An Open Letter From Our Vice Chief

Dear Ohlone Arrowmen,      I would like to thank all of you for attending conclave 2008. I know that I had a great time and I hope you did also. Although we were not one of the top lodges at conclave, we enjoyed many successes. First I would like to congratulate our dodgeball team for their first place victory. We were also fortunate enough to have one of our newest members, Ronald Yeung, place third in sand painting with his exact replica of this years conclave patch. Keep in mind that Ronald had not even heard of this craft before this weekend and was competing against seasoned veterans. Keep it going Ronald. Next I would like to congratulate our dance team. Although we only had two dancers this weekend, we were definitely one of the top lodges. Nick Larsen enjoyed a first place victory in traditional dance. Mike Larsen placed third in veteran fancy dance. Although we did not win the spirit award, I do recall Clint, section adviser and former national chief saying that our Braveheart theme was "the best thing I have ever seen at a conclave." For this I would like to thank all of you brave enough to wear a kilt and Deb Quinn who vigorously labored over those after a long Ordeal weekend last week; we love you Deb!!! This weekend we were also able to have our very own Thomas Abbott be elected to his third term as section vice cheif, congrats Thomas.       A few quick reminders. First, remember to attend Scout o Rama May 5th, at Palo Alto High School. Proudly where your sash and watch our award winning dance team perform. Also remember to attend your village meeting this Thursday. Please come to our Annual Business Meeting May 8 at the Foster City Scout Service Center, be there at 7 to enjoy free pizza and celebrate our victories at conclave. I need all of you there to elect our new officers, unlike at Conclave, all of you have a say. Also make sure to attend our Lodge Banquet May 29 at the Hiller Aviation Museum, all of the awards from Conclave will be awarded there. If you lost your banquet info, contact me immediately.      I hope all of you had fun this year at conclave. I can promise that next year we will drastically improve our winnings. I heard over and over that Ohlone is this sleeping giant, a giant that used to be one of the best in the nation. Well this year we are awakening a giant, but I need all of your and more help, so please make sure to come to our meeting on the 8th, as the future of our lodge depends on it.   Yours in Brotherhood, Bradley Bottoms Ohlone Lodge Vice Chief  "Long Live Ohlone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

30 Apr 2008 by Otto