UNAMI LODGE ONE 85TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION MAY 19- 21, 2000 TREASURE ISLAND
LL Cctl. Paul W.I June 28, 1900-May 14. 1999 Pad Knaufjoined Tr~p 32. Mlila. COli•ICI1 B.S.A. on Jail 2. 1915. and first ~ed Treasure bland mtt.: liUtnmer of 1916. This exrediiiotriYJclucied & trolley ride ftQm Philadelphia to Doylestown, a second trolley ride \0 Pip«sville., a hike t• \ ~r>. - aftd fif\ally a-Oiling onto TJ. by ferry barge. .R.emembering that ad~. be quipped: "We "htlc<:d with suitc:ascs ~ng asaiAst om t:nee$ for Jive miles along dusty roads ;, the blazing $WI... ' ' .. Nat y..,., we 8~ knep~s...... (TJM N•!ws, Frenc:hto\tln N.J.,_July 31. 1980) D.wiaB the summet" of 1917,ju:st a few days befOre .be ,.-as awant.d the nnk ofFask S~ be was elecoted as Troop J2·s Honor Camper and become member #M ofUoami Lodse w.w.w . He served OD the Trcasae .IJbft4 Camp Staffdutin@ 1911, 8lld then as a student m&he MecbarJM;al Engineering Dept_at Dr.eul tnsuMe ofTechnology·i.c ~ .. invited" to join ~.O.T.C. in prepemion tor Jlis set'lic8 in the Anny ~ ('orps during World War l After he WJIS d"ISCbaJ&ed. be wa ulccd to belp estUfisla (in 1920 oir 1921) another l'tlila. Council camp, Camp Biddle. A1 Camp BiOdle, die UDalilcbtgo LodSC oftheW. W. W. was established, and~ 1921 ud 1924 Paul strwd ~various Loci• offiC.. 111 l92J, he kq>e bif Vtgil. and in 1924 beaJme the l.ocfse Chief In 1925. Unalac:htgo Loctse_metgecliDto Uttami l...odse. and he SIOI"'Ied as Unami·s Asst. Jlccorder (Scribe). Betweeaa t 91l - J7. he smred .S tbt. ~c:ournwtn _of Troop Jl and speat many !UmQlers a& T.l. In 1931. he was swarded the Silver~- one 'of' ..hi1'~ Sc:cuu in Troop .3Z was Georsc H. Kdla', -who hner ser-d as tbe T.L Cwp Dileclor between 19_37 through 1941. A sr*du•e ~ llisticute ofTO!=Moloty·_, Mb:franic:al_&fJIDMring ~~ .. be spear most ofhis eareer as a Staff easineer for Bdl TdephOfle. INring World Warn. he ~as a ltle1nbcr ofthe ~ Sip Corps. Amoot other &Ssipnlam. .he' ""-as ofl dR' cam lha pll)Vjdcd leQire conununicaziom Jtom tbe London Wsr J.oom b~ to the Wbi1c House. :P.ut of dtiJ respOAflbtlicy was usi.ns !~pedal equi_prnem for the new-fangled _ process of ~imae (fa.'\) transmissions. After the war, PauJ ~ on the Troop Committee ofWyndmoor Troop 117. ·· Paw's 1at 'llisii to Tel. was in the $ummer of l~.S, He hiked aDd reminisced -literally. fiom oae eud of'tbe camp &o 11M: o<er. · Al ColotS, he presc:ntcCJ a arviD& co che Camp which now hang$ io the Camp Office. · The plaque was a carviJta the he naade in 1919. to honoc &hose who had laUM during Wodd War L Letter from the Chairmen Dear Brothers, Welcome to Treasure Island Scout Reservation. I hope your time here is well spent. As you walk around the island this weekend think to yourselves about how the very frrst ceremony of the Order of the Arrow was held here at the ceremony site. Think of how much of an honor it is to be in Unami Lodge One. Think of how it feels to be able to go to Treasure Island, the birthplace of the Order of the Arrow, for the 85th anniversary. Your weekend should be full of events during the day, whether it be playing OAjeopardy, watching the original ceremony, getting a tour of the island, walking through the museum, or meeting the officers from outside of our lodge. I hope you have as much fun, as I had in planning for this weekend. I would like to thank all of my chairmen and their committees for this weekend, because without you this weekend would not have happened. I would also like to thank for the support of the officers of our lodge, and fmally I would like to thank my advisor Mark Chilutti. Thank you for attending this celebration of 85 years for our brotherhood of cheerful service. Yours in Wimachtendienk, Rich Hefner 85th Weekend Chairmen Unami Lodge One Letter from the chief Dear Brothers 85 years ago, on a small island in the middle of the Delaware River, there were two men who were very committed to the scouting movement. They decided that recognition for young leaders in troops was very needed. They founded an organization based on service to camp and inducted their frrst members that summer at Treasure Island Scout Reservation. Since the organization in which was based on brotherhood, cheerfulness, and service has spread across the nation and parts of the world. We are all gathered here this weekend to commemorate that special night. This weekend we will enjoy the company of arrowmen from not only our lodge but also other lodges, who wish to celebrate this momentous occasion with us. Please enjoy the weekend and get involved with and see as many things that are going on this weekend as you can. Again thank you for coming to celebrate this occasion and have a beautiful weekend here at cheerful Treasure Island. Yours in Brotherhood, Matthew McGill Netami Sakima (Lodge Chief) Unami Lodge one Welcome from the Adviser, Brothers, Guests and Friends. Welcome to our 85th Anniversary Weekend. I am glad you could join us as we celebrate the birthday of Scoutings Honor Society, here at it's birthplace. This weekend promises to be the most exciting Lodge Weekend in a decade. We will greet brothers, old and new, share the experiences of almost a century of service, tread in the footsteps of our founder, revisit our past and celebrate our future. My hope is that you leave the island invigorated with a new sense of the order. Therefor, I implore you to make the most of your time here. This weekend you will also here about our exciting Unami Lodge Building Major Endowment Project. Please give as much as you can to one of the largest Lodge Endowment programs ever undertaken, and pick up a few new items for your collection in the bargain ....and/or, for ever emblazon a small piece of Treasure Island for yourself. Together, we can all achieve success. I am honored to have the opportunity to not only serve as a Lodge Adviser, bit as the Adviser of this, the Mother Lodge. But the real recognition to which I offer my heartfelt thanks and congratulations, goes to all the Lodge and Chapter, Officers, Advisers and Chairmen, both past and present, who have worked so hard and given so much over the years to foster and improve upon the dream of two scouters, conceived on this very island,85 years ago. Special kudos to chairman Rich Hefner, and advisor Mark Chilutti and all their staff for the boundless energy and enthusiasm that they expended in putting this weekend together. And finally, I encourage you to rededicate yourself to the high ideals of scouting and the principles of the order. Share the experiences of this weekend with your fellow brothers in your unit and together, we can propel this brotherhood of cheerful service to new heights. Thank you for coming and enjoy the weekend. Yours in cheerful service, John A. Nawn Lodge Adviser Unami Lodge one NATIONAL CHIEF & NATIONAL VICE CHIEF ORDER OF THE ARROW BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA May 11, 2000 Unami Lodge, One Cradle of Liberty Council, BSA Congratulations on your outstanding legacy of eighty-five years of service to Scouting! It is indeed an honor and a privilege that we congratulate you during this 85th anniversary of the Unami Lodge and the Order of the Arrow. Nearly a century ago, Dr. E. Urner Goodman and Col. Carroll A Edson laid the foundation for a rich and exciting brotherhood of cheerful service by founding the Unami Lodge of Wimachtendienk, Wingolauchsik, Witahemui. Today, the Order of the Arrow has spread nation-wide and has a membership approaching 200,000 members. Thus, the inspiration of the Treasure Island camp director and his assistant has made a tremendous impact on the Boy Scouts of America. As the need for Scouting grows, it becomes increasingly apparent that the role of the Order is growing as well. Largely for that reason, the traditions fostered and nurtured by the Unami Lodge will continue to touch the lives of the millions of Boy Scouts of America. In all, we are not only proud of the indelible mark that the Unami Lodge has left in the Order's history, but also of the vital role that the lodge will play in the future. Again, we congratulate you and wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. Carey J. Mignerey Jordan Hitchens National Chief National Vice Chief WIMACHTENDIENK- WINGOLAUCHSIK -WITAHEMUI Ed Pea!ie Clul"""'. ~~ \,"~""'' March 27, 2000 Mr_ Marie Chilu~ti, A~sociate Adviser Unami Lodge, Order of the Arrow 7903 Rev~ Street ·PhiladeJ~,hi~ Pennsylvania 19152 ·. Dear Mark, ' ~ri~e to ex len~ congratulat:ions to the membeJ-s of Unami Lodge on the occasion of the 85th anniver-sary of the foo•1ding of the lodge a11d the Order of . tho Arrow. . Unan1i'.s rich t.-adition in Scouting, and especially in Scouting's natic)naJ honor- 30cicty, ha$ enriched oil of us through the program born on T rea~ure Island in the summer of 1915. GeneJ<~tions 41 fScoubi and Scouters have c' ,me i.o. unde.-stand, and then to live, the life of cheerful service because . . of the 11i.nture a,r~!J lhe e"'ample pro\'ided by your predecessors - and the Jives that have b«n tou•;hecl by the Treasure lsland tradition. either directly or indirectly, iit.:rnlly number in the millions- . ., So, whi~e lhis is certainly a special time for the members of Unami lodge, u,nderstand tlu&t it is also a spe<."ial time fC>r all of us who c&re about Scouting and the 01-dc.- - .and tlaat we join you in this special celebnllion_ On behalf of th~ n:tembers of the National Committee and. through them, an the members: of the Order of the ATTow, best wishes for a successful ~elcbntion ·- ~nd . for many decades of ~ervice to Scouting still to come. Edward A_ Pease, Cbainnan National Order of the A\Tow Comm.inee cc: Clyde May~. National Director Treasure Island History 1913 A 5 year lease was signed for Ridge's Island, which was owned by Oscar G. Worman Scoutmaster of Troop 46, and "Treasure Island" was named. It cost $3 .50 per a week. 1914 A new Mess Hall was built. The artesian well was drilled for a water Supply. 1915 E, Urner Goodman, Field Commissioner of Philadelphia Council was appointed Camp Director. Carroll A, Edson was in charge of the commissary. The Order of the Arrow, originally known as the Wimachtendienk Society, was founded by Goodman and Edson. Its first induction ceremony took place on July 16th. 1916 Friday nisht ceremonial a Recognition Campfire became a tradition. Cable ferry to the New Jersey shore was inaugurated. The camp season was shortened to one week due to an outbreak of infantile paralysis on the East coast. 1917 City Hall was built to replace administrative tents. Paths and roads were made and trees were planted. A comp paper was printed in Frenchtown, NJ. A Scout Instruction Course was established to teach Scouts regularly, each morning. This season camp lasted ten weeks and was attended by 70 "officers," 50 troops and 508 Scouts. 1918 (World War I) Edward Bok, publisher of the Ladies Home Journal, volunteered a gift sufficient to purchase the camp for the Philadelphia Counci~ Boy Scouts of America. During a visit Mr. Bok remarked, "Think of how many boys may continue to enjoy this camp year after year long into the future." A boy Mayor was elected each week and a superintendent of police and directors of various bureaus were appointed each week to keep the camp clean and in good shape. A log cabin was erected as the first Nature Museum. 1919 On April 171h, the Treasure Island purchase was complete with a $4000 dollar donation by Mr. Edward Bok. After returning from the war, Urner Goodman becomes Scout Executive and was appointed Camp Director. Horace P. Kern establishes the Annual Scouters weekend at TI pre camp opening. Goodman composed the TI song "By the River that Surrounds Thee." Summer Camp cost $5 .00 per scout camping with their unit, $5 .50 for unattached Scouts. Camp capacity of 300 was set. 1920 A nine week camp season was established and attended by 1332 Scouts and leaders. Unarni Lodge House was financed and built by members of the Wimachtendienk Society. The mess hall was renovated. Mr. Goodman and Mr. Kern compile and publish the first TI Song Book. 1922 A new cable ferry was built, the nature Museum was remodeled and the Wimachtendienk Society's ceremonial grounds, in the South woods, were improved; electricity was installed ; an addition to City Hall was built; Kiwanis Craft Lodge and the Catholic Chapel were built; the wooden flag was replaced by a steel flag pole; the Goodman stockade fence and a pump house were erected; thousands of trees were planted; the Mess Hall was replaced with steel and concrete stairway to TI was built. 1923 Staff"Quads" shacks built. 1925 The Indian Lore program began as an activity feature by Wall ace L. Root, Troop 46, who was Philadelphia's representative to the 2nd World Jamboree in Copenhagen, Denmark 1924. At this time there was no Indian Lore merit badge. 1926 "The Treasure Island Scout", a weekly publication which sold for five cents. Contained Indian and Nature articles by Rufus T. Davis, Horace "Shorty" Rolston and Norman Macdonald. 1927 Tree seedling nursery established in the field North of City Hall by Rufus T. Davis. This Pine trees along Pine Road were transplanted fonn this nursery. The Wimachtendienk Society was renamed The Order of the Arrow. 1928 Eagle Scout Paul Siple ofErie, PA was selected to represent BSA on Admiral Byrd's first expedition to Antarctica, where he invents the "wind chill factor" now used in weather forecasting. He later {1930's) kept is Vigil at the Devil's Tea Table. 1929 "Boys Week" increased to 3,215. 1930 "The Council Log", a daily publication was produced. The "Skyline Trail", part of the Appalachian Trail in NJ, was established as a regular weekly activity by the Outdoor Department. A special service in memory of Edward Bok was held at TI. 1931 A new Nature Lodge near the Staff Quads was erected and the Quartennaster' s Lodge was also built. 1932 The "Mess Hall" was reconstructed and renamed "Dinner Hall." 1933 National recognition was accorded the Order of the Arrow. Ted Goodman, son of E. Umer Goodman, was inducted into Unami Lodge, Order of the Arrow. 1936 TI Map was painted and the legend written by Albert L. Spicer and was hung in the Dinning Hall, where it can be seen today. 193 7 Dinning Room wing annexed to the Unami Lodge House. 1941 Rolston Lodge erected and dedicated on July 13111 in memory of Horace "Shorty" Rolston. 1942 World War TI- Many campers and staff members serve in the American Red Cross and Armed Forces overseas. 1955 On August 19, 1955 hurricane Diane flooded the island. The high water mark can be found above the doorway to the kitchen in the Dining Hall. Staff members were evacuated by air. 1956 Unami Lodge rebuilds the damage from the stonn. 1958 The swimming pool was built and opened. From 1913 to 1957, Scouts swam in the river. Goodman Stockade was rebuilt. Marshall Island was purchased from the YMCA by Philadelphia Council, BSA 1960 Unami Lodge held its 45th Anniversary at TI. 1961 Mitchell suspension foot bridge was erected to connect the Southern end ofMarshall (Skeeter) Island, PA and the Northern tip of Treasure Island, NJ. 1963 Council celebrated the 50th anniversary ofTI and produced the Golden Anniversary History Book. 1964 Old NJ side cable ferry steps, buried in the 1955 flood, were discovered by the camp staff. 1965 June 12th, the 50th anniversary ofUnami Lodge and the Order of the Arrow celebrated at TI was attended by Urner Goodman and Carroll Edaon. They dedicated and placed a plaque at the OA ceremonial grounds. 1969 Eagle Island opens as a wilderness camp. 1970 TI closes as a summer camp but remains open for the Weekend camping. A capital improvement fund was established to refurbish TI's waste disposal and underbrush. Eagle Island as a summer camp with a modem administration building, shower house, pool and latrines. 1975 Unarni celebrates its 60th Anniversary at TI. Dr. Goodman visits for the last time. 1979 Eagle Island closes as a summer camp. 1980 TI reopens as a summer camp. "Connie's" gas station and parking lot were acquired and becomes the camp ranger residence. Dr. Goodman dies at the age of89. Unarni hosts its 65th anniversary with 450 participants. The Dinning Hall is used for the first time since 1971. 1981 TI Dinning Hall reopened for use during summer camp. 1982 Numerous camp renovations were undertaken including: new water and electrical lines; every building was painted; latrine facilities built at every camp site; additional shower built near the Mitchell Bridge; a additional sleeping quarters annexed onto the Unarni Lodge House; bathroom facilities added to Rolston and Unarni Lodge and a rifle range is built on the Southern tip of Marshall's Island. 1983 Ceremonial grounds were refurbished with new benches and stonework. In conjunction with National Order of the Arrow Conference in New Brunswick, thousands visit Treasure Island for an encampment. A 70th Anniversary Camp Staff Reunion was held. 1985 Unarni Lodge hosts Section NE-5A Conclave at TI 1986 Swimming pool deck was refurbished. 1987 The Bernard Klien Memorial Nature Lodge was constructed. 1988 Treasure Island celebrates its 75th anniversary. 1990 Unarni Lodge celebrates it 75th anniversary with the hosting of the Section NE-4B Conclave and a weekend celebration at Treasure Island. 2000 Unarni Lodge celebrates its 85th anniversary at Treasure Island. Treasure Island Reservation Song By the river the surrounds Thee, Rolling mile and mile; Neath the stars that shine above Thee, Dear Ole Treasure Isle. We, who know Thy woodland treasures, Pause in thought a while, Calling bock to mind Thy pleasures, Dear Ole Treasure Isle. We have known the woods the grace Thee, Traced Thy meadow o'er Learned the flowers that bloom upon Thee, Watched the birds that soar. Often have Thy waters blessed us, Off the suns bright smile, Brought a touch of health and gladness, Dear Ole Treasure Isle. Linger yet around the frre, Catch its last bright glow, Let us learn its ready message, Just before we go. Let the warmth of Scout and brother, Dwell in rank and file, Still abiding when we leave Thee, Dear Ole Treasure Isle. Unami Lodge History By Bruce Dordick Unami Lodge, and the Order, was founded at Treasure Island Scout Camp in the summer of 1915 by E.Urner Goodman, the Camp Director, and Carroll A Edson, the Assistant Camp Director, to perpetuate camp traditions and ideals from summer to summer. The organization was to be based on Leni Lenape traditions. Preliminary research on the Delaware Tribes and language was done prior to the start of summer camp by "Shorty" Rolston, a Philadelphia scouter. At Treasure Island, a natural ravine near the south tip of the island is selected as the new Order's ceremonial ground. Preparatory work in getting this site ready for use is done by Goodman and Harry Yoder of Philadelphia Troop 3. Yoder is soon appointed as the Order's first guide and guardian. A totem decorated with a tortoise was erected at the ceremonial ground. This totem was chosen because it was used by Chingachgook and Uncas (familiar from James Fenimore Cooper's Leatherstocking Tale and our own Legend). The tortoise is also the symbol of one of the three major Delaware clans (along with the Turkey and Wolf). The original robes are made by a local farmer's wife and after dark in mid-July the first ceremony is performed. Two scouts (Robert Craig and Gilpin Allen) are led silently by Guide Yoder in single file from the flag pole at the parade grounds to the ceremonial grounds and a three step open ritual begins before the assembled camp. Each of the three parts of the ritual represents a different ideal of the new society called Wimachtendienk W. W.: Brotherhood, Cheerfulness and Service. The first ordeal is spent performing service for the local farmers on the mainland in silence and without food. At the end of the first summer 25 members (including Goodman and Edson) are wearing the black sashes with white bars of the Order. During the first year Dr. William Hinkle plans the ritual for the second degree, later to be called Brotherhood in the 1930s. This gives rise to the third degree, later to be called Vigil. The first vigil honor goes to E.Urner Goodman followed that winter by Carroll Edson. Returning from historic Devil's Tea Table where his vigil was kept, Goodman receives only his Indian name, Nuwingi (or willing), as the triangle representing vigil is not yet used. Later that first year the arrow and turtle are formally adopted as symbols of the Lodge. George Chapman is elected as the first Lodge chief. A second Philadelphia Lodge (Unalachtigo, 8) based on the Turkey Clan of the Delawares is soon established at Philadelphia Council's Camp Biddle. This is merged into Unami Lodge with the closing of this camp. Unami Lodge hosts Grand (National) Lodge meetings in 1921, 1925, 1929 and 1936. At the 1921 meeting E. Umer Goodman is elected the first Grand Chieftan. The Lodge House on Treasure Island is begun in 1919 and completed in 1921 with funds and labor supplied by the Lodge. A dining addition is added in 193 7 and a sleeping addition and bathroom are added in the 1980s. The original structure is much the same today as in was in the 1920s. Hart Scout Reservation opens in 1930 and in 1935 Unami Lodge opens a renovated stone farm house on Swamp Creek Road as its Lodge House at this camp. In 1935 Unami Lodge changes its name to Unami Tribe, likely due to religious implications of the word "Lodge." This change lasts about one year,when the name reverts back to Unami Lodge. The Lodge celebrates its fiftieth anniversary in 1965 by hosting the Area 3A Conclave with E. Umer Goodman in attendance. Over 1000 brothers attend the annual banquet that year. The 1980s mark the end of an era. Dr. E. Umer Goodman passes away in 1980 followed in 1986 by Carroll A Edson. In January 1996 Unami Lodge undergoes its second merger, combining with Delmont Lodge #43, creating a strong, cohesive unit. Delmont Lodge dates back to July 9, 1929 when Jack Foster, Activities Director at Camp Delmont and Henry Faucett with the aid of Russell Mott ofMinsi Lodge 5 charter Delmont Lodge 43. Earlier that summer both Foster and Faucett take their ordeal at Treasure Island Scout Camp. 61 members are inducted into Delmont Lodge the summer of 1929. Delmont holds its first Brotherhood ceremony on April 26, 1930 at the Norristown Scout Cabin. The ceremony is similar to that held today except it included a "bloodletting." Costumes are borrowed from Unami Lodge. Jack Foster becomes Delmont's first vigil member on September 12, 1931 at the National meeting at Lake George, New York. Read a history of Delmont Lodge. Today Unami Lodge #1 serves the five great scout camps of The Cradle of Liberty Council: Treasure Island (founded 1913), Resica Falls (founded 1956), and the three camps of Musser Scout Reservation, Camp Delmont (founded 1916), Camp Hart (founded 1930) and Camp Garrison (opened in 1999). Delmont Lodge History On July 9, 1929, under the leadership of Jack Foster, who was activities director of Camp Delmont, the principal scout camp ofDelmont Council (until 1996, the Valley Forge Council), assisted by Henry M. Fawcett and Russel H. Moll, of the Minsi Lodge, Reading, P A. Delmont Lodge was chartered as the forty-third Lodge in the Order of the Arrow (then called the Wimachtendienk, W.W.) and was known as Delmont Lodge #43. The lodge was so named because it was a combination of the first syllables of Delaware and Montgomery, the two counties comprising the Valley Forge Council. Some suggest that the word "Delmont" is also the Indian word for "valley between two hills" . However, others like Derek Pillie ([email protected]) contend that Delmont has no Indian meaning, but an effort by the founders of the council to appear closely tied to Native American roots. In its first year of existence, Delmont Lodge inducted 71 candidates into its ranks as Ordeal members. Henry M. Faucett was member number 1 of Delmont Lodge and Jack Foster was the first Chief The first Arrow Cermonial ground was near the old rifle range in back of Camp Long. Two ceremonies were held weekly, on Friday nights, after the regular campfire. The ceremonies began in the tail of the Arrow and ended at the head. On April 26, 1930, following the National Lodge's institution of the Brotherhood and Vigil Honor Degrees, Delmont's first Brotherhood was conferred upon 40 brothers at the Norristown Scout Cabin. In selecting one of the many totems available, Delmont Lodge selected the cabin as the most appropriate totem. The cabin was situated in what later became Camp Wilbur, and was the first memorial cabin built at Camp Delmont. Having been built before Camp Wilbur was founded, it was originally used as a first aid shack and housed the doctor when he was in camp. Built of cedar, the cabin was referred to in national camp publications as one of the finest types of shelters for overnight camping. It was highly advertised and was considered by many as a high mark in camp cabin construction. The cabin was built in memory of William C. Saville, Scoutmaster of Highland Park Troop 1 in 1928. He was born in 1895 and died in France in 1918. The cabin was built and dedicated to Mr. Saville because he helped open Camp Delmont. By arrangement with the Council Camping Committee, Tops'l, a cabin on the east ridge was set aside as a Lodge House. Being adjacent to the ceremonial site, Tops'l was an appropriate place for Ceremonial Teams to prepare for Ordeals, for meetings of chapters and committees. Tops'l was used during the winter months by the various chapters of the Delmont Lodge, each chapter being assigned a particular weekend. When in camp, each member does some work for the good of Delmont Scout Reservation. In 1949, the Lodge selected a new ceremonial site on the east side of the lake and developed this site as a more fitting place to honor those who were about to become members. Once again, in 1960, the Arrow Site was moved to its present location, just above the Schweiker Memorial Lodge. It was also in 1960 that Mr. Malcolm Schweiker gave the present cabin to the Order of the Arrow. It is this cabin that is the focal point of the ceremonies conducted each year at Delmont. In 1960 Delmont Lodge was the host lodge for the Area III-A Conference, where plans were laid and carried out to make the Order of the Arrow the means by which camping would be promoted throughout Scouting. In 1962 at the Area III-A Conference held at Camp Rodney, Maryland, Thomas Butcavage, Chief of Delmont Lodge #43 was elected Area Chief for the year 1962-1963. In 1964 Delmont Lodge was again in the enviable spot of having the Area III-A Chief from among its members. F. Joseph Loeper Jr. was elected Area III-A Chieffor 1964-1965 at the conference held at Camp Ockanickon. He also served on the National Conference Committee at Bloomington, IN as Coordinator of Personnel for the National Conference held in August of 1965. In 1964 plans were drawn up to renovate the present Arrow Site for the Area III-A Conference to be hosted by Delmont Lodge at Delmont Scout Reservation in 1968. The project was completed just prior to the conference with all work having been done by the brothers of the Lodge. The new site was officially dedicated at the 1968 Area III-A Conference by our founder, Dr. E. Urner Goodman. Valley Forge Council and Philadelphia Council merged in 1996 to become the Cradle of Liberty Council. Later in the year Delmont Lodge merged with Unami Lodge #1. The new lodge retained the Unami name and number. Unami Lodge Chiefs E Urner Goodman Founder Robert A. Dewey 1959 Carroll A. Edson Founder Anthony Schmidt 1960 George Chapman 1916 Charles Clarke 1961 Raymond Richter 1917-18 Joseph A. Zeigler Jr. 1962 Howard Seiderman 1919 Stanley V itella 1963 Harry A. Yoder 1920 Larry Fullerton 1964-65 Earle W. Stevenson 1921 Robert Tomlinson 1966-67 W. Coulter Gallagher 1922 Gene Lorandeau 1968 Alfred C. Nichols Jr. 1923 Chester Szczepanski 1969-70 Albert L. Borkow Jr. 1924 Larry Carson 1971 H. Loyd Nelson 1925 Joel Glickman 1972 Francis C. Schluth 1925 Stephen Silverman 1973 Joseph N. Pattison III 1926 Allan D. Geller 1974 WilliamS, Pattison 1927 Philip M. Hittner 1975 Leonard L. Tieman 1928 Gary Lewis 1976 Donald H. Ewing 1929 William Scott III 1976 George J. Baker 1930 Morgan P. Thomas 1977 Charles G. Pilkington 1931 Jeffiey Steinberg 1978 George H. Keller 1932 Robert F. Novak 1979 William W. Braunwrath 1933-34 Michael J. Tursi 1979-80 George L. Oeste 1935 David H. Sirken 1981 Richard A. Gregory 1936 Timothy P. Kelly 1982 George Y amas 1937 Michael Coyne 1983 Harry C. Imsick Jr. 1938 Christopher Higgins 1984 John Schmus 1939 Daniel J. Coyne 1985 Robert H. Neely 1940 Mark Chilutti 1986 Herbert F. Hertz 1941 Darrel Braxton 1987 Roy C. Imsick 1942 Fredrick Shindler 1987 Abraham Durfor 1943 Joseph Sposato 1988 Rober H. Sehl 1944 Herbert Toplan 1989 William R. Krause 1945 Dave King 1990 Harry Boardman 1946 Steve A. Ranjo 1991 Carl Jeremias Sr. 1947 Jeffiey A. Aster 1992 Nathaniel Morgan 1948 Brian Fowler 1993 Samuel E. Allen III 1949 Robert Cook 1994 Louis R. Spealler 1950- Antoine Skinner 1995 Dr. Frank B. Johnson 1952 Jason Sheperd 1996 Roland E, Dubree Sr. 1953 Jeremy Detwiler 1996-96 Martin L. Leicht 1954 Brian Wallace 1997-98 Albert J. Dorley 1955 George Warren III 1998-99 Murry K. Saltzman 1956 Matthew McGill 1999-00 Andrew Krupczak 1957-58 John Alessi 2000-01 Delmont Lodge Chiefs Jack Foster 1929-30 J. Dougherty 1987 JH. Saurman 1930-32 Thad York 1987-88 Paul Bates 1932-34 Reyn Rittchie 1988-89 Rubin Nordbnlom 1934-36 Joseph Wojton 1989-91 John A. Turner 1936-37 Travis Hammond 1991-92 Kross 1939-41 Brian Swider 1992 G. Kenneth Nelson 1942-43 Michael Fortunato 1993 Kurt Malmstrom 1943-45 Scott Cleary 1993-94 Charles E. Wells Jr. 1945-46 David Fitzgerald 1994-95 Aurthur Megraw 1946-4 7 Derek Pillie 1995-96 Andrew Marcus 1947-48 William Lehman 1948-49 Howard Wolfenden 1949-52 Emmett Minnich 1952-54 John J. Zubaly 1954-56 David Abel 1956-58 John F. Mcdonlad Jr. 1958-60 Jessia Hawk ill 1960-61 Robert Allen 1961-62 Thomas Butcavage 1963-64 Joseph Shield Jr. 1964-65 Joseph Loeper Jr. 1965-66 Jody Troyan 1965-67 Robert Gilbert Jr. 1968-69 Scott Johnson 1969-70 William Wood 1970-71 John Sweeny 1971-72 Kenneth Beale 1972-73 William Gabriel 1973-74 William Koffel 1974-75 JerryCoombs 1975-76 Joseph Bonner 1976-77 Robert Johson 1977-78 Daniel C. Shaw 1978-79 Barry J. Cunnigham 1979-80 Frank Johnson 1980-81 Richard Mullholland 1981-82 Robert Christian 1982-83 Richard Jaqett 1983-84 John Nawn 1984-85 Gabe Serbin III 1985-86 Duke Donnelly 1986-87 Dave Fortunato Outstanding Service Award The David Fortunato Outstanding Service Award was established be the Lodge Executive Committee in November of 1996. Dave served as a professional scouter in the Philadelphia Council, and served in a number of advisory positions in the Order of the Arrow as a volunteer. Dave became the adviser of Delmont Lodge #43 in December of 1995, and his sage advise was instrumental in the successful completion of the mergerof Delmont Lodge #43 and Unami Lodge One. Dave was selected to serve as the first lodge adviser to the new Unami Lodge One. Unfortunately, Dave had been fighting cancer throughout this period. Because of his illness he resigned shortly after the merger became official in September, 1996. In October of 1996 Dave Fortunato passed away to join the other great scouters of the past. Dave never had a chance to witness the completion of his work, but he would be proud of how the lodge has developed. 1997 & 1998 1999 Christian Grandzol Joseph Alessi Michael Kelly Joseph Brook Matthew McGill Richard Hefuer Matthew Pendergast Jason Nasino Trevor Smith George Warren III 2000 Ed Clifford Jim Price Lambert Liebel Jr. Shane Magargal Founder's Award Recipients The Founders Award was created in 1981 by the National Order of the Arrow Committee to honor and recognize those arrowmen who have given outstanding service to their lodge. The award is reserved for an Arrowmen who demonstrates to his fellow Arrowmen that he memorializes in his everyday life the spirit of achievement as described by OA' s founders E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson. The award is a handsome bronze medallion bearing the likeliness of Goodman and Edson, with a wooden base and brass plate with the recipient's name and year of presentation engraved upon it. Also available is the Founder's Award ribbon, similar to the universal arrow ribbon, except that it is gold colored arrow suspended from an all red ribbon. Lodges may petition the National Order of the Arrow Committee to present up to four awards annually based upon lodge membership. If the lodge presents more than one award, one must be to a youth under the age of 21. 1982 Albert J. Roby lli 1988 Fred Schindler Joseph A. Conway Robert J. Grow Jr. 1983 Timothy P. Kelly Duke Donnelly George Keller Frank Jaquett Richard M. Ruffino 1989 Larry Arinsberg Em Nuneville David King 1984 Frank J. Campisi, Jr. Thad Yorks Jerry Reed Ward Yorks Jody Troyan 1990 Jeffery A. Aster 1985 Mark J. Chilutti Steven A. Ranjo Allen D. Geller Reyn Ritchie Steven J. Gerber Bob Smith John A. Nawn 1991 Angel Torres Tom Tanner Robert Murset 1986 Joe Sposato Mike Murdoch David H. Sirken Joe Wojton Steve Burinsky Bill Douglass 1987 John T. Ruppert 1992 Robert Arcangel Frank J. Campisi Sr. Scott A. Rubin Rick Jaquett Dennis Teefy Jack Bittig John Macfarland 1993 Brian Fowler 1996 Mark Bonitatibus Daniel Price Ray Ferry Travis Hammond Ron Whelen Sr. Bob Johnson Dave Fortunato 1994 Ronald Whelen Jr. Ernie Scardecchio Dennis Snee 1997 Jeremy Detwiler John R. Bryant Brian Wallace Derek Pillie John Butts MacMillan Joe Phillips 1998 Joseph Lesniak 1995 Bob Kestler Michael McCrea Jason Sheppard Daniel Adams Mike Cipresso L. Griff Watkin Jerry Lessard Jr. 1999 Donald Blank Bill Hunsberger Ryan Brooke Glen McCrea George Warren III UNAMI LODGE HOUSE PROJECT In November of I 999, after being approached by the Cradle of liberty Council with the thought of restoring the Unami Lodge House on Treasure Island, key members of the lodge drew up plans to bring the project to life. The lodge house, which was originally built in I 9 I 9, was in need of structural, cosmetic, and also accessibility work to bring it up to date. A well thought out proposal was constructed showing the need for the lodge to raise approximately $37,000 to make this project happen. A grant application was submitted to the National Order of the Arrow Committee, who awards a total of $30,000 in matching grants each year. Our lodge was one of eleven lodges across the country chosen to receive a grant, and we were awarded the highest amount possible; $5,000. The fundraising proposal was written up and divided in to 4 phases. The first phase was the Individual Outreach Phase. The goal of phase one was to raise at least $5,000 through individual contributions of at least $I 00 each from dedicated arrowmen. This phase was kicked in to high gear at the lodge banquet on March 4. As of this point, our pledges and contributions are totaling approximately $6,000. The second phase was a special Unami lodge Project 2000 Council Shoulder Patch Set. This specially designed set of patches, each with a different border, was approved by the Cradle of liberty Council for wear on the uniform and safe by the lodge. We ordered 250 sets to be sold for $25 per set. With over-runs from the manufacturer we ended up with about 300 sets. As of today there are less than 25 sets left. The third phase of the fundraising project will be the safe of the specially designed, I 8-color backpatch entitled "Preserving Our Past." This incredible patch, featuring the likeness of both our Founder Dr. E. Urner Goodman, and the original Unami Lodge House will go on safe at the 85th Anniversary Weekend for $35. The patch will be made in a limited quantity of I SO and will be expected to sell out quickly. There will also be a very limited edition of the patch sold that will come with a I 6x20-inch color print of the patch. There will only be SO made and will sell for $I 25. The final phase will be the "Walkway at Unami lodge." There will be a brick walkway created at the lodge house in which people can purchase a personalized brick and leave a message as a permanent part of history. Details for this phase are being completed now and should be available in the immediate future. All fundraising and work must be completed this year, and our goal is to be done in the late fall . Upon completion we will have a special re - dedication ceremony of the building. For more information on how to become a part of this historical project by making a contribution, please contact Associate Lodge Adviser Mark Chilutti at 2 I 5-708-0399 or Lodge Staff Adviser Ken Nygard at 215-988-981 I. Chairmen for this Weekend Weekend Chairmen - Richard Hefner Adviser - Mark Chilutti Registration- John Alessi Adviser- Dave Sirken Parking/Security - Tom Miller Ceremonies - Phil Vasold Lucas Appelton Chris Young Kitchen - Dennis Snee Museum - Mike Hilferty Adviser - Don Ross Trading Post- Randy Blank Adviser- Joe Alessi Service - Shane Magargel Ordeal - Bill Palmer Jr. Brotherhood - Ryan Melitis Adviser - Bruce Dordick Afternoon Activities - Leo Spaeder Evening Show - Steve Y anelli Adviser - Jeremy Detwiler Program Booklet- James Price Adviser - Pat Hansel Dave Sirken UNAMIL 'i' '"