Tejas Lodge Wins “Best of Section” for Second Year at Conclave
Congratulations to members of the Tejas Lodge for winning “Best of Section” at the 2016 Conclave at Trevor Rees Jones Scout Camp in Athens Texas. This was a repeat win for the lodge. The “Best of Section” is awarded to the lodge at the conclave that earns the most points from the conclave competitions in ceremonies, dancing, newsletter, athletic competitions, website and other events.
Tejas Dancers placed in 4 events. Justin K. took first in Northern Traditional and Jacob K. placed 2nd. In the Straight Dance competition, Jacob H. came in third and in the crowd favorite Fancy dance competition, Clint K.
The lodge had four ceremony teams competing at conclave. Chipper A., Jonathan B., Matthew M. and Mason S. placed first and received Honor Team recognition for the preordeal ceremony. James M., Bailey G., Peyton A. and Michael P. placed second in preordeal. For the brotherhood ceremony, James M., Mason S., Peyton A. and Michael P. placed 2nd. The conclave featured an ordeal ceremony competition this year for the first time in many years. The ordeal ceremony team consisted of Caden K., Jonathan G., Timmy V. and Zachary G.
The lodge topped off the competitions with wins for best website and best newsletter, culminating in the presentation of the Best of Section trophy for the second year in a row.
Thomas G. completed his year as section secretary of SR2/3N at the conclave. Tejas Lodge Vice-Chief of Administration Levi M. ran and was elected Section Secretary for the newly designated SR2 section for 2016-17.
Lodge advisers Chris Peurifoy and Matt Lindsey were also presented with a limited edition section belt buckle in recognition of their years of service to the section.
A special thanks also goes out to our Taste Buds cook team led by Paul Vaughn who spent the weekend at conclave cooking to feed the hundreds of participants including a BBQ chicken dinner Saturday night. Thanks to all the “Taste Buds” who did a wonderful job at the conclave.
The section announced that the next conclave will be at Camp Garland in Shreveport, LA in 2017.