Evan Davis
From the Lodge 70 history: The 2005 SR-7B Section Conclave was hosted by Wahissa Lodge #118 at Camp Raven Knob. Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge used the Blues Brothers theme. Members were seen wearing Fedoras, sunglasses, and sports coats. Friday night opened with a campfire and luau. Saturday featured a new training format called the OAX, the OA Xperience. There were numerous exhibits to visit including History of NC Through Guns (Tommy Murray), Snake Demo, Patch Trading Ethics, GPS Orienteering Course, History of the Section Through Patches (Rick Horne), and more. An Indian Village taught participants about Flute making, dancing, singing, and drumming. The afternoon included competitions. There was Indian Dancing and the Quest for the Golden Arrow. The lodge placed first in the Team Dance! The Quest team came close but finished second. Wahissa presented a new rededication ceremony with the assistance of some Tsoiotsi Tsogalii dancers. Following the final campfire, there was a pow-wow and a big cracker barrel. For the sixth year in a row, Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge won the coveted Honor Lodge Award!
about 2 years ago