Committee News
A committee is an operating body of the lodge. A committee helps divide the duties of the lodge into smaller, more
manageable areas. This method alleviates the duties of the officers and enables more Arrowmen to have an active
role in the functioning of the lodge. In essence, the committees shift the burden of the lodge operations from the
few to the many. Any Arrowmen can join any committee, with a few exceptions. We hope that you'll look at all of the
opportunities for you listed below, and pick a few committees that interest you. You may have the skills that that
committee requires, or you may like to gain those skills by becoming an active member. Whatever your motivation, be
sure to contact the Committee Chairman to learn more about the committee. All quoted material was copied from the
Osceola Lodge First Year Arrowman Orientation Guide for the 2005 Lodge Year.
| Quick Link | | Lodge Executive Committee (LEC) | [More] | | Brotherhood Committee | [More] | | Camping Promotions Committee | [More] | | Ceremonial Committee | [More] | | Cook Corps | [More] | | Inductions Committee | [More] | | Membership Committee | [More] |
| | Native American Events Committee | [More] | | NOAC 2009 Committee | [More] | | Publications Committee | [More] | | Scoutreach Committee | [More] | | Service Committee | [More] | | Unit Elections Committee | [More] | | Website Committee | [More] |
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Derek Piotter
| | Advisor: | 
Mac Aldrich
| | Purpose: | The Lodge Executive Committee is comprised of all of the lodge officers, lodge committee chairmen, chapter chiefs, and the Lodge Advisor. During months in which there are no lodge events, the committee meets the second Thursday of the month at the Camp Miles Administration Building (next to the parking lot). The meeting starts at 7:30 PM, but Chairmen and Advisors usually meet at 7:00 PM to discuss business before the meeting. During months in which there is a lodge event, the committee meets on Sunday, following the Lodge Meeting. Any Arrowmen can attend and observe the meeting, but only the officers, chairmen, or their representatives may vote on business during the meeting. The committee may only meet when the quorum of 35% of the committee's voting members is present.
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| Purpose: | "The Brotherhood Committee manages the Brotherhood process; recruits and trains Brotherhood evaluators and Nemats; encourages Ordeal members to seal the ties of Brotherhood; and coordinates the Brotherhood Walk and Ceremony with the Ceremonial Committee." Due to the nature of the Brotherhood Committee, only Brotherhood and Vigil Honor members may join.
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| Chairman: | Ricky S
| | Purpose: | "The Camping Promotions Committee encourages year-round long and short term camping. This committee organizes Camping Promotions Visits with units to distribute the lodge 'Where to Go Camping' Guide and the Camp Miles Summer Camp Promotional Video."
| | News: | I am looking for Arrowmen from every chapter to represent Camping Promotions on a chapter level. This is a way for me to promote the lodge's camping activities and camping info. If you are interested, e-mail me through the Contact page and let me know!
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| Purpose: | "The Ceremonial Committee conducts the ceremonies of our lodge, including the Call-Out, PreOrdeal, Ordeal, Brotherhood, Vigil Call-Out, Vigil, and rededication ceremonies. This committee recruits and trains all ceremonialists and maintains the ceremonial equipment and ring."
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| Purpose: | "The Cook Corps oversees the cooking and cleanup duties at each lodge event. This committee assists the chapter assigned with cooking with menu planning and supervises the chapter in charge of kitchen cleanup." The Cook Corps does not have a vote on the Lodge Executive Committee, although it is crucial to the success of the lodge and chapter events.
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| Chairman: | James L
| | Purpose: | "The Inductions Committee oversees the Ordeal process and coordinates with all other lodge operating committees in matters of Inductions. This committee recruits and trains Elangomats, the clan guides during the Ordeal, and supervises the Extended Elangomat program following each Ordeal."
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| Chairman: | Ethan J
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Sue Ellen Keller
| | Purpose: | "The Membership Committee maintains the lodge member database and assists with registration during lodge weekends. This committee contacts members falling out of good-standing, meaning that they have not paid their dues; contacts newly elected Arrowmen to encourage their attendance of the Ordeal; and oversees the First Year Arrowman Program."
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| Chairman: | Daniel E
| | Purpose: | "The Native American Events Committee recruits and trains dancers and drummers for the lodge's respective teams. This committee competes and performs in drum and dance at Order of the Arrow and community events."
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| Chairman: | 
Sean Ferrier
| | Purpose: | The NOAC 2009 is in charge of organizing and planning all National Order of the Arrow Conference related activities. You must be going to the 2009 NOAC in order to be on this committee.
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| Chairman: | 
Jacob Jansen
| | Purpose: | "The Publications Committee organizes lodge communications with the council, districts, and members. This committee creates The Oracle, Osceola Lodge's newsletter; oversees the lodge Website Committee, a sub-committee of the Publications Committee; and assists the chapters with chapter electronic newsletters."
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| Chairman: | 
Alex Plattner
| | Purpose: | The Scoutreach Committee is brand new to the lodge this year. The goal of Scoutreach is to provide troops with little to no experienced scouts with a mentor who will visit the troop and help the younger scouts gain experience and obtain the rank of first class, making them OA eligible.
| | News: | We are currently looking for mentors from all districts, if interested contact me. There is a patch for this!!!
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| Chairman: | 
Mike Raczkowski
| | Purpose: | "The Service Committee coordinates service projects at our two council camps: Camp Flying Eagle and Camp Miles. This committee keeps all lodge tools in good condition or replaces damaged tools, organizes professional assistance in service projects, and manages the service efforts of the lodge membership."
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| Chairman: | Cash A
| | Purpose: | "The Unit Elections Committee oversees the election of Scouts into the Order of the Arrow. This committee trains Unit Election teams and gives them the proper resources; contacts units and schedules Unit Election visits; distributes the necessary Unit Election materials to units; and supplies the list of elected committees to the applicable lodge committees."
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| Chairman: |
Alex Plattner
| | Advisor: | 
Andrew Keller
| | Purpose: | The Website Committee maintains the official lodge website, www.Osceola564.org. The committee oversees all content on the website and creates periodic updates discussing Order of the Arrow news, promoting upcoming events, and describing past lodge weekends.
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