ORDER OF THE ARROW MIGISI OPAWGAN LODGE DETROIT AREA COUNCIL 262 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Migisi Opawgan Lodge ANNUAL REPORT Detroit Area Council November 13, 2007 Jason Smith, Lodge Chief

ORDER OF THE ARROW MIGISI OPAWGAN LODGE DETROIT AREA COUNCIL 262 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Lodge Key 3 Our lodge Key 3 leadership includes youth, professional, and volunteer members. Jason Smith, 2007 Lodge Chief and 2008 Lodge Chief elect Mr. Dave Morosky, Council Staff Adviser and D-bar-A Scout Ranch Ranger Mr. Joe Retzbach, Lodge Adviser

ORDER OF THE ARROW MIGISI OPAWGAN LODGE DETROIT AREA COUNCIL 262 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 3 Agenda Today, our annual Board presentation focuses on familiarizing you with… Migisi Opawgan Lodge 2007 lodge performance OA Strategic Plan 2008 lodge plan

ORDER OF THE ARROW MIGISI OPAWGAN LODGE DETROIT AREA COUNCIL 262 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 4 Migisi Opawgan Lodge Detroit Area Council – home to the Order of the Arrow’s Lodge 162 Proudly serving the Detroit Area Council since We are the Boy Scouts of America’s “National Honor Society.” Over 1,200 arrowmen dedicated to brotherhood, cheerfulness, and service. Traditionally over 15,000 service hours annually.

ORDER OF THE ARROW MIGISI OPAWGAN LODGE DETROIT AREA COUNCIL 262 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 5 Migisi Opawgan Lodge Our lodge and its chapters serve eight council Districts Achowalogen – Motor City Lowanue Kuwe – North Trails and Northridge Districts Mahican – Huron and Three Rivers Districts Wapaneu – Lakeshore and Michigami Districts Wsigau – Sunset District

ORDER OF THE ARROW MIGISI OPAWGAN LODGE DETROIT AREA COUNCIL 262 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Membership retention Commitment to outdoor program Dedicated service Financial contributions Leadership development Recognitions / Awards Promotion / Communications 2007 Lodge Performance

ORDER OF THE ARROW MIGISI OPAWGAN LODGE DETROIT AREA COUNCIL 262 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 7 Membership Retention 5.2% growth over last year 300 new Ordeal members this year Lodge membership – 1,293 –2007 growth 5.2%; objective 6% –Membership growth over 3 years: 33.1% –Yr-End vs. Yr-End ,293 Ordeal / Brotherhood / Vigil Honor –Ordeal members: 564 –Brotherhood members: 611 –Vigil Honor members: 118 Ordeal to Brotherhood conversion rate –158 members sealed their membership –37.44% conversion rate; objective 30%

ORDER OF THE ARROW MIGISI OPAWGAN LODGE DETROIT AREA COUNCIL 262 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 8 Commitment to Outdoor Program 62 camp staff members at D-bar-A and Cole Canoe Base were Order of the Arrow members. Developed and managed the 2007 summer camp merit badge registration website for troops. Offered all Council troops a camp promotion presentation; and 75 took advantage of our offer. Continued distribution of our “Let’s Go Camping” CD to packs and troops during Supported the Council Camping Committee in targeting “lost troops” for return to our camps. Updated our on-line “Where to Go Camping” website at for packs and troops. 64% staff from the OA Council camp promotions High adventure trek promotions ArrowCorp5 and National Forest Service in 2008

ORDER OF THE ARROW MIGISI OPAWGAN LODGE DETROIT AREA COUNCIL 262 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 9 Dedicated Service D-bar-A and Cole Canoe Base –D-bar-A Ordeal weekends – 3,782 hours –CCB Ordeal weekend – 636 hours –Other service events – 1,160 hours –Total value to Council - $7.15/hour Community Service –Detroit Grand Prix – 321 hours –United Way Thanksgiving Half-time Show – 342 hrs –Michigan State Fair Grounds – 96 hours Total Service Hours October YTD –13,640 hours; down slightly from 2006 Council Camps Detroit Grand Prix Michigan State Fair Grounds Michigan Child Identification Program (MIChIP) Scouting For Food

ORDER OF THE ARROW MIGISI OPAWGAN LODGE DETROIT AREA COUNCIL 262 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 10 Financial Contributions Trout Lake Cabin refresh New Migisi campsite Schneider Cabin rest rooms Ordeal weekend supplies and materials $20,000+ overall Trout Lake Cabin refresh –Contributed over $7,000. Adopted new Migisi Campsite –Contributed $1,800 and on-going annual maintenance support. Schneider Cabin bath/shower addition –Orchestrated business financial donation of $10,000. Ordeal and weekend service event materials –Lodge contributed in exceed of $1,200.

ORDER OF THE ARROW MIGISI OPAWGAN LODGE DETROIT AREA COUNCIL 262 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 11 Leadership Development National Conservation & Leadership Summit National Leadership Seminar National Lodge Adviser Seminar Lodge Leadership Development Wood Badge NYLT Multiple training opportunities for arrowmen. –Section Conclave (5 southeast Michigan lodges) –October Fall Fellowship event –Lodge Leadership Development event in November –National Leadership Seminar –National Lodge Adviser Training Seminar –National Conservation and Leadership Summit at Indiana University –Wood Badge and NYLT participation Lodge scholarship funds are available for youth members to attend national training.

ORDER OF THE ARROW MIGISI OPAWGAN LODGE DETROIT AREA COUNCIL 262 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 12 Recognition / Awards E. Urner Goodman National Camping Award 8 Silver Beaver recipients 10 Vigil Honor members 2 Founders Award 2 Lodge Oatley Arrowman of the Year Award The lodge was presented the E. Urner Goodman National Camping Award for 2006 performance. The Silver Beaver Award was presented to eight arrowmen. Ten arrowmen received the Order’s highest award – the Vigil Honor. Two arrowmen will be recognized with the Order’s national Founder’s Award in December.

ORDER OF THE ARROW MIGISI OPAWGAN LODGE DETROIT AREA COUNCIL 262 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 13 Promotion / Communications “Eagle Pipe” newsletter “Compass Points” magazine Migisi Opawgan Lodge website Lodge Adviser to Scoutmaster newsletter University of Scouting Camp signs Promoted the OA on two pages of the Council’s “Compass Point” magazine. Maintained an award winning lodge website with a focus on candidates, parents, and unit leaders. Promoted the OA at the University of Scouting. Produced and mail four “Eagle Pipe” newsletters annually. Produced and mailed three Lodge Adviser to Scoutmaster newsletters annually.

ORDER OF THE ARROW MIGISI OPAWGAN LODGE DETROIT AREA COUNCIL 262 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 14 Migisi Opawgan Lodge

ORDER OF THE ARROW MIGISI OPAWGAN LODGE DETROIT AREA COUNCIL 262 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA OA Strategic Plan The four pillars of our strategic plan were introduced this past August. Serve and support Scouting. Develop leaders of character. Promote outdoor adventure. Be an active, honored brotherhood.

ORDER OF THE ARROW MIGISI OPAWGAN LODGE DETROIT AREA COUNCIL 262 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA OA Strategic Plan Serve and support Scouting Offer the OA program in every Council. Link the Quality Council and Quality Lodge processes to provide excellence. Promote outdoor adventure. Strengthen existing programs and motivate volunteers.

ORDER OF THE ARROW MIGISI OPAWGAN LODGE DETROIT AREA COUNCIL 262 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA OA Strategic Plan Develop leaders of character Provide leadership opportunities in the lodge, section, region and national levels. Seek to involve lodge chiefs and advisers in decision-making processes of the Council. Encourage the Council to provide opportunities to OA leaders.

ORDER OF THE ARROW MIGISI OPAWGAN LODGE DETROIT AREA COUNCIL 262 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA OA Strategic Plan Promote outdoor adventure Support the Cub Scout outdoor program. Help deliver programs to make Scouting’s aim of physical fitness a priority. Promote the OA’s national high adventure programs. Promote and support our Council camps.

ORDER OF THE ARROW MIGISI OPAWGAN LODGE DETROIT AREA COUNCIL 262 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA OA Strategic Plan Be an active, honored brotherhood Help reduce membership attrition. Ensure accurate registration of members. Enhance communications with members largely through electronic means. Reconnect with former members.

ORDER OF THE ARROW MIGISI OPAWGAN LODGE DETROIT AREA COUNCIL 262 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 2008 Lodge Goals Next year’s lodge goals are... 6% membership growth. 40% Brotherhood conversion rate. Provide service to our Council camps. Promote our Council camps and outdoor high adventure programs. Help units retain BSA membership. Achieve “Quality Lodge.”

ORDER OF THE ARROW MIGISI OPAWGAN LODGE DETROIT AREA COUNCIL 262 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Impact on Council Program Achieving our goals ensures… Membership growth and retention. Delivery of more than 4,000 hours of service to our camps. Financial support to the council where possible. Higher penetration of the OA in troops. Development of youth leaders.

ORDER OF THE ARROW MIGISI OPAWGAN LODGE DETROIT AREA COUNCIL 262 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 22 Council Board Support Migisi Opawgan Lodge requests your continuing support of our program in 2008 and beyond.