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 2015 NOAC Early Bird Patch

Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge has set an ambitious goal of taking 100 delegates to the 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference. As of August 21, 2014 with NOAC still a year away the lodge already has 55 Arrowmen signed up. To help promote this event the lodge is issuing an “early bird” patch to the …Read More

Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Issues New Patch With Innovative Program

At the Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge 70 Fall Fellowship this past weekend members received their First Year Arrowman patch. For this first year all members were eligible to earn the patch if they fulfilled the requirements of being active and attending several chapter meetings. In the future only new Brothers will have the opportunity to earn …Read More

Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge 70 2014 Spring Fellowship

On the weekend of March 21 – 23 Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge held its Spring Fellowship. The lodge kicked off its 20th anniversary celebration with this event. Attendance was lower than normal because some of the local school systems had school on Saturday to make up for days lost due to winter snow and ice. The …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 2014 Fall Fellowship

On the weekend of November 7 – 9 Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge held its Fall Fellowship. About 200 Brothers gathered at Cherokee Scout Reservation for fun, fellowship and to celebrate the lodge’s 20th anniversary. Friday started early with a small crew preparing the lodge’s annual fundraiser activity. For over 30 years the lodge has made its …Read More

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Memorabilia History

Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge 70 FIRST FLAP

Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge was formed through merger in the fall of 1994, but the lodge’s first flap (S1) was not issued until April 1995.  The flap was first available to members attending the SR-7 Section Conclave at Tuscarora Scout Reservation.  It features the lodge totem, the Red-tailed Hawk.  The lodge name in Cherokee means “We …Read More

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

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