The History of Kintecoying Lodge #4 The Order of the Arrow in the Greater New York Councils
Centennial Legacy Project
NOAC 2015
Michigan State University
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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. 7
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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
Witawematpanni Gegejumhet The Lodge Advisers of Ranachqua Lodge #4 George Meyers Richard Sodikow Olov Hagerbrant Charles Smith Fred Jarecki Jay E. Schnapp Vincent Fagella Howard Rosenthal George Thomas 16
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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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RANACHQUA Lodge #4 A LEGACY OF SERVICE
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. Eluwak and Phoenix chapters were merged to form 21
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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.
Witawematpanni Gegejumhet The Lodge Advisers of Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge #24 Bill Radke George Reitz Larry Askenas Al Ponzan Milton Roth Sam Fliegler Joel Viders Scott R. Berger 22
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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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SUANHACKY Lodge #49 A LEGACY OF SERVICE
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. 25
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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.
SUANHACKY Lodge #49 A LEGACY OF SERVICE
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.” 1942 - 1946 During this time, many of America’s young men are away at war, and obviously this took many of Suanhacky’s 27
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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. 28
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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. A re-dedication ceremony of the Tower of Friendship takes place at TMR. 29
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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. 30
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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
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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
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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. 38
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. Eight delegates from the lodge departed on August 26, 1946 for the Order of the Arrow Grand Lodge Meeting
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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. Each Man-A-Hattin Lodge participated in the Big Scout Show district had a Lodge camp promotions representative. – Scout–O–Rama that was held in Madison Square 39
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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.
Man-a-hattin Lodge #82 1935-2013
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. 46
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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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. That’s how the Lodge had a Chief and how the “Year of the Three Chiefs” got its name. In appreciation for Soldovieri’s endeavors as Chief, and later as an active adult, the 1955 Annual Report was 47
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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.
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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. 50
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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. Appointed in his place in March 1992 was our first woman member, Gladys Schweiger. She, along with Parisi again 51
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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. That September, Aquehongian Lodge 112, was the service lodge for the Section Conclave. Brian Levinsky, who 53
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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. The 65th Anniversary Dinner was held on November 8, 54
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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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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
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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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Ranachqua Lodge #4 1920-2013
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
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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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Vigil Honor Members of Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge #24 Year
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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Year
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Earnest One
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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