2010 Colonial Virginia Council JSP's added

While reviewing the Jamboree shoulder patch listings for Colonial Virginia Council at kecoughtan.com last week I was startled to discover that I had never added pictures for the 2010 JSP set. The design was featured in this news blog way back in July of 2010 with artwork illustrating the 6 piece set.

So tonight I took time to scan each of the 5 JSP's as well as the pentagon-shaped center patch and added pictures to the Colonial Virginia Council JSP page. It really is a beautiful set, and I'm glad that I was able to order one while I was back on the Peninsula in 2010 for the Kecoughtan High School class reunion.

Wahunsenakah 2011 Summer Service patch

Wahunsenakah Lodge held their 2011 Summer Service at Bayport Scout Reservation on Sept. 15-17, issuing the rectangular pocket patch with loop pictured above. The patch was designed by the Lodge Insignia Design Committee and features a Native American Chief, the totem of Wicomico Chapter which serves the Chesapeake Bay District of the Colonial Virginia Council.

The Arrowmen of Wahunsenakah Lodge had plenty of work to accomplish in their efforts to help the camp recover from the recent destruction left by Hurricane Irene.

You can view all of the event issues of Wahunsenakah Lodge since it's inception in 1996 here.

Thanks to Larry Johnson for the patch picture.

Compiling a definitive Lodge 333 checklist

I have become increasingly frustrated with the lack of a consistent, agreed upon numbering standard for the OA lodges since the demise of Blue Book over 5 years ago.

As a result I've asked several active Virginia traders and collectors to join with me in working on a definitive reference for the Virginia lodges, with accurate and complete information that we can agree and rely upon going forward.

I've begun with a list of issues for Lodge 333 and after compiling a draft version there are 182 items as of August 31, 2011. I am sure that number will change as more information comes to light, but it's a starting point.

I know there have been efforts in the past to exclude variations because it would make collecting a complete set of a Lodge's issues more difficult. While I understand the purpose, I think at this point their existence is no secret and there are plenty of other very difficult patches to find so it only makes sense to include them in a reference guide that seeks to be complete.

If you are interested in collaborating and contributing to this effort I welcome your participation. Just send me an email and let me know.

I've discussed this for years and put it off since it's a monumental task. But with your help and the assistance of other Virginia collectors and traders who want to contribute it's a very reachable goal and one I hope you will assist with.

Wahunsenakah Lodge 15th Anniversary patches available

Wahunsenakah Lodge 333 was formed on January 1, 1996 when Kecoughtan Lodge 463 and Chanco Lodge 483 merged, 4 years after their parent councils combined to form Colonial Virginia Council.

As part of their 15th anniversary celebration Wahunsenakah is issuing three special limited edition patches. Income from their sales will be used to support Bayport Scout Reservation. Since the purpose of their issue is primarily as a fund raiser the patches are available to anyone; you do not have to be a member of the Lodge to purchase them, and the lodge is offering shipping to those who won't be able to pick them up.

The commemorative items include an anniversary flap featuring a hatchling duck whose design mimics the design of the first Wahunsenakah flap, a 6" tall chenille, and a CSP shaped patch. Deadline for pre-orders is September 30. Download the order form and place your order now to make sure you add these unique items to your collection while helping Wahunsenakah support Bayport and celebrate their 15th anniversary.

New James River District patch

Tim Ewing sent me a nice scan of the new James River District patch from Colonial Virginia Council. The design is the same as its predecessors, but the border is now green. Previous issues have had blue, yellow, and silver borders. Check them all out on the Colonial Virginia Council other issues page.