   Posted: 10.27.20 Charles “Charlie” Herbert Harris, age 92, of Mooresboro died Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe, NC. He was a native of Cleveland County and was born May 6, 1928 to the late Mr. B.B. Harris Jr. and the late Mrs. Nell Turner Harris. Charlie graduated from Cliffside High School and Gardner Webb College, then served in the US Navy from 1950 – 1954. He worked for Commercial Credit Equipment Corporation where he worked across the eastern part of North Carolina helping finance farm equipment. The company moved into fleet leasing of cars and trucks and eventually became part of GE Credit from which he retired with 38 years of service. He was very active in the Boy Scouts of America Mecklenburg County Council serving as a troop leader and Council Camp Committee member. He much enjoyed preparing and serving meals at many Council events and at National Jamborees as an active member of the Order of the Arrow cook team up into his 80’s. He was an active and dedicated member of Cliffside Baptist Church and enjoyed serving his Lord there with the loving congregation and staff. Charles was preceded in death by his wife Joyce J. Harris, sister Peggy H. Swinson, granddaughter Lauren Elaine Harris, and niece Kelly Swinson Glass (Bill). He is survived by three sons Chip Harris (Leigh), Todd Harris, and Jimmy Harris (Debra) and grandchildren Charlie Harris, Natalie Harris, Jordan Brown (Brad), Courtney Webb along with two nephews Jesse and Craig Swinson. The family will receive friends Saturday, August 8, 2020 from 1:00pm to 2:00 pm at Cliffside Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm in the sanctuary with Reverend Mike Elgin officiating. Interment will be at Cleveland Memorial Gardens in Boiling Springs, NC. Online condolences may be made at www.eggersfuneralhome.com. Memorials in memory are requested in lieu of flowers to Cliffside Baptist Church at P.O. Box 336 Cliffside, NC 28024 or the Mecklenburg County Council, Boy Scouts of America at 1410 E. 7th St. Charlotte, NC 28204. Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside is serving the family. LODGE CALENDAR AND EVENTS UPDATE! Posted: UPDATED - 10.13.20 Good afternoon Catawba Lodge 459! I hope everyone is well. While this year has been a great challenge for all, I appreciate everyone's flexibility throughout the year with our calendar. The following changes have been approved by the Lodge Executive Board and will be going into effect immediately: -September Ordeal set for 9/11-9/12 has been canceled and moved to a November Ordeal for 11/13-11/14. This is due to ongoing logging projects at Belk Scout Camp set to wrap up mid-October. If you are currently registered to attend September Ordeal your registration automatically carries over for November Ordeal. If you would like to cancel your registration or be added to the waitlist, please contact Eric Sasser at eric.sasser@catawba459.org. This event will be an Ordeal only style event, and the next brotherhood opportunity will occur at Annual Banquet. As a reminder, any ordeal candidates elected this year will have the rest of 2020 as well as all of 2021 to complete their ordeal before needing to be re-elected. A January Ordeal at Belk Scout Camp has been scheduled for 1/8-1/9. This event will a first come first served event that will NOT offer Brotherhood inductions. As a reminder, any ordeal candidates elected this year will have the rest of 2020 as well as all of 2021 to complete their ordeal before needing to be re-elected. -Fall Fellowship, slated for 10/2-10/4, has also been canceled because of logging at Belk Scout Camp. Some events that take place during Fall Fellowship will instead be moved to Annual Banquet. -Annual Banquet has been extended from Friday 12/4 to an optional Saturday 12/5 at Belk Scout Camp. Those staying for Saturday 12/5 will have the choice to skip the Friday night of camping and return to Belk Scout Camp in the morning. Vigil callouts are planned for Friday evening and the breakfast will be the following morning. Brotherhood inductions will also be run from Friday to Saturday evening. If you would like to complete your brotherhood during Annual Banquet please highlight so when you register. Additionally, Lodge elections are set to be held over this weekend. More information about elections will be announced soon, but if you would like to run for a Chapter or Lodge position for the 2021 camping year please contact the advisor associated with the position (found at www.catawba459.org). If you have any questions please email them to me at chief.catawba459.org. Have a great rest of your week! Yours In Brotherhood, Beau Seate Catawba Lodge Chief ALL EVENTS REFUNDS NOTICE AND DUES Posted: August 22, 2020 Catawba Lodge Arrowmen, Today we're rolling out two options regarding refunds for those who paid for "all events" for the Catawba Lodge 2020 camping year. The "all events" purchase included $60 for events and $15 for patches; bringing the total to $75. Here is a breakdown of those options: 1. If you have paid for "all events", we kindly ask that you consider this as a donation to the Lodge. All the patches that are associated with the package are yours to keep. Please pick them up at the scout office front desk or at Fall Fellowship. Any future events held in the 2020 camping year would be covered by your donation. 2. If you would like to receive a refund for the events for the year, you can email eric.sasser@catawba459.org with your mailing address. Please include that you are seeking an event refund in your note. Processing your request should take around 2 weeks depending on when it is received. While we are able to provide event refunds, we are unable to provide patch refunds at this time. This means you are free to pick them up (scout office front desk or Fall Fellowship) whenever possible. If you would like to participate in any event during the 2020 camping year after your refund is issued, you will need to register and pay online per event at www.catawba459.org. Lastly, if you have not paid your Lodge dues this year, I have provided a link below that will take you to the Catawba Lodge website. Please click on the ordeal sash to get started on your 2020 Catawba Lodge dues. Thank you all for your flexibility as we've worked through this year. I'm excited to share more in the future about how Catawba Lodge will be moving forward. Yours In Brotherhood, Beau Seate Catawba Lodge Chief 2020 Vigil Honor Class!!! Posted: April 23, 2020 Please join me in congratulating the 2020 Vigil class for Catawba Lodge: Candidates: Guides:
Griffin Cook Vigil Honor Chair "Always pass on what you have learned" Message from the 2020 National Chief Posted: March 18, 2020 Brothers, Our world has experienced a lot of change in recent days, and I want to take a moment to address the current situation. While the change caused by the spread of COVID-19 may seem disconcerting, we cannot lose sight of the bigger picture and our overall mission. The values that Scouting and the Order of the Arrow brings to communities are needed now more than ever before, and as we go through the uncertain days ahead, I implore you to always keep those principles at the forefront of your mind. To any Arrowman who has a family member or friend affected by the virus, my thoughts are with you. Earlier this week, we announced the suspension of all in-person national, region, and section events until May 2. We encourage you to work with your local council regarding lodge and chapter events. You can find our updates related to COVID-19 at oa-bsa.org/coronavirus. With the spread of the virus postponing many Scouting and OA events in the coming weeks, I know that many of you feel disheartened. I’m disappointed too, but I am not discouraged. To every Arrowman who planned to attend a Scouting event that has been affected by the virus—I am sorry. I cannot wait to see the exciting programs that still lie ahead, even if they may be delayed. To every unit elections chair, ordealmaster, conclave coordinator, and Arrowman involved in planning an event that has been postponed or cancelled—I am sorry. I appreciate all that you have done to deliver our Order’s program to our members, and your talent is still needed as we move forward. To every Arrowman who feels discouraged right now—I want you to reflect for a moment on how you feel. If the pause until your next Scouting event is saddening, I challenge you: channel these emotions into something positive. When we return to normal, whenever that may be, Scouting and the Order of the Arrow will need your help. Let’s work together as one united brotherhood to deliver this program to every Arrowman and the future generations of Scouts who will come after us. While some of our lives and Scouting plans may temporarily change, our core values of brotherhood, cheerfulness, and service remain unaltered. These principles that bind us together are far stronger than any change or setback we encounter and will persist through the uncertain days ahead. Maintain our bonds of brotherhood. Keep planning, engaging and innovative events that will help the future of our Order. Above all, never lose sight of the values we cherish. “Energy and persistence conquer all things.” – Benjamin Franklin If I can ever be of service, please do not hesitate to reach out. Stay healthy, and I’ll see you along the Scouting trail soon.
Zach Schonfeld 2020 National Chief CATAWBA LODGE - 70th Anniversary Award Pin Posted: November 6, 2019 This Anniversary Award Pin is available for all youth and adult Arrowmen in the Lodge. Arrowmen must complete all requirements between December 1, 2019 and October 3, 2020 and then must attend the re-dedication ceremony at the 2020 Fall Fellowship. Completion of the Award Card qualifies the Arrowman the option to purchase the Award Pin in the Lodge Trading Post during Fall Fellowship 2020. Arrowmen must complete the following activities: QUEST FOR SCOUTING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT QUEST FOR CHAPTER AND LODGE DEVELOPMENT QUEST FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
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