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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 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.
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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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December 7th, 2011
Of Thee We Sing... About Our Lodge
Last weekend I rode with Greg Grimes and Roger Ward and paid a visit to our mutual friend, Larry Banks. On the way there I was shown a book, published in 1938, given to members of Chappegat Lodge.
The book included the lodge by laws and rules. It included instructions on how to wear the "bands", as the OA Sash was called then, and lodge pin. Specifically, Brotherhood members were instructed that the bands and arrow on the lodge pin were to be worn pointed toward the left shoulder. It was also stated that the lodge pin could not be given to a non-member of either sex. This refers to the custom, still practiced today, of fraternity brothers giving their pins to their girl friends as a token of affection. The centerfold was the brother's membership certificate.
The music and lyrics of the OA song and the lodge song were also printed in the book.
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Sasquesahanough 11 S1
Sasquesahanough lodge has formed in the New Birth of Freedom Council, headquartered in Mechanicsburg, PA. The lodge was created from the merger of Susquehannock XI and Tuckahoe 386. The name is an early spelling for the Susquehanna River which flows through the council. The lodge totem is the phoenix and they will use continue to use lodge number 11.
Two flaps have been issued. The first flap is the silver mylar (SMY) bordered “inaugural year flap, produced in a quantity of 1000. A orange (ORG) red (RED)* bordered version of this flap was produced in a quantity of 2500 and is listed as the S2.
A page for this lodge is already on the site. Thanks to David Hultberg for the news and images of these first two flaps.
EDIT:
* David Hultberg has assured me the border of this flap is red, the same color as the fleur d’lis. He does not know why his scanner makes it appear to be different. If anyone can independently confirm this, please comment.
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- Getting Closer
While the rest of the patch collecting world is at the BSA National Jamboree and the trade-o-rees around it, I have been working on relocating this site. Thanks to Brett Estrade, webmaster of patchlodge.com for the invaluable help he has given me thus far with this move, and for listening to my sometimes stupid questions.
- Interactive OA Blue Book
Posted on Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 in OAImages News – Views: (60)
I was only recently made aware of this announcement made by Roy More some five months ago, concerning an interactive Blue Book website. Some are under the impression this website will be discontinued. That is not true.It has been my hope that Roy and I could work together on the Blue Book in the future.
- Today’s Status Report
Posted on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 in OAImages News – Views: (49)
“Everything is in a state of flux, including the status quo.” – Robert ByrneAnother portion of this site’s move has been accomplished. This blog’s software, WordPress, is now installed and running at the new location. Perhaps I should call it “OAImages Blog 2.0″?Until the move is final, this blog will continue to be updated periodically.
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- Moving On Up?
The move to a new server and location is now in progress. It is taking priority over any other site work, projects, or even maintenance at this point. It would be nice to be settled into a new virtual home by the time everyone returns home from the Jamboree but I am making no promises.
- The Last Hurrah?
Posted on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 in OAImages News – Views: (70)
As many have noticed this site’s server has been having a lot of problems lately. It appears to be running alright now, but I don’t know how long that will last. The short explanation is the current server appears to be dying. I have already started making the preparations for a move but have my doubts if I can avoid further interruptions.
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- Possible System Maintenance
Posted on Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 in OAImages News – Views: (54)
I have discovered some issues with this server last night. Most users will not experience any problems, yet, but this may require me to take down the server for an extended period of time to repair the problem. I don’t yet know when this will be but will try to give some sort of warning if possible and practical.
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- Second Jamboree Trade-O-Ree Announced
I had previously passed along an announcement from Roger Ward of a Trade-O-Ree to be held during this Summer’s BSA National Jamboree. Richard Shields has also asked me to share information about another Trade-O-Ree that will be held near the Fort A.P. Hill.2010 NATIONAL JAMBOREE TRADE-O-REESponsored by The Society of Scout Memorabilia DealersFri.
- Section S-4 “FourCorps 2010″
During the week of June 13-19, 128 brothers (including National Chief Brad Lichota) participated in the 2010 “FourCorps” service project, in the Ocala National Forest, near Deland, Florida. This is believed to be the first time a Section has taken on the task of a week in a National Forest, along the lines of the “ArrowCorps” projects of 2008.
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- Jamboree Trade-O-Ree Announced
Roger Ward recently sent me information for a trade-o-ree (TOR) to be held near this Summer’s BSA National Jamboree. I gladly pass this along here.2010 Jamboree 100th Ann BSA Patch Show AtThe Ramada Inn Fredericksburg South,VASiesta Beach Trading Company presents the2010 Jamboree 100th Ann BSA Patch ShowFriday July 23rd to Tuesday August 3rd, 201012 Day Show From Friday To Tuesday(Please continue.
- Just Whose Centennial Is It?
Many lodges and councils are issuing patches this year for the BSA’s centennial. I even recently started to build a page on this site for these issues. However this isn’t the only significant Scouting centennial that will occur within the next few years.
- Lodge 104: BSA Centennial Neckerchief
Along with the other pieces recently issued by Occoneechee lodge was this neckerchief for the BSA’s centennial. Thanks to Greg Grimes for this image.Just to rib my friends in the lodge, I’ll note the design of the neckerchief is unusual in that it uses far less purple than is commonly employed on many of the lodge’s recent issues!
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- Lodge 118: New Chapter Pieces
Posted on Monday, June 7th, 2010 in SR-7B Lodges – Views: (44)
It seems like there has been a never ending listing of new issues from the OA lodges in the Carolinas. Next up are two chapter issues from Wahissa lodge that almost slipped through the crack. Thanks to Homer Dearmin, again, for keeping me informed about these.
- Lodge 119: Be My Valentine
Posted on Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 in SR-5 Lodges – Views: (60)
Tomo Chi-Chi lodge issued two odd-shaped patches for last Spring’s SR-5 Conclave, the Dixie Fellowship. One of these is a bright pink monochrome, guaranteed to rile some Scouters and Scouts*. Both have the same design. Thanks to Alan McDonald for these images.
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Are there too many posts to handle? Maybe you missed out on a great post. Here’s a quick digest of the top posts from last week that you may want to check out: Echockotee Lodge 200 New FlapsPosted on Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 in Echockotee 200 – Views: (35)At the recent Echockotee 200 Summer Fellowship, the lodge had two new flaps available for sale.
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- Echockotee Lodge 200 New Flaps
At the recent Echockotee 200 Summer Fellowship, the lodge had two new flaps available for sale. The first flap (tentatively S-43*) is for the lodge’s participation in the 2010 Section S-4 “FourCorps” service project in the Ocala National Forest. The design is taken from the lodge’s neckerchief, shaking hands with the bear** used in the section’s FourCorps patch.
- Lodge 331: 2010 Jamboree Flap
Posted on Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 in Klahican 331 – Views: (32)
Klahican lodge recently issued a flap for this Summer’s BSA National Jamboree. Thanks to Bob Walton for sending the image of this flap.The design features a nighttime beach scene. The lodge’s totem, the Venus fly trap, is ghosted in the foreground of this flap.
- Lodge: 2010 SR-7B Conclave Preregistration Patch
Posted on Monday, May 31st, 2010 in SR-7B Lodges – Views: (40)
Wahissa lodge broke with their own tradition* this year and issued a patch for its brothers who attended the 2010 SR-7B Conclave. However, there was a wrinkle. Thanks to Homer Dearmin for this image.These were issued one per person to lodge members who preregistered for the SR-7B conclave.
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Tsoiotsi Tsogalii 70 eX2010-2?
Tsoiotsi Tsogalii lodge had their Spring Fellowship back in March. I had completely forgotten to add the patch to the site until recently. As I wasn’t there, thanks to Johnny Somers for the image.
The lodge adopted an American Revolution theme for this year’s fellowship, and for the SR-7B Conclave. In my opinion this is one of the better looking event patches the lodge has issued. The design is tastefully done and visually appealing. The patch pays tribute to General Nathanael Greene and the Battle of Guilford Court House. The oldest predecessor of this lodge, Tali Taktaki 70, was chartered to General Greene Council.
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- Lodge 104: A Nod to Tradition
“Without our traditions our lives would be as shaky as… as…”Occoneechee lodge issued a new neckerchief at its recent Spring Ordeal. Following Blue Book custom, since this is a patch sewn onto a neckerchief, it is treated as a “pie” patch (P) rather than neckerchief (N).
- Lodge 104: New Eluwak Chapter Issues
There has been a lot of publicity and discussion on the National policy that prohibits lodge flaps for the individual “honors” (Ordeal, Brotherhood and Vigil), also referred to as OBV flaps. Many lodges did not have such flaps and were unaffected by this change.
- Lodge 118: 2010 Events Issues
Posted on Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 in SR-7B Lodges – Views: (60)
Thanks to Homer Dearmin for sending me images for several recent issues from Wahissa lodge not previously shown on this site. Two of them are for events patches from this lodge.The first of these is for the lodge’s March Workday.
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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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