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February 8th, 2012
What's Up With Blue Book?
Many of us have been wondering for years what will happen with Blue Book. A new version has not been published since 2006. At 1pm today Jason Spangler will broadcast part one of an interview with Roy More where they discuss the future of Blue Book.
Scouting Hot Finds Radio: Blue Book 2.0 Update with Roy More.
You can listen live at that link. You can also find the podcast there afterwards, or listen through iTunes.
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January 30th, 2012
Tschipey Achtu Lodge: Update
Back in 2010 I announced the formation of Tschipey Achtu lodge as a result of the merger of Ty-Ohni 95 and Ganeodiyo 417. At the time I was told they would use the number 397, which is also their council number. This created a bit of controversy as that number is currently in use by Chilantakoba lodge in Louisiana. I also announced their first flap. Other than a 2010 Jamboree issue no further news from this lodge made it to me.
I was talking with a Roger Ward last night who was at the recent Winter South Carolina Trade-O-Ree. He tells me it has not been quiet in that lodge. The use of 397 was problematic. Many wanted to choose a different number. Some wanted to claim the number zero, but that was not well received given the special place Unami 1 holds in the Order of the Arrow. The Scout Executive, I am told, stepped in and told the lodge they will use the lower number from the two merged lodges.
The lodge is now known as Tschipey Achtu 95. I have updated the site to reflect this current information. Several new issues have also been added.
Read the Full Post on blog.oaimages.com
January 6th, 2012
A Guide to Identifying Chinese Fakes on eBay
My friend Jason Spangler, also known as the Santee Swapper and host of the Scouting Hot Finds newsletters and podcast has assembled a free guide to spotting the fake Chinese made OA patches currently appearing on eBay.
A Guide to Identifying Recent Chinese Fakes on eBay
This is an extensive 24 page treatise on these patches, with many illustrations. It documents the fakes produced by various sellers over the past several years. It also discusses the marketing strategies of those who produced these fakes including the stealing of images from this website.
This is a must read for almost any collector who wants to avoid being taken by these fakes.
Read the Full Post on blog.oaimages.com
December 23rd, 2011
Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery (III)
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I have written several posts on this blog about patch designs that appear to have been copied or "inspired" by other designs, quite often from different lodges. For example see the first and second posts using this same title. Another example is this post on more "inspired" patches.
The patch pictured at the top of this post was a recent chapter event issue from Piankatank chapter of Wahunsenakah lodge. (Editor's note: Please see correction in comments). The lodge is chartered to the Colonial Virginia Council which could easily explain the American Revolution theme of the design. However, the lodge totem is a duck so the hawk's head might appear to be an unusual choice.
A friend gave this to me. He acquired it a Trade-O-Ree and thought of me once he saw the design. It's obviously taken from Tsoiotsi Tsogalii's 2010 SR-7B conclave flaps, listed on this site as S34? and S35?.
Perhaps someone in Wahunsenakah can fill us in on the story behind Piankatank chapter's choice of patch design. The artist of the lodge 70 flaps should be flattered that someone in another lodge was so impressed by his design that he chose to adapt it for his chapter's event patch.
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December 22nd, 2011
One of These Things Is Not Like the Other...
"One of these things is not like the others, One of these things just doesn't belong, Can you tell which thing is not like the others. By the time I finish my song?"
How many of you remember this song from "Sesame Street"? I saw a friend of mine at the Winston-Salem Trade-O-Ree last weekend. He usually has a great assortment of patches, many classic material and items from our area. However he wants it to be known that he isn't just interested in old patches, so he puts the frame pictured here on his table. I'll let him remain anonymous unless he chooses to step forward here.
One of those patches seems oddly out of place (really two but one sticks out more!). Do you see it? It's not quite as obvious as recognizing letters and numbers, but still very easy to see! Every time I see this frame I chuckle a bit. It's a good way to start a conversation. Now you all can join me in a good natured chuckle.
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Atta Kulla Kulla 185 Oolenoy chapter X1?
Oolenoy Chapter of Atta Kulla Kulla lodge recently issued their first patch in honor of the BSA’s centennial. Thanks again to Brad Hutto, my South Carolina contributor par excellence.
To my knowledge this is the first issue for this chapter. I also believe the shape of this patch is a representation of the district/chapter’s geographical shape.
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Atta Kulla Kulla 185 eX2010-3?
The stream of new issues from the Carolinas continues, and I haven’t even touched the SR-7B and Dixie Fellowship lodge issues yet. Atta Kulla Kulla lodge recently has issued three event patches for their 2010 Spring Fellowship and two Dixie Fellowship work days. They also have issued a scholarship patch for Camp Old Indian. Once again thanks to Brad Hutto for news and images of these pieces.
Each of these patches is an octagon. The scholar patch depicts the Indian head used to symbolize Camp Old Indian. The events patches each depict the lodge’s totem and Indian head logos similar to those used on past lodge and National issued patches.
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Atta Kulla Kulla 185 R7?
Atta Kulla Kulla lodge issued four pieces earlier this year for its 70th Anniversary. This include a round, a two piece set (flap and chevron), and a neckerchief. The round and neckerchief are also issues for the BSA’s centennial. The neckerchief, round and flap prominently feature the lodge’s totem. The chevron features the crescent moon and palmetto, symbols of South Carolina.
Thanks as always to Brad Hutto for news and images of these pieces.
The listing data for these issues are as follows:
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Atta Kulla Kulla 185 Ca-Nu-Pa / Sahkanaga eX2010?
I still have lots more patches from the Carolinas to report on. This is before I can even start getting into the issues from the SR-7B and SR5 Conclaves from this month. This item is a joint issue of Ca-Nu-Pa and Sahkanaga Chapters of Atta Kulla Kulla lodge. Thanks to both Brad Hutto and Darrell Green for sending me images of this.
Normally chapter issues don’t get a lot of interest except within the lodge to which the chapters belong. There are exceptions for more highly collected lodges — Black Eagle springs to mind — or for patches with very unusual designs. This patch could fall into a third category: BSA Centennial issues. What do you Centennial collectors — especially those in SC — think?
As this was a joint issue, I will double list it under both Ca-Nu-Pa and Sahkanaga chapters. The listing data for this patch are as follows:
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Atta Kulla Kulla 185 X23?
Atta Kulla Kulla lodge issued last Winter their 2010 Whippoorwill patch, used for the lodge’s 2010 LLD. Thanks to Brad Hutto, once again for this image. This is the fifth such patch the lodge has issued. As with the previous four, I have chosen to list this with the lodge issues rather than as an event patch since no event is named on it.
The listing data for this patch are as follows:
| Issue |
Bdr Color/Type |
Bkgd |
Name |
fdl/BSA |
Comments |
| X23? |
BLK |
C |
M/C |
- |
- |
whippoorwill; 2010, issued for LLD |
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Atta Kulla Kulla 185 Ca-nu-pa Chapter eX2009?
I previously reported about a patch issued for the 2009 Ca-Nu-Pa Retreat.
In that post I reported, based upon what I was told:
“…As in 2008 Ca-nu-pa chapter issued a patch for the District Camporee, called a ‘retreat’ in 2009, that they ran. I do not know if a second staff patch was issued as in 2008…”
This is not correct. Johnny Smith from Atta Kulla Kulla lodge write:
“…The 2009 retreat patch was designed my Van Cason and me. It is NOT a camporee patch and does not have a STAFF patch. this was an event that our CaNuPa chapter started last year and will continue this year as the 2nd annual Retreat. It is a time when only members of the Canupa chapter get together for a winter retreat weekend and plan out our year’s events…”
So, this is a chapter issue, but most of the information I had beyond that was wrong.
Thanks to Johnny Smith for the correction.
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Atta Kulla Kulla 185 eX2009-4?
Atta Kulla Kulla lodge recently held their Fall Fellowship and released their fourth event item for the year (eX2009-4?). Thanks again to Brad Hutto for keeping us informed.
This patch is the fourth piece in a set. The other pieces are the eX2009-1? (2009 Spring Fellowship, eX2009-2? (2009 Lodge Cookout), and X21? (2009 Dixie Fellowship). The completed design pictures a whippoorwill superimposed upon a compass rose.
I guess it’s only fitting this patch depicts the whippoorwill’s tail for an even held near the “tail end” of the year! 
Listing data for this item should be as follows:
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Atta Kulla Kulla: 2009 OA Service Corps Patch
Brad Hutto sends word of an interesting new issue from Atta Kulla Kulla lodge. As is readily apparent this was issued for the 2009 OA Service Corps. There are some aspects of this patch that might confuse those not from the lodge’s immediate area.
I would appreciate some input from the brothers of this lodge, or other knowledgeable people, to confirm some information. Was this item issued by the lodge or Blue Ridge Council (BRC)? If issued by the council, then this item doesn’t get listed under Atta Kulla Kulla lodge. Was this item for a specific event? If so, what was it? The answer would determine whether this should be listed as an event item (eR2009-…) or a lodge issue (R…).
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Atta Kulla Kulla 185 eX2009-2?
Brad Hutto sends word of the latest event issue from Atta Kulla Kulla lodge, issued for the lodge’s cookout. This is the third of series of patches issued for the lodge’s 2009 events and the 2009 Dixie Fellowship. Previous issues were the 2009 Spring Fellowship (eX2009-1?) and 2009 Dixie Fellowship (X21?) patches. When completed, the set will depict a whippoorwill superimposed upon a compass rose.
Just a very small portion of the whippoorwill is shown at the point of this patch.
The listing data for this item are as follows:
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Atta Kulla Kulla 185 S36?
Since I could not be at NOAC this year, I am finding out about NOAC issues later than some of you out there. Brad Hutto sends word of the three issues from Atta Kulla Kulla lodge.
The lodge issued a two part set with a grey border as their “trader” patches. There was also a SMY bordered flap, using the same design as the trader flap, that was designated their delegate piece. These have been added to my NC and SC 2009 NOAC checklist.
The listing data for these issues are as follows:
| Issue |
Bdr Color/Type |
Bkgd |
Name |
fdl/BSA |
Comments |
| S35? |
GRY |
R |
M/C |
GRY |
GRY |
fdl; 2009 NOAC SR5 |
| S36? |
SMY |
R |
M/C |
GRY |
GRY |
fdl; 2009 NOAC SR5 |
| X22? |
GRY |
R |
M/C |
GRY |
GRY |
fdl; 2009 NOAC |
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January 30th, 2012
Tschipey Achtu Lodge: Update
Back in 2010 I announced the formation of Tschipey Achtu lodge as a result of the merger of Ty-Ohni 95 and Ganeodiyo 417. At the time I was told they would use the number 397, which is also their council number. This created a bit of controversy as that number is currently in use by Chilantakoba lodge in Louisiana. I also announced their first flap. Other than a 2010 Jamboree issue no further news from this lodge made it to me.
I was talking with a Roger Ward last night who was at the recent Winter South Carolina Trade-O-Ree. He tells me it has not been quiet in that lodge. The use of 397 was problematic. Many wanted to choose a different number. Some wanted to claim the number zero, but that was not well received given the special place Unami 1 holds in the Order of the Arrow. The Scout Executive, I am told, stepped in and told the lodge they will use the lower number from the two merged lodges.
The lodge is now known as Tschipey Achtu 95. I have updated the site to reflect this current information. Several new issues have also been added.
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January 14th, 2012
An OAImages iPad App?
Some of those who know me personally, know that I have gone over to the "Dark Side" and have started using Apple products. I bought an iMac a couple of months ago and just recently got an iPad. My brother is trying to tell me that my Droid's days are numbered.
I really like my iPad and started day dreaming about an OAImages app for it. I have no idea how to go about writing this and it would take me into an entirely new area from what I know. It's not something that would happen easily or soon. Here's your chance to give feedback. What do you think about an OAImages app? What would you put in it? Do you have any thoughts on how it would be distributed or how much it would cost?
Please feel free to comment. Comments are moderated for those who have not successfully had a comment published on this blog before in order to control spam. I will do my best to approve comments as quickly as possible in order to facilitate a discussion.
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October 4th, 2011
Indian Summer and Summit Corps Patches
I have added special pages on this site for the 2011 Indian Summer and 2011 Summit Corps. I still have a few images to add but most of what I have images for is now on the site. Thanks for Rick Horne for most of these images.
To view these items, go to OA Images: National and Special Events Patches page and select either of these events from the "Other Specialties" drop down box.
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August 27th, 2011
Coming out of Hiding About April 1st
It's kind of odd to come out of hiding to post about a topic like this.
I'm hearing from some brothers that there have been gullible readers to this blog over the years. I would have thought it was obvious from the context of the posts, but the various posts made on this blog throughout the years that have appeared on APRIL FIRST are all satire. None of them are true. Read them and chuckle but please do not complain to your friendly OA National Committee members, Scout Executives, lodge advisers, or official website administrators about the "changes" that are "announced" in them.
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March 31st, 2011
Comment Spam
This is strictly an "FYI" post for those familiar with the issues facing those who maintain blogs and message boards where readers can post comments.
Recently I had been having issues here with comment spam getting past this blog's filters. I deleted the inappropriate posts as quickly as I could but this was still unacceptable to me, as well as additional work. I since have required that readers register before they're allowed to post comments here. That seems to have stopped the spammers.
I still see a number of probable spammers, mainly from Russian domains, registering on this blog but so far none have had their comments posted successfully.
I may test my luck for a short period of time in the near future. At some unannounced time, I will turn off the registration requirement for posting comments for a day or two. I want to see if the spammers have been chased away, or if they're just awaiting an easy opportunity to push their garbage
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February 11th, 2011
Change in Comments Policy
This blog is being hit with a large number spam comments lately. There have been over 12,000 attempts to spam the blog with comments just within the past 60 days. Recently a few dozen comments, hawking service and goods I deem inappropriate for this blog, made it past the filters. Since I don't desire to spend more time deleting the spam as I find it and don't want inappropriate information to sit on my blog, I am tightening up the policy on commenting here.
Those who wish to comment must now register and be logged in before being to post comments. Registration is free and is not the same as membership to this site. This is a common practice on many blogs especially among sites run by more "traditional media" type companies.
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Lodge 185: Oolenoy Chapter BSA Centennial Patch
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