Mataguay had a bright, colorful wave of Red, Gray, Purple, Royal Blue, Kelly Green, Orange, Yellow, and Navy Flags blowing in the wind. Under the watchful eyes of Sixteen Elangomats, and following behind the Flags, were the eight Clans of Candidates, wearing their various colors of neckerchiefs. What a sight to behold! The Full Moon brightened the path to the exquisite Pre-Ordeal Ceremony site.

(Apr 8, 2009) The moment we stepped out of the car in Santa Ysabel to meet other Wulinaxin Arrowmen, we knew it was going to be a very cold night at camp for the Tiwahe Lodge Spring Encampment. We were glad that we were getting fueled up with a hardy dinner. It was a great time getting in a few laughs before heading the caravan towards Mataguay. 

Chief William Sivers, Lodge Secretary D.J. Flaherty, Vice Chiefs: Kyle Hadley and Michael Palmisciano, Treasure Patrick Barnsley and Secretary Evan Loefstedt along with their Chapter Adviser Mrs. Flores and Associate Advisers: Mr. Flores, Mr. James, Mr. Hanon, Mr. Lyons, Mr. A. Garcia, and Mr. Flaherty will be attending the Lodge Leadership Development Conference at the YAC the 6th and 7th of Feb. They are being trained to be the most informed 2009 OA Leaders in the Lodge.

(Dec. 15,2008) Mataguay was bombarded by 1800 Cub Scouts and their counter parts on November 7-8-9, 2008.  As one approached the A-Frame four check-in stations were set up to welcome the Webelos Scouts to a weekend fun beyond their wildest imagination.   Each car, truck, van, and trailer was greeted with a big hello, a black Webelos Woods cap with red trim, and a somewhat quick dissertation on how to get to their camp site, the dropping off the camping gear making sure they DO NOT park, but “dump and go”, and return back down the hill into the huge parking lot, ran by Wulinaxin: Mr. Brian Faraci, Mr. Glenn Flaherty, and Hadaazli-To: Joe Ruekberg.  Then the “Wulinaxin Truck and Van Shuttle Service” consisting of Arrowmen: Mr. Jon Sivers (The one who was over the whole event!), Mr. Jim Burr, Mr. Dave Horton, and Mr. Craig Lorenz would shuttled them back up to their tent, which was their new home for two nights and three days.   If they succeeded in following these rules and regulations the rest of the weekend would be a ‘piece of cake!’

One at a time the Arrowmen took aim to get their shot the farthest.  Much to the surprise of those present the launches were quite powerful over last year’s shoot. Those spectators standing or sitting too close had to scurry back so as not to get hit in the head!

(Sept 15, 2008) A huge thank you goes to a Vigil Member in the Order of the Arrow, Mr. Steve Pfeiffer.  For the past three years he has headed up the greatest fund raiser for the OA by getting us involved with the Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon Hydro-maniac Water Station.  Through his organizational skills the Order won First Place in 2006 with the prize of $2,500, Second Place in 2007 with the prize of $1,500, and again, First Place in 2008 with the prize of $2,500 giving us a grand total of $6,500.   Mr. Pfeiffer has become known as the Display King of Lodge.  He has come up with such great idea themes in ’06 Boy Scouts of America “ The Wonders of Camping”, in ‘07 Boy Scouts of America “Celebration of World Scouting’s 100th Birthday “,  and my favorite, in ’08 Boy Scouts of America “Summer Olympics.”

(Aug 5, 2008) Look up in the sky!  What a wonderful sight to behold as kites of all shapes, sizes and color dash across the evening sky.  Then, add the color of the sunset, “WOW!”  The Wulinaxin Chapter held its August meeting at the Youth Aquatic Center in Mission Bay.  It was superb weather with just the right amount of the Bay wind to get the Arrowmen’s kites a flying!

The Chapter is in need of new members for the ceremony teams: Pre-Ordeal, Ordeal and Brotherhood.  Interested members can call Susie Flores 858-271-4560.