Guys,

Just over 50 TQB members and family had a great dinner tonight. We met some of our new Brothers, got to know some new parents, and generally answered questions and concerns. I think we did what we'd hoped to do. Our new Brothers know what we're about, and their parents know time in the OA will be well spent.

Special thanks to Jake Holleman. Fantastic job Jake! Planning, organizing, recruiting, coordinating. Many compliments from the adult advisers.

As always, thank you Mr Ski! Great food. Please take time to thank Mr Ski personally next time you see him. He takes time off work every event we have like this. His truck doesn't pack itself, and the food doesn't magically appear. Remember his contributions next time you fill your plate. Offer to help him as often as you can.

I was particularly proud of how the work load was shared. Almost every older Brother pitched in during some time tonight. Set up, service, break down. It was all taken care of without many people having to be asked. True spirit of cheerful service guys. A great demonstration of Brotherhood as well.

The presentations were great. Drum, thanks for a great job. One of our better performances, even if it's been several weeks since our last practice. The AOL/XOver team gave a great demonstration. Thanks Mr Guerin for putting the Powerpoint together. It answered a lot of questions the parents had.

I think we're off to a good start. Let's keep the momentum going into the Summer.

If we don't see you at Bert this weekend, have a great start to June. We'll see you at our next Chapter meeting.

Dr S

All new Brothers, newly elected Candidates, Brothers we haven't seen in awhile, and their parents are invited to a spaghetti dinner at the Duluth Masonic Lodge.

Learn more about the Order of the Arrow and what we do as a chapter. There will be an information session, as well as demonstrations of various ceremonies we practice as chapter a chapter.

Mark your calendar now, as everyone will have a part to play. Expect performances by the Drum, Dancers, and at least one Ceremony team.

Please RSVP by May 12th (Saturday)!

E-mail Jake Holleman (see calendar for Jake's e-mail)  Or  Call 404-276-8622

Dinner is free for all TQB members, Ordeal candidates and new member parents!!!!!!

TQB Brothers-

Tom and Tonie Owens are proud to announce the upcoming Eagle Scout Court of Honor for their son, Mark Owens.

You are invited!

Please join Mark and his family for the formal presentation of Mark's Eagle Scout rank.

Please RSVP to Tonie Owens at
tonieowens@earthlink.net

BSA Troop 419 will be hosting the event at:

Duluth First United Methodist Church Sanctuary
3208 Duluth Hwy 120
Duluth GA 30096

Time:
Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 3:00 PM

Reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall.

Map:
http://mapq.st/L3cc8d

Thanks to those who helped spread pine straw at Duluth Masonic Lodge this morning. TQB was happy to serve this century-old member of our community.

Multiple conflicts limited participation, but four youth and four adult Brothers joined to make short work of the project. Thanks to Matthew Cruthers, Matthew Mulkey, David Sandlin, and Jake Sandlin for their contribution. Thanks also to Mrs Gallagher, Mrs Owens, and Mr McGee for their invaluable assistance in making this project a success.

Our planned trip to DQ didn't make sense mid-morning, so we took the opportunity to introduce Matthew Mulkey to the Rexall Grill! If you didn't make it, you missed a short, but valuable opportunity to serve. You also missed a great breakfast!

Remember the words of our founder, E Urner Goodman: "For he who serves all his fellows is of all his fellows greatest".

Doc Sandlin
Chapter Adviser

Thank you to everyone who helped out with the WSR Ordeal. An extra thank you to everyone who stepped forward in the last two days, as we register our remaining Candidates for BASR Ordeal on the 18th. Great effort all the way around!

Doc Sandlin
Chapter Adviser

If it has been at least 10 months since your induction into Ordeal membership in our Order of the Arrow lodge, you may now seal your membership in the Order through the Brotherhood ceremony, if you have continued faithfully to serve your fellowman and have completed the following requirements:

·         Completed 10 months of unit service as an Ordeal member,

·         Maintained your registered membership in Scouting,

·         Maintained your registered membership in the Order of the Arrow,

·         Memorized the Obligation, the Order of the Arrow Official Song, the Admonition, the sign of Ordeal membership, and the Arrow handclasp, and

·         Gained a thorough understanding of the Ordeal through which you have passed. (See “The Customs and Traditions of the Ordeal” in the Order of the Arrow Handbook.)

It is important not only that you meet the above requirements but that you feel you are prepared for the Brotherhood. Write a letter to the lodge secretary expressing your feelings. In your letter:

·         Explain what you think the Obligation means,

·         Describe how you have been fulfilling this Obligation in your troop or team and in your daily life, and how you have used your understanding of the Ordeal to aid in your service, and

·         Describe your specific plans for giving future service to the lodge program.

Bring the letter with you to the next Ordeal.

Your next opportunity to obtain Brotherhood will be at the Brotherhood ceremony to be held at Spring Ordeals May 4th-6th at Woodruff Scout Reservation or May 18th-20th at Bert Adams Scout Reservation. Make sure you register by the deadline! There is no fee to go through Brotherhood.  We look foward to seeing you as you take this important step towards your full membership in the Order. Make sure your dues are paid so you can go through.