockett

Meteu Metschitschank

Medcine Man With Soul

1975

1977

1978

1979

74

1980

1981

1982

William P. Hoogsteden Techthunnentschik Wulantowagan

One Who Captures The Spirit

J. Thomas McCrary

Witscheman Achgeketum

Helpful Teacher

Clifford A. Follenius

Plitey Mischenummen

Fiery One Who Acquires

Edward Perez

Gentgeen Achgumhok

One Who Dances In The Clouds

Clifford L. Follenius

Gentgeen Pakandamen

One Who Dances To The Beat Of His Own Drum

Erasto Perez

Nihillasohen

One Who Delivers

Joseph M. Varon

Genachgihan

Gerald Reimer

Achgiguwen Mechmauwikenk

Jolly Camper

One Who Takes Care Of Others

Bro. Hugh Dymski

Takachsin Apit

One Who Leads The Way

Nimat Nischa Wimachtendienk

Brother Of Two Orders

William Schatz

Michael Harvey

Mitchell Schwadron

Metschimhammen Miechhaqull

He Who Secures Trees

Nachxummen Lowulen

One Who Rekindles The Flame

John Ingoldsby

Thomas J. Carola Jr.

Achgiguwen Wtegauwan

Noisy Follower

Nachgohuman Niskelan

One Who Sings In The Rain

Hal Kramer

Meechgalanne

Hawk

Johannes Knoops

Kittelendamwagan Gischihan

Earnest Artist

Frank Montalbo

Amendchewagan

Stubborn One

Joseph F. McKeon Sr.

Lenno Woak Alloquepi

Man Of Many Hats

James M. Tranchina

Achgiguwen Gokhos Klakaptonaganall

Cheerful Owl Who Tells Amusing Stories

1983

1984

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Date

Brother

Vigil Name

Interpretation

Date

Brother

Vigil Name

Interpretation

1985

George Bley

Tuney Wiechenin Nag’atamen

Dependabe Bearded Cook

1988

Jerome Frank

Mawenemen

One Who Binds Others Together

Scott Burtis

Achgiguwen Tschitanitehen Lennowechum

Jolly Tenacious Bull

Ron Zamir

Pataman Meteu

Chanting Medicine Man

Henry Behrens

Glenn Galanos

Matschiton Gischalo’gen Chweli

Mischevious One Who Does Many Jobs

Mechmauwikenk Achowalogen Tschitqui

Camper Who Labors Silently

Henry M. Joerz Sr.

Wikheu Linachken Allanque

Builder Who Reaches The Stars

Richard Benini

Getteminak Mikemossit Macheli Nitaton

Cheerful Worker With Many Talents

Robert Koubek

Machtandowagan Gluxu

Smiling Devilish One

Daniel Bernstein

Pedhakquon Metschitschank

Thundering Spirit

Michael Magenheim

Tgauchsin Sakima Giskhaquen

Friendly Chief Who Blazes Trails

Brian C. Irslinger

Roaring Bear Who Lives Scouting

Brian O’Neill

Klamachpin Meteu Weuchsowagan Tekene

Quiet Medicine Man Who Knows The Forrest

Ganschewen Machque Lauchsin Chesimus

Francis O’Connell

Wise Running Bear

Edward Burns Jr.

Wawoachepingus Wulamallssin Witawematpann

Firefly’s Happy Helper

Wewoatamowi Kschamehhellan Machque

Paul F. Romain

Nag’atamen Hohoh Hob’bin

Dependable Spunky Spud

Jess Bernstein

Gischihan Gischeleman

Engineer (One Who Creates With Hands And Mind)

James Schoepp

Witschindin

Helper

George Stone

Curtis Charles

Sapiwagan Nianque

Sparkplug Of The Wildcats

Meteu Peton Suppinquall Gluxu

Medicine Man Who Changes Tears To Laughter

Reidan Cruz

Thinaquot

The Cool One

Brian Wrublewski

Tschitanitehen Netopalis

Persevering Warrior

George S. Cuhaj

Wtschitschanquiwi Mawachpo

Collector

Steven Benini

Nimat Chweli Litchewagan

Brother With Many Ideas

Kenneth Fritzsche

Allemewachton Metschitschank Missochwen

One Who Carries The Spirit In His Travels

Harald Kiel

Tspat Elangomat

Unique Friend

James O’Neill

Enterprising Star Gazer

Michael Koubek

Wulamallessohaluwed Tschipey

Cheerful Spirit

Skattek Nosawoapamen Allanque

Taisto Sisko

Nihillasohen

One Who Delivers

Michael Orlando

Brave One Who Meets Challenges

Kenneth A. Tremaine

Hopoakan Qualcheu Achgeketum Wdelinamen Lonquamwagan

Pipe Smoking Teacher Who Creates Images

Tschitanigachen Nagisgamen Ntutemawachtin

Kevin Beckles

Takachsin Quischktonhen

Leads With Whispers

Christopher Beard

Gischelendamen Eschiwi Gentgeen

One Who Creates With Dance

Kenneth Burbulak

Atenkpatton Nachxummawan

Fireman Who Kindles The Flame Within Others

Arthur M. Brace

Mechmauwikenk Quekuluxit Quischoschemo

Crazy Camper

Dennis F. Gaynor

Wuhhala Nenajungeshammen

Guardian On Horseback

Frank Gaynor

Collector With Spirit

Declan Daly

Allanque Eschochwen Machtapan

North Star Who Sails Through Storms

Mawachpo Metschitshank

Tom Bischoff

Schingi Gihim

Nice One Who Encourages

Michael B. Lectora

Sachgagunummen Ksinelendam

Unimposing Leader

Norman Kara

Wulalogewagan Wdee Wemiten

One Who Works His Heart Out

Ira Nagel

Achtschipilissin

One Who Acts Strangely And Does Good

Andres Olvet

Humble Leader Who Works Dilligently

Robert F. Petrillo

Klamachpin Kichkinet Chesimus Memsochet

Quiet Guide Of Young Travelers

Gettemagelensuwi Takachsin Mikemossin Lilchpin

Robert A. Gross Jr.

Wannessin Tutaam

Forgetful One Who Inspires

Robert Soel

Elangomat Lauchsin Wtschitschank

Counselor Who Lives The Spirit

Mark Klug

Lilchpin Wendamen

Diligent Fisherman

Wayne Miller

Amuigenan

Pedhakquon Mikemossit

Thundering Worker Who Cares

One Who Brings Back

Louis Winter

Ron E. Occhipinti

Woaptiginquehelleu Wulattauwoapuwagan

Christopher Elarde

Quischktonhen Salamoagan

Whispering Voice Of The Wildcats

Weak Eyes With Strong Visions

Kristian R. Olvet

Gentgeen Gachpallan

Thomas Evans

Wihhinachk

Birch Tree

Dancer Who Guards The Water

Donald Teal III

Wojauwe Tangetto Gintschglennin Wachtschu

Small Chief Who Moves Mountains

1986

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

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Date

Brother

Vigil Name

Interpretation

Date

Brother

Vigil Name

Interpretation

1993

George Walsh

Wulamallessin Kichkinet Najuman Macheli Linnilenape

Cheerful Guide Who Carries Many Braves

1999

James Shaughnessy

Wuhhala Kihhican Gock

Watchman Of Borders And Ledgers

Alan Wolfe

Apuawachto Gihim Mechmauwikenk

Frugal One Who Promotes Camping

Kevin A. Shult

Auchsin Kichkinet Aney

Outspoken Guide Who Follows Own Path

Thomas Dugan Jr.

Achowalogen Misshakeuchet

Dedicated Trekker

Anthony H. Zalak

Wawinuwen Mechmauwikenk

Inquiring Camper

Craig H. Shelley

Gendachgussin Wuski

One Who Climbs To New Heights

Balfour Abrams

Kikey Schawanewunk Witatschimolsin

Elder One Who Goes South To Advise

Derek Strauss

Klamachpin Takachsin Chweli Alloquepi

Quiet Leader With Many Bonnets

Justin Dearing

Misshakeuchet Michalappotis Achschiechey

One Who Travels The Web

Thomas H. Curry

Nag’atamen Wulihilleu Migun Achtu Oschummo

Dependable One Who Works With Quill And Antler

Joseph J. Derrico

Gunih Miechheken Meteu

Long Haired Medicine Man

Kevin Doyle

Mannachet Takachsin Allohumasin

Woodsman Who Leads

By Example

Anastasious Diakovasilis

Wisachgak Mawenemen Wunachquim

Oak Tree Who Gathers Acorns

David McAteer

Nutachgamen

Calls From The Other Side Of The River

Chris Grassi

Lissin Tschipey

Showman With Spirit

Albert S. Kobe

Steven Albert

Linalittin Kschachan

One Who Wrestles With the Wind

Mileen Aschtetehasik Sipo

Serving One From Across The River

Markus E. Olvet

Wooly Ox

Mark Dearing

Mechmauwikenk Takachsin Wtschitschank

Camp Leader With Spirit

Miechheken Lennowechum

Daniel Pace

Gischihan Wojauwe Ehachtubuwing

Artful Quartermaster

Francis J. Imossi

Kikeyjumhet Atschimolsin Tschukquilques Sisi’lija

Elder Counselor Of Birds And Buffaloes

Uriel E. Cohen

Apensuwi Kschilandeu Kichkinet

Entertaining Summer Guide

2001

Robert M. Gramstad

Kevin O’Sullivan

Achowalogen Aptonen

Hardworker Who Speaks His Mind

Amangi Sachgachtoon Pedhakquon

Well Rounded Thundering Chef

Patrick Walsh

Meechgalhukquot Machque

Red Fuzzy Bear

2002

Michael Beltran

Papaches

Woodpecker

Kevin Gallagher

James Atchison

Gluxo Mbi Sisi’lija

Smiling Water Buffalo

Nolemiwi Pakantschiechen

Invisible One Who Achieves

Vincent Lumetta

Klamachpin Atschimolsoagan

Quiet Counselor With A Powerful

Jonathan Grassi

Lachauweleman Laphatton Miquinuk

Dedicated Restorer Of The Feather

Richard D. Cordes

Kuwe

Pine Tree

Lawrence Holmgren

Ahoaltuwi Tekenink

Matthew Doyle

Segachtek Takachsin Pilawetit

Enthusiastic Leader Of Young Braves

He Who Loves The Woods And Camping

Kazi Islam

Gattopuin Wemiten

Hungry Go Getter

Mantowagan Gokhos Nuteken Aschowin

Spiritual Owl Who Guards The Swimmers

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

76

2000

Jay Fordell

Klamachpin Elangomat

Quiet Friend

Brian Kaferstein

Anthony Gonsalves

Ahoweli Mikemossit

Strong Willed Worker

Steven Wyszinski

Manuel Larino

Woapalanne Gluxu

Loud Laughter

Wulamallessin Nutiket Mawenemen Lenape

Smiling Guardian Of The Fire Who Brings Tribes Together

James McKay

Kittelendamwagan Achowalogen

Committed Volunteer

Joseph Augstein

Cheerful Inductions Master

Dennis Rehberger Jr.

Kschachan

Whirlwind

Wingolauchsik Tachquihilleu Nihillatamen

Timothy B. Jackson

Klamachpin Sakima

Quiet Chief Who Persuades

Ed Kruzik

Wullamoc Tschitanitehen Takachsin

Ancient Perserving Scoutmaster

Robert J. Marble

Lowaneu Tuney

Bearded One From The North

Lorraine E. McGregor

Netami Mis Nimat

First Sister Brother

Thomas Dugan Sr.

Mechmauwikenk Takachsin Lattoniken Allanque

Camp Leader Who Searchs The Stars

Keith Milau

Nachgohuman Aschowin Michalappotis

Musical Swimming Spider

Daniel Halloran

Apatschin Waletittin

One Who Returns To Advise

Steven Rastetter

Dependable Squirrel Who Counts Nuts

Jeffrey Potter

Leke Wilawi Wulalogewagan

Sincere And Valuable Worker

Nag’atamen PsakuIinscheu Achgindamen Quinokquim

Thomas G. Reilly Sr.

Gihim Atschimolsoagan

Inspiring Commissioner

Gundaschees Sachgagunummen

Water Snake Who Leads

Dennis Rehberger Sr.

Eugene M. Berman

Guttenummen Wipit Patachwilsin Dachiquoagan

Pulls Teeth Gets Patches

2004

2005

SUANHACKY Lodge #49 A LEGACY OF SERVICE

Date

Brother

Vigil Name

Interpretation

Date

Brother

Vigil Name

Interpretation

2005

Paul Camurati

Wunita Nachgohuman Tschipilek Nachgohumewagan

Smart One Who Sings Strange Songs

2010

Shawn D. Spencer

Tekene Quischktonhen Nukachtummen Ta Kihhican

Tree Whisperer Who Leaves No Trace

William Kiernan

Machtando Wulaptonaelchukquonk

Devil’s Advocate

Basile Galitsis

Humble Chief Who Says Little, Does Much

Kevin Milau

Gischelendamen Gluxu

Smiling Producer

Tangelensuwi Wajauwe Luen Kexti Elsit Micheli

Julio C. Garcia

William Labate

Wethitenk Gischeleman

Anxious Thinker

Achpamsin Schawaneu Tscholens

Caminatas (Hiking) Troupial

John Mulvey

Quiquingus Gluxu

Grinning Duck

John Power

Walter Rastetter

Welauchsit Chans Psakulinscheu

Efficient Elder Squirrel

Wipunksu Sisilija Apatschian

Silver Buffalo Who Returns

Kevin B. Power

Mathew P. Byrnes

Klamachpin Nimat Nimawanachen Takquak

Quiet One Prepares Brothers for Final Journey

Segachtek Takachsin Allogagan

Passionate Leader Who Volunteers

David A. Puzzo

Tschitanithen Sakima Tspat Aptonen

Driven Chief Who Uses Odd Words

Ronny S. Albuja

Klamachpin Genachgihat Esquande Machque

Soft Spoken Gatekeeper with Bear

Travis Dacres

Lachgalaan Maxkw Allogagan Allunes

Grumpy Bear Who Serves Cubs

Katherine Geraci

Matthew Cheverino

Glakelendam Nutiket Metschitschank Wolanniall

Energetic Keeper of the Spirit of the Feather

Wtakolsin Keeper Of Ducks And Quiquingus Askiquall Mustard

Mike Schulte

Mahallamagen Wikwam

Seller Of Wigwams

Patrick McDougall

Kschachan Achgeketum

Strong-winded Teacher

Andrea M. SmithDacres

Gischihan Kichkinet Allunes

Artist Who Guides Cubs

Joseph H. Schiltz

Woaptigihilleu Sisi’lija Nanatschitaquik

Pale Buffalo who Watches the Office

Eric Stone

Achtschingiochwen Ajapeu

Venturing Stag

Joseph Sturcken

Menihi Gischiton Chweli Alloquepi

Drink Mixer Who Wears Many Hats

Max Warshaw

Kschikan Sachgaguntin

Swashbuckler Who Leads

John A. Zseller, II

Winangeu Netemalan Vulture who Watches Atschimolsuwagan Over the Council FIre

Kelvin M. Willis

Wulih’ke Wipit Achpamsin

Bluetooth Hiker

Richard Auman

Tschingalsu Gachpallan

Stern Guardian of the Water

Michael Cheverino Jr.

Last Feather Who Protects Wile

Charles Diamantis

Gluxu Achgeketum

Smiling Trainer

Metschitschi Miquinik Wuhhala Teme

Sokratis V. Galitsis

Natenummen Ku Ku

Knows No No

James Maxham

Noisy Flamingo

Gregory G. Hofer

Achigiguwen Quekolis Machkachten Nipawi

Noisy Bobwhite who Glows in the Dark

Achigiguwen Awehhelleu

Andrew Sommer

Piselid-tulpe Aschtehhellen Sipo

Giant Sea Turtle Crosses River

Armand R. Tognan

Ksukquamallsin Achtu Aspenummen Machkassin

Confused Stag who Lifts Bricks

Daniel Sommer

Utsche Guhn Elauwit

Flying Snow Hunter

Louis T. Tognan

Gatatam Walettitin Elachtoniket Weuchsowagan

Eager Adviser who Seeks Knowledge

2006

2008

2009

2011

2012

2013

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Vigil Honor Members of Man-A-Hattin Lodge #82 Date

Name

Vigil Name

Translation

Date

Name

1939

William G. Keough

Gischaleman

To Create with the Mind

1958

John J. Thornton

Made of Stone (Stony)

1959

Edward Caprielian

The Kind One

Thomas Dougherty

The Leader

Arnold Frankel

Completeness

Charles Mangan

The Trustworthy One

1941

1947

Vigil Name

Translation

Malcolm D. Roy

The Quiet One

Lester Sablow

The Jocular One

Joseph Sestito

To Finish a Task

Robert G. Sommerville

The Friendly One

Felix R. Goldenson

Helpful

Melville S. Harris

To Sing in Company With

Morton Seifter

To Labor Hard

Carter Chapman

Over the Water

Henry Reeves, Sr.

Kenneth Crandall

Preserver

Denver Wallace

Wise Man

Matthew Moran

The Willing One

Frank Hudson

Scratch the Path

1960

Berton Zucker

The Inquirer

Joseph Cosenza

Beaverlike Affable Wisdom Meekness

Robert S Johansson

1961

Missesui

Messenger Always Ready Always There

1948

Francis J. Carello

The Genuine One

Gerald O’Connor

1950

Joseph C. Desmond

The Friendly One

Michael W Plaut

Solomon C. Fuller

The Genuine One

Henry A. Reeves, Jr.

Long Body

Peter V. Norden

The Gracious One

Curtis Tibbs

Bringing Along

Fred Katzmann

The Beaver

Richard S. Watkins

Pine Region

Albert Kurkiy

Wood

Elias Murry

Julian Chaves

The Teacher

One Who Knows How Knows

Howard Landstrom

The Reliable One

Elliot Rosen

The Advisor

Arthur Topal

The Friendly One

James Morris

Warrior

1951 1952

1953

Noel K. Zakin

Lethiket

1954

Maurice Meyers

Father

O. Frank Parachini

The Guide

Mark B. Weisburger 1955

1956

TekeneWeuhokeyit

Man of Spirit

George K. Myers

The Accomplished One

Jesse M. Vasquez

The Helper

Morris Low

The Silent One

Theodore P. Accas

Diligent One

Malcolm Dillard

Worthy One

Joseph R. Klein

Counselor

James I. Reed

1957

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The Woodsman

William H. Jones

Strong One

Clinton Leavenworth Wunita

1963

Able One

Stanley Sherwood

Helper

Harris Goldman

Maker of Happiness

Daniel Frohman

Happy One

Stanley Kuperstein

Zealous One

Donald Mason

Industrious One

1964

The Ruler

Tall One

Lawrence Boutis Richard Deutsch

Scribe He Speaks a Good Word for Us He Advocates

Harry Cohn

1962

Deer Maharolucte

Alogagin

He Who Serves

Ronald M. Douglas

Warrior

George H. Hymon, Jr.

Companion

Dominick Musto

The Who is Prepared

George Ripol

Worthy One

William Stickney

Deep Thinker

Claude Allicks

Elder Brother

James Berlin

Deep Thinker

Edward P. Giaimo, Jr.

Capable One

Wilfred LeBlanc

Little One

Gary Sereno

Hard Worker

Harry A. Singer

Quiet One

Emil Becker

He Who Remembers

Paul Berlin

Loud Speaker

Stanley Nathan

One Who Aids

Samuel M. Paskin

Good Natured One

Stanley R. Stickney

One Who is a Father

1965

Peris Cassorla

High Minded One

Donovan Kearney

Listener

1965

Morris W. Lucas

One Who Assists

Joseph O’Connor

He Who Does Good for Others Younger Brother

Robert Stickney 1968

Edward A. Cain, III William Fox, Jr.

Tachpachiwi

Modest One Teacher

Man-a-hattin Lodge #82 A LEGACY OF SERVICE

Date

Name

Vigil Name

Translation

Date

Name

Vigil Name

Translation

1968

John Gardella

Leke Elangomat

Loyal Friend

1978

Joseph W. Ryan

Wulalogewagan

Noel E. Guzman

Wischiki

Busy One

One Who Does Good Work

1979

Paul Grillo

Lachauweleman

Concerned One

Edward F. Brockway

Wetochwink

One Who is a Father

Thomas S. Bain

Gischitehen

Determined One

John Barmore

Pethakwohn

Thundergust

Christopher A. Ballad

Klamhattenamin

Calm Minded One

Joseph S Barone

Nuwingi

Willing One

Julio Hernandez, Jr.

Apendamen

One Who Enjoys

One Who is Alone

Sanford Maier, Jr. 1969

David Ames

Strong Current

Thomas J. Kavaler

Forceful One Gettemagelensit

Understanding One

Albert Simpkins

He Who Travels Alone

Thomas W. Voute

One Who is Certain One Who Searches Allowendam

1975

1982

1983

One Who is Highly Esteemed Skillful One

Michael Termini

One Who Can be Trusted

1984

One Who Carries a Load

1985

Najundam

John S. Logoyda

Wulilissowagan

Good and Kind One

George Lopez

Wulaptonaelchukquonk

One Who Advocates

Alex Omura

Tschitanigapawin

One Who Stands Fast

Dominick Andriola

Nimawachen

He Who Provides

John D. Browne

Allowigamen

He Who Overcomes

Neils Greene

Elangomat Woapalanne

Friend of Eagles

Harry Morales

Welauchsit

Orderly One

David M. Saul

Wtschitschanquiwi

Spiritual One

Davin R. Cilley

Nagatamen

Reliable One

Michael J. Dale

Ksinelendam

Carefree One

Paul J. DeRosa

Wtakhattenamogan

Mild One

Charles E. Obert

Lattoniken

One Who Examines

Luke Clark

Tindeuchen

Fire Maker

Cheerful One

Jeff M. Rothstein

Nachgundin

Agreeable One

Taisto Sisko

Nihillasohen

One Who Delivers

James T. Browne

Macheu Tgauchsin Machque

Great Friendly Bear

Francisco Solano

Najundam Ksukquon Wingi

He Who Carries a Heavy Burden Willingly

Brian Maruffi

One Who Grows Quickly

John Revard

Silent One

Gary Rivers

Hopeful One

Otto J. Gonzalez

1974

1981

Masayuki Kimball

Ronald Thomas

1973

1980

Charles Bennett Thomas Hom

1972

Humble One

John Moos

William Cain

1971

Patient One

Robert Horst William A. Milam

1970

Papesu

1986

Eldridge Cooke

Wilawilihan

Generous One

Trent Gunther

Lungwamen

Dreamer

John Wallenstein

Lilenowagan

The One of Law

Donald S. Small

Nanatschitaquik

Business Manager

Christopher P. Chany

Kittlendamwagan

Earnest One

Rodney K. Hobbs

Tschingaisu

The Unbending One

Albert J. Bonadonna

Gischihan

One Who Creates with Hands

1988

Arthur Cole

Wulihan

He Who Does Good for Others

Kalman A. Chany

Gischeleman

One Who Creates with the Mind

William Woodruff

Skattek

Zealous One

1975

Thomas Ryan

Tschitanitehen

Persevering One

1976

Leon R. Albury

Achowelandon

Deep Thinker

John Ruffini

Lilchpin

Diligent One

1987

Daniel J. Rossell

Gischatteu

One Who is Ready

LeRoy W. Nattress, Jr.

Ganschelalogewagan

Wonderful Worker

1989

Vernon J. Bailey

Achgeketum

Instructor

Nii Sowah, Jr.

Nundajelensowagan

He Who has Humility

1990

David B. Vermont

Elangomat Memajauchsit

Friend of Everyone

Robert A. Vermont

Glakelendam

Merry One

Francis T. Boesch

Weuchsowagan

Knowledgeable One

Felix M. Collado

Gegeyjumhet Elangomat

Head Chief Elangomat

Richard M. Golland

Wulitehasu

One Who is Well Hewn Encouraging Woods

1991

Robert Shea

Taquatschin

Cold One

1977

Daniel McPartland

Wischiki

Busy One

1977

William H. McPheters

Tschitanigachen

One Who is Established

William A. Woods

Gihim Tekene

1992

George Melendez

Gunaquot Pemsit

He Who Walks Tall

Mark J. Rabson

Anatschiton

One Who Cares

1992

Willie Nichson

Carlos Seigel

Tschitgussin

Silent One

Nochnutemaliuwet Mamschalgussowagan

Keeper of Remembrances

Jonathan Fraade

Wewingtonheet

One Who Likes to Talk

1993

Michael A. Frost

Netopalis Menetopalis

Warrior Scout

J. Michael O’Brien

Nechasin Tindey

Fire Watcher

1978

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Date

Name

Vigil Name

Translation

1993

Michael A.R. Soriano

Awelemukunees

Young Buck

Okpoti Sowah

Nutschihhowe

Night Walker

James P. Nicholls, III

Wulinamen Tschipey

One Who Sees the Spirit Very Well

Rodine B. Wallace, Jr.

Clamhattenmoagan Mikemossin

Brian W. Maddox

Date

Name

Vigil Name

Translation

C. Bartlett Stewart

Witatschimolsin Tschutti

He Who Holds Friendly Council

2002

Anthony ByrnesAlvarado

Steady Worker

2004

Timothy B. Ames

Gunaquot Tgauchsin Sakima

Tall Friendly Chief

Klamachpin Wewoapisak

Quiet Watchman

2004

Peter Desmond Hopkins

He Who Cares For Many Accounts

Kevin F. Maddox

Wunita Nutemekiset

Able Shepherd

Genachgihat Chweli Lekhammewagan

2006

Kay P. Chow

Timothy K. Thom

Tschitqui Achgegingewagan Tulpe

Silent Teaching Turtle

Wulatenamuwi Ganschelalogewagan

Happy Wonderful Worker

John A. Passaro

Lauchsoheen Lewehhelleu

He Who Makes Happy Sounds

Walter Cary

Genachgihat Wulakamike

Preserver of the Good Land

Brian Chiu

Happy Teacher of Younger Brothers

Patricia Y. Bain

Wewoatamowi Wenitschanit Woapalanne

Wise Parent Eagle

Wulatenamuwi Achgeketum Chesimus

Jonathan A. Stimmer

Achgameu Elsit Misshakeuchet

Broad Minded Frequent Traveler

Jackson Chau

Nutiken Awossenuppeque

He Who Keeps Watch Over the Lake

Theo S. Cerigo

Achgegingen Wulelendamoagan

One Who Teaches with Joy

Jack Lock

Segachtek Memhallamund

Ardent Trader

Brandon C. Lewis

Achowalogen Lekhiket

Hard Working Writer

Edward V. Finn

Achgeketum Nallahhemen Witschindin

Teacher Who Sails Upstream to Help

Bosco Chao

Gilkissin Achgeketum

Laughing Teacher

Raymond He

Pagachtschiechen Nachpi Getteminakuwagan Wtschitschank

He Who is Filled with a Happy Spirit

Gettemagelensuwi Sakima

Humble Chief

Jeremy A. Ginsberg

Charles E. Rosser

Kittelendamwagan Natoochton

Earnest Inquiring One

Nekama Ganschelalogen Unk Achwilek

He Who Does Great Wonders in a Troublesome Time

Robert M. Stevenson

Tgauchsin

Good Natured One

John P. Ward

Wulelendam Nachgohuman Sisi’lija

Joyful Singing Buffalo

Alan S. Tang

Pakantschiechen

Accomplished One

Christopher M. Coscia

Nihillalatschik Chweli Sakima

Leader of Many Peoples

Nicholas R. Ferraro

Ganschelalogewagan Mechinquinaquot Wdehin

His Wonderful Work is as Great as his Heart

Kevin R. Karlson

Kittelendamwagan Chesimus

Earnest Young Brother

Gihim Chesimus Witahentin

He Who Encourages Younger Brothers to Help Each Other

Brendan Looi

Vincent P. Schneider

Wulelendamuwi Ink Kschippehellen

Joyful in Rapidly Flowing Water

Tschitanissowagan

Capable One

Allowigamen Quilawelensitchewagan

He Who Overcomes Distress

Richard M. Ruffino

Damien C. O’Brien Ernest M Searle, III

Mechgilik Nimawanachen

The Great Provider

James A. Stewart

Gischhatteu Netopalis

Ready Warrior

David H. Golland

Nechasin Amangi Nimat

Watchful Big Brother

Peter J. Cook

Wtschitschanquiwi Aptonen

Spiritual Speaker

2000

Moumin A. Ghanem

Schachachgelendam Nutiket

Determined Guard

2001

Christopher S. HansenNelson

Lissin Wowoatam

He Who Acts Skillfully

Edwin N. HansenNelson

Achewon Papesu Elangomat

Strong Patient Friend

1994

1995

1996

1997

Ernest M. Searle, IV

1998

1999

2000

80

2007

2008

2012

2013

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AQUEHONGIAN LODGE 112 A LEGACY OF SERVICE

Vigil Honor Members of Aquehongian Lodge #112 Year

Brother

Vigil Name

Translation

Year

Brother

Vigil Name

Translation

1950

John Young

Genachgihat

Overseer

1968

Edmund Bell

Tschitanissowagan

Capable One

1951

Lee A. Ellison

Achgeketum

Teacher

Kenneth Weber

Welauchsit

Well Behaved

1952

Major William Scott Stewart

Vincent Wincelowicz

Wulaptonen

Speak Favorably

Joseph J. Rentkowski

Achtschinkhalan

Forceful One

John P. Tyson

Allogagan

He Who Serves

Robert Viggiano

Amocholes

Little Canoe

William Wincelowicz

Gentgeen

Dancer

Robert K. Breglio

Gegekhuntschik

Elected One

Edgar Farley

Wewingtonheet

The Talker

Robert Owens

Gunaquot

Tall One

James Palisay

Elgixin

Worthy One

Robert E. Welsh

Witschindin

Helper

John G. Ruggiero

Woapalanne

Bald Eagle

Michael Wincelowicz

Nechit Nimat

Third Brother

Robert Garr

Mechamuwikennk

He Who Promotes Camping

Thomas W. Merrel

Sachgachtoon

Cook

Douglas Sundstrom

Ahowoapewi

He Who Has Endurance

Frank E. Gordan

Nuwingi

The Willing One

George MacDonald

Tgauchsin

Friendly One

Charles Signorelli

Gilkissin

Laughing One

Fred Thompson

Ahoaltuwi

Loving One

Robert S. Wedinger

Lilchpin

Diligent One

Frederic W. Franzwick

Ahowoapewi

He Who Has Endurance

Robert V. Koeth

Nagatamen

Reliable One

James Koeth

Wilawi

Valuable One

Stephen M. Wells

Lippoe

Experienced One

Richard Boardman

Klamahattenamin

Calm Minded One

Herbert Harkins

Alappiechsin

Fast Talker

John (Jack) T. Baird

Apatschin

One Who Comes Back

David Ekstrand

Witschindin

One Who Assists

Joseph J. Koeth Jr.

Klamachpin

Quiet One

Joseph McInerney

Gunaquot

Tall One

Jesse Metz

Chuppecat

Deep Water

Frank T. Mullane

Memhallamund

The Patch Trader

Frank Resta

Leke

He Who Is True

Steve Santoro

Mantowagan

He with Spiritual Power

Richard Wedinger

Apensuwi

Useful One

Robert Herman

Wewingtonheet

Talker

Duncan Logan

Lekhiket

Writer

Greg Scott

Allohakasin Gentgeen

One Who Teaches Dance

Albert K. Sellitti

Kschamehhellan

Fast Runner

Joseph Conly

Gischenaxin

Be Prepared

Stephen De Quinzio

Allowat Takachsin

Mighty Leader

Fred R. Novo-Mesky

Wuhhala

Protector

Louis C. Schultes

Chans

Elder Brother

1954

Nathan Jerlin

Witalogan

Co-Worker

1955

Charles Winsch

Wikhetschik

Builder

1956

John F. Braniff III

Topalowilenno

The Soldier

Joseph Zuvicich

Nagatamen

Reliable

Salvatore Ferraiola

Kschamehhellan

Runner

Robert G. Gjerlow

Wapsit

Whitey

James Cawl

Misshakeuchet

Frequent Traveler

Charles Richards

Wulihilleu

He Works Will

Carl Houseman

Welauchsit

An Orderly Person

Wallace K. Murray

Wulapeju

Honorable One

Walter J. Vines

Mannachet

The Carver

Robert Greve

Aschowin

Swimmer

Martin D. Poller

Allowelemuwi

The Valuable One

Nicholas Straniere

Tgauchsu

Good

Robert Straniere

Tschitanitehen

To Stand Firm of Mind

T. Arnold Everson

MachelemuxitChans

Honored Elder Brother

Wayne C. Fulcher

Elachtonixt Nendawagan

Seeker of the Torch

Herbert Hagedorn

Wikhetschik

Builder

Thomas A. Randon

Elogamgussit

Messenger

Edward L. Bock Sr.

Natoochton

Inquiring One

Lawrence E. Morgan

Gischileu

He Who Has Proven True

James Curry

Klamachpin

Quiet One

Ralph Hoffman

Machtagen

Fighter

Arthur Nelson Sr.

Allohikasin

Instructor

Charles Blaich

Achowelendan

Deeper Thinker

John Pien

Lachpiechsin

Fast Speaker

Herbert Zorn

Pohonasin

Drum Beater

John R. Birstler

Tagauchsu

Mild One

Kenneth E. Birstler

Achgiguwen

Noisy One

Robert J. Palisay

Wilawi

Valuable One

Albert Pien

Witscheman

Helpful One

William Hudgins

Ajummem

One Who Buys

Peter Mazzella

Amangiechsin

Loud Speaker

Frank Taverna

Ahoaltuwi

Loving One

1957 1958 1959

1960

1961

1962 1964

1965

1966

1967

1968

Harold L. Woodward

Clamhattenmoagan

Steady One

Raymond E. Birstler

Tgauchsin

Good Natured One

Robert Auer

Chesimus

Younger Brother

1969

1970

1971

1972 1975

1976

1977

1978

1979

1983

1984

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Year

Brother

Vigil Name

Translation

Year

Brother

Vigil Name

Translation

1984

Dean Santore

Nolemiwi Achowalogen

Unseen Worker

1992

Raymond Goffin

Achpequot Memsochet

Wounded Traveller

Rudy Lazidas

Gentgeen Netopalis

Dancing Warrior

Robert Byrnes

Lachxowilenno

Sea Captain

George Rice

Sukachsin Nachk

Iron Hands

Ronald E. Cullenen

Nanatschitaquik

Business Manager

Mechmaunikenk Nihllaquonk

Campmaster

Gary Motelson Frederick J. Black

Epit Abschin

He Who Is Always There

Russell Wolf

Gutgu Wiechcheu

Kneeling Wolf

Dr. Alan R. Goretsky

Kikehuwet

Physican

Charles A. Quagliato

Little Fighter

Joseph Prefer

Gischitehen

Determined One

Ta Keeche Machtagen

Steele Arbeeny

Tschitanek

The Fast One

Francisco Barnes Sr.

Achgindamen Gock

Counter of Money

Michael Babich

Gentgeen GishihanÂ

Dance Maker

Frank B. Gannon

Gauwin Machen

Sleeping Giant

Kevin F. Mullane

Tschitqui

Strong Silent One

Peter Petrone

Mechmauwikenk Maniton

Camp Maker

Albert De Quinzio

Schachachgeu

The Precise One

Michael F. Gioia

Schakamon

Food Provider

Wimachtendienk Maniton

Brotherhood Maker

Michael Tuccillo Sr. Steven Motelson

Newo Maschapi Gokhos

Four Bead Owl

Christopher Brown

Wulakenindewagen

Good Reporter

Gladys Schweiger

Kiken Ochqueu

The Medicine Woman

Richard Noll

Eluwak Aptoeos

Most Powerful Speaker

Brian Birstler

Barnett P. Margolis

Tschitani Achowalogen

Capable Worker

Chweli Ntutemawachtin

He Who Asks Many Questions

Melvin Hellem Sr.

Allowat Waletitten

Allowat Advisor

Thomas F. Harkins

Hattape Lenno

Bowman

Richard Kabalkin

Big Thunder

Eric T. Hansen

Wtelgixowagon Gawi

Merit Badger

Amangi Pedhakquon

Lynn Odegaard

Waletitten Migon

Advisor to the Quill

Mitchell Slepian

Alhaquot Aptonen

The Stormy Speaker

Keith Santero

Lilchpin Gentgeen

The Diligent Dancer

Vincent A. Lapadula

Wischiki Mawenemen

The Busy Organizer

Gregory Sieghardt

Aliohak Ahoweli

Strong Willed

Robert Chiusano Sr.

Nihillalquonk Wikhetschik

Master Builder

George Vinet Jr.

Ndoniken Weuchsowagan

Seeker of Knowledge

Edward A. Regis

Machiechsin Mechmauwinkenk

The Loud Camper

Richard Xuereb

Wendaman Lenno

The Fisherman

Carolyn Birstler

Valuable Camper

Keith D. Christensen

Wulantowagan

He Who Has Good Spirit

Wilawi Mechmauwikenk

Francis J. Harty

Machqui Ehoalid

The Bear Lover

Betty Harty

Wischiki Gischachpoanhe

Busy Baker

Ronald Hensler

Wuliussin

He Who Acts Admirably

Frank J. Davis

Chuppecat Litchen

Deep Thinker

George Abdou Sr.

Amangi Allogagan Nehellatank

Big Servant of the Lord

Kevin O’Brien

Klamachpin Aptonen

Quiet Speaker

George Abdou Jr.

Allogagan

He Who Serves

Scott J. Bosworth

Kikewagan Wewoapisak

Life Guard

Klamachpin Genachgihat

Quiet Overseer

Francisco Barnes Jr.

Marc Gross

Luppoewagon

Witty One

Magne G. Gundersen

Tschitani Pethakwonn

Strong Thunder

Ray Jon McCue

Tepelendam

Contented One

Theodore J. G. Cotter Atschimolsin

The Counselor

Emily Harkins Cuevas

Pennauweleman

Thoughtful One

Joseph A. Raia

Amangi Tschipey

Big Ghost

Felix DiPaolo

Achewon

The Strong One

Shawn P. Barca

Pohanasin

Drum Beater

Joseph Longo

Klamhattenamin

Calm Minded One

William R. Goffin

Gachpees Nimat

Twin Brother

Michael Andersen

Tgauchsin

Good Natured One

Michael M. Parisi

Chauwalanne Mochgamen

The Eagle Finder

Eric Odegaard

Ahowoapewi

He Who Has Endurance

Getteminak Memsochet

Happy Traveler

Jack Cosenza

Allog Wagan

Hard Worker

Ruth Ann Poller

Allowalehmui Nitis

The Valuable Companion

Michael Poller

Wuhhala Wiwaschin

The Shield Bearer

Thomas Rubino

Nihillasohen

He Who Delivers

David W. Edelman

Nechasin Lakusin

Careful Climber

Brian Danecker

Wewinotoneet

One Who Loves To Talk

Peter J. Gioia, Jr.

Gischihan Nachk

Handy Hands

1985

1986

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

Peter Cuevas Jr. 1992

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1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

2000

Barry Anfang

Wuhhala

He Who Protects

John A. Altieri, Jr.

Kittlelendamwagan

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Brother

Vigil Name

Translation

Year

Brother

Vigil Name

Translation

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Michael Selowentchich

Wulalogewagan

One Who Does Good Work

2008

Mike Slisz

Beson Nachk

Healing Hands

Taube Olsen

Pakantschiechen

Accomplished One

Andrew Callahan

Guneau Pachkschikan

Long Knife

Thomas H. Hamer

Wulihan

One Who Does Good For Others

Steven Schiavone

Klamachpin Woapak

Quiet Tide

Michael A. Armato

Wulaptonaelchukquonk

He Who Advocates Our Cause

Joseph Schiavone

Tokendowagon Takachsin

Tireless Leader

Thomas Rubino Jr.

Klamachpin Nihillasohen

Quiet Deliver

Leonard Vaccaro

Wisawek Nachk

Golden Hands

Robert (Bobby) Anfang

Gischeleman

He Who Creates with Mind

Joseph Figueroa

Lauchsoheen

He who makes other happy

Ryan Keyes

Gihim Takachsin

Encouraging Leader

Andrew Selowentchich

Gischihan

He Who Creates with Hands

Jason Kurzweil

Gischnemoagan

One Who Creates with Vision

Robert Ciraola

Wulakhelan

To Take Someone in Care

Christopher Kilpert

Nendawen

Lamp Carrier

Nick M. Rozak

Leke’ Elangomat

Loyal Friend

Andrew Jones

Klamachpin Witschindin

Quiet Helper

June Bettenhauser

Elangomat Wuskelenape

Friend of Young People

2001

2002

2003

2005

2006

2007

2010

Peter Gioia Sr.

Tgauwiwi Machque

Gentle Bear

Robert Giorgio

Gihim

He Who Inspires

Brian Jason Levinsky

Gischachsummen

He Who Enlightens

Monique A. Kusick

Ganschelalogen

She who does great wonders (aka “Wonder Woman”)

Elizabeth Figueroa

Willing Worker

Joseph Perchiacca

Klamachpin Weuchsowagan

Quiet Scholar

Nuwingi Achowalogen

Neil Levinsky

Lippoe Lekhiket

Wise Writer

Netopalis Wulalogewagen

Warrior Who Does Good Work

Peter Messina

Achewon Takachsin

Strong Leader

Luke Pensabene

Netopalis Wiamat

Warrior Brother

Jeremy Jones

Klamachpin Achigiguwewagon

Quiet Sportsman

Camillo Messina

Acgiguwen Mawachpo

Jocular Collector

Allan Feldman

Papesu

Patient One

Daniel Selowentchich

2004

2009

2011

Brenda A. Gazinski

Achgiguwen Nechnutschinget

Noisy Nurse

Vincent DePaola Jr.

Alachimoagan Genteen

Restless Dancer

Jared Vega

Wullamehlleu Aptonen

Gentle Speaker

Ryan Moumbloiw

Tschiganitehen

Perserving One

John J. Perchiacca

Beson Gischihan

Medicine Maker

Robert Warne

Achowalogen

One Who Works Hard

Andrew Montero

Kschillen Wsit

Swift Feet

Larry Ferretti Jr.

Lachpiecsin

Fast Speaker

Ed Baggs

Lippoe Achgeketum Wise Teacher

Daithi Farley

Louis (Bob) Gazinski

Lachxowilenno Sahgachtoon

Captain Cook

Macheu Weuchsowagan

One Who Has Great Knowledge

Benjamin Tirado

Wulantowagan

He Who Has Good Spirits

Brian Thomassen

Nageuchsowagon Elogamgussit

Confident Communicator

Daniel Kurzweil

Skattek Elangomat

Zealous Friend

Daniel Sullivan

Lippoe Hukgui

Wise Chin

Lorraine Gizzarelli

Klamachpin Achewon

Quiet Spirit

James Phelan

Kschikan Achgeketum

Knife Teacher

Steven Gazinski

Natoochton Allohakasin

Inquiring Instructor

Tim McCormick

Achpateuny Gentgeen

Wind Dancer

Mike Sheehan

Kschippehellen

Strong Current

Martin H. Eisenberg

Achgeketum Amemens

Teacher of Children

2012

2013

Michael Gazinski

Allogagan

He Who Serves

Len Kurzweil

Nochnutemaliuwet Gock

Money Keeper

Larry Ferretti

Ganschelalogewagan

Wonderful Worker

Christopher Brown

Pohonasin

Drum Beater

Daithi Farley

Macheu Weuchsowagan

One Who Has Great Knowledge

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“He who serves his fellows, is, of all his fellows, greatest” The Founder’s Award

Introduced at the 1981 National Order of the Arrow Conference, the Founder’s Award recognizes those Arrowmen who have given outstanding service to the lodge. The award is reserved for an Arrowman who demonstrates to their fellow Arrowmen that they memorialize in their everyday life the sprit of achievement as described by founder E. Urner Goodman. It was established to reinforce the values first instilled by the founders in the early days of the Order. From its inception, The Founder’s Award has been highly restricted and bestowed only upon those individuals who best exemplify the vision and quest of the founders.

Kintecoying Lodge may petition the National Order of the Arrow Committee to present up to two awards annually. If the Lodge presents more than one award, one must be to a youth under the age of 21. There are no prerequisites for the Founder’s Award, save that of being a member of the Lodge in good standing.

The award is a handsome bronze medallion bearing the likenesses of E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson, with wooden base and brass plate suitable for engraving. The award is suitable for display at home, or the office. Also available is the Founders’ Award arrow ribbon, similar to the universal arrow ribbon, except that it has a gold-colored arrow suspended from a red ribbon.

Founder’s Award Recipients of Kintecoying Lodge Year 1981 1983 1984 1985 1985 1985 1985 1986 1986 1986 1986 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1988 1988 84

Name Andrew E. K. Yiannakos William H. McPheters Thomas S. Bain Harry Morales Eric W. Schultze Franco Sagliocca Rev. Barry Frazzitta John S. Logoyda William G. De Leon Ronald S. Newsam Michael Koubek Leon R. Albury Lenny P. LaSalandra Anthony Siano Jr. Len S. Charity John A. Pritchard David B. Vermont William A. Milam

Lodge Shu-Shu-Gah Man-A-Hattin Man-A-Hattin Man-A-Hattin Man-A-Hattin Suanhacky Suanhacky Man-A-Hattin Man-A-Hattin Suanhacky Suanhacky Man-A-Hattin Man-A-Hattin Shu-Shu-Gah Shu-Shu-Gah Suanhacky Man-A-Hattin Man-A-Hattin

Year 1988 1988 1988 1988 1989 1990 1990 1990 1990 1990 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 1992 1992 1992

Name Frank Gordan Roy Kramer Reidan Cruz Steele Arbeeny Edward F. Brockway Nii Sowah Julio Hernandez Jr. Frank Mullane Vincent Lapadula Robert Petrillo James T. Browne Robert A. Vermont Robert McDermott Robert Ponzo Bruce E. Cobern Richard H. Martin Stuart Nemkowitz Paul F. Romain

Lodge Aquehongian Suanhacky Suanhacky Aquehongian Man-A-Hattin Man-A-Hattin Man-A-Hattin Aquehongian Aquehongian Suanhacky Man-A-Hattin Man-A-Hattin Shu-Shu-Gah Shu-Shu-Gah Suanhacky Man-A-Hattin Shu-Shu-Gah Suanhacky

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Year 1992 1992 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1994 1994 1994 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998

Name Frank Gaynor Martin D. Poller David Ames George Melendez Kevin J. Dolce Michael Parisi Edward Regis Richard E. Benini James DeAndrea Edward Lehman Richard M. Golland Francis J. Harty Gordon W. Bennett J. Michael O’Brien Willie Nichson Thomas P. Lemme Thomas Chau David J. McAteer Thomas H. Curry Peter Petrone Rodine B. Wallace Jr. Kevin F Maddox Keith Santero Mitchell Slepian Martin Maher James McKay Ronald Rosso Edward Weihe, Sr. Col. William Woods James A. Stewart Keith Christensen Keith Anderson Robert Gobaira David A. Coleman Steven Pagan Vincent O’Neill Daniel J. Rossell Jeremy A. Ginsberg Steven Mazza Ira Nagel Brian Dannecker Gladys Schweiger Davis Yanolatos David M. Malatzky

Lodge Suanhacky Aquehongian Man-A-Hattin Man-A-Hattin Suanhacky Aquehongian Aquehongian Suanhacky Ranachqua Ranachqua Man-A-Hattin Aquehongian Suanhacky Man-A-Hattin Man-A-Hattin Shu-Shu-Gah Shu-Shu-Gah Suanhacky Suanhacky Aquehongian Man-A-Hattin Man-A-Hattin Aquehongian Aquehongian Shu-Shu-Gah Suanhacky Ranachqua Ranachqua Man-A-Hattin Man-A-Hattin Aquehongian Aquehongian Shu-Shu-Gah Shu-Shu-Gah Ranachqua Ranachqua Man-A-Hattin Man-A-Hattin Shu-Shu-Gah Suanhacky Aquehongian Aquehongian Ranachqua Ranachqua

Year 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2001 2001 2001 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005

Name Patricia Y. Bain Ernest M. Searle IV Anthony Allison Tim Jackson Anthony Rosado David Yanolatos Mark P. Amatrucola Christopher Grassi Mark Dearing Michael Herbert, Jr. Anna Mary O’Neill Ian M. Pinnavaia Joseph A. Amatrucola Robert Gramstad Timothy B. Ames John P. Ward Colin R. Pinnavaia Brian Spiers Michael Armato David Edelman Steven M. Wyszinski Jonathan Grassi George Miaris Fred M. Gervat Anthony Byrnes-Alvarado Peter D. M. Hopkins John A. Altieri, Jr. Robert Viggiano Anthony L. Pinnavaia Jr. Msgr. Anthony D. Marchitelli Anthony H. Zalak Gary Bariotti José L. Carballo Kay P. Chow John A. Passaro Vincent Gentile Lawrence Holmgren Joseph Bradley Brian Chiu David A. Felmly Jesse Metz Andrew Montero Anthony L. Pinnavaia, Sr. Steven A. Rastetter

Lodge Man-A-Hattin Man-A-Hattin Shu-Shu-Gah Suanhacky Ranachqua Ranachqua Shu-Shu-Gah Suanhacky Suanhacky Ranachqua Ranachqua Shu-Shu-Gah Shu-Shu-Gah Suanhacky Man-A-Hattin Man-A-Hattin Shu-Shu-Gah Shu-Shu-Gah Aquehongian Aquehongian Suanhacky Suanhacky Ranachqua Ranachqua Man-A-Hattin Man-A-Hattin Aquehongian Aquehongian Shu-Shu-Gah Shu-Shu-Gah Suanhacky Ranachqua Ranachqua Man-A-Hattin Man-A-Hattin Shu-Shu-Gah Suanhacky Suanhacky Man-A-Hattin Man-A-Hattin Aquehongian Aquehongian Shu-Shu-Gah Suanhacky 85

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Year 2005 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2009

Name Joseph R. Derrico Jonathan A. Stimmer Nolan S. Levenson Ronald Cullenen Joseph Perchiacca William A. Labate Ralph De Falco Justin Andreadis Jaime Feliberty, Sr. Theo Cerigo Eric Oi Betty Harty Tim McCormick Kenneth E. Hood John Mulvey Paul Camurati Emily Cuevas Steven Gazinski John J. Fagan John J. Perchiacca Peter Messina David Fagan Gregory S. Gounardes

Lodge Suanhacky Man-A-Hattin Man-A-Hattin Aquehongian Aquehongian Suanhacky Suanhacky Ranachqua Ranachqua Man-A-Hattin Man-A-Hattin Aquehongian Aquehongian Shu-Shu-Gah Suanhacky Suanhacky Aquehongian Aquehongian Shu-Shu-Gah Aquehongian Aquehongian Shu-Shu-Gah Shu-Shu-Gah

Year 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 2011 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015

Name Albert Kobe, Sr. Alan Tang Lawrence Ferretti, Jr. Andrew Selowentchich Anthony F. Bracciante Thomas Reilly Sr. Andrew Jones Louis R. Gazinski Walter Rastetter Patrick McDougall Brenden DelBene Sharon DelBene-Giattino Thomas Kramer Sr. Henry F. Zalak Kevin B. Power Allan Feldman Brenda A. Gazinski Lorraine E. McGregor James Maxham Michael B. Lectora Eric Kwapich Joseph Giattino James Shaughnessy

Lodge Suanhacky Man-A-Hattin Aquehongian Aquehongian Shu-Shu-Gah Suanhacky Aquehongian Aquehongian Suanhacky Suanhacky Ranachqua Ranachqua Shu-Shu-Gah Suanhacky Suanhacky Aquehongian Aquehongian Suanhacky Suanhacky Suanhacky Kintecoying Kintecoying Kintecoying

The Centurion Award For 100 years, the Order of the Arrow has purposefully recognized Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. Therefore, our organization’s centennial provides a unique opportunity to commemorate those among us who are exemplars of the “high ideals and purpose of the Order of the Arrow.” The Centurion Award aims to highlight “Hometown Heroes,” or Arrowmen who have meaningfully contributed to the forming, maturing and ongoing operational excellence of their local council’s lodge, and who, in doing so, inspired others to follow in their footsteps.

Presented for Youth Service Nicholas Goldrosen Kevin Karlson Patrick Machado Andrew Sommer

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This award is a one-time recognition associated with the centennial anniversary of the OA that is bestowed by the national Order of the Arrow committee. Accordingly, this recognition is an opportunity to highlight lodge development over the last century and the many individuals, both youth and adult, who were instrumental to this success. These honorees will serve as exemplars of leadership, modeling to others a commitment to cheerful service as the Order of the Arrow enters its second century.

Presented for Adult Service Thomas S. Bain Colin R. Pinnavaia Francis J. Harty Nominees selected by the national Order of the Arrow committee Dr. Eugene M. Berman were provided with a certificate and recognition ribbon consisting of a red and white ribbon and a metallic totem symbolizing the centennial anniversary of the Order of the Arrow.

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The Distinguished Service Award The Distinguished Service Award was created in 1940 to honor those who rendered service to the Order beyond the lodge level. The award is presented to Arrowmen, youth and adult, who have rendered distinguished and outstanding service to the Order on a sectional, regional, or national basis. The award is presented at National Order of the Arrow Conferences. Since the time the first awards were presented, less than 1,000 Distinguished Service Awards have been awarded.

The award is a sterling silver arrowhead bearing an arrow pointing up and to the wearer’s right. The award is suspended from a white neck-ribbon on which red arrows are embroidered. A white square knot embroidered on red cloth is available for uniform wear and a silver arrowhead lapel pin is available for civilian wear.

Kintecoying Lodge is honored to count a number of lodge members among the select few Arrowmen that have received the Order of the Arrow Distinguished Service Award.

The Distinguished Service Award Recipients of Kintecoying Lodge Year 1940 1940 1940 1942 1942 1942 1946 1950 1952 1954 1954

Name City Harvey A. Gordon New York, NY Alfred C. Nichols, Jr. New York, NY William A. Stumpp New York, NY Arthur A. Schuck New York, NY Thomas J. Keane New York, NY Joseph H. Brinton Jamaica, NY Joseph A. Brunton, Jr. New York, NY Wes H. Klusmann New York, NY Charles M. Heistand New York, NY Phillip W. Robins New York, NY Henry J. Henning New York, NY

Year 1956 1958 1967 1971 1973 1975 1979 2004 2004 2006 2015

Name William D. Campbell David M. Dunbar Harold W. Cairney Bernard M. Drock Michael Feigenbaum Noel K. Zakin Jay E. Schnapp Kenneth E. Hood Ian M. Pinnavaia Thomas S. Bain Colin R. Pinnavaia

City New York, NY New York, NY Highland Park, NY Parlin, NJ The Bronx, NY White Plains, NY Alexandria, VA Staten Island, NY Brooklyn, NY New York, NY Brooklyn, NY

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The Inauguration Ceremony Forming Kintecoying Lodge #4 Materials Needed 5 candle podiums, 5 pillar style candles, 5 large taper candles or torches, Totems of the 5 lodges mounted onto foam board, large lodge flap on an easel covered with a cloth, a fire lay prepped to be lit, screen, projector, laptop with PowerPoint file, sound system

NETAMI SAKIMA: Brothers, we have gathered here today for a most important event. We gather to mark the joining of 5 dedicated lodges in service. We gather to celebrate the formation of a new lodge to continue the rich history and tradition of our Order in New York City.

Brothers, to begin our ceremony, will you now rise and join me in giving the sign of the Ordeal.

[All give the sign of Ordeal membership] METEU:

We are gathered here together, in the midst of this great forest underneath the stars above us, gathered now to help and serve cheerfully in all our actions, lovingly in our reflections.

As the smoke curls winding upward, may our thoughts and actions rising fill us with acts of goodness and direct and rule and guide us in our work and thoughts this evening.

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[Lodge chiefs should be assembled off stage left with the symbols of their lodge; when introduced they should proceed to the stage and take their place.]

The History of the 5 Lodges of New York City

NETAMI SAKIMA: For close to 100 years the Order of the Arrow has played a significant role in the life of millions of scouts, shaping them to be young men dedicated to the cheerful service of others and bound in brotherhood to their fellow man. Soon after Dr. E. Urner Goodman and Col. Carol A. Edson founded our Order at Treasure Island Scout Camp in 1915, word of the Wimachtendienk came to New York City. 93 years ago four men were inducted into the Order and formed the 4th Order of the Arrow Lodge in the country. It was on that evening that the rich history of Brotherhood, Cheerfulness, and Service began in what we now know as the Greater New York Councils. This afternoon we acknowledge that history and journey together into the next chapter of our legacy of service.

METEU: Founded at Camp Ranachqua, located at Kanawauke Lake, in August of 1920, Ranachqua Lodge is the oldest continuously chartered lodge in the country. Under the leadership of Chief William A. Stumpp, the lodge’s early days were spent in the service of Camp Ranachqua, clearing land for troop sites, arenas, and forming camp traditions. In 1927 Ranachqua was called upon to host the National OA Convention at camp. As the Order turned its focus from camp to the local community, Ranachqua turned its service efforts to a borough landmark, the New York Botanical Garden. From 1955 to 1957 the lodge partnered with the Garden to assist with plantings, maintenance, and special event coordination. We recognize Ranachqua’s 93 year history of service to the scouts and scouters of the borough of The Bronx and welcome Lodge Chief Brenden DelBene who represents Ranachqua this afternoon.

[Brenden proceeds to the stage, places the lodge totem on the stand, lights the candle, and takes his place.]

NETAMI SAKIMA: Taking its name from the Song of Hiawatha by Longfellow and adopting the Great Blue Heron as its totem, Shu-ShuGah Lodge 24 was founded in 1925 at Camp Kanohvet on Kanawauke Lake in Harriman State Park. Lead by Chief Lindsey Kimball and Chief Arthur Evans, Shu-Shu-Gah moved to the Brooklyn Scout Camps later to be known as the Ten Mile River Scout Camps. The lodge formed chapters to service the many divisions of Camp Brooklyn and took on important tasks at TMR blazing trails to the Indian Cliffs, the Wildcat Trail, and creating the scenic overlook known as picture window. Chapters soon moved to the districts of the Brooklyn Council in 1956 numbering as high as 13 in the 1950s and 1960s. Shu-Shu-Gah has been the home to two Northeast Region Chiefs and many others giving leadership on the region and section levels. We recognize Shu-Shu-Gah’s 88 year history of service to the scouts and scouters of the borough of Brooklyn and welcome Lodge Chief Robert Rowley who represents Shu-Shu-Gah this afternoon.

[Robert proceeds to the stage, places the lodge totem on the stand, lights the candle, and takes his place.]

METEU: Founded on June 17, 1930 in the newly established Camp Man at Ten Mile River, Scout Executive Charles M. Heistand and Camp Director Joseph H. Brinton (the future 1936 National Chief) formed Suanhacky Lodge 49 to serve the Queens Council. The name Suanhacky is taken from the Native American name for Long Island meaning “Island of Shells”. The totem of the stag was chosen to link Suanhacky to Camp Man. Suanhacky Lodge hosted President 89

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt at Camp Man on August 26, 1933 and inducted him as a member during his visit. The lodge’s service to Ten Mile River has been marked by such projects as the building of the Tower of Friendship in 1936 and the Suanhacky Lodge house in 1953. We recognize Suanhacky’s 83 year history of service to the scouts and scouters of the borough of Queens and welcome Lodge Chief Anthony Lectora who represents Suanhacky this afternoon.

[Anthony proceeds to the stage, places the lodge totem on the stand, lights the candle, and takes his place.]

NETAMI SAKIMA: In 1918, the first branch of the Unami Clan was formed by O.A. co-founder Col. Carroll A. Edson at Kanawauke Lake. This first sub-group of the O.A. was called Man-A-Hattin. For reasons still unknown to us, it discontinued operation after 1919. During this early period, the beaver was chosen as the totem. Man-A-Hattin then remained silent for 15 years. The year 1935 brought new life to the lodge. William Keough rechartered the “branch,” and the modern Man-A-Hattin Lodge 82 was born. Since then, the lodge has participated in and organized innumerable service projects. Some of the more visible projects have taken place at South Street Seaport, Ellis Island, Liberty Island, the New York Public Library, the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, and the historic Man-A-Hattin water fountain at Camp Keowa. Man-A-Hattin Lodge operates the “Old New York Historical Trail” and the “Revolutionary War Historical Trail”. The trails have been hiked by thousands of Scouts, Scouters, and others since their inception.

We recognize Man-A-Hattin’s 78 year history of service to the scouts and scouters of the borough of Manhattan and welcome Lodge Chief Alan Tang who represents Man-A-Hattin this afternoon.

[Alan proceeds to the stage, places the lodge totem on the stand, lights the candle, and takes his place.]

METEU: Aquehongian Lodge 112 takes its roots at Camp Aquehonga in the early 1930’s. Prior to the formation of the lodge, scouts who were leaders among the camp were nominated for the “Good Indian” award. Scout Executive and Camp Director Joseph D. Carstang desired to form a group for these scouts. In 1938 the group of “Aquehongians” were granted a charter by the National Lodge of the Order of the Arrow, adopting the name of their camp and the native American name for Staten Island “the place of the sandy beach”. Aquehongian Lodge has provided valuable service to Camp Aquehonga and William H. Pouch Scout Camp during its tenure of service. Aquehongian Lodge is also home to the famous painting by Joseph Cstari “The Higher Vision”. It is a picture of an Indian handing a leather parchment of the OA legend, which was developed in Aquehongian Lodge to honor Lee A. Ellison, to a Scout who wears an OA sash. It illustrates the idea that Uncas is passing on the legend of the founding of the Order to a Scout.

It still proudly hangs in Berlin Lodge at Camp Pouch. We recognize Aquehongian’s 75 year history of service to the scouts and scouters of the borough of Staten Island and welcome Lodge Chief Allan Feldman who represents Aquehongian this afternoon.

[Allan proceeds to the stage, places the lodge totem on the stand, lights the candle, and takes his place.]

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The Presentation of the New Lodge Presentation of the Transition Team ALLOWAT SAKIMA: On August 30, 2012 we formally announced the creation of our new Lodge. In the months that have passed, youth leaders from across our city have worked tirelessly to create the identity of our new lodge and to discuss the many ways in which we will deliver the Order of the Arrow program and serve the Greater New York Councils. The tremendous efforts of our transition team have brought us to this day and we wish to recognize these arrowmen and thank them for the important role that they have played in the creation of our new Lodge.

[As names are called, they enter from stage left. Names read by Colin Pinnavaia, Lodge Adviser] Representing Ranachqua Lodge #4:

Brenden DelBene - Lodge Chief

Matthew Thomas

Marc Messenger - Lodge Adviser Representing Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge #24:

Robert Rowley - Lodge Chief

Nicholas Goldrosen

Anthony Bracciante - Lodge Adviser Representing Suanhacky Lodge #49:

Anthony Lectora - Lodge Chief

Andrew Sommer

Michael Lectora - Adult Representative

Representing Man-A-Hattin Lodge #82:

Alan Tang - Lodge Chief

Brendan Looi

Michael O’Brien - Lodge Adviser Representing Aquehongian Lodge #112:

Allan Feldman - Lodge Chief

Christopher Sorenson

John Perchiacca - Lodge Adviser Christopher Coscia - Staff Adviser Sam Messenger - Day One Chairman

Lodge Name Presentation NETAMI SAKIMA: The name of an Order of the Arrow lodge is an important part of a lodge’s identity. They often pay tribute to local traditions, historical figures, or aspirations for the future. After considering several ideas and hearing your voices through an online poll, the lodge has decided to take the name, Kintecoying. This name comes from several modern day sources which claim that what we now know as Astor Place used to be named Kintecoying or, “Crossroads of Nations,” and was a pow-wow point for the Lenape tribes of Manhattan. At this spot, where the branches of the trails converged, the Lenapes traded with each other, exchanged news, and held spiritual ceremonies and tribal councils to settle disputes. The “Crossroads of Nations” also speaks to New York City’s role as the “Capital of the World” and a “Melting Pot” of peoples from many lands from around the globe.

Although the national OA organization has stopped using lodge numbers to identify lodges, we believed that the tenure of service of the Order to our council is unique. In order to acknowledge the 93 years of Order of the Arrow history in New York City, we have decided to retain the use of the lodge number 4.

From this day forward, we shall be known as Kintecoying Lodge #4 of the Greater New York Councils.

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Lodge Totem Presentation METEU: At the center of the lodges identity is the lodge totem. Native American tribes, clans, and families adopted totems as symbols and reminders of their ancestry, to recount stories, and to commemorate special occasions. The Peregrine Falcon has been selected as the totem of Kintecoying Lodge. A native bird to New York City, the peregrine falcon is a symbol of strength, adventure, leadership and new beginnings. Peregrine Falcons are among the world’s most common birds of prey and live on all continents except Antarctica. They prefer wide-open spaces, and thrive near coasts where shorebirds are common, but they can be found everywhere from tundra to deserts. Peregrines are also found living on the bridges and skyscrapers of our city. Having been put on the endangered species list in the 1970s the peregrine falcon is making a strong comeback with population numbers on the rise worldwide.

From this day forward, the totem of Kintecoying Lodge #4 shall be that of the mighty Peregrine Falcon.

Lodge Charter Presentation NETAMI SAKIMA: In recognition of its membership in our Order, each lodge operates under a charter granted by the National Council.

For the presentation of the inaugural Charter for Kintecoying Lodge #4, we would invite to the stage our Council President, Alair Townsend, Director of Field Service Chris Coscia, Lodge Chief Nicholas Goldrosen, and Lodge Adviser Colin Pinnavaia. Representing the National Order of the Arrow Committee, please welcome National ViceChief Jordan Hughes, Northeast Region Chief Tyler Allen, the Chairman of the National Order of the Arrow Committee, Ray Capp, and the National Director of the Order of the Arrow Clyde Mayer.

[Ray Capp and/or Jordan Hughes to speak and present the charter, pause for photographs.]

[Ray/Jordan/Clyde/Chris/Alair exit the stage] Hurricane Sandy Relief Grant Presentation METEU: The events of this past October and the effects of Hurricane Sandy have impacted many of us, our neighbors, and our fellow scouts. The camps of the Greater New York Councils were also affected by the storm. In addition to downed trees and power lines, many buildings and structures at Ten Mile River, Alpine, and Pouch suffered significant damage. In the aftermath of the storm, The Northeast Region, Order of the Arrow was compelled to reach out in service and support to councils throughout the region and assist them with the cleanup efforts. The Region Key 3 called for a fundraising campaign: Scouts Helping Scouts. Over 1700 patches were sold, and 250 contributions were received from individuals, lodges, sections, packs, and troops. Support for the campaign came from across the country.

To date, the Northeast Region has raised $57,500 to be used to assist councils. Today, we are thankful and proud to announce that Kintecoying Lodge and the Greater New York Councils has been awarded a $7,500 grant to assist in the rebuilding of a Family Camp Cabin at Ten Mile River. Here to present a check on behalf of the Region, is our Northeast Region Chief Tyler Allen.

[Tyler Allen will speak briefly and present a check to the Lodge Chief Nicholas Goldrosen.]

[Tyler exit the stage]

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Lodge Flap Presentation [5 New Lodge Officers proceed to the stage] METEU: One of the most recognizable and colorful representations of a lodge is its distinctive lodge pocket flap. After our lodge name was announced in January we opened a contest to design our first lodge flap. We thank all of those who submitted designs for consideration. Over 600 votes were cast in our online poll of the top three designs. We have selected a design which we believe will well represent our lodge, will acknowledge the history of our Order in our council, and will point to a strong future for Kintecoying Lodge. We now invite our new lodge officers to join us as we unveil our new flap.

[The Chiefs proceed to the stage where the flap is wrapped in paper... after dramatic music, the officers will unveil the flap to great fanfare] At this time we wish to recognize the members of our lodge who submitted the winning design of our new flap. They will be presented with a framed lodge flap. Will Nicholas Goldrosen and Robert Rowley from our Brooklyn chapter please come forward to be recognized for their work.

[Nick and Rob receive their plaques from Lodge Adviser Colin Pinnavaia] Lighting of the Ceremonial Fire NETAMI SAKIMA: On the eve of our induction, Nutiket urged us to “seek the fire at the center, kindle cheerfulness within you! Gather round your hearts the tinder, lay the oak and pine together, kindle all that is within you with a warm and cheerful spirit. The spark is there, already glowing; fan it now...feed it, till it is a fire.� These candles are symbolic of the fires of cheerfulness that have burned at the center of the circles of our lodges. Just as the 15 blazes led us to the lodge for the first time, may these blazes, and the light of our past lead us into our future. I ask that you all rise as we call upon the new leadership of our lodge to light this fire as we now open our circle as Kintecoying Lodge #4.

[The 5 officers have each have a taper candle. They light their candles from the 5 lodge candles. Together, they light the new lodge fire.

After fire is lit, officers remain on stage for the rededication ceremony] NETAMI SAKIMA: Today we mark the beginning of this new lodge. We unite together under a new banner and a new totem. For 93 years we have endured, but with those many years came many changes. We have created different plans, changed the face of our Order, and evolved to meet the needs of our changing times. Although we begin a new, it is our traditions and principles that have remain unaltered. They are the compass upon which we guide our daily lives. We are firm bound in brotherhood and stand with confidence on the foundation of cheerful service.

METEU: Our dedication to these principles and the preservation of our mission of service and leadership will allow for meaningful changes to take place within a strong and true framework. This, in turn, encourages our Order to grow as a living, breathing brotherhood. As our founder, Dr. Goodman, so wisely foretold:

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“With the help and guidance of almighty God, may we be willing to tackle any appropriate task of cheerful service that will contribute to the brotherhood of man. Amid all the voices of pessimism and discouragement in the world today, we offer, out of our experience with dedicated youth, hope for brighter, better days ahead.”

NETAMI SAKIMA: 93 years, brothers. There will be many more. How those coming years will be written in history relies, in part, on the role you play. If you follow the path of cheerful service, others will follow. You will be “an eagle soaring sunward,” an inspiration to many. Remembering that “hours spent in thoughtful silence help us make the right decisions,” I ask you now to reflect on the role you will play. (pause for reflection) Will you preserve the traditions and principles of our brotherhood? (pause) Will you serve your fellows cheerfully? (pause) Will you, brothers, act? (pause) If you, in earnest, answer these questions in the affirmative, I ask you raise your right hand in the Scout Sign, and rededicate yourselves to the Order of the Arrow using the words of our Obligation: I do hereby promise, on my honor as a Scout, That I will always and faithfully observe and preserve the traditions of the Order of the Arrow, Wimachtendienk, Wingolauchsik, Witahemui.

I will always regard the ties of brotherhood in the Order of the Arrow as lasting, and will seek to preserve a cheerful spirit, even in the midst of irksome tasks and weighty responsibilities, and will endeavor, so far as in my power lies, to be unselfish in the service and devotion to the welfare of others.

With these words, be refreshed in the spirit of cheerful service – be renewed in our brotherhood.

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METEU: Having sought rededication In the Order of the Arrow We in silent meditation Seek the strength to venture onward, Bear the burdens ever weighty Of the tasks we undertake.

In the years that have transpired since the founding of our order Millions have, like you, been called To test the bow, to feel the fire, To lead a life of cheerful service Uniquely linked in brotherhood.

To kindle in our hearts an ember And to challenge us to tend it Was the goal of our great founder, That its warmth within us Cause the Oath and the Law To spring to real life action.

We today hold these things true And so we now, with faith unending And with guidance from our maker Continue to answer the order’s call.

This our purpose and intent Mark with silence, reverent.

NETAMI SAKIMA: Brothers, we have reached the end of this ceremony, but the beginning of a new era. We have come far, but the trail will only become “rougher, steeper, and fainter. We will need a brighter fire.” Though this fire may be extinguished, let its flames spread. May its glow and warmth and the values that it represents illuminate our hearts and consciences as we continue along the path of cheerful service. (pause) As we depart from this gathering of our lodge, let us all join hands and sing the song of our Order.

ALL: Firm bound in brotherhood, Gather the clan that Cheerful service brings to fellow man.

Circle our council fire, Weld tightly every link That binds us in brotherhood, Wimachtendienk.

Parts of this ceremony are based on the following ceremonies: http://sapona.pbworks.com/f/75th+Rededication+Ceremony.pdf http://www.oa-bsa.org/resources/pubs/rededication/90th_Rededication_Ceremony.pdf http://www.siouxbsa.org/files/d/usr/105/OA%20Rededication%20Ceremony.pdf

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So together fast and firmly Chief Chingachgook bound these warriors In a great and honored Order, Into which can be admitted Only those who their own interests Can forget in serving others.

And so firm must be their purpose So to live, that their companions, Taking note of their devotion, Shall propose them to the Order.

We, therefore, to them succeeding To the present day perpetuate The names and token of this Brotherhood of Cheerful Service Called by Delawares: Wimachtendienk, Wingolauchsik, Witahemui