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24th Annual Sunshine TOR "A complete Success"

2012-02-11T11:46:00.002-05:00

The 24th Annual Sunshine TOR took place on February 3-4, 2012.

A total of 104 tables were available and only 3 went unsold, making this the best show in recent years for the event. I heard from several dealers, who said they will be back for the 25th anniversary show of the Sunshine TOR in February 2013. The date will be announced in early August 2012. If you have any questions, please contact me howardgr@cfl.rr.com

Central Florida Council has agreed to have a 25th anniversary CSP for the next TOR. Look for this later in 2012 to benefit the 2013 event.

Thank you to everyone who attended and all the dealers who supported this event.

A special thank you to all those people who helped me to make the 24th Sunshine TOR a success.

Howard

Ayochatta 2010 Chapter Picnic/Callout/Brotherhood

2010-11-17T21:35:00.004-05:00

Ayochatta 2010 Chapter Picnic/Callout/Brotherhood

On December 4th, 2010 the first annual chapter callout/picnic will occur. The event will feature a chicken wing contest. The patch to the right will be available for purchase for $4 each. Brotherhood will be offered as well. Looking forward to this annual event.

23rd Annual Sunshine Trade-o-ree

2010-11-17T21:25:00.000-05:00

23rd Annual Sunshine Trade-o-ree

Date: Friday February 18th 5pm - 11pm

Saturday February 19th 9am - 2pm

Location: National Guard Armory

2809 S. Fern Creek

Orlando, FL 32806

Silent Auctions hourly Friday & Saturday

Live Auction Friday evening, 9pm

Benefiting the Central Florida Council Summer Campership Assistance Fund

Free entrance for all

6 Ft. Table rentals: Wall $20 Inside $15

Check out www.sunshinetor.com for more information

Contact: Howard Gross 407-415-0476

Tipisa Lodge 3rd Annual 2010 Vigil Reunion

2010-11-14T20:14:00.002-05:00

12/18/10 Tipisa Lodge 3rd Annual 2010 Vigil Reunion

For who?: All Vigil Honor members of Tipisa Lodge (current dues not required)

When: December 18, 2010

Time: 10am - 1pm

Where: Central Florida Council, Scout Office 1951 S. OBT, Apopka, 32703

Dress: Casual

Why: Food & Fellowship

Fee: Pass the Hat (Donation)

RSVP: By December 10th to Howard Gross (me) email or call.

A postcard went out on November 10th to vigil members of Tipisa Lodge. If you do not receive a postcard, no problem, please RSVP and attend. If you know of a Tipisa Vigil and they did not get a postcard nor see this blog, please invite them to RSVP & attend, no one should be left out. If you can not make it to the event please email me your current address and email address so we can have it correct on our lodge records.

Speaking of Lodge records if your dues are not current you can pay at the December 20th reunion and pay a late fee of only $4 and 2010 dues are only $9 for a total of $13. If your dues are current it is only $9 to keep them current. By keeping your dues current you can attend lodge events and get the Nimat (Lodge Newsletter).

Vigil Necklaces (thongs) we will be selling them at the reunion for only $5 and includes us mailing it to you as each one is personalized with your vigil name. I will have an example available.

I will also have the Tipisa Lodge box and hopefully some of the display cases for viewing (please contact if you can help with moving the cases).

If I missed something, please ask.

In Brotherhood,

Howard Gross

New Ayochatta Chapter Patch

2010-08-11T04:45:00.002-04:00

New Ayochatta Chapter Patch:

This is the first chapter patch for Ayochatta Chapter.

The Charter Member patch is going to be given out one per person to each charter member up to December 31, 2010 who are dues paid. The chapter ordered 225 total patches. The patches that are to be sold will sell for $3 starting at the LLDP on Saturday August 14th. It is expected to only have about 50 patches for sale.

The Charter Member patch states just below this wording "Hatched May 15, 2010" this wording is ghosted.

The idea to create this patch came from the first Ayochatta chapter chief Tyler Cobb. Ayochatta means Red Hawk, so it was only appropriate for the chapter to be hatched.

2010 Fall Fellowship Patch

2010-08-11T04:40:00.004-04:00

2010 Fall Fellowship

The event will be held this year on September 10-12, 2010 at Camp La-No-Che. The patch will cost $4 and 500 are being produced. This patch also helps to celebrate the 60th anniversary of La-no-che.

The 2010-2011 patch theme is about unique places in Camp La-no-che.

Tipisa Lodge Service Weekend

2010-04-25T21:39:00.002-04:00

Tipisa Lodge Service Weekend

The Lodge Service Weekend is scheduled for May 14-16, 2010 at Camp La-no-che, in Paisley, FL. The event is cost $17 plus a patch is an additional $4. Registration is now open for this event www.cflscouting.org

The Lodge has made 400 patches for the event and at current promotion of the event this will not be a sellout.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Howard

Quarterly Patch Gathering May 8th

2010-04-24T13:06:00.001-04:00

Plan to attend the next gathering:

This is the quarterly gathering of collectors from around Central Florida.

Date: May 8th

Time: 8am – 1pm

Where: Altamonte Chapel: 825 East Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

What to bring: National Jamboree, Florida Conference & Seminars, Lodge and Chapter items & Central Florida Council camps.

Email howardgr@cfl.rr.com or call if you have questions: 407-415-0476

Howard

Tipisa Native American Weekend - Patch Reorder

2010-04-24T12:46:00.003-04:00

Tipisa Native American Weekend - Patch Reorder

All the reorder patches have come in and have been distributed. If you ordered them and you did not get them please let me know.

We did notice the look is a variety for all the collectors.

Dark Blue Loop first 500 made.

Lighter Blue second 800 made.

Thanks,

Howard

Tipisa 2010 National Jamboree Flap - Available

2010-04-24T12:41:00.002-04:00

Tipisa Lodge 326 2010 National Jamboree Lodge Flap

This is the new Tipisa 2010 National Jamboree Lodge Flap. The flap will be for sale at the Central Florida Council Scout Show at the University of Central Florida (UCF) May 1, 2010. They will be sold for $3 each. If you are not able to make it to the Scout Show you will be able to purchase it at the Tipisa Lodge Service Weekend May 14 - 16, 2010. If you will not be at either and you still want to make a purchase, please contact me.

Thanks,

Howard

Quarterly Patch Gathering May 8th

2010-03-28T11:26:00.000-04:00

Plan to attend the next gathering:

This is the quarterly gathering of collectors from around Central Florida.

Date: May 8th

Time: 8am – 1pm

Where: Altamonte Chapel: 825 East Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

What to bring: National Jamboree, Florida Conference & Seminars, Lodge and Chapter items

Email howardgr@cfl.rr.com or call if you have questions: 407-415-0476

Howard

Micconope Chapter Patches

2010-03-28T11:20:00.003-04:00

Micconope Chapter releases at the Tipisa Lodge Spring Conclave the latest chapter patches.

The chapter Lock-in was held a couple of months ago, so this patch is for a past event. It sells for $4.

The larger ceremonies patch sells for $7 by the chapter.

TNAW Follow-up

2010-02-10T06:05:00.002-05:00

We had just under 900 people attend and we originally ordered 500 patches. The reorder was more than anyone expected. We are ordering 800 patches. The number of patches we generally need for any Tipisa activity weekend is a ratio of 1.5 patches per person. Well this event was the same even with having cub scouts and non OA boy scouts in attendance. Everyone had a great time and look forward to the 2011 TNAW.

Howard

Tipisa Native American Weekend (TNAW)

2010-01-30T07:04:00.003-05:00

Tipisa Native American Weekend (TNAW)

This is the 2nd time this event will be held, but it is the 3rd time we have produced a patch for the event. This years event will be February 5-7, 2010 at Camp La-no-che in Paisley, FL.

As of January 29th the event has 600+ pre-registered. This will make it the largest TNAW ever. Only 500 patches ordered. The patches will be given out one per person and any extras purchased prior to the event, they will be mailed to you if you do not pick them up at the Spring Conclave in March. If you requested more patches at the event they will be available thru dinner at the Spring Conclave, if not picked up before dinner starts then the patches will be for open sale when the box opens again for crackerbarrel.

The patches are $4 each, to request additional patches all you have to do at TNAW is signup at the Lodge box for the number of patches you would like. You are not paying for the patches in advance and will be able to purchase them at the Spring Conclave. As stated above if you do not purchase the requested amount before dinner on Saturday they will go on open sale the next time the lodge box opens.

Look forward to a great weekend!

Howard

New Joint Patch for Waga HLakgo & Elauwit Chapters

2010-01-30T06:20:00.003-05:00

New Joint Patch for Waga HLakgo & Elauwit Chapters

This patch is for the Apopka Shores District of Central Florida Council. The District was a merger of two districts as of January 2010 and the two chapters involved do not merge till May 2010 officially. This is why the Cook-o-ree has both chapter names on it. The OA has no specific role in the camp-o-ree.

The non-staff patch will sell for $4 each and if you are interested in any, please let me know. Their are a limited number of staff patches available and those are $10 each for purchase. All proceeds of the patch go to help fund the cook-o-ree.

The event is March 5-7, 2010 at Rybolt field @ Camp La-no-che. If you like food this is the event to join. They are having a chili cookoff and many other events throughout the day. Look forward to a great weekend.

Howard

New Elauwit Chapter Patch Tipisa 326

2010-01-24T21:42:00.003-05:00

Elauwit Chapter Patch

This is the newest patch for the chapter.

The chapter is being split in half approx. part of the chapter is going to Takachsin and the other part is going to Waga-Hlkago chapter, in May 2010. The District split in January 1st, 2010.

The chapter expects to make a death patch as the final chapter patch. It's design and approx date available are not known. It is known the chapter will have its name on a Spring Cook-o-ree patch coming out in early March 2010. This patch is for the new district where Waga-Hlkago resides.

The current patch is available from the chapter for $4 each. If you are interested in purchasing please let me know and I can help you get the patches.

Thanks,

Howard

Quarterly Patch Gathering May 8th

2010-01-24T21:06:00.002-05:00

December 2009 Vigil Reunion Follow-up

2010-01-24T20:45:00.003-05:00

Thank you to all who attended the 2009 Vigil Reunion held at beautiful Camp La-no-che.

We had approx. 45 people in attendance.

The 2010 Vigil Reunion at the Council Office in Apopka, FL on December 18, 2010.

Fun, Food and Fellowship was had by all. If you ordered a vigil medal dangle it is being made and should be ready by our Spring Conclave March 19-21st. It will be mailed if you are not in attendance to pick it up. If you want to attend or need help registering let me know and I will help in any way.

Thank for a great reunion and look forward to seeing everyone again next year.

Thanks,

Howard

Tipisa 2010 National Jamboree Flap

2010-01-24T20:36:00.003-05:00

Tipisa Lodge 326 2010 National Jamboree Lodge Flap

This is the new Tipisa 2010 National Jamboree Lodge Flap. The flap should be coming out (for sale) at the Tipisa Spring Conclave March 19 - 21, 2010. They are to be sold for $3 each. If you are not able to make it to the Spring Conclave and you want to purchase the flap be sure to contact me and I can help you make your purchase.

Thanks,

Howard

Quarterly Patch Group Meeting 12/12/09

2009-12-12T16:34:00.002-05:00

Today was a good day for trading. Many people picked up needs as this is what the event is all about. Join us for the next meeting in 2010. Date to be announced early next year.

Howard

Tipisa Lodge 2nd Annual 2009 Vigil Reunion

2009-12-01T05:39:00.001-05:00

Postcards went out in the mail on November 30th & December 1st. Be on the look-out. Please RSVP now, if you know you are coming.

12/19/09 Tipisa Lodge 2nd Annual 2009 Vigil Reunion

Hello All,

The 2nd Annual Tipisa Vigil Reunion will be held on December 19th, 2009 @ Camp La-no-che in the William T Bland Dining Hall.

Time: 10am - 1pm

We will have the Tipisa Lodge Museum open as well as the Lodge box for you to get all your Tipisa supplies. The Tipisa Lodge Museum does have a couple of needs and will be available to accept donations.

Also if you are interested in bringing out your patches, pictures and any other items for a “show and see” you are welcome to do also.

The food is going to be catered by the CampMasters of Camp La-no-che. You will have a choice of Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Fries and other items.

If you have any changes to your address, email, phone, BSA ID or anything else please let me know so I can update our records.

This is the same as last year you do not have to be currently registered in the lodge to attend.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Howard

New Wewahitchka Chapter Patches

2009-11-09T21:09:00.003-05:00

New Wewahitchka Chapter Patches

150 of the patches will be for members to purchase. The other 50 are for the chapter service patch. The service patch will be given out in May 2010.

The price has yet to be determined.

Howard

Tipisa Lodge 2nd Annual 2009 Vigil Reunion

2009-11-01T20:57:00.002-05:00

12/19/09 Tipisa Lodge 2nd Annual 2009 Vigil Reunion ***Save the Date***

Hello All,

The 2nd Annual Tipisa Vigil Reunion will be held on December 19th, 2009 @ Camp La-no-che in the William T Bland Dining Hall.

Time: 10am - 1pm or later as needed.

We will have the Tipisa Lodge Museum open as well as the Lodge box for you to get all your Tipisa supplies. The Tipisa Lodge Museum does have a couple of needs and will be available to accept donations.

Also if you are interested in bringing out your patches, pictures and any other items for a “show and see” you are welcome to do also.

The food is going to be catered by the CampMasters of Camp La-no-che. You will have a choice of Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Fries and other items.

If you have any changes to your address, email, phone, BSA ID or anything else please let me know so I can update our records.

This is the same as last year you do not have to be currently registered in the lodge to attend.

As previously stated but is now changed, we will not be having an Ordeal that weekend at camp.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Howard

Quarterly Patch Gathering December 12th

2009-10-30T05:56:00.000-04:00

Plan to attend the next gathering:

This is the quarterly gathering of collectors from around Central Florida.

Date: December 12th

Time: 8am – 1pm

Where: Altamonte Chapel: 825 East Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

What to bring: Theme Florida CSP's, Florida Camps as well as Florida Conference items

Email howardgr@cfl.rr.com or call if you have questions: 407-415-0476

Howard

Tipisa Lodge 326 2010 Spring Conclave "S"

2009-10-17T06:13:00.002-04:00

Tipisa Lodge 326 2010 Spring Conclave "S"

Keeping in the series of TIPISA the 2010 Spring Conclave patch will be the "S" of TIPI"S"A. This patch will be available at the 2010 Spring Conclave in March 2010. It is expected to sell for $4 each.

Howard

Quarterly Patch Gathering October 24th

2009-10-17T06:10:00.001-04:00

Plan to attend the next gathering:

This is the quarterly gathering of collectors from around Central Florida.

Date: October 24th

Time: 8am – 1pm

Where: Altamonte Chapel: 825 East Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

What to bring: Theme "Camp Patches" and the usual Tipisa, Central Florida Council, CFC Camps, Florida Section items.

Email howardgr@cfl.rr.com or call if you have questions: 407-415-0476

Howard

Tipisa 326 Year Patch "Chief's Jacket"

2009-10-17T06:05:00.003-04:00

Tipisa Lodge 326, Central Florida Council Annual patch set for 2009 - 2010 is the "Lodge Name" TIPISA and the year patch is the "Chief's Jacket"

The patch may be available sooner but will be available for purchase at the first ordeal (Miccanope) November 21st. The patch will be sell for $9 each and it is expected to sell quickly. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing a patch.

Howard

Quarterly Patch Gathering

2009-09-02T23:12:00.000-04:00

Make plans now to attend the next gathering:

This is the quarterly gathering of collectors from around Central Florida.

Date: October 24th

Time: 8am – 1pm

Where: Altamonte Chapel: 825 East Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

What to bring: Theme "Camp Patches" and the usual Tipisa, Central Florida Council, CFC Camps, Florida Section items.

Send me your needs list and I will send it out to the group so people will know what to bring.

Email or call if you have any questions: 407-415-0476

Howard

Tipisa Lodge 2009 - 2010 Chapter Ordeal Patch

2009-08-30T15:25:00.003-04:00

Tipisa Lodge 2009 - 2010 Chapter Ordeal Patch

To the right is the 2009 - 2010 Chapter Ordeal Patch. It will sell for $4 and let me know if you are interested in purchasing any.

This years theme is the spelling of the lodge name.

Waga Hklago Chapter, Rolling Hills District Cub Family Campout Oct 2 - 4th

2009-08-30T15:09:00.004-04:00

Waga Hklago Chapter, Rolling Hills District, Cub Family Campout Oct 2 - 4th

This event will be held at the Florida Elks Youth Camp in Umatilla, FL. Waga Hklago Chapter will be running a concession stand during the weekend and will be helping with events and coordination for the weekend.

I am the chairman for the event and everything is coming together, except I am in need of a BSA certified Archery person. I need this person for Saturday October 3rd. I would supply all the meals for this person and their is no out of cost expense either. I just need to get a copy of certification prior to the event. If you know of someone please let me know ASAP or else we will not be able to have archery during our event.

The patch for the event is shown and if you are interested in purchasing one they are available for $4 each. Let me know if you are interested.

If you have any questions or know of someone to help, please send me an email.

Thanks,

Howard

Tipisa Lodge 2nd Annual 2009 Vigil Reunion

2009-08-30T15:01:00.003-04:00

It is confirmed the 2nd annual Tipisa Vigil Reunion will be held on December 19th, 2009 @ Camp La-no-che in the Rotary Lodge.
We will have the Tipisa Lodge Museum open as well as the Lodge box for you to get all your Tipisa supplies.
Also, Waga Hklago Chapter, Rolling Hills District will be holding their ordeal at camp and you are welcome to stay for the ceremonies. If you wish to stay for dinner, let me know so we can make arrangements from the chapter, fee will apply.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Howard

Tipisa Lodge 2nd Annual 2009 Vigil Reunion

2009-08-16T21:50:00.002-04:00

Tipisa Lodge 2nd Annual 2009 Vigil Reunion

The date for the reunion is December 19, 2009. Planning is just starting to begin. I wanted to get the date out so you can start planning now. By the end of September you should start seeing the date in more places. It will be held at beautiful Camp La-no-che this year. We will have the Tipisa Lodge Museum open and the lodge will be having an ordeal that weekend as well. We hope to get plenty of people to stay for the day.

Please let me know if you have any questions: howardgr@cfl.rr.com

In Brotherhood,

Howard Gross

Tipisa HOST for 2009 Section Seminars S-4

2009-08-16T21:31:00.003-04:00

Tipisa HOST for 2009 Section Seminars S-4

The 2009 Section Seminars will be HOSTed by Tipisa Lodge, Central Florida Council @ Camp La-no-che.

The event will be held November 13-15, 2009.

Howard

Tipisa Lodge Fall Fellowship September 11-13, 2009

2009-08-16T21:27:00.002-04:00

Tipisa Lodge Fall Fellowship September 11-13, 2009

The Patch to the right is the first patch in this years set. It will spell the Lodge name as each patch is a letter of the lodge name. The patch will sell for $4 and if you are interested in any please contact me.

Howard

Jack O'Neil @ Tipisa Lodge LLDP & Banquet

2009-08-16T21:18:00.003-04:00

Jack O'Neil National Order of the Arrow Chief will be attending the Tipisa Lodge Leadership Development Program and Annual Banquet on Saturday August 22, 2009.

It will be an honor to have the National OA Chief at our lodge event. During the annual banquet the lodge will be selling the patch pictured to the right. The cost will be approx $5 each and we have a limited amount available. The patch is also designed so Jack can add his personal signature to each one.

Look forward to seeing everyone at the LLDP & Banquet.

Howard

Tosohatchee Chapter Patch - NOAC Theme

2009-06-20T09:39:00.003-04:00

Tosohatchee Chapter Patch - NOAC 2009 Theme

The new patch from Tosohatchee chapter with go right along with the current Tipisa NOAC 3 piece set.

The cost will be $4 and is available on pre-order now and I will be taking pre-orders at the Sunshine Trade-o-ree in Orlando (Champions Gate) on June 26 - 27th. If you pre-order the patch, it will be mailed to you prior to NOAC unless other arrangements are made.

I believe this is the first patch for the chapter in about 2 years and I think it compliments the Lodge 3 piece set very well.

Howard

Micconope Chapter Banquet Patch

2009-04-19T16:32:00.003-04:00

Micconope Chapter Presents the Banquet 2009 patch.

The patch will be on sale at their chapter banquet in late May.

Howard

Sunshine Trade-o-ree June 26-27, 2009

2009-04-19T16:31:00.002-04:00

Sunshine Trade-o-ree June 26-27, 2009

Sunshine Trade-O-Ree
June 26 - 27, 2009

Collecting Tipisa Chapter Patches

2009-04-11T23:09:00.002-04:00

I am accepting applications for people who want to join my patch group for collecting Tipisa Chapter Patches. If you are interested please send me an email asking to join my patch group and I will send you the form. I have about up to 9 (patch) spaces remaining right now. Contact me at howardgr@cfl.rr.com

Thanks,

Howard

Tipisa Lodge 3 Piece 2009 NOAC Set

2009-04-11T22:58:00.005-04:00

The 2009 NOAC 3 piece set will be available for purchase at the Service Weekend. It will be sold for $11 a set. The CSP will be $3, Lodge flap $3 & Dangle $5. We will have no restriction on the number that can be purchased, as we will reorder any patches which sellout.

Howard

Patch Gathering

2009-04-11T22:48:00.002-04:00

April 11, 2009

Today we had 10 people come out to the patch gathering. I believe everyone either walked away with a sale or purchase or trade for a need. It was another awesome event. I am happy to make arrangments for these get togethers and everyone always has a great time. I would like to thank everyone for coming out and to Terry Grove for once again letting us have it at his church the Altamonte Chapel.

Howard

Tipisa Lodge 3 Piece 2009 NOAC Set

2009-04-04T21:32:00.002-04:00

Tipisa Lodge 3 Piece 2009 NOAC Set:

I have been asked not to release the drawings of the NOAC set for 2009 from Tipisa Lodge. I can tell you the theme is "It's Magic". I know what the patches look like and I think they will turn out great. I can not release a purchase price at this time becuase we do not have an exact cost of the patch. It will be available at the Service Weekend and I will post any updates as I get them to help promote the sale of the patch.

Thanks,

Howard

Tipisa Lodge Service Weekend 2009

2009-04-04T21:22:00.004-04:00

Tipisa Lodge Service Weekend 2009

May 15 - 17th Tipisa Lodge will hold its annual Service Weekend where the lodge helps to prepare camp for summer camp. This is the last patch in the current series and will sell for $4 each.

Howard

Quarterly Patch Gathering

2009-03-15T21:27:00.002-04:00

Make plans now to attend the next gathering:

This is the quarterly gathering of collectors from around Central Florida.

Date: April 11th

Time: 8am – 1pm

Where: Altamonte Chapel: 825 East Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

What to bring: Theme "Camp Patches" and the usual Tipisa, Central Florida Council, CFC Camps, Florida Section items.

Send me your needs list and I will send it out to the group so people will know what to bring.

Email or call if you have any questions: 407-415-0476

Howard

New Estiotee Chapter Patches

2009-02-20T22:30:00.002-05:00

Estiotee Chapter recently released to its chapter members the "Elangomat" & "Ceremonies" patches. The patches were originally produced for the Elangomat's and Ceremonialist's at their chapter ordeal. At first, you could only earn it by being on either committee. It became a problem when people from the other committee's wanted a patch. It was decided on the chapter level that they will sell them to all chapter members. They produced 50 of each patch. At the chapters February chapter meeting, the patches were almost sold out. They sold for $5 each.

Owen

Tipisa Spring Conclave March 2009

2009-01-31T21:02:00.004-05:00

Tipisa Spring Conclave March 2009

The Spring Conclave will be held March 20 - 22, 2009 at Camp La-no-che. The patch theme for the weekend is "Outdoor Excursions". The patch will go on sale at the weekend and will sell for $4 each. If you are interested in attanding the event please contact me for more information. We would invite any OA member from anywhere to attend our lodge spring conclave.

Look forward to seeing everyone.

Owen

Tipisa 2008 - 2009 Year Patch

2009-01-30T22:01:00.003-05:00

Tipisa 2008 - 2009 Year Patch

In March, at the annual Tipisa Lodge Spring Conclave the Lodge will be selling the year patch for $10 each. If you are interested in purchasing any please let me know.

Thanks,

Owen

Tipisa Native American Weekend (TNAW) Canceled

2009-01-30T21:44:00.003-05:00

Tipisa Native American Weekend (TNAW)

Due to lack of preregistration and program for the weekend it has been canceled. The lodge already ordered the weekend patches so we get to sell them without a weekend. They are $4 to anyone who is interested. Please email me if you want any.

Thanks,

Owen

New Chapter Patches

2009-01-18T21:05:00.003-05:00

New Chapter Patches:

Three chapters have come out with four new patches. Three of the patches are still available for sale while one was given out a the chapter ordeal as a "Thanks" for your help patch.

Takachsin: This is the first patch in two years for this chapter. Ordeal 2009 Full color version sold to everyone for $3 each. The grey scale patch is the "Thanks" patch and that was handed out by the Chapter Chief or the Ordeal Master for the Ordeal. Full Color version had a production run of 225 and the grey had 75 made.

Micconope: The first weekend of 2009 the chapter held its annual Lock-in but this year the patch idea came a little late to have it at the event. They pre-sold the patch and are available for $4 each while supplies last. I understand next year the event will have the patch at the event.

Woapalanne:This first patch in two years for the chapter. The patch is a standard issue patch all though the bird does have an "09" ghosted in the bird. This patch took a little longer to produce because some adults in the chapter thought they should have a voice in what the youth wanted and they convinced the youth that the chapters name means Golden Eagle, until it was pointed out to the chapter advisor that is just means Eagle. The chapter is selling the patch for $4 each while suppies last. You can look back at my blog on October 25, 2008 and you can see what the original patch was going to look like. I like this patch, but I like the original design much better.

Well that does it for this round of new chapter patches. As always if you are interested in any of the patches, please contact me: howardgr@cfl.rr.com

Owen

Active Lodge Needs

2008-12-26T18:00:00.003-05:00

The following is a list of current lodges. I need regular flap issues no annivesary or special issues.

Naguonabe 31
Ga-hon-ga 34
Woapalane 43
Ohlone 63
Black Hawk 67
Abenaki 102
Santee 116
Takoda 146
Tah Heetch 195
Echockotee 200
Grand Monadnock 309
Owaneco 313
Kittan 364
Kaweah 379
Achewon Netopalis 427
Ahtuhquog 540
Penateka 561

Please email me if you have a flap for trade.

In Trading,

Howard
howardgr@cfl.rr.com

Vigil Reunion 2008 - Completed

2008-12-25T20:20:00.004-05:00

All,

It is nice to see everyone at the 2008 Tipisa Vigil reunion. I look forward making this an annual Tipisa happening. I will be working over the next couple of months to hopefully get it worked out that this could become a casual gathering of vigil members of Tipisa Lodge.

The 2008 event was a huge success. We had over 60 people in attendance, over 20 people signed up to get new vigil necklaces and many, many people paid their lodge dues. If you have any recommendations for next year, I would like to hear them.

I would like to thank Bob Voegele for helping me to make the day successful.

See everyone next year,

Howard

New Takachsin Chapter patch Ordeal 2009

2008-12-14T21:58:00.007-05:00

January 2009, Takachsin will issue it's first new patch since 2007. This patch will be for the Ordeal weekend as it is stated on the patch. The patch has a cool design to make it look like the chapter is holding up the lodge when it is worn on the uniform.

The chapter is producing 225 patches and expects to sell out at the ordeal. The chapter is planning to sell the patch for $3 each (this is a nice change for the collectors) rather than the $4 common price. The chapter is also going to give 10 of the patches to the Tipisa Lodge Musuem auction box. The Museum normally purchases patches to later sell in the auction over the next several years.

If you are interested in purchasing any patches please let me know as usual.

Owen

New Micconope Chapter Patch Lock-in 2009

2008-12-14T21:30:00.008-05:00

In January 2009, Miccanope chapter is coming out with it's newest patch (shown here). It is for the chapter's 2009 Lock-in.

The event is January 2009, the patch was designed with too short of notice and was ordered too late to have in time. Adler Denher (chapter member) is the designer. The patch is being pre-sold at the Lock-in in January. I believe the patch will be sold for $4 which is a standard price or a patch this size. The chapter has ordered 200 patches and expects to sell out.

Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing any.

Howard

Name & Number Collection Needs 1 - 100

2008-12-14T19:29:00.007-05:00

I am looking for one regular flap issue from the following lodges to complete 1 - 100. Please let me know if you can help.

15 Chappegat*57
31 Naguonabe
34 Ga-hon-ga
34 Gonlix*68
34 Ko Nosh I Oni*81
36 Neche*70
43 Woapalane
52 Chan-O-Wapi*76
53 Wapaha*69
59 Kiehtan*73
61 Shaginappi*74
62 Sioux*70
63 Ohlone
63 Potawatomie*73
65 Tseyedin*94
66 Yah-Tah-Ney-Si-Kess*62
67 Black Hawk
67 Anicus*73
69 Mazasha*69
73 Sinawa*74
79 Jibshe-Wanagan*75
81 Mannaseh*66
89 Kepayshowink*72
97 Cha-Pa*65

Thanks,

Howard

2008 Tipisa Vigil Reunion - Update 12/12/08

2008-12-12T23:45:00.005-05:00

Update, as of Friday December 12th, we have over 60 people signed up to come. It is a "pass the hat" donation for the food, give as little or as much. The idea I have heard about is having the proceeds from the reunion each year be put towards a James West ($1,000 Donation) for a future honoree to be named. Nothing is offical about this, but I am trying to find out if the lodge is interested.

Everyone please pass the word about this reunion, it is possible that your friends did not receive the postcard or email because the last address on record was not thier current address.

Please read this: We are fortunate in Central Florida Council that our Lodge recently (in 2006) opened a museum (located at the old first aid building behind the Rotary Lodge) after 20+ years of hopes, 2+ years and $13,000+ later we have a great museum at Camp La-No-Che. If anyone is interested in donating items to the Tipisa Lodge Museum , we will gladly accept items at the reunion or anytime. If the items are not a need for the collection we will add it to the annual lodge auction (held at the Spring Conclave) which all proceeds benefit the museum. If you are interested in making any kind of donation please let me know. Our museum is always looking for items.

Check out for futher updates when I get more information.

Thanks,

Howard Gross
howardgr@cfl.rr.com

2008 Tipisa Lodge Vigil Reunion-Update 12/7/08

2008-12-07T17:49:00.003-05:00

Update, as of Sunday December 7th, I sent out 446 postcards & an email to everyone that was ever registered in our lodge as vigil.

As of right now we have just under 50 people signed up to come. It is a "pass the hat" donation for the food, give as little or as much. It has not yet been determined if the proceeds will benefit anything in particular, but it has not been ruled out.

Everyone please pass the word about this reunion, it is possible that your friends did not receive the postcard or email because the last address on record was not thier current address.

Please read this: We are fortunate in Central Florida Council that our Lodge recently (in 2006) opened a museum (located at the old first aid building behind the Rotary Lodge) after 20+ years of hopes, 2+ years and $13,000+ later we have a great museum at Camp La-No-Che. If anyone is interested in donating items to the Tipisa Lodge Museum , we will gladly accept items at the reunion or anytime. If the items are not a need for the collection we will add it to the annual lodge auction (held at the Spring Conclave) which all proceeds benefit the museum. If you are interested in making any kind of donation please let me know. Our museum is always looking for items.

Check out for futher updates when I get more information.

Thanks,Howard Gross
howardgr@cfl.rr.com

Patch Fellowship Gathering

2008-11-30T09:50:00.003-05:00

On November 29th we had our Patch Fellowship gathering. I personally made some trades and sales and I know I was not the only one in the room. I will say it is the best one I have been to since inception. Many people felt the same way as me. The next time we get together will not be until March or April 2009. Look forward to having more people next time.

Howard

2008 Tipisa Lodge Vigil Reunion-Update

2008-11-22T20:44:00.003-05:00

Update, as of Friday November 21st, I sent out 446 postcards to everyone that was ever registered in our lodge as vigil. As of right now we have approx. 15 people signed up to come.

Everyone please pass the word about this reunion, it is possible that your friends did not receive the postcard because the last address on record was not thier current address.

Also, I am looking for some volunteers to help with some of the arrangments, please let me know if you are interested.

I will keep the updates coming when I get more information.

Thanks,

Howard Gross
howardgr@cfl.rr.com

Quarterly Patch/Fellowship Gathering

2008-11-22T20:35:00.003-05:00

Update, looking forward to seeing everyone at the patch trading event on November 29th. I know it was short notice on putting this one together, but the more people who can attend the better it will be. Tell a friend. See my previous post with all the information needed. As always if you have any questions please email me.

Thanks,

Howard

howardgr@cfl.rr.com

Quarterly Patch/Fellowship Gathering

2008-11-16T20:28:00.001-05:00

Make plans now to attend the next gathering:

This is the quarterly gathering of collectors from around Central Florida.

Date: November 29th

Time: 8am – 1pm

Where: Altamonte Chapel: 825 East Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

What to bring: The usual Tipisa, Central Florida Council, CFC Camps, Florida Section items.

Send me your needs list and I will send it out to the group so people will know what to bring.

Email or call if you have any questions: 407-415-0476

Owen

2008 Tipisa Lodge Vigil Reunion

2008-11-16T17:00:00.003-05:00

2008 Tipisa Lodge Vigil Reunion

For who?: All Vigil Honor members of Tipisa Lodge (current dues not required)

When: December 20, 2008

Time: 10am - 1pm

Where: Central Florida Council, Scout Office 1951 S. OBT, Apopka, 32703

Dress: Florida Casual

Why: Food & Fellowship

Fee: Pass the Hat (Donation)

RSVP: By December 10th to Howard Gross (me) email or call.

A postcard will be going out (by November 21st) to approx 450 vigil members of Tipisa Lodge. If you do not receive a postcard, no problem, please RSVP and attend. If you know of a Tipisa Vigil and they did not get a postcard nor see this blog, please invite them to RSVP & attend, no one should be left out. If you can not make it to the event please email me your current address and email address so we can have it correct on our lodge records.

Speaking of Lodge records if your dues are not current you can pay at the December 20th reunion and pay a late fee of only $4 and 2009 dues are only $9 for a total of $13. If your dues are current it is only $9 to keep them current. By keeping your dues current you can attend lodge events and get the Nimat.

Vigil Necklaces (thongs) we will be selling them at the reunion for only $5 and includes us mailing it to you as each one is personalized with your vigil name. I will have an example available.

I will also have the Tipisa Lodge box and hopefully some of the display cases for viewing (please contact if you can help with moving the cases).

If I missed something, please ask.

In Brotherhood,

Howard Gross

New Woapalanne Chapter Patch

2008-10-25T23:15:00.005-04:00

Woapalanne Chapter is going to issue a new patch:

This patch is in the ordering process and a selling price has not been disclosed as of yet. If you are interested in purchasing this patch please contact me and I can assist you in the purchase. It is my understanding that they have purchased 200 patches.

Be on the look out for this new patch, the chapters first in almost two years.

Owen

Rolling Hills District Cub Family Campout -Completed

2008-10-25T22:59:00.003-04:00

The campout,

Went very well and had very few complaints. The highlight of the weekend for me, was the indian dacing performed by Steven from Takachsin Chapter. He not only danced, but he sang and he invited the adults as well as the kids to get out and dance.

It was a great event and look forward to the event in 2009.

Owen

Rolling Hills District Cub Family Campout

2008-10-06T22:54:00.003-04:00

Rolling Hills District Cub Family Campout October 10-12, 2008 @ Magnolia Park.

Believe it, I am running this event. I have been working on this for just about 2 months now. Everything is coming together well except my Saturday evening show. If anyone reading this is a Indian dancer or Drummer and wants to come out for a good time, I have it for you. Please contact me ASAP.

People are registering like crazy for the event. The OA chapter will have a grill for Friday evening and Saturday lunch and dinner.

The games will be fun for the cubs and the adults.

Everyone should come out it will be a great time.

Owen

Patches needed

2008-09-21T14:52:00.003-04:00

I wanted to get the word out that I list on my site, patches that are needed by myself or my friends. This is a great way to make some extra money, look on the site and let me know what you have and for how much and I will try to make that deal happen.

Thanks,

Owen

Quarterly Fellowship Gathering

2008-09-18T00:01:00.002-04:00

Make plans now to attend the next gathering:

This is the quarterly gathering of collectors from around Central Florida.

Date: October 4th Time: 8am – 1pm

Where: Altamonte Chapel: 825 East Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

What to bring/Theme: Section Seminars/Conferences and Florida Camps

Send me your needs list and I will send it out to the group so people will know what to bring.

Email if you have any questions: howardgr@cfl.rr.com

Owen

New York City Pictures

2008-09-15T23:17:00.002-04:00

As promised:

http://picasaweb.google.com/dawnylaw407/NewYorkCity2008 #

This is the link for the pictures taken by Dawn.

Owen

Return from New York

2008-09-14T21:06:00.005-04:00

New York City! - I know this post is late but better late than never.

Dawn and I went with Rick Obermeyer, a long time friend. Rick goes to New York several times a year and last year he agreed to help show us the places he has been to in New York.

The trip was awesome, we saw many sites in the city and ate very well.

I will have to do another post to put up pictures; that will take a bit for me to get added.

What did we do?

Arrived 8/28/08 - Walked 5th Ave, Waldorf Astoria, Caswell Massey, Tiffany's, Bergdorf Goodman, Takashimaya (Japanese Dept Store), Pomaire for Dinner (Chilean), St. Patrick's Cathedral and The Strand Bookstore.

8/29/08 - Breakfast at Athena's, Forbes Museum, Museum of the Native American, Ground Zero, Trinity Church near GZ, Chinatown and Little Italy, Wall Street, Lunch @ Grand Central Station, NYC Transit Museum, Battery Park, Castle Clinton NH Monument, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Dinner @ 2nd Ave Deli.

8/30/08 - Bagel breakfast near Madison Square Garden, Macy's Herald Square, Flat Iron Bldg., Strolled through East Village, picked up picnic lunch @ Dean & Deluca and ate in Washington Square, Museum of Natural History, "Wicked" at the Gershwin Theatre, Dinner at Halal Cart (gyro), Times Square.

8/31/08 - Bagel breakfast near Madison Square Garden, Post Office zip code 10001, Staten Island Ferry, Central Park, Dinner @ Carmine's, Brooklyn Museum

9/1/08 - Flew home.

It was a truely awesome trip and everyone had a great time.

Owen

New York City

2008-08-27T23:20:00.003-04:00

Well this is kind of short notice, but I am leaving for New York City for 5 days, tomorrow. This has been 9 months in the waiting, I just never did a post on it.

Dawn and I along with our friend Rick are going to the big apple.

I will be sure to take lots of pictures and show them off when I return.

Owen

Quarterly Fellowship Gathering

2008-08-27T23:18:00.001-04:00

Make plans now to attend the next gathering:

This is the quarterly gathering of collectors from around Central Florida.

Date: October 4th

Time: 8am – 1pm

Where: Altamonte Chapel: 825 East Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

What to bring: The usual Tipisa, Central Florida Council, CFC Camps, Florida Section items.

Send me your needs list and I will send it out to the group so people will know what to bring.

Email or call if you have any questions: 407-415-0476

Tipisa 2008 - 2009 Chapter Ordeal Patch

2008-08-14T22:42:00.006-04:00

Well, before you know it we will be starting the Tipisa chapter ordeal season. Starting in November Tipisa will have its first chapter ordeal. We will be having 14 ordeals, most chapters will combine with other chapters since the camp does not have 14 open weekends for each chapter to have it's own weekend. The Lodge will have a limited number of patches for sale at the end of the ordeal season, if you are interested they sell for $4.00 each. Drop me an email if you are interested in purchasing.

Owen

New Wiquek Patch

2008-08-05T21:21:00.009-04:00

This is the newest patch from Wiquek Chapter. It is their new Elangomat patch that will be given to those people who serve as Elangomats.

The chapter has produced 100 patches. Be on the lookout but it may take awhile to get one.

Owen

Fall Fellowship Sept 12-14, 2008

2008-07-28T20:52:00.004-04:00

Well, before you know it we will be having the annual Tipisa Lodge Fall Fellowship. It will be held on September 12 - 14, 2008 at Camp La-no-che. Please feel free to contact me if you are interested in attending and are from outside of Tipisa Lodge, I will be happy to assist you with getting registered. Price of the weekend has not been published and I as you can already see have attached a picture of what the weekend patch will be. The price of the patch is $4.00.

Coming Soon New Elauwit Chapter Patch

2008-07-27T12:50:00.003-04:00

Elauwit chapter just ordered their newest chapter patch.

They are having 200 made and a sale price is not yet known.

This is a little different style then what they have had in the past but it still showcases their iconic figure the "Naked Blue Man".

I anticipate the patches will be on sale by the Fall Fellowship in September and maybe my Tee Pee Saw group will get them sooner.

You may ask, What is the Tee Pee Saw group? It is a collection of collectors who I have gathered together to form one large buying group. When a chapter issues a new patch I am able to sell the patch (to my group) for the same price they sell to their members for, because my group purchases 100 patches at a time. I do not release the names or # of patches purchased of the collectors in my group. The group was developed to help chapters get their patches sold faster and for the collectors to get the patches in their collections sooner. I do have a couple of requirements to being a member of the group and I am currently accepting new members if you are interested in joining, please contact me.

Owen

Inagural Post

2008-07-26T19:06:00.000-04:00

Well this is it my first blog posting.

Where do I start...What's up with Owen? What is this about?

Well, we have to start with how did I become known as "Owen". It happened almost nine years ago, when I went to work for my current employer and my two new bosses Karl and Chuck they both agreed I would be hence forth known as Owen. I had to know why they wanted to called me by anything other than my real name. It turns out both of them watched the 1987 movie "Throw Mama from the Train" with Danny DeVito and Billy Crystal over prior weekend before I started my first day and they liked Owen.

I won't talk much about work because it is not where I get my inspiration for this blog.

My interests are:
Boy Scouts of America - Eagle Scout
Order of the Arrow - Vigil Honor, Founder's Award
Investments - Stocks
Ebay - Patches - OA

I have been invloved/participating in the Boy Scouts for 26 years. I started in Cub Scouts when I was 8 and never stopped being involved. I earned the rank of Eagle Scout at 16 and went on too get 2 palms. While I was climbing the ranks to Eagle Scout I was elected to join the Order of the Arrow (OA) and I completed my Ordeal in the Fall of 1988. The OA is where I have given the most amount of time over the last 7 years. I will have plenty of time to talk about positions held past and present, fun times and the great friends I have met over the years.

Ebay is a favorite place of mine to visit, I visit at least once a day. I collect OA patches (this is a topic for the future), Central Florida Council items and anything else that jumps out at me.

Stocks - I like to find stocks that are good for long term investments and stocks that are good short term investments. Goal is to make money. It is a topic I like to discuss but do not have anyone to share my enjoyment with.

I am glad I can share with you some of my interests and thru this blog I will be able to keep you up-to-date on "What's up with Owen?". I plan to post once a day about anything going on in the world or just with me and my family.

Talk to you soon.

Owen