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.

News

Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge 70 Update Fall 2015

2015 Fall Fellowship / Council Camporee On the weekend of November 13 – 15 Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge celebrated the Order of the Arrow’s 100th anniversary. The lodge decided to expand its traditional Fall Fellowship into a Council Camporee. Over 1,400 Scouts and Scouters gathered at Cherokee Scout Reservation for a weekend of fun and competition. …Read More

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 2013 SR-7B Section Conclave Flaps

Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge issued two flaps on April 19 for their delegates to the 2013 SR-7B Section Conclave.  The flaps show the lodge’s Spirit Theme of “Mardi Gras”.  The green border flap was the “early bird” issue, designated for Arrowmen that signed up early (by March) for the conclave.  Brothers received one patch when they …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 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

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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

Tsoiotsi Tsogalii 70 S2 – 1996 NOAC

In 1996 Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge 70 sent a delegation of 29 Brothers to the National OA Conference held at Indiana University.  For this event the lodge issued its second flap, identified as the S2.  The patch featured the lodge totem red-tailed hawk with his wings spread.  The patch was popular although some traders mistakenly thought …Read More

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