1. ORDER OF THE ARROW BLACK EAGLE LODGE TRANSATLANTIC COUNCIL #802 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 1 The TOTEM March 2011 Black Eagle Lodge Calendar Apr 15-17, 2011: Normandy Camporee/Callout Jun 3-5, 2011: Spring Ordeal, Camp Freedom Jun 17-19, 2011: Spring Ordeal, BPHAC Jun 10-12, 2011: NE-2A Conclave, Western Massachusetts Council camp Jul 27–Aug 7, 2011: World Jamboree, Sweden Aug 1-6, 2011: Indian Summer, North Carolina Aug 19-21, 2011: Fall Ordeal, Camp Freedom Nov 4-6, 2011: Fall Fellowship, TBD (Mayflower District) Nov 19, 2011: LLD, Heidelberg Scout Hut The Mission of the Lodge is: To achieve the purposes of the Order of the Arrow as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America in the council through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults.

2. ORDER OF THE ARROW BLACK EAGLE LODGE TRANSATLANTIC COUNCIL #802 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 2 OA Winter Banquet The Black Eagle Lodge Winter Banquet was held on March 5, 2011. The setting was the 860 year-old castle, Burg Rieneck, where we feasted on a medieval banquet of roasted boar knuckles. The lodge presented the gold border 2010 participation flaps to those who earned them. Our lodge chief for the past two years, Christian Wiedemer, became the first recipient of the lodge’s BEL Cross (gold).

3. ORDER OF THE ARROW BLACK EAGLE LODGE TRANSATLANTIC COUNCIL #802 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 3 NATIONAL EVENTS OA High Adventure Programs Ever wanted to go to Charles L Sommers Canoe Base in northern Minnesota, Philmont in New Mexico, Florida Sea Base, or Canadian Odyssey in Quetico Provincial Park of Ontario? Check out www.adventure.oa-bsa.org to see how you can with the Order of the Arrow. Indian Summer The Order of the Arrow will be sending a small contingent to one of two national events this summer. Indian Summer will be held August 1-6, 2011 in Asheville, NC. To find out more information about this event, please visit event.oa-bsa.org The registration date has passed, but it may still be possible for you to attend. Please e-mail the Lodge Advisor at kcpalmore@yahoo.com if you desire to go. kcpalmore@yahoo.com

4. ORDER OF THE ARROW BLACK EAGLE LODGE TRANSATLANTIC COUNCIL #802 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 4 NE-2A CONCLAVE The next section conclave will be hosted by Pocumtuc Lodge. The conclave will take place on June 10-12, 2011 at the Western Massachusetts Council camp. We currently have no Arrowmen from BEL planning to attend.

5. ORDER OF THE ARROW BLACK EAGLE LODGE TRANSATLANTIC COUNCIL #802 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 5 NORMANDY CAMPOREE 2011 Council Camporee at Normandy: 15 –17 April 2011 Mark your calendars for this great event that takes place only once every 3 years. Explore the beaches of D-day and the wonderful museums. The lodge will conduct a call out ceremony at the campfire, so be sure to bring your sash. This is one event you do not want to miss.

6. ORDER OF THE ARROW BLACK EAGLE LODGE TRANSATLANTIC COUNCIL #802 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 6 Chiefly Speaking by Christian Wiedemer Dear Arrowmen of the Lodge, The winter season is coming to an end and an action packed spring and summer will soon be upon us! In the next few weeks the Lodge is very busy. The first event, as I am sure you all know and are also just as excited as I am, is Normandy (April 15 th – 17 th). We are heading to the Beaches! Here are the things we need to do at Normandy: Campfire: At the Campfire, it will be our job to host an Arrow of Light Ceremony and a Call Out Ceremony. The Arrow of Light Ceremony will be held by the Lakota Chapter and the Call Out will be conducted by the Namassakett Chapter (Mayflower). The BIG Normandy Dinner: On Saturday prior to the Campfire the OA is in charge of dinner. We need every Arrowman’s help on this one. Areas we need volunteers for: 1) Setting up the cooking area: at least 6 People from about 2:00 pm to 3:30pm 2) Cooking the food: 6 People Time: 3:30-17.30 pm 3) Serving the food: 15 PeopleTime: 17:00-18:45 pm 4) Cleaning up, 6-8 People Time: After Campfire Breaking down Questions and sign ups should be sent to Christian Wiedemer. Email: christian.wiedemer@gmail.com There will be a sign up sheet available at the Registration Table at Normandy as well. Pre-Signup is preferable. A special Normandy Service flap will be given to all Arrowmen who help with the dinner or campfire ceremonies. Your Friendly Neighborhood Lodge Chief

7. ORDER OF THE ARROW BLACK EAGLE LODGE TRANSATLANTIC COUNCIL #802 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 7 BEL Advisor Blubbering (Carroll Palmore) Salt is a major ingredient that is used to season our food. When we use salt to season our food, it usually takes several shakes to spread multiple granules of salt onto the food. Everyone’s tastes are different, so not everyone will require the same amount of salt to provide the added seasoning to satisfy their taste buds. In the early days, salt was used to preserve foods. Early settlers did not have the convenience of cold storage from refrigerators or freezers as we have today. They would use an abundance of salt to cover their meat to preserve it for later consumption. Salt can also be used with water to create a mouthwash for sores you may have in your mouth. Simply rinse your mouth out with this salt and water solution to expedite and improve your oral health. We have identified three attributes of salt: (1) It seasons, (2) it preserves, and (3) it improves. So how is salt related to our lodge? Why is it important to our lodge? Do we need salt in the lodge? Do we have salt in the lodge? (See next slide)

8. ORDER OF THE ARROW BLACK EAGLE LODGE TRANSATLANTIC COUNCIL #802 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 8 BEL Advisor Blubbering (Continued) Consider each member a granule of salt. We need salt for the same reasons mentioned above. We need to constantly season our younger members for them to one day lead the lodge and chapters as youth officers and chairmen. Seasoned, older Arrowmen can provide help in continuing this seasoning process. We need salt to continue to preserve our values not only in our lodge and chapters but also in Scouting and our society. Our values must be maintained and passed on in our future. Every year we should not be complacent to just do what was done the year before. We should strive to improve on what we did last year. Salt is comprised of tiny individual granules and one granule is a start, but will not provide enough to recognize a huge difference. However, when we use multiple granules of salt, we begin to realize a difference and see results. I challenge you to band together like salt and help season our lodge, work to preserve our values, and participate to improve our lodge and the members in it. Kikehuwet

9. ORDER OF THE ARROW BLACK EAGLE LODGE TRANSATLANTIC COUNCIL #802 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 9 Nominations for Vigil & Arrowman of the Year Awards The lodge is seeking nominations for the Vigil Honor and Arrowman of the Year Awards. Both youth and adults are eligible to be nominated. To be eligible for Vigil, Arrowmen must have been a Brotherhood member for at least two years. Nominations are due no later than the Normandy Camporee. The forms can be found at the Council website, www.tac- bsa.org. Please bring the forms to Normandy orwww.tac- bsa.org e-mail copies to the lodge chief or JP Meier, johnpaulmeier@mac.com.

10. ORDER OF THE ARROW BLACK EAGLE LODGE TRANSATLANTIC COUNCIL #802 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 10 2010 FLAPS ISSUED BY BEL LLD Winter Banquet Spring Ordeal Camp Staff Fall Ordeal Active Member Award Standard Flap 2012 NOAC Fundraiser (Repaired-FDL removed) 2012 NOAC Fundraiser (Non-Repaired/No FDL) ** 2010 Jambo was issued in 2009

11. ORDER OF THE ARROW BLACK EAGLE LODGE TRANSATLANTIC COUNCIL #802 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 11 New Award – The BEL Cross 1. Number to be presented annually will not exceed one per 100 (or fraction thereof) arrowmen registered with the lodge at time of re- charter. 2. Number of youth awards will be equal to or more than the number of adult awards. 3. Must be a member of the lodge in good standing (dues paid). 4. Must have attended at least 50% of lodge events in the last year. Attendance is defined as being present for the entire event. 5. Must have attained Brotherhood membership. 6. Must have served as resident staff on a TAC Summer Camp for at least one camp week (equal to time considered eligible for the long-term camping requirement for membership in the OA). 7. The selection committee for the BEL Cross will be composed of previous recipients or as appointed by the Lodge Key 3. 8. Awards will normally be presented at either the SAC or Spring Fellowship. 9. Silver BEL Crosses will be presented normally. Recipients of the Founders Award will receive Gold BEL Crosses.