Conclave 2009 has come to a close for this year. 271 Arrowmen gathered at Camp Stigwandish for a weekend of fun, food and fellowship. Several awards were presented at Conclave. A limited selection is below. Congratulations to all award recipients.
Section Chief's Award (Presented by Michael Bledsoe):
Marcus Bailey, Chi-Hoota-Wei Lodge
Jordan Jasper, Netawatwees Lodge
Sean McCabe, Onondaga Lodge
George Soltis, Chi-Hoota-Wei Lodge
Outstanding Lodge Award:
Sipp-O Lodge
Lodge Spirit Award:
Wapashuwi Lodge
Man/Mile Award:
Chi-Hoota-Wei Lodge
Lodge Chief of the Year:
Mitch Andrews, Wapashuwi Lodge
Jonathan McKenzie, Chi-Hoota-Wei Lodge
Brotherhood Ceremony Competition:
Menawngihella Lodge
Silver Arrowhead Award:
Mitch Andrews, Wapashuwi Lodge
Gary Gole, Cuyahoga Lodge
Steve Herron, Menawngihella Lodge
Jordan Jasper, Netawatwees Lodge
George Soltis, Chi-Hoota-Wei Lodge
At the conclusion of this year's Conclave, the Section has been split into two new sections:
Section C-4A Comprised of Cuyahoga, Onondaga, Wapashuwi, Marnoc, Sipp-O, and Portage Lodges
Their Conclave will be held May 21-23, 2010, at Seven Ranges Scout Reservation in Kensington, OH. The following leadership has been announced:
Section Adviser - Chris Willis, Menawngihella Lodge
Section Associate Adviser - George Soltis, Chi-Hoota-Wei Lodge
The first Council of Chief's meetings for the 2010 Section Conclaves will be held shortly after NOAC. At these meetings, elections will be held to fill the vacant officer positions.