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70 Tsoiotsi Tsogalii
Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge was formed in the fall of 1994 from the merger of Keyauwee Lodge 70 and Tsalagi Lodge 163. The lodge name in Cherokee means “We Three Friends”, referring to the three original lodges that existed in the area for over 50 years – Tali Taktaki Lodge 70 (chartered 1933), Tsalagi Lodge 163 (1939), and Uwharrie Lodge 208 (1941). The lodge totem is the Red-tailed Hawk.
The lodge is chartered to Old North State Council which covers eight central North Carolina counties. The Council operates two summer camp programs, one for Boy Scouts at Cherokee Scout Reservation near Yanceyville and one for Cub Scouts at Woodfield Scout Preservation located west of Asheboro. There are two additional camp properties – Hagan Sea Base on High Rock Lake and Hemric Scout Reservation on Kerr Lake.
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Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge 70 2013 National Jamboree set
Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge recently released a two-piece set for the 2013 National Jamboree. The flap features the lodge totem, a red-tailed hawk, which is found across North Carolina. The bottom piece shows a Carolina Parakeet. This species used to populate the Carolinas but has been extinct since the early 1900s. The lodge made 1,000 sets …Read More
Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge 70 “Fall OA Experience”
On the weekend of November 8 – 10, 2013 Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge 70 held a great fellowship. The weekend included four major activities: Stew Fundraiser, an Ordeal, Webelosree, and Museum Dedication. For over thirty years the current lodge and its predecessor (Tsalagi Lodge 163) has made its version of Brunswick Stew. On Friday over 1,400 …Read More
Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge 70 Recognizes Retiring ONSC Professionals
On December 31, 2013 Old North State Council saw the retirement of three long-term professionals. At the suggestion of the Supreme Chief of the Fire the lodge issued patches to recognize the contribution of these three Arrowmen. A patch was designed for each man and it includes their name, their image, final BSA position, and …Read More
Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge 70 LLD Jacket Patches
On May 16 – 17, 2014 Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge held its Lodge Leadership Development course. The newly elected lodge and chapter officers and their advisors gathered at Cherokee Scout Reservation for training on how to run the lodge. There were sessions on team building, leadership roles, and goal setting for the coming year. This session …Read More
Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge 70 Unveils NOAC Fundraiser Sets
On October 3, 2014 during an Ordeal at Cherokee Scout Reservation Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge unveiled a set of five, two-piece sets as a fundraiser for its delegation to the 2015 National OA Conference. These patches commemorate the history of the lodge which is currently celebrating its 20th Anniversary. S52 & X25 – The Order of …Read More
Memorabilia History
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse Historic Trail
For over 30 years the Order of the Arrow lodge in Greensboro, NC has sponsored a historic trail. On March 15, 1781 American troops and militia under the leadership of General Nathanael Greene fought British forces led by General Cornwallis in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Two hundred years later on February 6, 1981 Tali …Read More
Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Elangomat Patch Set
Three early pieces from Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge 70 were issued for Elangomat service. In Blue Book they are designated as X2, X3, X4 and were earned in order clockwise on the picture included in this post. The patch set was intended to be worn on the pocket of the uniform and would encourage a brother …Read More
Life Member Patches Carry Across Three Lodges in NC
In the mid-1980s Uwharrie Lodge 208 started a Life Member program. While other lodges had these programs, Larry Warlick credits the NC Wildlife Commission’s offering of a lifetime hunting license as giving him the idea to suggest it for his lodge. Following approval of the Lodge Executive Committee, Brothers could pay a flat fee and …Read More