2013 lowanne nimat annual report

ORDER OF THE ARROW ECHOCKOTEE LODGE NORTH FLORIDA COUNCIL #87 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

2013 ANNUAL REPORT

Longhouse Council

March 2014

Chris Finn

Lodge Chief Lowanne Nimat Lodge

ORDER OF THE ARROW LOWANNE NIMAT LODGE LONGHOUSE COUNCIL #373 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 2

2013 Annual Report Agenda

Lowanne Nimat Lodge Commitment to Outdoor Program In Cheerful Service Leadership Development Membership Retention Impact on Council Program Recognition & Awards Section & National Program Journey To Excellence Performance NOAC 2015


Commitment to Outdoor Program

Three Vigil Honor members held key senior leadership positions at Sabattis, including the Camp Director

Timbering / clearing of several Camp Woodland sites to improve camper safety Key Leader

presence at Sabattis Scout Reservation

Support of Cub Scout program

Presence at the Council Camporee at Sandy Creek


Commitment to Outdoor Program

Amangi Mawinsin (Spring Ordeal & Service) Bonihen Tindey (Fall Ordeal & Service) Three additional Brotherhood Trails that

included service projects in support of camp Completion of family camp program pavilion

at Camp Woodland Weatherproofing Camp Woodland fire pit

cooking pavilion National Jamboree Day of Service Staff for Council Camporee, WEBELOS-Ree


In Cheerful Service

Council Merit Badge Fair Administration / Runners Instruction Assistance

Council Camporee Belt Loop Bonanza Belt Loop Badge Counselors

WEBELOS transition Staffed WEBELOS-Ree Ceremony Team participated in Crossover

Ceremonies and Rank Advancement

Community Service State Fair Reflecting Pool & Park


Leadership Development

Lodge Leadership Development Instructors included Section Chiefs from NE-2A,

NE-3A, NE-4A , Section Vice Chief from NE-3B and the Northeast OA Chairman Mark Chilutti

Courses and practical exercises in Lodge Organization, Planning, Program, Problem Solving and Goal Setting

Fellowship at WonderWorks at Destiny USA 20 key youth; 11 key adult advisers

Lodge LEC is 90% filled and active National Youth Leader Training (NYLT) had

the Lodge Chief and many members on staff


Membership Retention

Positive growth, adding 87 new Lodge members

JTE conversion rates at BRONZE levels

Overall JTE membership retention rate at GOLD level

100% of unit election requests fulfilled Total membership of 432 represents a

retention rate of 81%, and an improvement over the 2012 retention rate of 72%

New: Ordeal: 87 / Brotherhood: 43 / Vigil: 9 Conversion Rates:

Ordeal 64% Brotherhood 31% Two Ordeals and five Brotherhood Trails were

held in 2013 Fully staffed with District Membership Chairs

for first time in a number of years


Impact on Council Program

OA Service Grant provided a new program pavilion for Camp Woodland (construction completed in 2013)

Membership retention in upper ranks by offering a role for older Scouts

Significant training opportunities (Lodge Leadership Development, National Leadership Seminars, Section Seminars)

Helping to develop future leaders Conduit for identifying quality camp staff


Impact on Council Program

Total Service Hours: 2,203 Financial Impact:

Friends of Scouting (FOS): $2,000 Capital Contributions: $1,450 In-Kind Service Hours Value: $17,624

FOS

Capital Cont.


Recognition & Awards

New youth member designed Lodge logo Increased communications, social media

presence, branded items and an e-newsletter 9 Vigil Honor members Founders Award: 2 Most Spirited Arrowman: Stephen Wong Most Dedicated Arrowman: Tom Hall Most Outstanding Arrowman: Chris Finn Most Outstanding Committee: Elections


Section & National Programs

17 Lodge attendees at the NE-3A Conclave Strong OA presence at National Jamboree National Leadership Seminar (NLS) and

National Lodge Advisor Seminar (NLATS) participation at Camp Alpine, NJ

Lodge Chief and Lodge Adviser attended the Northeast Region Summit

Lowanne Nimat is in charge of program and recreation at NE-3A 2014 Conclave

Lowanne Nimat will host the NE-3A 2015 Conclave the 100th anniversary of the Order

OA Summit Corps was a critical component of Jamboree staffing

Our NE-3A Section Chief Kyle Piper was elected to serve as the 2014 Northeast Region Chief

NOAC 2015 is the Centennial of the OA.


Journey To Excellence

Lodge strengths:

Membership Retention Finance Program Unit Elections Council Service

Opportunities for improvement in: Camping Promotion Strategic Planning

Overall GOLD JTE ranking


NOAC 2015

Quite simply the largest Order of the Arrow event in modern times.

Training, fellowship, fun and making BSA history for 5 days in the summer of 2015.

Attendees will receive a distinctive red sash to commemorate the 100th anniversary.

Centennial Anniversary of the Order of the Arrow.

University of Michigan, summer 2015.

10,000 Arrowmen are expected to attend.

ArrowTour will travel throughout the nation leading up to NOAC.

ORDER OF THE ARROW ECHOCKOTEE LODGE NORTH FLORIDA COUNCIL #87 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Mission of the Lodge The mission of the lodge is to achieve the purpose of the Order of the Arrow as an integral part of the Boy Scouts America in the council through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults.

Lowanne Nimat Brothers of the North

2013 lowanne nimat annual report

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