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April 6th, 2013
Northern Michigan / Wisconsin Merger
I missed this one amidst all the recent mergers. Jeff Gruenke just announced on Patch-l that Awase and Ag-Im lodges have merged to form Kon Wapos lodge. There was no news about what number, if any, the lodge might use. Their totem will be the snow shoe hare.
There is no word yet on any patches for Kon Wapos lodge.
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November 29th, 2012
Bulk Patch Deal
Are you looking for a stocking stuffer for a patch collector out there? Do you just want to pick up some more trading stock? I have a deal for you.
I always find myself with an accumulation of flaps that don't quite ever get into my collection. They're nice patches and "get along well with others" but I never seem to find the time to put them properly with the rest of my stuff. The accumulation keeps growing. This is an opportunity for you. For a limited time (until I run out), I am offering a ten (10) flap bulk deal for $39.99, postpaid. That's just under $4 per flap and include postage.
All the flaps will be different, no duplicates. All will be mint, no ratty or sewn, or laundered flaps. All will be real lodge issues with no spoofs in the bunch. These include standard issues as well as special (eg. NOAC, Jamboree, anniversary) issues. Payment via PayPal (to jpannell@triad.rr.com) is preferred. The flaps will be mailed out within a day of receiving payment, helping you receive these in time for holiday gift-giving.
If you have any further questions, please email me at jpannell@triad.rr.com. Thanks and I look forward to hearing from many of you soon!
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November 27th, 2012
Number Two Hundred
In recent weeks I have been slowly updating the listings for Wipala Wiki lodge. William Popescue has been a huge help to me and very patient with me as I slowly wade through and try to make sense of the large amount of new material from this lodge. I still have more items to add. In the course of working on this an important milestone has been reached. Wipala Wiki is the first OA lodge to reach the "S200" mark. There are now more than two hundred different solid flaps from this lodge. There are also more than two dozen addition flaps that are not fully embroidered.
Nearly six years ago I wrote that Wipala Wikia was one of the most prolific lodges. I also mentioned that Octoraro 22 won the "race" to S100. Unless I am missing a large number of new issues, Wipala Wiki has clearly won the "race" to S200.
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November 24th, 2012
From Patch-l: Fraudulent Listing on eBay
Collectors, beware! It has been brought to light that there is current a fraudulent listing for a patch blanket on eBay. The winning bidder, who I shall keep anonymous here unless he wishes to step forward wrote on patch-l:
Last year I purchased an amazing patch blanket featuring ~400 amazing badges from the 1940s through the 1960s. It is easily identified from the 3 OA sashes that form a triangle in the center of the blanket and includes a 19 s1, 1949 Canadian Jamboree felt, early Dixie fellowships, 411 o/n A2, 71 o/n X1, 77 felt bird, and several lodge 7 (Chicago) odd shapes. I stripped it clean of all the badges but it recently re-appeared for auction on eBay! I have started the process of notifying eBay that this is a fraudulent listing. If you are a bidder, please beware of this listing. If you know of collectors bidding, please pass the word that this auction is not above water.
As of the time of writing of this post it is still currently listed at:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Huge-Lot-Of-Vintage-Boy-Scout-Patches-On-A-7-x-5-Felt-Blanket-Super-Rare-/300822987897?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item460a728479
Buyer beware! The seller is listing an item that no longer exists.
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August 8th, 2012
Agaming Maangogwan Lodge Issues First Flap
As part of the ongoing mergers in Michigan, Agaming Maangowagan lodge was recently formed to serve the Water and Woods Field Service Council, part of the Michigan Crossroads Council. This lodge was formed from the merger of Mischigonong 89, Chickagami 180, Cuwe 218, and Gabe-Shi-Win-Gi-Ji-Kens 374 lodges. Thanks to both Randy Holden and Dick Sofian for sending me images of the first flap for this new lodge.
The lodge's name is interpreted as "Loon Feather on the Shore". The lodge totem is the loon. The lodge has chosen to use number 804, based upon what they view to be the effective date of this lodge, August 4th, also the first day after this year's NOAC.
The lodge flaps were readily available for trade at this year's NOAC, unlike the recent Puvunga lodge flaps. I have heard unconfirmed reports that at least 1500 of these flaps were produced.
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I just read this evening on patch-l that a new lodge has been formed in California due to a merger. Esselen and Miwok lodges will merge to form Saklan lodge. I do not know yet what number, if any, they will use.
The lodge totem will be the Banana Slug. I believe this is the first time a gastropod has been chosen as a lodge totem.
I know no further details at this time.
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I missed this one amidst all the recent mergers. Jeff Gruenke just announced on Patch-l that Awase and Ag-Im lodges have merged to form Kon Wapos lodge. There was no news about what number, if any, the lodge might use. Their totem will be the snow shoe hare.
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Last winter the BSA announced that it was considering a change in its membership policies that would allow chartering organizations the freedom to decide whether or not it would allow gay males to join as either youth members or adult leaders. Currently such people are officially disallowed from becoming members of the BSA. After much feedback, it was decided to delay a decision on this important membership change until the BSA’s annual meeting in May. However, I have since received word from reliable sources within the BSA that a decision has been made, although the final legal details have yet to be completely worked out.
An acquaintance of mine, Eli Tillbush from Florida, was able to fill me in on some of the details. All are pending approval of the BSA Executive Board and may also still face legal hurdles on both the state and federal levels. Effective 4/1/15 the BSA will divide itself into two separate but equal organizations. One, to be known as the Boy Scouts of America, will maintain the current membership policy. The other organization, tentatively named the National Equality Scouting Association, will openly admit boys and adult leaders regardless of sexuality. This organization will prohibit discrimination based upon sexual preference.
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There have been several mergers in the past few years. As is the standard practice, the BSA councils first merge with the OA lodges merging after the council has been consolidated. I can now report on a new lodge formed in Southern Georgia.
Alapaha lodge (formerly chartered to Alapaha Area Council in Valdosta, GA) and Immokalee lodge (from the former Chehaw Council in Albany, GA) have merged to form Withlacoochee lodge. They will use the number 98 and their totem will be the Gopher Tortoise. The two councils merged last year, forming the South Georgia Council.
There are no patches yet from the new lodge. Thanks to Michael Baity for news of this newly formed lodge.
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Kanwa tho 636 S1?
Kanwa tho lodge, 636, formed from the recent merger of Mascoutens 8 and Mikano 231 has issued their first flap. One thousand of these charter member flaps were produced. The flaps were first sold at the lodge’s Winter banquet and are currently restricted to one per person. Approximately 350 people were at the banquet but not all were brothers.
The lodge’s totem is a panther. There has been some disagreement over the correct spelling of the lodge name. At present the lodge has said the name is spelled “Kanwa tho”, no hyphen and a lower case “t” to start the second word. The name on the flap is considered a misspelling. The number used by this lodge is the same as their council, Three Harbors Council.
Thanks to Dan Gille for the image and information about this lodge.
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April 6th, 2013
Northern Michigan / Wisconsin Merger
I missed this one amidst all the recent mergers. Jeff Gruenke just announced on Patch-l that Awase and Ag-Im lodges have merged to form Kon Wapos lodge. There was no news about what number, if any, the lodge might use. Their totem will be the snow shoe hare.
There is no word yet on any patches for Kon Wapos lodge.
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April 1st, 2013
BSA and OA Adopt New Membership Policy
Last winter the BSA announced that it was considering a change in its membership policies that would allow chartering organizations the freedom to decide whether or not it would allow gay males to join as either youth members or adult leaders. Currently such people are officially disallowed from becoming members of the BSA. After much feedback, it was decided to delay a decision on this important membership change until the BSA's annual meeting in May. However, I have since received word from reliable sources within the BSA that a decision has been made, although the final legal details have yet to be completely worked out.
An acquaintance of mine, Eli Tillbush from Florida, was able to fill me in on some of the details. All are pending approval of the BSA Executive Board and may also still face legal hurdles on both the state and federal levels. Effective 4/1/15 the BSA will divide itself into two separate but equal organizations. One, to be known as the Boy Scouts of America, will maintain the current membership policy. The other organization, tentatively named the National Equality Scouting Association, will openly admit boys and adult leaders regardless of sexuality. This organization will prohibit discrimination based upon sexual preference.
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January 18th, 2013
Kanwa tho Lodge
Kanwa tho lodge, 636, formed from the recent merger of Mascoutens 8 and Mikano 231 has issued their first flap. One thousand of these charter member flaps were produced. The flaps were first sold at the lodge's Winter banquet and are currently restricted to one per person. Approximately 350 people were at the banquet but not all were brothers.
The lodge's totem is a panther. There has been some disagreement over the correct spelling of the lodge name. At present the lodge has said the name is spelled "Kanwa tho", no hyphen and a lower case "t" to start the second word. The name on the flap is considered a misspelling. The number used by this lodge is the same as their council, Three Harbors Council.
Thanks to Dan Gille for the image and information about this lodge.
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December 27th, 2012
Technical Issues: Update
I think I have most of the issues resolved. Warning: Tech speak follows!
I found another one while trying to fix the problems. If my email was downloading properly it would have been spotted sooner. One of the drives for the server was not properly mounted after the maintenance my "colloc" folks did. That meant that users saw a lot of dead links for a few thousand of the more recent images on the site. That is resolved now.
When I was still thinking the email issue was on my end, one solution was to delete and reinstall my email account in Thunderbird. I was then unable to reinstall it (turns out because the issue was on my server). That meant all the saved OAImages mail I had was deleted! OOPS! Well, not really. ..
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December 27th, 2012
Server Technical Issues
I just became aware that there appear to be some technical issues with the site's server. Due to the Christmas season and time away from the computer, I didn't spot them sooner.
It appears that mail sent to me since around mid-day on12/20 has not been received. I do not know if outbound mail -- specifically the automated messages the server sends when someone signs up to the members' area -- has been sent properly. There is reason to believe it hasn't been.
I am unable to ftp into the site. Connections are being refused, making it difficult for me to change much of anything on my own.
I have opened a ticket with my server's host and will update here when I know more. Please be patient.
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November 29th, 2012
Bulk Patch Deal
Are you looking for a stocking stuffer for a patch collector out there? Do you just want to pick up some more trading stock? I have a deal for you.
I always find myself with an accumulation of flaps that don't quite ever get into my collection. They're nice patches and "get along well with others" but I never seem to find the time to put them properly with the rest of my stuff. The accumulation keeps growing. This is an opportunity for you. For a limited time (until I run out), I am offering a ten (10) flap bulk deal for $39.99, postpaid. That's just under $4 per flap and include postage.
All the flaps will be different, no duplicates. All will be mint, no ratty or sewn, or laundered flaps. All will be real lodge issues with no spoofs in the bunch. These include standard issues as well as special (eg. NOAC, Jamboree, anniversary) issues. Payment via PayPal (to jpannell@triad.rr.com) is preferred. The flaps will be mailed out within a day of receiving payment, helping you receive these in time for holiday gift-giving.
If you have any further questions, please email me at jpannell@triad.rr.com. Thanks and I look forward to hearing from many of you soon!
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SR-7B Patch News
May 6th, 2012
2012 SR-7B Vigil Rededication Patch
Greg Grimes and Rick Horne both told me about the patch pictured here. It was given out at the Vigil Rededication ceremony during the recent 2012 SR-7B Conclave. We have had some discussion amongst our selves over whether this should be considered a lodge or section issue. Some of the points that came up in our discussion were:
-- Tsoiotsi Tsogalii was host/service lodge for this event. It is customary for the host lodge to give a gift or trinket to those who attend the Vigil rededication at conclave;
-- The patch a red tail hawk feather which is an important part of the local customs regarding the Vigil Honor in this lodge but does not use the lodge's name;
-- The patch was only available to Vigil Honor brothers and given to members of other lodges. However it is not uncommon either for a lodge to restrict its patches to only some of its members or to give its patches to brothers from other lodges.
I have not yet heard the answer to the question that would settle this: Who ordered, produced and paid for this patch? If it were the lodge, then in my opinion, this should be cataloged as an issue of Tsoiotsi Tsogalii lodge. If the section had responsibility for producing this, then it should be considered a section issue. Please feel free to comment and and discuss.
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April 30th, 2012
Lodge 331: 2012 SR-7B Conclave
Klahican lodge, along with Wahissa, bucked the trend in SR-7B and only issued one piece for the 2012 Conclave. I'm not exactly sure but the lodge seems to have had some sort of prison theme this year. Perhaps someone could comment and fill me in on the details. Thanks to Greg Grimes and Bob Walton for sending me images of this flap.
The listing data are as follows:
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April 29th, 2012
Lodge 296: 2012 SR-7B Conclave Issues
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April 28th, 2012
Lodge 117: 2012 SR-7B Conclave Issues
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April 27th, 2012
Lodge 104: 2012 SR-7B Conclave Issues
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April 26th, 2012
Lodge 70: 2012 Conclave Issues
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SR-5 Patch News
May 15th, 2012
Lodge 236: 2012 Dixie Fellowship Issues
I'm almost through with the lodge issues from the Dixie Fellowship. I have some other new issues to highlight once I get through them.
Unali'yi lodge issued three flaps for last month's Dixie Fellowship. The delegate flap is a mostly white monochrome version of the lodge's standard flap design, with a red mylar border. The other two flaps harken back to the earlier days of video games with their "8 Bit Buck" design. Once again, thanks to Greg Grimes for these images.
Listing data for these are as follows:
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May 13th, 2012
Lodge 270: 2012 Dixie Flap
Skyuka lodge issued a single flap for the recent Dixie Fellowship. The flap depicts a "badass" theme, the "OA Team". Thanks to Greg Grimes again for this image. The design for this flap is rather simple and traditional for Skyuka lodge. The words WWW, 2012 Dixie Fellowship, Camp John J. Barnhardt are embroidered in black on the black background and may be a bit hard to see in this image.
There were also several new chapter items that appeared at the Dixie Fellowship. I will post separately about them.
The listing data are as follows:
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May 11th, 2012
Lodge 221: 2012 Dixie Fellowship Issues
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May 10th, 2012
Lodge 188: Finally, The Lodge Totem on a Flap!
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May 8th, 2012
Lodge 185: 2012 Dixie Fellowship
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May 7th, 2012
Lodge 134: 2012 Dixie Fellowship
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February 19th, 2012
Aal-Pa-Tah Lodge 237 70th Anniversary
by Robert Mathis
Aal-Pa-Tah Lodge 237 is commemorating its 70th anniversary in 2012, with its activity patch set for the year. At the recent Palm Beach Trade-O-Ree, a complete set of activity patches and the anniversary flap were sold in auction to one impatient collector who could not wait all year to obtain the full set one piece at a time. Each of the weekend pieces of the year's activities are one letter of the word "GATOR", as well as a segment of an alligator. Once the full set is assembled, the word is spelled and the alligator is complete. The year patch is the logupon which the gator lays, fitting like a jigsaw puzzle with the feet of the gator. There will also be an "uncut" set available, with all of the pieces together as one patch.
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February 17th, 2012
Echockotee Lodge 200: 2012 Winter Fellowship
by Robert Mathis
The 2012 Winter Fellowship for Echockotee Lodge 200 was the first weekend of their annual series of activity patch theme, "Camp Shands Structures". Camp Shands is where Echockotee has been holding its weekend activities since 1968. The Winter Fellowship patch depicts the "tree houses", a coveted site at Shands where campers sleep in small cabins set about 12 feet off the ground. The name and date of the event have been embedded into the design, in the lower right corner. Other patches in the series will depict the camp chapel, council ring, climbing tower, a cabin, and the camp water tower.
The irony to thisseries that the Winter Fellowship may be the last lodgeweekend event held at Shands for several months.
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January 5th, 2012
Tipisa Lodge (326): "A Renaissance of Brotherhood" Activity Patches 2011-2012
by Robert Mathis
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January 4th, 2012
Echockotee Lodge 200 New Issues for 2011 (more catching up)
by Robert Mathis
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January 3rd, 2012
Aal-Pa-Tah Lodge 237 Activity Patches 2011 (catching up)
by Robert Mathis
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January 1st, 2012
Echockotee Lodge 200: Activity Patches 2011 (catching up)
by Robert Mathis
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