New Millennium, New Publishing Staff

As the Millennium approaches, Internet and newsletter publishers seek to "futurize" their works.

Not only must the webpage and newsletters change, but so must the publishers. I have enjoyed writing this newletter for there years and authoring the website for a little over one year. Unfortunately, I can no longer carry on this responsibility while at college.

I would like as many comments as possible over the next monthon the newletter and webpage, as I will write one more newsletter and remodel the website one more time. Who is going to do it after that, you ask? This is up to the Chapter to select the individual(s). Please come to me, Corey Chapman, if you are interested in one or both of these tasks.

Vigil Honor

The Vigil Honor is awarded to those who have shown exceptional commitment to the Order of the Arrow and Boy Scouts. It is symbolized by the sash with the extra arrow point in the center of the arrow. Only approximately twenty-five scouts and Scouters are selected yearly by the Council for this honor.

Nominations for this year are due by November 15 to the Council office. Nominees must have a minimum of 2 years since receiving brotherhood.

Nominating Committee (yes, for your officers)

The Nominating Committee met on August 1 and selected a slate of candidates for the 1999-2000 Chapter offices and chair positions. If you are 21 years of age or younger, and wish to be added to the list for Chapter officer elections, please contact a Chapter officer by August 30.

During the Fall Reunion, September 17-19, the Chapter will elect new offers and appoint new chairmen. The following is a list of the available offices, followed by chair positions:

Chapter Chief, First-Vice Chief, Second-Vice Chief, Secretary (elected); Brotherhood, Camp Promotion, Ceremonial Team, Induction Enrichment, Ordeal, Program, Service.

Going by The #'s

The following is a breakdown of the numbers in attendance at the May 12 Chapter Meeting:
 T         82      7
 T       329      1
 T       429      2
 T       443      5
 T       444      2
 Dist. Exec.     1

Fall Reunion

The Fall Reunion will be held September 17-19 at the S-F Scout Ranch.

Ordeal members--please consider going for Brotherhood questioning on Saturday afternoon (just "be prepared," have your money, and write a brief report).

Chapter Achievement Program

What is it? -- Chapters can be designated as an Honor Chapter, Merit Chapter, or Standard Chapter, according to the number of points received by completing a list of goals produced by the Council.

Why use it? -- It is an honor to be recognized, but this program is mainly to keep chapters on track and make them feel proud.

What are some of the goals? -- Good communication, Ordeal to Brotherhood conversion rate, service projects, officer participation, camp promotion.

How do we rate? -- As the 1998-1999 year is coming to a close, Osage is pushing towards a Merit Chapter. How we rate is up to you, however.

Heh-heh!!!

A first-grade teacher collected old, well known proverbs, gave each kid in her class the first half of a proverb, and had them come up with the rest:

Better Be Safe Than . . . Punch A 5th Grader.
It's Always Darkest Before . . . Daylight Savings Time.
Never Under Estimate The Power Of . . . Termites.
You Can Lead A Horse To Water But . . . How?
Don't Bite The Hand That . . . Looks Dirty.
A Miss Is As Good As A . . . Mr.
You Can't Teach An Old Dog New . . . Math.
If You Lie Down With The Dogs, You'll . . . Stink In The Morning.
An Idle Mind Is . . . The Best Way To Relax.
Where There's Smoke, There's . . . Pollution.
Happy The Bride Who . . . Gets All The Presents!
A Penny Saved Is . . . Not Much.
Don't Put Off Tomorrow What . . . You Put On To Go To Bed.
Children Should Be Seen And Not . . . Spanked Or Grounded.
If At First You Don't Succeed . . . Get New Batteries.
You Get Out Of Something What You . . . See Pictured On The Box.
When Blind Leadeth The Blind. . . Get Out Of The Way.
There Is No Fool Like . . . Aunt Edie.

OK, Do You Remember OA's Purpose Or Not?

1. To recognize campers who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and, by such recognition, cause others to conduct themselves in such a manner as to warrant recognition.
2. To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit.
   
3. To promote Scout camping, which reaches its greatest effectiveness as part of the unit’s overall program.
   
4. To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others.