Section NE-2A | Order of the Arrow

In Memory of Ian Nicol, Ajapeu Lodge
Posted By Section Webmaster on June 25, 2010

On June 21, Section NE-2A lost one of its own – Ian Nicol, Lodge Chief of Ajapeu Lodge. Below is a statement released by the Green Mountain Council:

Ian Stewart Nicol, 16, a resident of Elm Street in Bennington, passed away Monday evening June 21, 2010 at his home. Ian was born in Milford, Ct. on December 23, 1993 the son of David and Lori Althuis Nicol. Ian was a student at Mt. Anthony Union High School, completing his sophomore year and was a past member of both the wrestling and football teams. Ian was a life member of the Boy Scouts of America and just started working on his Eagle Scout project. Ian was a member of the Order of the Arrow, the Brotherhood and Honor Society of Boy Scouts and was Lodge Chief for the Ajapeu Lodge 351 of Green Mountain Council Vermont which is the highest boy held position for the Green Mountain Council of Vermont Order of the Arrow Lodge. Ian had a passion for playing ultimate Frisbee and being with his friends and family. Ian was a member of the second Congregational Church and was a member of their youth group.

If friends desire memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made to Ajapeu Lodge Order of the Arrow, P.O. Box 557 Waterbury, Vermont 05676 or the Second Congregational Church, c/o Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home P.O. Box 995 Bennington, Vermont 05201. To send the family personal email condolences please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted arrangements to the care of Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home 213 West Main Street Bennington, Vermont.

For more information, visit the Green Mountain Council website at www.scoutingvermont.org.

2010 NE-2A Conclave is Underway!
Posted By Section Webmaster on June 12, 2010

Over 300 Arrowmen have gathered at Camp Sequassen in New Hartford, CT for the 2010 Section NE-2A Conclave, “A Journey Through Time.” Friday night kicked off with an opening show and band and a welcome message from Section Chief Chris McCloskey. The Section is also proud to host National Chief Brad Lichota this weekend. Arrowmen in attendance are heading to a variety of training cells this morning and the afternoon will bring competitions, games, and activities. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the weekend!

First Quality Lodge Summit a Success!
Posted By Section Webmaster on February 6, 2010

On January 31, Section NE-2A hosted its first ever Quality Lodge Summit at the B.U. Tanglewood Institute in Lenox, MA. Over 100 Arrowmen from around the Section gathered to help develop stronger Lodges through a series of training sessions aimed at the Quality Lodge requirements. The Section also hosted its second Council of Chiefs meeting of the year and continued to plan for the 2010 Conclave at Camp Sequassen. On behalf of the Section, thanks to Jacob LaValley, Section Vice Chief and Hunter McCormick, Section Training Adviser for putting together the QLS program. And thanks to all of the staff and trainers at the QLS: Chris McCloskey, Denis Pelletier, Chris Gardner, Mike O’Keeffe, Bill Chin, Ian Nichol, Tom Sinkewicz, Mike Alicea, Pat Boyd, Dan O’Rourke, Tom Pankosky, Ed McLaughlin, and Mike Pannone. And a very special thanks to Deb Miclette from Connecticut Rivers Council for coordinating registration and the Tanglewood Institute for their hospitality.

Join NE-2A’s Yahoo Group
Posted By Section Webmaster on October 19, 2009

One of the most important communication tools we use in the Section is our own Yahoo Group. This email list is used to communicate important information to members of the Council of Chiefs and other interested Arrowmen. All messages sent to the group are moderated by the administrators, so there are not unnecessary junk emails, just all the information you need to stay in the loop in Section NE-2A. Send an email to NE-2A-subscribe@yahoogroups.com to join the group!