Sac N Fox Lodge, Order of the Arrow

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Happy July 4th from Sac N Fox Lodge

Senator Joni Ernst stopped by Ingawanis Adventure Base today!

We called out 20 new Ordeal Candidates to the Lodge on Tuesday night.

We would like to welcome our new Vigil Honor Candidates Jamie Mastin, Cam Frederick, Clarissa Lentfer.

OA Ceremonies are @ 8:30 PM tonight.

Beginning at 8:00 PM campers will be picked up at the road from their campsite.

Come out to Ingawanis Adventure Base for opening campfire tonight. Celebrate 100 yrs of camp with the OA.

The 2024 Birdies by Eagles Golf Marathon is underway! Visit https://birdiesbyeagles.org/ to pledge to Team Eagle Scout!

Join us in congratulating Paul Empie from the Sac-N-Fox Lodge on being awarded the Distinguished Service Award (DSA)!

Paul is the third member of the Sac-N-Fox Lodge to ever have received this distinguished award.

OA worked on one side of the Staff Lounge today. We got alot done, thank you to those that helped.

Looking for something to do today? Come out to Ingawanis Adventure Base at 10AM for an OA Workday! We will be remodeling the staff lounge! Lunch is provided!

Have you heard?! It’s the 100th anniversary of Ingawanis Adventure Base! Celebrate 100 years of Scouting at IAB with limited edition apparel! Order online today!

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On February 4, 2024, during the Sac-N-Fox Lodge annual Winter Banquet, the late Coleen Grayson and Chuck Hogg were honored in a Broken Arrow Ceremony of the Sac-N-Fox-Lodge. Both Coleen and Chuck devoted a significant portion of their lives to the ideals of the Order of the Arrow and Scouting and will long be in our hearts and on our minds! The broken arrows in memory of Coleen and Chuck from this ceremony, will be added to a ceremonial fire during a future gathering of the Sac-N-Fox Lodge.

The Broken Arrow Ceremony is a final tribute to a deceased Arrowman who served others cheerfully and embodied the ideals of the Order of the Arrow and the Scout Oath and Scout Law in their daily life!

It’s with great sadness that we share the passing of Colleen Grayson. Colleen was a lifelong Scouter and member of the Order of the Arrow.

We will honor and remember Colleen during a Broken Arrow ceremony at Winter Banquet.

It is taking a bit to process this news of passing for one of our long-term Lakeland District Scouters, Colleen Grayson. With her hearty laugh and big smile, you always knew you were in for fun and good times. Whether that was with her scouting Bestie - Carol Meyer, her husband and sons, Rob, William, Nic and Adam, or the hundreds of others she made fast friends with throughout the Winnebago Coun cil over the years. Rest easy Colleen.
Services to be held at a later date.


Obituary for Colleen Kay Grayson
Colleen Kay Grayson, 64, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away January 10, 2024, at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center.

Colleen was born October 12, 1959 in Spencer, Iowa, daughter of Leonard and Patsy (Swecker) Wright. She graduated from Laurens Marathon High School; later graduating from Iowa Methodist School of Nursing with the class of 1981. After over thirty years working as a registered nurse, Colleen retired in 2014. She was united in marriage to William “Rob” Grayson October 14, 1984 at Balboa Park in San Diego, California. They were blessed with three sons.

Colleen was very active in her sons’ activities. She was a Boy Scout as well as a Cub Scout leader for many years. She was also the camp director for the Winnebago Scout Reservation. This was their home away from home and the family spent a majority of their summers there along with the many opportunities to stay throughout the year. Colleen was a passionate woman who always believed in putting her whole heart into anything she did. Family meant the world to her and she enjoyed spending time with her sons and grandchildren. Colleen was an avid Steelers fan and her quilting projects always kept her busy.

Those left to cherish her are her husband of 39 years, Rob; sons, William (Kelsey) Grayson, Nic (Tiffany) Grayson, and Adam (Jocelyn) Grayson; grandchildren, Lily, Luna, Lainey, and Miles; brothers, Brian Wright and Scott Wright; and sister, Lynn Kramer; as well as many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family.

Preceding her in death are her parents.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Colleen Kay Grayson please visit the Sympathy Store.

Wishing all our members a Merry Christmas!

Ingawanis Adventure Base has a new bridge!

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Section G8 officers!

Congratulations to your 2023-24 Section G8 Officers!
Chief: Ben Jones (center)
Vice Chief: Olivia Tharp (right)
Secretary: Keegan Herzmann (left)

The late fee starts tomorrow! Register today at: https://sectiong8.oa-bsa.org/rar/

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Know Before You Go - Fall Fellowship Details!

We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to Ingawanis Adventure Base for Fall Fellowship. A few important things to know before you head out to camp.

1. If you are planning to spend the night, please bring a tent. (Ordeals: You only need a tent for Saturday night). Cabin space will be limited due to the number of attendees. Cabins will be assigned based on need and availability.
2. Check-in beings at 7PM in the Dining Hall. Please check-in prior to setting up your tent or moving into a cabin. If you have not paid, please plan to do so when checking in. Cash, check, credit/debit card accepted.
3. Ceremonies will begin at 5:15 PM tomorrow, Saturday, August 26, 2023. Dinner to follow at 6:30 PM. Check-in at the Dining Hall for ceremonies if you are not staying the weekend.
4. Gathering of the Ashes will begin at 7:30 PM in the Council Ring. Stop in the Dining Hall prior to the ceremony to indicate your induction year.
5. Elections will begin immediately following the Gathering of the Ashes ceremony. If you are planning to run for office a letter from your unit leader must be submitted to the Lodge Adviser prior to the start of the election.

Don’t forget your Class A and Sash! See you at Ingawanis Adventure Base!

Register today for the Section G8 Red Arrow Rally!

Be a champion and go to RAR! Registration and information can be found at https://sectiong8.oa-bsa.org/rar/. We hope to see you September 22-24, 2023 at CS Klaus in Greeley, Iowa!

Lodge members power washed the OA Callout wall at Ingawanis Adventure Base today during the IAB workday! The wall will be weather treated at Fall Fellowship.

Register for Fall Fellowship online today!

https://mycouncil.winnebagobsa.org/Event/FallFellowship23

The Winnebago Council 2023 National Jamboree Contingent are on their way to West Virginia for the adventure of a lifetime!

Happy 108th birthday to the Order of the Arrow!

OA Ceremonies - 7PM TONIGHT

OA Ring at Ingawanis Adventure Base [Park at OA Gate or South Gate]

Brotherhood Ceremonies will begin at 7:00 PM followed by Ordeal. Cracker Barrell for all Arrowmen to follow the conclusion of the Ordeal ceremony.

Callout - 7:45 PM TONIGHT @ Ingawanis Adventure Base

Spreading of the Ashes will begin immediately following the opening campfire tonight starting at 8:15 PM. Checkin at the Dining Hall with the OA representatives prior to going to the council ring.

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