History of the Yustaga Lodge #385

May 2015 Gulf Coast Council Pensacola,

Table of Contents

I. Forward ...... 1 II. Preface ...... 3 III. Yustaga Lodge History ...... 5 A. History of the Gulf Coast Council ...... 5 B. Gulf Coast Long Term Campgrounds ...... 6 C. The Order of the Arrow Comes to the Gulf Coast ...... 8 IV. Yustaga Lodge Structure ...... 9 A. Former Officers ...... 9 1. Lodge Chiefs and Advisers ...... 9 2. National Officers ...... 10 3. Section Officers ...... 10 B. Lodge Publications ...... 11 C. Lodge Executive Council (LEC) ...... 11 V. Yustaga Lodge Activities ...... 15 A. Lodge Events ...... 15 B. Section Activities ...... 16 C. Lodge Insignia ...... 16 D. Lodge Traditions ...... 18 1. Lodge Necklace ...... 18 VI. Yustaga Memories ...... 21 A. Memories by Year ...... 21 B. Summary ...... 34 C. Contributors: ...... 35 VII. Lodge Awards ...... 37 A. Distinguished Service Award ...... 37 B. Urner Goodman Camping Award ...... 37 C. National Service Award ...... 38 D. National Standard Lodge ...... 38 E. Quality Lodge ...... 38 F. Journey to Excellence Award ...... 38 G. Number One Section in the Nation ...... 38 H. (Section/Region) Best Lodge ...... 38 I. Vigil Honor ...... 39 J. Founder's Award ...... 43 K. James West Award Recipients ...... 44 VIII. References: ...... 45

I. Forward

,RQFHKHDUGDYROXQWHHUVD\³$OOZHZDQWLVRXU*RGJLYHQULJKWWREHQXPEHURQHLQ HYHU\WKLQJ´When I think of the time I have been honored to be part of the Yustaga Lodge, those words have never seemed more true. Over my 30 year career in professional , I have been honored to be part of 6 different lodges. None focuses on excellence more than Yustaga. Cheerful Service DERYHDOORWKHUFRQFHUQVLVKRZWKHORGJHSURYHVLWV¶FRPPLWPHQWWRWKH*XOI&RDVW Council. The pride the Lodge exhibits related to our camp is higher than any other lodge I have worked with. Spanish Trail Reservation is used almost every week in our council and that would not be possible without the Arrowmen of Yustaga and their never ending willingness to do whatever is asked of them to keep our camp facilities the best they can be. Beyond service, members of Yustaga strive for excellence in everything they do. The pride that is built in our members to represent not only our Council, but themselves, is obvious. The honors and awards that the lodge has earned over the 67years of its existence are second to none making it one of the premiere lodges in the Southern Region. Since 1948 the members of our lodge have kept focus on what is really important in 6FRXWLQJ«RWKHUV It is with great pride that I call myself a member of the Yustaga Lodge. As a Scout Executive, it is a great comfort knowing that the lodge believes in our camp, our council mission and service to those in Scouting now and those that will come after us. Happy 100th anniversary to the Order of the Arrow. Scouting would not be the same without you.

Spencer Page Supreme Chief of the Fire Scout Executive Gulf Coast Council

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2 II. Preface

As the Scouting movement expanded from England in the first years of the twentieth century, the youth of northern Gulf coast of Florida and proved eager to join. History shows that Scout units began to appear in this region either in advance of or at least in parallel with the establishment of the US Congress charted Boy Scouts of America. As the Scouting Movement grew, a society of "Honored Campers" was established to recognize those Scouts that "best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives." Thus, in 1915, the organization to later be name The Order of the Arrow came into existence. It took 33 years for this Order to reach the Gulf Coast, the forming of Yustaga Lodge. As The Order of the Arrow celebrates its 100th Anniversary, there is a yearning to document the OA's history. The National OA charged the local lodges to write the history of their lodge so that the Arrowmen that follow will know their origins and of the journey thus far. This document is the product of that desire. By consolidating the history reports from available documents and verbal sources, the history of Yustaga Lodge is being recorded for future generations. The initial goal of this document is to be part of the National Order of the Arrow Conference to be held in the Summer of 2015. Each Lodge is encouraged to bring their history and share with other Arrowmen at the conference and each history will be compiled into a digital history of the entire OA. After the conference, this document will be considered a "living document." Although the history of Yustaga Lodge has occurred, the recording of that history and the recording of current events into the history shall continue. It is hoped that this document will cause Arrowmen to remember events from their personal history that can be added to this record. Errors in the record can be corrected. This history is not the work of a single person, but of the entire Lodge and all its members, current and past. As you read the pages of this document, think back to your experiences. What impressed you during your journey? Who influenced you? What lessons did you learn that made an impact on your life? Then, write up those stories and submit them to the Lodge History team. Each story has its place in the history and should be recorded.

Dr. Darryl G. Huddleston Yustaga Lodge May 2015

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4 III. Yustaga Lodge History A. History of the Gulf Coast Council

In the early 1900s, the flames of the new Scouting movement spread across Europe and began to take root in the United States and the Gulf Coast of Florida was no exception. Across the country, YMCA organizations were some of the first to recognize the potential of the Scouting movement to spark the interest of young men. Even though the methods of reaching and working with youth were different, the YMCA leaders worked to encourage the formation of the early Scout units. In the Pensacola, Florida, area, YMCA General Secretary Mr. J. M. Sherrill worked with Mr. John Bradford, YMCA Boy's Work Secretary, to form five troops in either 1909 or 1910. Mr. Bradford served as the first Scout Commissioner for the area. These early units may have been some of the first Scout units in the USA! The value of the Scouting program was not wasted on these early Scouts. Two of the Boy Scouts went on to become Mayor of Pensacola in their adult years. As the movement grew, others towns in south Alabama and north Florida started Scout troops. Atmore, Alabama, had a troop in 1911. One of these early Scouts, Mr. Leslie B. McCoy, was still an active scout in the mid 1970s. The founder of the city of Shalimar, Florida, Mr. Clifford H. Meigs, was a Boy Scout in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, in 1912. In 1914, the Pensacola area submitted an application for a BSA Charter from the National office. The approved charter covered only the city of Pensacola. The first "Scout office" was a single desk at the local YMCA. This council remained chartered for only two years, though. Although the formal council had trouble staying organized, the Troops of the area continued. Other Florida areas with active Scout units included Chipley, Panama City, Marianna, Milton, and Century. In 1926, the Scouts in the Marianna and Panama City area joined with Scouts in the southeast Alabama area and formed the Choctawhatchee Council. With 39 troops, the council's headquarters was located in Dothan, Alabama. In 1927, Mr. W. H. Carter, officially applied for a charter to found the Satsumaland Council which included the Alabama counties of Escambia and Conecuh and the Florida counties of Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa. This council represented 9 established troops with the potential for over three dozen new troops. Organized summer camps started in 1927 at Camp McCaskill. The first Scout Executive, Mr. George H. Lowery, was hired and the council office was established in the San Carlos Hotel Building, Pensacola. Although several scouts were thought to have qualified for the rank of Eagle during the first decade of Scouting, William Brown, Troop 5, was the first Eagle Scout in the new council to receive his badge during a Court of Honor, February 16, 1927. As the years passed, the two Alabama counties were transferred to the Mobile, Alabama, council. The Florida counties of Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson,

5 Walton, and Washington were transferred to Satsumaland. Then in 1935, the Satsumaland Council added Alabama counties Conecuh, Escambia, and Monroe; and changed its name to Gulf Coast Council, the name that stands today. With a total of 13 counties, Gulf Coast was one of the largest (territorial) councils in the region. Over the remaining years, the boundaries changed. Currently, Gulf Coast Council consists of the Alabama counties of Monroe, Conecuh, and Escambia and the Florida counties of Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, Bay, and Gulf. The Gulf Coast Council continued to grow. The program was implemented. Sea Scouts Ships were formed. Then, in 1948, Scouting's Honor Camper Society, the Order of the Arrow, came to the Gulf Coast. Yustaga Lodge began and the first members were inducted into the Order during the summer camp sessions at Camp Big Heart, on the shores of Santa Rosa Sound.

B. Gulf Coast Long Term Campgrounds

Although the first two decades of scouting in the Gulf Coast region were full of camping and perhaps the traditional "summer camp" experience, historical records show the first annual summer camp was held in 1927 at Camp Fred Scott. The camp was located on the Alabama side of Perdido Bay near the community of Perdido Beach. The 1928 camp was held at Camp McCaskill, located on the Santa Rosa Sound. In 1929, camp moved to Camp Robinson, located on Blackwater Bay, near Bagdad, FL. The 1930-31 summer camps were held at Camp Harrison, near Floridatown, FL, on Escambia Bay. In 1932, the camp was held at Camp Miller, on Williams Creek, near Navarre FL, just two blocks off the Fort Walton highway (assumed to be current day US98), near the Miller's turpentine still site. In 1933, the camp moved east to Camp Ruckel, near Niceville FL, on Rocky Bayou. Then in 1934, summer camp found its first "real home", Camp Big Heart. The council secured a lease for a Santa Rosa Sound side camp just east of Gulf Breeze, FL. Nestled in the western portion of the Naval Live Oaks preserve, Big Heart was a rustic, but beautiful scene. The Reserve had been formed over a hundred years earlier as the nation's first government tree farm. The majestic live oaks were to be crucial to the construction and maintenance of the U.S. Navy's ships at the nearby Pensacola naval yard. After the Civil War, naval ships were constructed out of iron and the Reserve was eventually declared surplus. After World War II, the area was acquired by the State of Florida and converted to a state park. In 1948, the State recognized the value of the scouting and its role on citizenship training and granted a lease of 300 acres to the Gulf Coast Council for Camp Big Heart. It is noted that during World War II, Big Heart was "loaned" to the Navy as a recreational area for sailors stationed at the Pensacola Navy base. The summer camp was held at the Girl Scout Camp, Isabella Ingraham, was also

6 located nearby in the live oak Reserve. In addition, Negro scouts held summer camp at Skinner's Park, on Escambia Bay, a historic mill site north of Pensacola. In 1947-48, the Negro summer camp was held at Fort Barrancas on Pensacola Naval Air Station. This camp was known as Camp Sinton, and in 1948, the Gulf Coast Council established a permanent home for Camp Sinton on the northeast portion of the Scout property, near Camp Big Heart. Summer camp was an annual favorite at Big Heart. Often, four weeks of camp were held. In 1944, the summer camp fee was $7.50 per week per Scout with attending adults or $8.00 per week if unattended. Scouts could obtain bus transportation from the Council office for 25 cents, each way! Of course, each Scout was instructed to bring a tin plate, tin cup, a spoon, a knife, and a fork. In 1949, a threat to Camp Big Heart arose. Eighteen claimants to the Live Oak Naval Reservation initiated a request to the State of Florida for a bill to allow the State to sell the Reserve back to the original landowners' families. The Gulf Coast Council urged all Scouts and Scouters to contact their state congressmen to "Help Save Camp Big Heart." The proposed bill was never submitted. Although Big Heart had been refurbished several times over the years, the camp had deteriorated and was no longer acceptable for use as a summer camp site. In 1955, the Council started the process of acquiring the property for the construction of a new camp. In 1956, it was decided not to conduct long term camping at Big Heart or Sinton. Thus, in 1956, summer camp was moved to Camp Robbins on Eglin Air Force Base, outside Valparaiso, FL. Summer camp was held at Eglin Air Force Base, on the northern shore of Choctawhatchee Bay and was an idyllic setting for camping. In 1958, approval was given and Mr. A. S. Covell was responsible for the purchase of the land for a permanent scout camp. A parcel of 560 acres was selected just west of Defuniak Springs, FL. This property was roughly located in the geographic center of the council and had easy access to US Highway 90. Plans were made for the development of three camps and two lakes. The name Spanish Trail Scout Reservation was selected. The first camp was constructed and named, from suggestions submitted by Scouts and Scouters through a mail-in effort, Camp Euchee. The name Euchee comes from a tribe of Native Americans that lived in the mountainous area of Tennessee when Hernanado De Soto first encountered them in 1540. Later the tribe migrated to the Alabama/Georgia region, near Columbus, GA. The Euchee's joined the Muskogee Confederacy in the late 1700s. During the dark days of the 1820s to 1830s, the Euchees were forcefully relocated to with the other Native Americans of the region. The remnants of the Euchee nation live near Sapulpa, OK. The first Camp Euchee summer camp was held in 1961. Attending the camp were 1358 scouts from 72 different troops. The camp has been in operation since 1961 and

7 has been home to many scouts. In 1970, the council opened the second of the planned campsite, Camp Jambo, on the northern shores of Lake Alaqua.

C. The Order of the Arrow Comes to the Gulf Coast

As the Order of the Arrow movement grew in the adjoining Councils, Gulf Coast Council Field Executives, Ted Childress and Norman Savelle, felt the time was right for the formation of an OA Lodge along the Gulf. During the Council's summer camp held at Camp Big Heart, the first Gulf Coast OA members were inducted. On May 21-22, 1948, the "chief and eleven braves" from the Tuckabatchee Area Council (Montgomery, AL) Alibamu (179) OA Lodge attended Camp Big Heart to conduct the induction. Alibamu Lodge was instrumental in forming other lodges in the region. At this first induction, 24 Scouts and Scouters became the charter members of the new lodge and conducted the first Lodge meeting on 22 May. There, the first Lodge Officers were elected: Thurstan A. Shell, Netami Sakima (Lodge Chief); Bo Sharpless, Scribe; and Albert Pledger, Treasurer. During each summer camp session, candidates were called out and spent the last day of summer camp enduring their Ordeal. Three more groups of Arrowmen were inducted during the next three weeks of summer camp. On September 11, 1948, the new, unnamed, Lodge held its first business meeting. Of great interest was the selection of a name for the new Lodge. After discussion, the name YUSTAGA was unanimously selected. The lodge name came from a small, local, native tribe that was a part of the Creek nation. Years later, the name was found to mean "Drinkers of Fire Water" which referred to the practice of the natives drinking water containing the leaves, berries, and bark of the yaupon holly plant. This plant is the only native plant in North America that contains caffeine. Natives would heat water and thus make "coffee" that was an important part of their culture. The selection of the Lodge totem was conducted by ballot. Several of the ballots were filed in the Lodge scrapbook. The totem chosen was the osprey. This native raptor, sometimes referred to as a "fish hawk", was plentiful along the coastal and inland waterways. The official colors green and white were selected, but were changed to gold and white in future years. The thunderbird was selected as the official emblem. A committee (Ted Childress, Norman Savelle, and Ray Kelley) was formed to begin the development of the first constitution and By-Laws

8 IV. Yustaga Lodge Structure

A. Former Officers

The following shows the history of Yustaga's leadership through the years. Although some of the history has been maintained, some information has been lost .

1. Lodge Chiefs and Advisers

1948 Thurston A. Shell Unknown 1986 Cory Wilkinson Frank Russell 1949 Bo Sharpless Unknown 1987 Rik Koeteeuw Frank Russell 1950 Unknown Unknown 1988 a) Scott Broughton Bret Moore 1951 Unknown Unknown b) Wade Hartley Bret Moore 1952 Otis Fendt Jr. Unknown 1989 Wade Hartley Bret Moore 1953 Don Villeneuve Dr E.C. Rogers 1990 Jon Paul Gingrey Leon Hartley 1954 Gary Kohr Dr E.C. Rogers 1991 Chad Hartley Leon Hartley 1955 Harry Hooker Albert Gastiger 1992 Jon Davies II Leon Hartley 1956 Lonnie Cahoon Albert Gastiger 1993 Jim Matson Leon Hartley Jr. 1957 Bill Stanford Don Villenuve 1994 Herman Davies Leon Hartley 1958 Bill Kennedy James Evans 1995 Andrew Raines Leon Hartley 1959 Fred Nowak James Evans 1996 Todd Powell Bill Paulchek 1960 Major Wright James Evans 1997 Wade Caudle Bill Paulchek 1961 Jim Ross George Boss 1998 a) Jim Henry Bill Paulchek 1962 Chuck Boss George Boss b) Wally Brown Bill Paulchek 1963 Tom Baker George Boss 1999 Mike Robert Wade Hartley 1964 Roland Deaton George Boss 2000 Steven Henry Wade Hartley 1965 Chris Martin George Boss 2001 a) Steven Henry Wade Hartley 1966 Gerald Palmer George Boss b) Andy Weber Wade Hartley 1967 Robert Kibler Tom Rushing 2002 Monty Haight Wade Hartley 1968 Robert Kibler Tom Rushing 2003 Andy Weber Wade Hartley 1969 Jack Leahey Tom Rushing 2004 Doug Watson Wade Hartley 1970 Jack Leahey Tom Rushing 2005 Ryan Braddy Wade Hartley 1971 Alan Hart Tom Rushing 2006 Ben Marshall Jim Matson 1972 John Kominsky Tom Rushing 2007 Michael Kirkland Jim Matson 1973 Edwin Babiak Tom Rushing 2008 Brad Brock Jim Matson 1974 Mike Holmes Tom Rushing 2009 a) Chandler Young Jim Matson 1975 Mike Holmes Russ Kaser b) Zach Kuhl Jim Matson 1976 Paul Sims Richard Gregory 2010 Bryce Segler Bill Payne 1977 Frank Weaver Richard Gregory 2011 a)Henry Etchberger Bill Payne 1978 Bret Moore Richard Gregory b)Bryce Segler Bill Payne 1979 Randy Segler Brad Estabrook 2012 Bryce Segler Bill Payne 1980 Neale Currie Brad Estabrook 2013 Barry Jordan Bill Payne 1981 Chris Maier Wayne Drown 2014 Sam Alford Bill Payne 1982 Bart Moore Wayne Drown 2015 Aidon J. Cole Bill Payne 1983 Kit Outlaw Frank Russell 1984 Basil Papantonis Frank Russell 1985 Richard Rudolph Frank Russell

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2. National Officers

2004 National Vice Chief : David Dowty (elected from Black Eagle Lodge, but attended his Ordeal in Yustaga Lodge)

3. Section Officers

Chief 1961 Freddy Nowak V-a 1968 Gerald Smith V-e 1989 Scott Broughton SE-3 2004 Steven Henry SR-4N 2009 Chandler Young SR-1B

Vice Chief 1953 Jack Haskins V-a 1959 Bill Kennedy V-a 1960 Freddy Nowak V-a 1964 Larry Cravy V-a 1970 Jack Leahy V-e 1983 Kit Outlaw SE-3 1987 Corey Wilkinson SE-3 2003 Steven Henry SR-4N 2005 Charles Bellinghausen SR-4N 2006 Ryan Braddy SR-4N 2015 Jerry Hand SR-1B

Secretary 1987 Corey Wilkinson SE-3 1988 Scott Broughton SE-3 1989 Wade Hartley SE-3 1992 Chad Hartley SE-3 2010 Sam Ammons SR-1B 2011 Henry Etchberger SR-1B 2012 William Humphries SR-1B 2013 Bryce Segler SR-1B

10 B. Lodge Publications

In 1957, Yustaga began to publish its newsletter, The Osprey. Throughout the years, The Osprey has been used to record Lodge and Chapter activities, stories, and provide announcement for future activities. From the Lodge By-Laws, The Osprey is to be published four times a year. At some weekend Lodge events, it has even been published daily! The Lodge secretary has typically had responsibility for the newsletter. For a time, the Lodge had a Yahoo group for electronic distribution of information and for the social function. This group eventually died out and was replaced by Facebook. This social media consists of a moderated online community for Arrowmen and supporters. Access is granted to allow members to see and submit messages, questions, photos, stories, etc. The Lodge, ceremony teams, and most chapters have a dedicated "page" for their special activities. As of 2015, only a quarter of the Lodge members have requested access. The primary method of distributing Lodge information is through the email "reflector". An email package is prepared and through the use of the Lodgemaster, the national OA management software, the email can be forwarded to all registered members of the lodge. This web-based program is used to maintain membership records, record attendance, log service hours, help with finances, and other Lodge functions. Almost all Lodge members have an email address and can be reached through the Lodgemaster system. The Lodge also maintains a custom website, www.yustaga385.com. This website contains a calendar of Lodge and Chapter events, special messages, history, leadership information, committee descriptions, the newsletter archives, and other Lodge information. The Lodge also loosely maintains a "Where to Go Camping" book. Traditionally, this has been a paper book approximately 1 inch thick. Current efforts from the Choctaw chapter are to update the book and convert it to an electronic format. With more information being online, this will allow the book to be better maintained and make it more accessible to the units of the Gulf Coast Council.

C. Lodge Executive Council (LEC)

In years past, the Lodge leadership consisted of the Lodge Chief, two Lodge Vice- Chiefs, the Lodge Secretary, and the Lodge Treasurer. All officers were elected by the Lodge members, by Chapter votes, except one Vice-Chief was appointed by the Lodge Chief. At the 2014 Lodge Business Meeting, the Lodge structure was changed and the Lodge Chief and four Vice-Chiefs were all elected. The Lodge Chief, working with the Lodge Adviser, appointed the Vice-Chiefs to head specific functions (Administration, Program, Service, and Training.) These Vice-Chiefs work with an adult adviser and committees to execute Lodge events and programs. The current Lodge Committee

11 structure contains the committees of: American Indian Activities, Inductions, Vigil Ad- Hoc, Chaplain Corps, Service Corps, Unit Service, Historical Awards, Secretary, Publications, and Treasurer. Each committee is chaired by a youth and has a dedicated adult adviser.

Position Responsibilities Lodge Chief Presides over all lodge operations and functions (ex-officio member of all committees) Chairman of the Lodge Executive Committee and member of the Lodge Key 3 Promotes Lodge, Sectional, Regional, and National Order of the Arrow events Communicates with the Lodge Adviser on all aspects of Lodge Operation Plans and sets, with Lodge Executive Committee, goals for Lodge officers and Committees Prepares the agenda for Executive Committee meetings Represents the Lodge to the Council and The Section Council of Chiefs Coordinates the efforts of the other Lodge Officers and Chairmen Appoints Committee Chairmen and works with the Lodge Adviser on appointment of Committee Advisers Works with the Vice-Chiefs to make additions to the Lodge Executive Committee Handbook Encourages, in conjunction with the other Lodge Officers, to plan and carry out a training program each year Submits articles to the Lodge Newsletter Vice Chief Edit and distribute minutes of each LEC within two weeks of the Of Administration meeting. Release four Osprey newsletters a year to be published in accordance with the approved schedule. Recruit chapter Osprey reporters. Present accurate records of Lodge finances at each LEC. Vice Chief Organize programs for each event. Of Program Establish a shows committee composed of 14 members including four members from Appalachee, Choctaw, Oschambos, and Woapalanne. Have a show script ready and available to each shows committee member a month in advance to the event. Have at least one practice prior to the event. Keep copies of the aforementioned scripts for the next Vice Chief.

12 Vice Chief Keep a list of tools available at STSR for Ordeal and OA workdays. Of Service Manage the OA closet supplies in Henson Hall and the Trading Post. Coordinate campsite cleanups throughout the year. Vice Chief Compile a list of 9-10 new exciting training sessions before New Of Training Years to promote at the Ordeal. Create incentives (e.g. prize drawings) to get higher attendance at the Training sessions. Get the trainers ready at least a month before the event so they have time to make them TOTALLY AWESOME!!

Committee Responsibilities American Indian Recruits, trains, organizes Drum and Dance teams Activities Works in conjunction with YNAW Chairman/Adviser Teaches various sessions to Lodge concerning Native American tribes, customs, regalia, foods, etc. Competes at Conclave/NOAC as appropriate Inductions Responsible for all phases of Inductions Provides training to Elangomats Works with Brotherhood candidates during training Ensures 30+% annual conversion rate for Journey to Excellence Works with Lodge Secretary to notify every eligible Brotherhood candidate Oversees Vigil Ad-Hoc Committee which will: -- Oversee Vigil Nomination Process and selection -- Oversee Vigil Weekend -- Oversee Vigil Ceremony

Ceremonies Each Chapter will be responsible for specific ceremonies and will be contacted by Induction Chairman/Adviser and notified when specific ceremonies are needed. Ceremonies will be divided by Chapters in the following manner: Appalachee ± Pre-Ordeal Choctaw ± Brotherhood Woapalanne ± Ordeal Further, each chapter will be responsible for the following: -- Organizes ceremony teams with each Chapter -- Recruits new members -- Trains new members -- Competes, as able, at Conclave/NOAC, as appropriate

13 Lodge Chaplain Corps Serves as a resource for each Chapter conducting Religious Services Conducts any services as necessary Maintains Lodge resources for ScRXW¶V2ZQ6HUYLFHV Service Corps Plans and organizes Ordeal Projects Plans and organizes Southern Region One Day of Service for Lodge and serves as Lodge One Day Coordinator Promotes service to the Unit, Council, and communities within the Lodge Oversee Sub-Committee of OA Circles Unit Service Unit Elections Order of the Arrow Troop Rep Program Scout Reach and ASK Oversees Sub-Committee of Camp Promotions Oversees Sub-Committee of Cub Scout Relations Assists as Co-Chairman of Cub Activities related to YNAW Historical Awards Takes pictures at all events of the Lodge Produces historical displays Produces Lodge Awards Assists with Annual Lodge Banquet slide show Supports Conclave/NOAC events/Competitions as necessary Secretary Takes, edits, and publishes LEC minutes Publications Prepares and publishes the Lodge newsletter, The Osprey Recruits chapter reporters for The Osprey Assists with the Lodge scrapbook Treasurer Oversees the Lodge Box and merchandise

14 V. Yustaga Lodge Activities

A. Lodge Events

Planning for the annual Lodge Events begins when the new Lodge Officers are elected at the Fall Pow Wow, typically held in September. Once the new officers are selected, they work with the Lodge Advisers to develop ideas for the next year. At the annual Lodge Leadership Development, held in October, the new officers finalize the plans for the next year's events and conduct a leadership training to help them in their leadership positions. Below are the current events that are conducted each year.

Yustaga Native American Weekend (YNAW): Begun in 2011, this event is a Native American weekend put on by the lodge and is open to Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and . At the event there are vendors, Native Americans, drumming, dancing, singing, and plenty of activities and training sessions to satisfy any number of interests.

Lodge Ordeal: New members are inducted during Ordeal weekends at STSR. Members are invited to attend the Pre-ordeal, Ordeal, and Brotherhood ceremonies. Service projects are carried out throughout the weekend by candidates and members.

Conclave: Conclave is like a but for several OA Lodges. Lodges rotate in hosting the event which draws hundreds for a weekend of training, ceremonies, and fellowship.

Spring Fellowship: Activities begin at STSR on Friday night with a cracker-barrel. Saturday morning brings service projects and training sessions on topics ranging from beadwork to leadership skills. The afternoon is pure fellowship and fun. An evening campfire is followed with games, patch trading, and more.. Sunday there is a worship service, an opportunity to meet new members, and a Lodge Executive Committee (LEC) PHHWLQJ,W¶VDJUHDWRSSRUWXQLW\WRFRQYHUWWR%URWKHUKRRGLI\RXKDYHQ¶WDOUHDG\GRQH so!

Work Days: Each year the Lodge holds work days to assist with summer camp setup and a variety of camp improvements. Work Days vary based on Lodge goals for that year.

Summer Social: The sole purpose of this event is fun. Past events have included an outing at Vortex Springs and a float trip down the Ichetucknee River

Fall Pow Wow: This event is very similar to the Spring Fellowship. It is usually held at

15 6765LQ6HSWHPEHU,WXVXDOO\IHDWXUHVDSDWFKDXFWLRQLQDGGLWLRQWRRWKHUDFWLYLWLHV,W¶V another great opportunity to become a Brotherhood member.

Lodge Leadership Development: Training is provided each year for recently elected Lodge and Chapter officers to provide them with the skills and knowledge to do their job. This training is also open to aspiring future leaders of the Lodge. Other training opportunities include National Leadership Seminars and Section Seminars. Participation in those events is limited and must be approved by Lodge Advisers.

Lodge Banquet: Late in each year, the Lodge holds a banquet to recognize members for accomplishments, announce the Youth and Adult Arrowman of the Year and )RXQGHU¶V$ZDUGUHFLSLHQWVDQGWRLQVWDOOQHZRIILFHUV7KHGLQQHULVW\SLFDOO\DFDWHUHG meal with a special guest speaker presenting on topics as varied as leadership, Native American history, high adventure trips and what the OA has meant to them.

B. Section Activities

A Council of Chiefs is conducted in August to recap the previous year's Conclave and to develop the plan for the next year's. Typical attendance from the Lodge includes the Lodge Chief, Lodge Adviser, and the professional Staff Adviser, plus other highly motivated Lodge personnel. In January, a Section Seminar is held for leadership training and to finalize the Conclave plans. Conclave and Section Seminar is hosted by each Lodge of the section, based on a rotating schedule

C. Lodge Insignia

The first Lodge patch was the "A-1" patch. Although the osprey was selected as the totem for the Lodge, the early members selected the lodge emblem to be a thunderbird. This patch was issued early in the Lodge's history and was authorized to be worn on the scout uniform. (photo courtesy of The Internet Guide to Order of the Arrow Insignia, www.oaimages.com) The first lodge flap, "S-1" did not come until several years after the founding of the lodge. When the OA became an official part of the Boy Scout program, there was no official shape or uniform location for insignia. Lodges across the country developed different shaped cloth emblems and applied them to different parts of the uniform. Based on a photo in the 1948 issue of the Order of the Arrow Handbook, the Ajapeu Lodge's patch was worn on the right shirt pocket, many units issued followed with this design and the "OA pocket flap" was accepted. In 1954, BSA declared this shape and placement as the official OA insignia. The Yustaga flap was probably issued about this time.

16 From the Yustaga scrapbook, the first flap design was documented and an actual trading envelope was included. This waxy paper contained the description of the patch along with council information and the name of the person making the trade. The first seven lodge patches had a pink background and have been known as the "pinks." As seen in the below copy of the trading envelope, the pink represented the color of the sunset along the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

S-1 photo courtesy of The Internet Guide to Order of the Arrow Insignia, www. oaimages.com

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D. Lodge Traditions

1. Lodge Necklace

The purpose of the lodge necklace is to recognize a member of Yustaga Lodge of the Order of the Arrow. The Arrowman would be recognized for his leadership and participation in the Lodge, Section, and National levels. The necklace consists of a two foot leather or plastic lacing thong, tied in an adjustable knot at each end, with glass crow bead. The necklace would be presented to the new members after the Ordeal. Beads and thongs may be purchased at Lodge events or any hobby craft store. There is no order of preference for beads. All beads are retroactive except for lodge events.

Bead Color Purpose Large white bead Called out as a youth Large dark brown Called out as an adult Brass cone (gold) Vigil as a youth Aluminum cone (silver) Vigil as an adult Green bead Lodge Chief Lavender bead Lodge Vice Chief Brown bead Lodge Treasurer Orange Bead Lodge Secretary Blue turquoise Lodge Adviser Royal blue bead Committee Chairman Navy blue bead Committee Adviser Corn yellow bead Chapter Chief Yellow bead Other Chapter Officer White bead Chapter Adviser Red bead Lodge Event Black bead Section Event Medium blue bead National Event Old rose bead Section Officer Cream Native American Activities Brass bead 1 every 5 years of Yustaga membership Coral bead Elangomat

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Diagram of Lodge Necklace by Wade Hartley

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20 VI. Yustaga Memories The following are facts and stories from the history of Yustaga Lodge. The material is presented chronologically and the author or source is cited after each story. Much of the material comes from "Scouting History on the Gulf Coast 1910-1974" (referred to as SHGC). This booklet was commissioned by the Gulf Coast Council as part of the preparation for the U.S. Bicentennial Celebration of 1976. This history was written by the Scouters of the Satsumaland and Gulf Coast Councils. The original history was compiled in 1951 and was prefaced by Mr. DeWitt P. Thompson. In 1975, the material was updated by a committee, chaired by Mr. Wallace F. King. Other material has been collected from the Lodge's website history (Yustaga), which is a collection of material that has propagated through the years. Another source of information is the Lodge Planbook (referred to as Planbook). As Arrowmen tell their stories and memories, their initials will appear after the entry. A list of contributors appears after the memories.

A. Memories by Year 1948 Due to the foresight and efforts of Ted Childress and Norman Savelle, Field Scout Executives of the Gulf Coast Council, a chief and eleven braves from the Alabama Lodge 179, Tukabatchee Area Council of Montgomery, Alabama came to the Gulf Coast Council Camp Big Heart on May 21,22, 1948 to organize a local Order of the Arrow Lodge. While here, they bestowed upon 24 Scouts and Scouters the title of Honor Camper and member of the Order of the Arrow. The charter members of Yustaga Lodge were: Thurston A. Shell, Jack Shreve, Fred Polhemus, Glen Ivey, Ray Kelly, Wallace King, Bo Sharpless, Bill Stewart, Oswald Geiger, Cecil Sewell, Ed Nowak, Dewitt Thompson, Albert Pledger, Lamar Henderson, Tiller Phillips, Charles Dial, Captain Wayne Sage, Robert Smith, Ed Crowe, Melvin Hatcher, Harry Sampley, Cdr. H.. McDowell, Norman Savelle and Ted Childress. At a Lodge meeting on May 22, 1948, the first Lodge officers were elected. They were: Chief: Thurston A. Shell, Scribe: Bo Sharpless, and Treasurer: Albert Pledger. The first Order of the Arrow business meeting was called to order by Netami Sakima (Chief) T. A. Shell at Camp Big Heart on September 11, 1948. The first item of business was to select a Lodge name. The name, Yustaga was chosen and was unanimously accepted by the Lodge. The name, Yustaga, derives from a small Indian tribe of Creek descent which lived in Northwest Florida area. Years later Yustaga was discovered to mean the drinkers of firewater. Next the Lodge totem was selected as the Osprey (fish hawk); Lodge colors, green and white; and the emblem as the Thunderbird. Dues were established to be 1.00 per year, and a Committee of Ted Childress, Norman Savelle and Ray Kelly was appointed to draw up the first constitution and By-Laws of the Lodge. (SHGC)

21 1952 During the next few years the Lodge continued to grow and a delegation of 24 attended their first Order of the Arrow Area V-a Conference at Camp Tukabatchee, hosted by Alibamu Lodge (179),near Montgomery, Alabama, May 16-18, 1952. (SHGC)

1953 Yustaga hosted the V-a conference in 1953 at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola. The lodge's first Vigil Honor member was inducted there: Richard Ploss was named, "HUN DA YE'LI" (White Quiver). The same year Yustaga held its Fellowship at Camp Big Heart on December 4. (Yustaga) They also held their first Lodge Camp, a Fall Fellowship at Camp Big Heart with over 80 members attending on December, 1953. The cost (believe it or not) was 2.00 for three meals --- a breakfast of bacon and eggs, a lunch of STEAK and accessories and a dinner of fried chicken and fish with all the trimmings (How about that Tex [Ritter?]). (SHGC)

1954 In August of 1954 six members of the Lodge attended the National OA Convention held at Laramie, , and the Lodge has had a delegation at every National Convention since. Also, Yustaga donated and presented the Area V-a "Indian Dance Trophy" to the Achumanchie Lodge. This trophy was to be passed on to the Winner each year. (SHGC)

1956 The year 1956 is well remembered as the "Rain Ordeal" at Camp Horne, Tuscaloosa, Alabama site of the Area V-a Conference. With no tents available, it rained the entire night. The best Yustaga could find was an old lumber yard, but made it thanks to Lonnie Cahoon Sr.'s endless coffee. (SHGC)

1957 The lodge bulletin, the "Osprey", was first published in 1957 as a quarterly newsletter. The first lodge banquet was hosted by Perdido Bay chapter on May 16, 1957. (Yustaga) In 1957 some more firsts for the Lodge - the first issue of the Osprey, the quarterly Lodge bulletin was published and mailed to 143 members - thanks to the efforts of Arthur Hufford, Secretary and Treasurer of the Lodge; Ordeals during summer camp were discontinued and postponed until the Annual Powwow. Seventy-seven new members were inducted during a rainy weekend at Camp Big Heart on August 30, 1957; and the first Chapter Banquet of the Lodge was held by the Perdido Bay Chapter on May 16, 1957 at the Warrington Baptist Church. (SHGC)

22 1958 In 1958, the first annual Spring Fellowship was held at Camp Robbins, Eglin Field on April 11-12 with an attendance of 92. (SHGC) The number of new members inducted to the Lodge was 49. (SHGC) Seventy-one members attended the Area Va Conference at Camp Zinn, Anniston, Alabama. Rain again, however tents were erected; both tent and erector were soaking. (SHGC) The third Annual PowWow, the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Lodge, was held at Lake Weaver, Flomaton, Alabama. The graciousness of Mayor Weaver, the owner, was appreciated very much- A dramatization paying homage to the founders was inacted and was most inspirational to all present. One hundred thirteen members were inducted during the year. (SHGC)

1959 The year 1959 is to be remembered by The Year the Lodge Neckerchief finally got on the Market. A great year was had and the Lodge continued to grow - some memories - a great Ordeal Team, Tom Riggs, Tase Baily, Ray Gandy and Allen Lewis. Jeff Meeker and Bobby Mayz for bringing Lake Sands Chapter alive, Terry Bobe and Arthur Hufford for excellent Pow Wow chiefs. Best ever - 140 new Ordeals inducted and 50 Brotherhood members inducted. Yustaga donated a chrome plated engraved axe to the Area Conference and originated The Friendly Axe. Fred Nowak for was elected Chief of it All. (SHGC)

1960 Fred Nowak of Yustaga became V-a's area chief for 1960. (Yustaga)

1961 History again was made in 1960--Fred Nowak became Yustaga's First Area Va Conference Chief. Seventy-three members attended the Area Conference at Indian Valley, Birmingham, Alabama. Eleven members attended the National Conference in Bloomington, Indiana, August 21-24. (SHGC) The year 1961 was remembered as "Preparation Year" for the next Area Conference which Yustaga was to host- Fond memories are: Chief Jim Ross, the Brotherhood team of Chuck Boss, Joe Johnston, John Wan Steenbergen and Richard Day -- Barton Starr, who somehow lost an ordeal candidate -- Falling Waters Ceremonial Area (fondly renamed Sinking Sands). After months of wheel barrowing dirt, sand, and whatever, the Chief of Fire was knee deep at the end of the ceremony. "Doc" Hankins, who fell off of bridge face down in thick mud - losing both shoes and socks - "Spec Lovell crawling up a plank walk with both hands and knees on each side (don't believe he ever touched the plank) (SHGC)

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1962 Yustaga hosted the 1962 V-a Conference for the first time at the newly opened Camp Euchee. Since 1964, the area has been changed from V-a to V-e. The area was composed of six lodges covering most of Alabama and Northwest Florida. Conferences are held yearly, usually in April, and are hosted by different lodges on a rotation basis. Yustaga has a reputation for exceptionally good conferences. (Yustaga) The year of 1962 as the Year of the Feast. Yustaga again hosted the Area V-a Conference which was recognized as the best ever --- thanks to Jim Ross 1961 Chief for the advance planning, to Chuck Boss, the 1962 Host Chief, to Harvey Yarbrough, Staff Advisor for Outstanding and unbeatable meals (one a candlelight steak supper with all the trimmings - even background music) to Tom Baker for publications, to Lamar Tague and Perdido Bay Chapter for handling the Dining Room service and decorations. (SHGC)

1963 In 1963, Yustaga Lodge won first place at the Campfire Fair at the National OA Conference with "Survival in Nylon." In 1968, the lodge again hosted the V-e Conference at Camp Euchee and won the award for being the outstanding lodge of the area. This award was again won in 1969. (Yustaga) In 1963 the first Annual Officers Training Conference for Yustaga was initiated with a huge success. Old Spanish Trail Chapter was established with Billy Parker as their first Chief. Seven members attended the National OA Conference at University of Illinois and won FIRST PLACE at the Campfire Fair, the first and only award the Lodge has received at a National convention. These seven were: Major Roland Deaton, Leader; Jeff Meeker, Bob Chellburg, Roland Deaton, Jr., Bruce Brown, Ferris Powell, and Chris Meyer. It is said that Chris Meyer broke the two minute mile going to the Grandstand to receive the award. The display in camping was titled "Survival in Nylon. Randy Elzea won the Area Patch Design Contest.

1964 Yustaga had a banner year with 160 Ordeal Members inducted into the Lodge. Eighty-five Brotherhoods were obtained and eight received the Vigil Honor. Randy Elzea won the Area Patch Design Contest for the second year in a row. 92 members traveled to Brewton, Alabama for a top notch installation banquet. The membership grew to 454, the largest to date. (SHGC) $SSDODFKHH&KDSWHU¶V/DUU\ Cravey was elected Area Vice Chief.

24 1965 Each year the Lodge seemed to improve as 1965 was another successful year. 204 Ordeal Members inducted, 77 received the Vigil Honor. 50 Members attended Area Conference at Jackson, Alabama, where Randy Elzea won the Area Patch Design Contest for the third year in a row (unbelievable). Larry Cravey and Gerald Palmer presented an outstanding display on pack and pack frames for camping. (SHGC)

1966 1966 can be remembered by the Area Conference at Hugh Comer Reservation, Mentone, Alabama, at the very Northeast corner of the State. 47 Members traveled all day to slip slide up and down a mud hill ankle deep in mud and knee deep in water -- can you remember brushing your teeth in a ditch of yellow water? Tex, Tom, Spec, Gerald, and a few more do. Dr. Carl Marchette, member of National Order of the Arrow, Key Note address was Who Am I. Each time he used the phrase, someone (believe it was Owl) replied - "The mud pie. The Pow Wow was a huge success and the year ended with 173 ordeal Members inducted, 49 members obtained Brotherhood and 6 received the Vigil Honor. (SHGC)

1967 The years 1967 and 1968 were two great years under Chief Robert Kibler -- the first to serve as Lodge Chief for two full years. Most memorable event was the 1967 Annual Banquet hosted by Perdido Bay Chapter at the Naval Air Station. A real buffalo barbecue was the menu. Ummm, it was tender, juicy and out of this world, only plastic eating equipment was needed. The Chapter did a marvelous job in cooking. Mr. Clive Jenkins, who arranged for the buffalo, all the way from Wyoming, will always be remembered for this great event. (SHGC) The 1967 trip for 15 members to National Conference at University of is well remembered. First our beloved "Tex" gave a remarkable driving exhibition before we had reached Mobile. Second, the tour got separated in St. Louis --- "Spec" Lovell in one direction (West), Tex" Ritter and Tom Rushing in a different direction (North) - over 100 miles later the three got back together again. (SHGC)

1968 . In 1968 we again hosted the Area V-a Conference at Camp Euchee, under the leadership of Area Chief Gerald Smith. Gerald was the second and last Chief for Area V-a (later changed to V-e) from the Yustaga Lodge. The Conference was recognized as being one of the two best Conferences (the other was 1962,also hosted by Yustaga. In 1968 Yustaga won the Area E. Urner Goodman Award for the first time for being the Outstanding Lodge of the Area. The 1968 Twentieth Anniversary Pow Wow held on August , 1968, was considered one of the best Lodge gatherings since its founding. (SHGC)

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1969 In 1969 Yustaga again won the Area We E. Urner Goodman Award for Outstanding Lodge of Area. The Osprey had a new look --- the first issue photo-engraved was published in December. The Lodge membership hit the all time high - 901.

1970 In 1970 Yustaga with a delegation of 50 again traveled to Mentone, Alabama, for another rainy Area Conference. However, this time the Lodge was not in mud --- just water above the knees --- one member, Mr. Herb Henson, traveled alone on a Honda. The Lodge won the Outstanding Lodge Area Award for the third time. The Award was renamed from E. Urner Goodman to the Carroll A. Edson Award. 15 Members, the most ever, were selected to the Vigil Honor. On May 23 the Lodge Building was dedicated and named the Herb Henson Hall in memory of Herb Henson ,who had lost his life in a tragic car wreck. (SHGC) Both years 1969 and 1970 were under the leadership of Jack Leahy. (SHGC)

1971 In 1971, Yustaga won the Outstanding Lodge in the area and was named as a National Standard Lodge for the first time. In 1972, Yustaga left the old V-e section to become a part of the new Section 6 and won the Outstanding Lodge award again. The lodge continued to earn Standard Lodge Recognition through 1978. In 1974 and 1975, (Yustaga) In the year 1971 Yustaga initiated the first Annual Winter Conclave on February 26- 27. A new Ceremonial Area was dedicated and named Henson Circle in memory of Mr. Vigil "Swede" Henson, who was in the hospital seriously ill. Pictures of dedication were forwarded him, just prior to his death. Yustaga was recognized by the National Order of Arrow as being a National Standard Lodge for the first time. Yustaga again, won the Area Carroll A. Edson Award for Area Outstanding Lodge. Lodge Chief was Alan Hart. (SHGC)

1972 In 1972 Yustaga again was recognized as a National Standard Lodge and also won the Carroll A. Edson Award for the fifth time in succession under the leadership of Chief John Kominsky. (SHGC) Left V-e Section to become part of the new Section 6. Named Outstanding Lodge in the new section. Earned National Standard Lodge. (Planbook)

1973 In 1973 Yustaga sent a delegation of 52 members to the first section SE-6 Conference at Camp Soule, Clearwater, Florida. The realignment of areas to sections

26 transferred Yustaga from the Alabama group to the Florida group. The delegation was astonished at the difference of the two - from a training type to a Indian type competitive conference. Indian chants were from dawn to dark and later. The delegation returned with a headache, but the determination to make some changes. One of the better Winter Conclaves was held in February. Yustaga again was recognized as a National Standard Lodge. A delegation of 5 members went to the National Convention at the University of at Santa Barbara. The Annual Lodge Installation Banquet was at the Barrancas Beach House, Naval Air Station, and hosted by the Perdido Bay Chapter. Over 130 Arrowmen were challenged to even greater achievements by guest speaker, T. A. Shell, the first Yustaga Chief. Highlight was Esca Rosa Chapter receiving for the first presentation the E. Norman Savelle Award for Outstanding Lodge Chapter of the Year. Chief Edwin Babiak was Master of Ceremonies. (SHGC)

1974 . In 1974 an excellent winter conclave was held in February. Seventy-three members attended the second section SE-6 Conference, Camp Wallwood, south of Quincy, Florida. GREAT NEWS - Yustaga received the E. Urner Goodman Camping Award - a National Award to the top two lodges of each Region (only six). one of twelve from over 1000 lodges: This was based on reports for the year 1973 under the leadership of Edwin Babiak. Due to a very close competition the E. Norman Savelle Award for Outstanding Chapter ended in a tie - the winners were Perdido Bay and 0ld Spanish Trail. The award was presented at the Annual Banquet at Eglin Field hosted by the Choctawhatchee District. Chief for 1974 and Chief Elect for 1975 is Mike Holmes. (SHGC) Earned National Standard Lodge. (Planbbok)

1975 Yustaga Lodge and the six chapters are dedicated to service, both on Council and District level. Each chapter does at least one service project a month in their own District. Some of these were: conducting a Junior Leaders Training Course, staffing Spring and Fall , helping mentally retarded and new troops, working at Pensacola Interstate Fair, clearing and cleaning of District and or camps, painting Scout Building, dancing for Cub pack meetings, Fiestas, Interstate Fairs and other service projects as requested. The Lodge has completed many projects such as publication of a Where To - Camping" booklet for Unit leaders, setting up and taking down of summer camp, building of Council Circle, nature trails, nature area and waterfront, helping with United Fund Kickoff, building of Lodge and summer camp buildings. (SHGC) Earned National Standard Lodge. Awarded E. Urner Goodman Camping Award, one of two lodges in the Southeast Region and twelve nationally. (Planbook)

27 1976 Yustaga was awarded the E. Urner Goodman Camping Award, one of two in the Southeast region and one of twelve nationally. Yustaga hosted the 1976 Section 6 Conference at Camp Euchee that was noted as exceptionally outstanding. (Yustaga) Earned National Standard Lodge. (Planbook)

1977 Earned National Standard Lodge. (Planbook)

1978 Earned National Standard Lodge. (Planbook) Established Youth and Adult Arrowman of the Year Award. (Planbook)

1979 Named Best All Round Lodge in Section 6. Placed 2nd or 3rd Place in Pre-Ordeal competition at the Section Conference. Team members included Glenn Greathouse, Bobby Vause, Chris Covey, and Randy Segler. (Planbook) Sent contingent to National OA Conference in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Partnered with Semilachee Lodge for transportation. (Planbook)

1982 In 1982, Yustaga Lodge was transferred back to SE-3 and won the "Mr. Friendly Axe" award at the Sectional Conference. (Yustaga)

1983 In 1983, our past Lodge Chief, Kit Outlaw, became the first Yustaga Lodge member to become an officer of our new section. He was elected as the Vice-Chief of SE-3. The 1983 Section Conference was held at Camp Euchee. (Yustaga)

1984 In 1984, a new chapter, Osceola, was brought into our lodge. The reason for the new chapter was the splitting of the old Esca-Rosa district, which created the new Five Flags and Blackwater districts. (Yustaga)

1985 Cory Wilkinson was elected Section SE-3 Secretary. (Planbook)

1986 Cory Wilkinson was elected Section SE-3 Vice-Chief. (WH)

1987 Scott Broughton was elected Section SE-3 Vice-Chief. (WH)

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1988 Scott Broughton elected as Section SE-3 Chief. (Planbook) Wade Hartley elected Section SE-3 Secretary. (WH)

1989 In 1989, Scott Broughton was elected SE-3 Section Chief. (Yustaga) Best All Around Lodge at Conclave. (WH)

1991 In 1991, Yustaga Lodge hosted the Section Conclave at Camp Euchee. Lodge Chief Chad Hartley was elected Section Secretary. (Yustaga)

1993 In 1993, the first SR-8 Conclave was held at Camp Alaflo in Enterprise, Alabama. Yustaga was named Best All-Around Lodge at the Conclave. (Yustaga)

1996 In 1996, Yustaga's NOAC contingent was awarded First Place for Authenticity, Third Place Overall in Dance, and National Honor Recognition in Ceremony. Awarded at conclave: 1996 Section Dance Champions, Section 1st Place Allowat Sakima, 1st Place Kichkinet. (Yustaga)

1997 In 1997, Yustaga was awarded Section Dance Champions again at Conclave, as well at 1st place Meteu, and 3rd place Pre-Ordeal ceremony. (Yustaga) Mr. Ted Spangenberg, Jr. served as Section Adviser. (Planbook)

1998 In 1998, Yustaga received 3rd place for dance nationally at NOAC, as well as one National Honor Team for Pre-Ordeal ceremony, and one Merit Team for Pre-Ordeal ceremony. At Conclave, awards included Section Dance Champions and First place Pre-Ordeal Ceremony. (Yustaga) Mr. Ted Spangenberg, Jr. served as Section Adviser. (Planbook)

1999 In 1999, Yustaga received 1st place Dance, 2nd place Drum and Song, 3rd in Pre- Ordeal, 1st in Brotherhood, Best Meteu, and Best Overall Lodge. Yustaga also sent a 4 member contingent to the first ever National Leadership Summit which was held in Ft. Collins, Colorado. (Yustaga) Mr. Ted Spangenberg, Jr. served as Section Adviser. (Planbook)

29 2000 In 2000, Yustaga received 1st place Dance, 1st place Pre-Ordeal, 1st place Publications at Section Conclave. A 16 member contingent also showed for Yustaga at the National Conference, held at the University of Tennessee, in Knoxville. While there, the Pre-Ordeal team was awarded National Honor Team Status. (Yustaga) Mr. Ted Spangenberg, Jr. served as Section Adviser. (Planbook)

2001 For the year of 2001, Yustaga placed 2nd in the section for their Dance Team, 3rd for the Pre-Ordeal Team, and received Best Nutiket for Robbie Newton. (Yustaga) Hosted final Conclave for SR-8B and produced popular Survivor Saturday Night Show. (Planbook)

2002 Steven Henry was elected Section SR-4N Vice-Chief. (Planbook) Sent contingent to National OA Conference at Indiana State University where we placed 8th nationally in the Soccer Competition and made a strong showing in the Jenga Competition. (Planbook)

2003 Hosted first Green Bar JLT for the Council which became an annual event. Steven Henry elected Section Chief at Conclave. (Planbook) Swept Pre-Ordeal Ceremony competition at Conclave taking 1st and 2nd Place as well as all individual character awards. (Planbook) David Dowty, former Yustaga member, elected National Vice-Chief. (Planbook) Steven Henry elected CVC (Conference Vice-Chief) for TOAP (The Outdoor Adventure Place). (Planbook) Tre Hellwig and Wade Hartley named Best Youth and Adult Trainers at Conclave. (Planbook)

2004 More than 200 attended 2nd Annual Green Bar JLT. (Planbook) At Conclave, won 1st Place in Soccer, 3rd Place in volleyball, 3rd Place in Pre-Ordeal Ceremony, 2nd Place Ordeal Ceremony, Best Nutiket and Allowat in Pre-Ordeal, Best Youth and Adult Trainer, 3rd in North Cup and 1st in Horseshoes . (Planbook)Charles Bellinghausen elected Section Vice-Chief. (Planbook) Sent contingent of 17 plus 4 staff to National OA Conference. (Planbook) Pre-Ordeal Ceremony Team awarded Honor Team and Honor Regalia. (Planbook)

30 2005 Attendance topped 300 at Green Bar with addition of merit badge programs. Conclave, hosted by Alibamu because of damage to Camp Maubila from Hurricane Ivan. At Conclave, won 1st Place Pre-Ordeal Ceremony, Ultimate, Best Regalia and placed 2nd in North Cup Competition. (Planbook) Several Lodge members served on staff at Subcamp 20, OA Service Corps, and elsewhere at the National . (Planbook)

2006 Sent contingent to SR-4N Conclave hosted by Woa Cholena Lodge at Camp Maubila in Jackson, AL. Named Best All Around Lodge in the Section. (Planbook) At Conclave, won 1st Place in North Cup, OA Jeopardy, and Pre-Ordeal Ceremony; 2nd Place in Best Trained Lodge, Volleyball, Golf Chip (by Mr. Moore); and 3rd place in Wischixin and Golf Chip (by Mr. Roever). Also Chandler Young was Best Nutiket, Michael Kirkland was Best Allowat Sakima, Geoffrey Helms was Best Meteu and the Brotherhood Ceremony Team took 3rd Place. (Planbook) Ryan Braddy elected SR-4N Section Vice-Chief. (Planbook) Sent contingent of 37 Arrowmen and 4 Staff members to the National OA Conference at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. Pre-Ordeal Ceremony Team again received Honor Team Recognition and their regalia was selected best in the Southern Region and placed on display. (Planbook) Mr. Ted Spangenberg, Jr., received for outstanding service to youth at the region level. (Planbook) New by-laws adopted with the help of Mr. Wade Hartley. (Planbook)

2007 Section Conclave hosted by Pithlako Lodge at Camp Tolochee in Brunswick, GA. Named Best All Around Lodge at Conclave. At Conclave, won 1st Place in North Cup, Publications, OA Jeopardy, and Pre-Ordeal Ceremony; 2nd overall in Quest; and 3rd in Volleyball and Tug-Of-War. Michael Kirkland, Geoffrey Helms, Chance Winn, and Chandler Young each won Best Principle for the Pre-Ordeal Ceremony. Shirley McElroy named Best Adult Trainer at Conclave. (Planbook) Sent 7 Arrowmen to National Conservation and Leadership Summit held at Indiana University. (Planbook) Mr. Wade Hartley served as SR-4N Associate Section Adviser. (Planbook)

2008 Named Best All Around Lodge at Conclave. 1st Place in North Cup Competition. (Planbook) Lodge Chief Chandler Young elected Section Chief when Mark Norris stepped up to be Region Chief. (Planbook)

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Sent contingent to ArrowCorps5 project at Bridger Teton National Forrest in Wyoming. Overall it was the largest service project conducted since WWII and received Presidential recognition. (Planbook) Mr. Wade Hartley served as SR-4N Associate Section Adviser. (Planbook)

2009 Hosted first Section Conclave for new Section SR-1B at STSR. Bryce Segler served as Conclave Chairman, Sam Ammons as webmaster, and Wade Hartley, Michael Kirkland, and Steven Henry served as SR-1B Advisers for Conclave. Bill Payne named Best Adult Trainer at Conclave Named Best All Around Lodge in new Section SR-1B. Pre-Ordeal Ceremony team won 1st Place and Brotherhood team 3rd Place at Conclave. Will Yanni, Chandler Young, Bryce Segler, and Zach Kuhl took top individual honors in ceremonies competition. Lodge was 2nd Place Overall in Quest events at Conclave. Sam Ammons elected Section SR-1B Secretary. (Planbook) Initiated project to develop STSR Trails Team as an extension of ArrowCorps5. (Planbook) Sent contingent of 25 plus 2 staff to National OA Conference at Indiana State University in Bloomington. Pre-Ordeal Ceremony Team (Zach Kuhl, Chandler Young, AbuBakr Cristobal and Bryce Segler) placed 2nd in the nation and one of five teams selected to be filmed for a training video. (Planbook) Joint One Day of Service activity between Appalachee Chapter and Cub Scouts featured in National Bulletin. (Planbook) Mr. Wade Hartley served as SR-1B Associate Section Adviser. (Planbook)

2010 Lodge was awarded Best Trained Lodge, Most Spirited, the Morgan Weed Training Award, and the One Day of Service Award at conclave. Adults placed 1st in Horseshoes and spades Adults placed 2nd in Cobbler Cook-off, Spades, Lodgeball and 3rd in Spades. Lodge placed 2nd in Pre-Ordeal Ceremony, OA Jeopardy, Publications, and )RXQGHU¶V)HVWLYDODQGUGLQ*DOORQ-an-Hour and Youth Lodgeball. Bryce Segler was awarded Best Kichkinet for Pre-Ordeal and served as the Quest CVC. (Planbook) Henry Etchberger was elected Section SR-1B Secretary. (Planbook) Mr. Wade Hartley served as SR-1B Associate Section Adviser. (Planbook)

2011 Lodge was awarded Best All Around Lodge and the Morgan Weed Training Award. Lodge placed 1st in both youth and adult Spades as well as adult Lodgeball. Placed 2nd in Cobbler Cook-off, Totem Pole Carving, and Advanced Drumming. Placed 3rd in Cobbler Cook-off and youth Volleyball. Lodge placed 1st in Pre-Ordeal Ceremony, 3XEOLFDWLRQV)RXQGHU¶V)HVWLYDODQG/RGJH:HEVLWH. Lodge placed 2nd in Brotherhood

32 Ceremony and 3rd in OA Jeopardy. Individual awards for Pre-Ordeal Ceremony went to Bryce Segler for Best Meteu, William Jones for Best Allowat Sakima, and Chandler Young for Best Nutiket.. Dominic Ford placed 1st in Beginners Grass Dance. Bryce Segler placed 1st in the Talent Show. Yustaga Drum Team placed 3rd in Talent Show. (Planbook) Bryce Segler served as the Ceremonies CVC. (Planbook) William Humphreys was elected Section SR-1B Secretary. (Planbook) Lodge sent a contingent of 9 members to Summit Corps consisting of Mike Cole, AJ Cole, Bryce Segler, Mike Sharp, Austin Sharp, Kieran Williams, Mark Gilland II, James Collingsworth, and William Humphreys. (Planbook) Mr. Wade Hartley served as SR-1B Associate Section Adviser. (Planbook)

2012 Conclave Awards: Best All Around Lodge. 1st Place: Publications, Newsletters, Annual Planbook, Scrapbook, Website, Youth Ultimate Frisbee, Youth Lodgeball, and Totem Pole Carving. 2nd Place: Drumming and Singing, Talent Show (Evan Comie) Cobbler Cook-Off (Appalachee Chapter), Tug-O-War, and Quest Overall Winner. 3rd Place: OA Jeopardy, Founder's Fesitval, Adult Volleyball, Ordeal Ceremony Team. Best Adult Trainer: Ted Dennis. Trainers: Ted Dennis, Bryce Segler, Wade Hartely, and Bill Payne. Bryce Segler was elected Section SR-1B Secretary. (Planbook) Mr. Wade Hartley served as SR-1B Associate Section Adviser. (Planbook)

2013 Conclave Awards: First Place: Youth Lodgeball, Tug-o-War, Publications, Founder's Festival, Scrapbook, Annual Plan Book,OA Jeopardy. Second Place: Overall Quest Events, Pre-Ordeal Ceremony, Ordeal Ceremony, Brotherhood Ceremony, Cobbler Cook-Off, Newsletter, Totem Pole Carving, Ultimate Frisbee. Third Place: Horseshoes, Web Site. Trainers: Barry Jordan, Ted Dennis, Jeff Kern, Wade Hartley, Ted Spangenberg II, and Bill Payne. (Planbook) Section Recognition: Bryce Segler, SR-1B 2012-2013 Secretary, Wade Hartley, Associate Section Advisor. (Planbook) 2014 Conclave Awards: Yustaga received the 2014 SR-1B Best All Around Lodge award. First Place in Pre-Ordeal Ceremony, Ordeal Ceremony, Brotherhood Ceremony, Vigil Ceremony (This is the first time since forming SR-1B that there has been a Vigil Competition), Tug-a-war, Lodgeball, Spades, Ultimate Frisbee, Horseshoes, Scrapbook, and Totem Pole. Second Place awards were Adult Volleyball, Youth Volleyball, and the Talent Show (Ben Akerman ). Mr. Bill Payne was awarded the Best Adult Trainer. (Planbook) Mr. Wade Hartley served as SR-1B Associate Section Adviser. (Planbook)

33 2015 Yustaga hosted the SR-1B Conclave during the OA's 100th Anniversary. What a birthday celebration it was! A little rain Friday tried to dampen spirits, but could not. The six lodges of SR-1B (Yustaga, Ti'ak, Woa Cholena, Watonala, Cowikee, and Ashwanchi Kinta) came together for fellowship, food, and fun! The section team planned for 11 venues of training for each of the four training periods. This much training had never been attempted. One venue cancelled, but the remaining, those OA boys loved their training! Conclave Results: Best All Around Lodge. Tie for First Place Quest Events. First Place: Food Drive, Talent Show, Totem Pole, Spades - Youth, Spades - Adult, Cobbler Cook Off - Adult, Quest for the Golden Arrow, Lodgeball - Yustaga, Corn Hole - Youth, Horseshoes, Pre-Ordeal Ceremony, Ordeal Ceremony, Brotherhood Ceremony, Scrapbook, Planbook, Publications. Ceremony Honor Team: Brotherhood. Second Place: Founder's Festival, Ultimate Frisbee, Ordeal Ceremony, Vigil Ceremony. Third Place: Volleyball - Adult, Volleyball - Youth, Lodgeball - Youth. The Conclave Chairman was Barry Jordan and his adviser was Mr. Steven Henry. The Section Special Events Chairman was Bradley Payne. Mr. Mike Cole served as Ceremonies Adviser and Mr. Darryl Huddleston served as Section Secretary Adviser. Yustaga Trainers included: Mr. Mike Cole, Mr. Jon Coleman, Mr. Rob Works, Mr. Larry Clark, Bryce Segler, Gannon Woods, Mr. Jeff Kern, and Mr. Wade Hartley. (DGH) At the Section Business Meeting, Jerry Hand was elected Section Vice Chief. (DGH) Mr. Wade Hartley served as SR-1B Associate Section Adviser. (DGH)

B. Summary Since 1948, the Area, Section, and Region structures have changed several times. Yustaga made a mark in each Section to which it has belonged. It has been named Best All Around Lodge at least 13 times in 3 different Areas or Sections. At least twice Yustaga has been the Best Lodge in the Best Section in the Best Region of the country making it arguably the best Lodge in the United States. The Lodge Ceremonies and Dance Teams have accumulated cabinets full of awards. But the most important mark of success is the level of service Yustaga Lodge has provided to the Gulf Coast Council and to the communities served by it. Since its inception, it is estimated that Yustaga Lodge has provided more than 100,000 man hours of service. It has helped staff Camporees, Scout-O-Ramas, Encampments, Summer Camp, , NOACs. It has cleaned up cemeteries, collected food, assisted during disasters, and much, much, more. It has provided leadership training to thousands of youth and provided many opportunities to put that leadership to work.

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C. Contributors: (SHGC): Scouting History on the Gulf Coast 1910-1974" (Planbook): The annual Lodge Planbook. (YUSTAGA): Yustaga website and "lore" (DGH): Dr. Darryl Huddleston (WH): Wade Hartley

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36 VII. Lodge Awards

A. Distinguished Service Award

1979 - Mike Holmes 2006 - David Dowty (former Yustaga) 2015 - Ryan Braddy (former Yustaga) The Distinguished Service Award was created in 1940 to honor those who rendered service to the Order beyond the lodge level. The award is presented to those Arrowmen who have rendered distinguished and outstanding service to the Order on a sectional, regional, or national basis. The award is presented every two years during NOAC. Since the time the first awards were presented, approximately 500 Distinguished Service Awards have been presented. The award is a sterling silver arrowhead, bearing an arrow pointing upward and to the wearer's right, suspended from a white neck-ribbon upon which are embroidered red arrows. A white square knot embroidered upon red cloth is also available. Presentation of the award is limited; nominations are open to both youth and adult.

B. Urner Goodman Camping Award

1974, 1975 The E. Urner Goodman Award was established in 1969 as a tribute and testimonial to the Order's founder, E. Urner Goodman. Its purpose is to encourage and challenge Order of the Arrow members and lodges to increase their effectiveness in promoting and increasing Scout camping in each council. Awards are presented to two outstanding lodges in each region annually

37 C. National Service Award

2009 The National Service Award was established in 1999 to recognize lodges in each region that have performed outstanding service, both in a qualitative and a quantitative sense, to their council. The National Service Award Petition is submitted along with the lodge recharter application. To be considered for the National Service Award, a lodge must be certified as a National Quality Lodge the year in which the National Service Award Petition is submitted. Two lodges per region will be granted the National Service Award each year. The National Service Award petition requires lodges to submit information on current lodge membership (the size of a lodge is a factor when considering the magnitude of the service it has provided), a detailed description of the largest and most meaningful service project the lodge has completed for its council, and a record of all service performed by the lodge for the council since the last recharter process. Service for this award is defined as any project that has directly benefited the Scouting program in the council.

D. National Standard Lodge 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978

E. Quality Lodge 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010,

F. Journey to Excellence Award Gold: 2013, 2014

G. Number One Section in the Nation 2008 SR-4N 2009 SR-1B (first year as a section)

H. (Section/Region) Best Lodge 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1993, 1999, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015

38 I. Vigil Honor

1953 Richard M. Ploss 1963 David Wilson 1954 Norman Savelle 1964 Bob Chellberg 1955 Clyde O. Lovell 1964 Jerry Dean 1955 Dickie Lovell 1964 Roland Deaton, Sr. 1956 Lonnie Cahoon, Jr. 1964 Dick James 1956 Dr. E. Cecil Rogers 1964 Chris Martin 1957 L. E. Cahoon, Sr. 1964 Don Oglesby 1957 Terry Dalemberte 1964 Gerald Smith 1957 James G. Evans 1964 John Werner 1957 Bill Stanford 1965 Larry Cravey 1958 W F. Hankins 1965 Doug Finley 1958 Charles Henderson 1965 Arthur Forrester 1958 Arthur Hufford 1965 Richard Gregory 1958 Frank Matthews 1965 Herb Hensen 1958 Freddy Nowak 1965 Clive Jenkins 1959 Alexander Campbell 1965 Chris Meyer 1959 Greg Deal 1965 Clifford Newton 1959 Bill Kennedy 1965 Harry Read 1959 John Taylor 1966 John Benton 1959 Bill Walker 1966 Eddie Elam 1960 Kimbrell Cunningham 1966 Robert J. Howard 1960 John R. Hyland 1966 Steve Howard 1960 Fred Nowak 1966 Richard Newton 1960 Tom Rushing 1966 Gerald Palmer 1960 James Stewart 1966 John Benton 1960 Sidney Timbie 1967 Henry R. Harper 1960 Charles Webb 1967 Gary Helms 1960 Major Wright, Jr. 1967 Robert B. Jenkins 1961 Charles Boss 1967 John M. Leahey, Jr. 1961 George Boss 1967 J. E. Lemmon, REV 1961 Cliff H. Mims 1967 Cecil F. Marsh 1961 Jimmy Rosss 1967 Rodney Metcalf 1962 Wayne Drown 1967 Creig E. Sumner 1962 Jeff Meeker 1967 Charles O. Warrell 1962 Barton Starr 1968 Thomas Townsend 1962 Leon Starr 1968 Edward J. Biggers 1962 Lamar Tague 1968 Stanley Hooper 1962 Thomas Thacker 1968 Robert L. Kibler 1962 Steenbergen Van 1968 John C. McAllister 1963 Tom Baker 1968 Lex A. Scott 1963 Clair Chellburg 1968 Brian Young 1963 Clay Davis 1969 Donald Barker 1963 Randy Elzea 1969 John T. Boggers 1963 James Joiner 1969 Robert E. Broxton 1963 Donald Newton 1969 Clifton Mims, Jr. 1963 Crawford Rainwater 1969 Shelby D. Neese

39 1969 Wilburt W. Reeley 1973 Buford E. Williams 1969 Oren B. Ritter 1974 Russell L. Kaser 1969 James M. Sheffer 1974 William L. Kibler 1970 James A. Sloan 1974 David D. Liter 1970 Edwin Babiak 1974 Bert E. Moore 1970 David Bentley 1974 Dewey F. Weaver, Jr. 1970 Samuel Davison 1975 Barry B. Bickman 1970 Alan Hart 1975 Gene O. Evans, Sr. 1970 Herbert C. Henson 1975 Richard L. Kaser 1970 Claude R. McPherson 1975 Bret A. Moore 1970 Eddie McPherson 1975 James E. Moore, Jr. 1970 Gordon Melton 1975 Clarence E. Sibley 1970 Johnny Melton 1975 David E. Sibley 1970 Robert L. Page, Jr. 1975 Rabon A. Vause II 1970 Howard Palmer 1975 Donald Whitman 1970 Edson H. Peak 1976 Herbert A. Harrison 1970 Tim Sheffer 1976 Thomas A. Johnston 1970 Robert Wilson, Jr. 1976 Richard C. Keenan 1970 Robert Wilson, Sr. 1976 Charles T. McCormick 1971 Luther M. Collier 1976 John W. Price 1971 Rober T. Ezell 1976 Donald B. Smith, Jr. 1971 Pete G. Gregory 1976 Rabon A. Vause, Sr. 1971 Clarence D. Jennings 1977 Duane Baumert 1971 John Kominsky 1977 Jim Gaunt 1971 Victor Magee 1977 Billy Howell 1971 Theodore S. Spangenberg, Sr. 1977 Keith Lech 1971 Roger N. Thompson 1977 Jerry Murphree 1972 James A. Ashley 1977 Donal B. Smith 1972 Robert G. Ayers 1978 Chester Hebert 1972 Charles Hoffman 1978 John T. Abbott, Jr. 1972 Charles Hoffman J. 1978 John T. Abbott, Sr. 1972 Michael H. Holmes 1978 Hamil R. Harris 1972 Paul Hudson 1978 Kevin L. Lech 1972 David Johnson 1978 Donald E. Miller 1972 Edward Kneller 1978 Jack R. Segler 1972 Robert Shaw 1979 Donald W. Adie 1973 Martin Baer 1979 Earl Horton 1973 Gene D. Evans, Sr. 1979 Kenneth L. Lamica 1973 William H. Griffin 1979 Edward B. Lipe 1973 Claude Hillard 1979 Chris D. Maier 1973 Allen M. Jones 1979 William W. Sims 1973 William J. Kitchen 1979 Samuel D. SmithA 1973 William Lamb 1979 Robert W. Vause 1973 Martin D. Lewis 1980 Robert J. Gutting 1973 Edward A. Mason, Jr. 1980 Keith Horton 1973 Jeffrey R. Mason 1980 George A. Lamica 1973 Donald Mitchell, Jr. 1980 Stan D. Maletz 1973 Paul D. Sims 1980 Tom J. McMullen, Jr. 1973 Ted Spangenberg, Jr.. 1980 Bart O. Moore

40 1980 Danny F. Wilson 1990 Joseph Davies 1981 Dennis J. Johnson 1990 Robert E. Edgecumbe, III 1981 James Buchahan 1990 Tom Kuhar 1981 BudEvers 1990 Robert Philen 1981 Glenn Greathouse 1990 Kevin M. Stringer 1981 Bill Robinson 1990 James Wright, Sr 1982 Kit Outlaw 1991 Jon A. Davies 1982 Frank Russell 1991 Phillip Davies 1983 Richard D. Allen 1991 Chris Pelfrey 1983 Terry Bobe 1991 George Pelfrey 1983 Basil Papantonis 1991 Ronald Philen 1983 Robert Rankin 1991 Michael Rushing 1984 Mike Bobe 1991 Samuel Wright 1984 Theron R. Inman 1992 Herman M. Davies 1984 Cory Wilkinson 1992 Kenneth Kmetz 1984 Gordan Wilkinson 1992 James H. Matson 1985 Roy L. Duggan 1992 Bill Paulcheck 1985 Wade Hartley 1993 Josh Behr 1985 Jim Lawson 1993 Jarrod N. Cruz 1985 Melvin J. Raines 1993 Michael M. Sams 1985 Richard L. Rudolph 1993 Chris D. Worrall 1985 Ishmael White 1995 Wade A. Caudle 1986 Scott Broughton 1995 Sarah L. Davies 1986 Leon Hartley 1995 Benjamin E. Neal 1986 Richard Koeteeuw, Jr 1995 Todd Powell 1986 Richard Koeteeuw 1995 James T. Sanborn 1986 Tim Lamica 1996 Dan Behr 1986 Mike Martin 1996 Wally Brown, Jr. 1986 Gary Richman 1996 Larry K. Deaver 1987 Paul S. Gingrey 1996 John Stanton III 1987 Jeff Goldman 1997 Michael R. Behr 1987 Chad K. Hartley 1997 Toby Castner 1987 Bobby Johnson 1997 Jim Henry 1987 Richard E. MacDonald 1997 Farris Powell 1987 Donnie A. Odom 1997 Michael W. Robert 1987 Thomas C. Waltz II 1997 John Stanton IV 1987 Thomas C. Waltz III 1997 Michael Wooten 1988 Charles Bassett 1998 Adama Caudle 1988 Jon P. Gingrey 1998 Alan Caudle 1988 Donald F. Jordan 1998 James Dwyer 1988 Kevin Jordan 1998 Steve Kolek 1988 Bill Kuhar 1998 David Newton 1988 Charles Kuzma 1998 Paul Shea 1988 Coleman L. Robinson 1999 Franklin Henry 1988 Larry E. Sayger 1999 Steven Henry 1988 Scott Whittle 1999 Kevin Jura 1990 Thomas Danks 1999 Robbie Newton 1990 Charles Davidson 1999 Keith Reyher 1990 Jon A. Davies, II 1999 Timothy Wilably

41 2000 Jason Betz 2014 Ian Parker 2000 William F. Ward 2014 Jacob Somers 2001 Andy Weber 2014 Tony Gibbs 2001 Mont Haight 2014 Jeff Kern 2001 Wayne Pannell 2014 Shandi Payne 2001 Chris Wilaby 2014 Mike Cole 2002 Douglas Watson 2002 Jimmy Wiselogel 2003 Ralph Banegas 2003 Charles Bellinghausen 2004 Ryan Braddy 2004 Tre' Hellwig 2004 Ben Marshall 2004 Shirley McElroy 2004 Randall Werre 2005 Geoffrey Helms 2005 Michael Kirkland 2007 Bill Britt 2007 Brad Brock 2007 Terry Cook 2007 Jerry Gudinas 2007 Daniel Hatcher 2007 Travis Hornsby 2007 Joseph Quicki 2007 Daniel Syfrett 2007 Will Yanni 2008 Bill Payne 2008 Betsy Werre 2008 Darryl Huddleston 2008 David Syfrett 2008 Chandler Young 2008 Sam Ammons 2009 Jeff Stone 2009 George Pfeiffer 2009 John Steele 2009 Zach Kuhl 2010 Ted Dennis 2010 Henry Etchberger 2010 Bryce Segler 2011 Dalton Dennis 2011 Tom Reynolds 2012 William Humphries 2012 Barry Jordan 2012 Gregg Jordan 2012 Gary Beadle 2013 Aidon (AJ) Cole 2013 Paula Syfrett 2014 Thomas Gary 2014 Brandon Moore

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J. Founder's Award

7KH)RXQGHU¶V$ZDUGZDVFUHDWHGWRUHFRJQL]HDQGKRQRUWKRVH$UURZPHQZKR have given outstanding service to the lodge. The award is reserved for an Arrowman who demonstrates to his fellow Arrowmen that he memorializes in his everyday life the VSLULWRIDFKLHYHPHQWDVGHVFULEHGE\IRXQGHU(8UQHU*RRGPDQ7KH)RXQGHU¶V$ZDUG is the highest recognition a lodge can bestow upon its members.

1983 Clyde O. "SPEC" Lovell 2009 Jerry Gudinas 1985 Richard D. Gregory 2010 Daniel Syfrett 1985 Kit Outlaw 2010 David Syfrett 1985 Ted Spangenberg, Sr. 2011 Randy Werre 1986 Bill Robinson 2012 Bill Payne 1986 Cory Wilkinson 2012 Bryce Segler 1987 J. Scott Broughton 2013 Darryl Huddleston 1987 Frank Russell 2014 Barry Jordan 1989 Wade Leon Hartley 2014 Frank Weaver 1992 James H. Matson 1992 Gary Rickman 1993 Herman M. Davies 1993 Bret Moore 1994 Leon Hartley 1994 Michael Rushing 1995 Jon A. Davies 1996 Farris L. Powell 1996 Todd Powell 1997 Daniel N. Behr 1997 Harry Read 1998 Terry Ezell 1998 Jim Henry 1999 Wally Brown 1999 Paul Shea 2001 Steven Henry 2001 Stephen J. Kolek 2001 Robbie Newton 2001 Andy Weber 2002 Monty Haight 2002 Keith Reyher 2003 Douglas Watson 2004 Franklin E. Henry, Jr. 2005 Ralph Banegas 2005 Ryan Braddy 2006 Geoffrey Helms 2006 Michael Kirkland 2007 Ted Spangenberg, Jr. 2008 Shirley McElroy

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K. James West Award Recipients

When funds are available, Yustaga Lodge makes a donation of $1000 to the Gulf Coast Council Endowment Fund in the name of an Arrowman

2006 Frank Henry 2009 Jim Matson 2010 Randy Segler 2011 Darryl Huddleston 2013 Jerry Gudinas 2013 Wade Hartley 2014 Randy Werre 2014 Jim Boksa

44 VIII. References: "Scouting History on the Gulf Coast 1910-1974", 1975 http://www.yustaga385.com http://yustaga.tripod.com/old/history.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Heart_West The Internet Guide to Order of the Arrow Insignia, www. oaimages.com) Euchee - Children of the Sun http://www.eucheetribe.com/History.html

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