We just had another awesome Lodge Dinner (and Brotherhood Ceremony). We had a large turnout this year, 65 members and guests. The food was again delicious, with great pumkin pie.

GUEST SPEAKER BOBBY TEEBAY

The highlight of the dinner was our guest speaker this year, Bobby Teebay. Bobby is an Army vet from Iraq. Bobby spoke about the war in Iraq , his training, and his experiences as a tank driver. The lodge was rivited as he spoke, and we got to see his gas mask and a piece of shrapnel from a bomb that damaged his Humvee.

The Founder's Award, was presented to Chris Lee Sr., for his continuing contributions to the Lodge, Troop 6, and the Piedmont Council. Chris is an inspiration to all of us, and he truely represents the best of the Brotherhood of Cheerful Service.

TED PRESENTS CHRIS LEE SR. THE FOUNDER'S AWARD

Afterwards, we had a great Brotherhood Ceremony performed by our ceremonies team (who else?) which inducted 5 members into the honor of Brotherhood.

 2005 LODGE ANNUAL DINNER AN INCREDIBLE SUCCESS! 

On Sunday, November 14 we had our Annual Lodge Banquet which was a huge success. We had a record number of attendances with over 70 members attending. We began the evening with a great dinner of ribs, chicken, salad, and a delicious unique garlic bread.

A highlight of the evening would have to be when Mac Jefferson talked about his experience being trapped in the Sierra Mountains because of snow and being rescued. He shared details of what happenned and advice for what to do if you ever go to the snow.

The evening was full of exitement with the Founder's Award being given, a Vigil Tapout, and the new Officers were recognized at their first event since the Ordeal.

Youth and current Lodge Chief, Ted Zika and Associate Adviser, Craig Leightly were proud recipients of the Founder's Award which is an award given out annualy to those who have given exceptional service to the lodge.

Ted being presented the Founder"s Award by Mark O., and Craig being presented the award by Ned.

Ian Faison was symbolically "tapped out" to become one of the next Vigil members in the lodge. This great honor is reserved for only two youths this year, the other tapout going to Ryan Zika (at another event). This is the first step in reaching Vigil Honor in the Order of the Arrow.

Throughout the rest of the night we heard from Section Cheif Brian Casper, who presented Ian and Ted with the Conclave Award and Most Indian Lodge Award from the Conclave last April, and engaged in an awesome NOAC presentation. The night was a huge success and thanks to everyone who helped put it together.

JP S-Z