2017-2018 Program Calendar:
August 19th 2017: LLDP/Banquet, Keene’s Crossing Elementary School, 5240 Keenes Pheasant Drive, Windermere
September 1st-3rd, 2017: 2017 Tipisa Lodge Fall Fellowship, Camp LaNoChe
September 8th-10th, 2017: NLS (National Leadership Seminar) & DYLC (Developing Youth Leadership Conference), Life Enrichment Center, Fruitland Park, FL
November 3rd-5th, 2017: SLS (Section Leadership Seminar), Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation, Lake Wales, FL
December 1st-3rd, 2017: Council Jamboree, Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, FL
December 2017 – January 2018: Chapter Ordeal Season
February 2nd-4th, 2018: Tipisa Native American Weekend, Camp La-No-Che
March 9th-11th, 2018: Spring Conclave , Camp La-No-Che
April 13th-15th, 2018: Section Conference, Camp Miles, Punta Gorda, FL
May 18th-20th, 2018: Service Weekend, Camp La-No-Che
May 18th-20th, 2018: Lodge Ordeal, Camp La-No-Che
Tipisa Lodge hosts 4 annual Lodge-wide Events each year:
Lodge Leadership Development Program & Lodge Banquet
You are invited to attend the 2017 LLDP and Lodge Banquet!
Where: Keene’s Crossing Elementary School, 5240 Keenes Pheasant Drive, Windermere, FL 34786
When: Saturday, August 19th. LLDP is from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; Banquet is from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Tipisa’s annual Lodge Leadership Development Program is the premiere training opportunity for Arrowmen within Tipisa Lodge. This event is open to all members, but is particularly designed for Lodge and Chapter leadership. In addition to training, this event provides an opportunity for members to meet Brothers from around the lodge, learn new ideas and best practices, and work together with their chapter to develop their leadership and collaborative skills. This event runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is promptly followed by the annual Lodge Banquet. The event fee is only $5.00 and includes lunch and training materials. Full Field Uniform and sash required.
The Tipisa Lodge Annual Banquet will be held directly following the LLDP. Share in the successes of the Lodge as we present awards and celebrate accomplishments of the 2016-2017 program year. The Lodge Banquet fee is $15.00 if registered by August 14th, 2017, and includes a catered dinner. The walk-in fee is an additional $5.00, and meals are not guaranteed. Guests and family of members are welcome. The banquet may be attended without dining for no fee.
Fall Fellowship
Tipisa Lodge’s fall gathering offers everything you expect from an OA weekend: games, classes, seminars,competitions, ceremonies, and more! Experience with your friends a weekend of fellowship as you and your chapter work toward winning the Golden Arrow. Brotherhood Counseling is offered for those who qualify.
Where: Camp La-No-Che
When: September 1st-3rd. 2017
Spring Conclave
The event of the Spring, Spring Conclave is packed with exciting events, including the Vigil Call-Out, the presentation of the Founders Awards, classes and seminars, ceremony evaluations & coaching, games, and so much more! Come out and learn a new beading style, practice a grass dance, delve into the inner meaning of the Ordeal Ceremony, or relax until the Chapter Competitions heat up. This event is not to be missed! Brotherhood Counseling is offered for those who qualify.
Where: Camp La-No-Che
When: March 9th-11th, 2018
Service Weekend
What a better way to give back in cheerful service than service to our local camp: Camp La-No-Che. This weekend will be full of meaningful tasks to help improve La-No-Che & prepare it for Summer. Also, serve the Lodge by participating in the Lodge Officer Elections and voting for the James E. West Fellowship award recipient. And of course, Brotherhood Counseling is offered for those who qualify.
Where: Camp La-No-Che
When: May 18th-20th, 2018