Back in January, Ray Gould had provided some information which I posted on Shadow Clan Patches from Kayanernh-Kowa Lodge #219. I have amended that post to indicate an updated Blue book Designation for that issue.
The Shadow clan patches are used by the lodge to encourage participation by both youth and adult members.
Ray has provided an update from the Lodge Advisor which confirms the various border colors and their purpose.
The Shadow Clan Patch is a Kayanernh-Kowa recognition given annually to brothers who’ve shown noteworthy service during the past year to the Lodge and the Order of the Arrow. To qualify lodge members must score at least 100 points on the Shadow Clan Requirement Sheet available on the lodge webpage. Points are awarded for various levels of lodge support and involvement and then totaled to determine an overall score for the year. Only one Shadow Clan Patch may be earned annually. The patch is presented at the Winter Banquet for service performed during the year just past.
First time recipients earn a patch with a red border. The second year a blue border is given. The third year a green bordered patch is awarded. The fourth year the border color is yellow. After the fourth year the border colors are repeated. Those failing to earn 100 points during the year can carry their points over to the next year. If you earn more than 100 points and are awarded a patch you cannot carry any extra points over to the next year and must begin again
A special “one time” black border Shadow Clan Patch was issued to those members (retroactively) who earned points during the early years as founders of the lodge (1999).
The updated Blue Book Listing for the 5 patches would be:
X1.1 BLK R M/C BLK M/C FDL YEL & RED; M/C Shadow Clan. Dome-shaped Earned Award – Historical
X1.3 RED R M/C BLK M/C FDL YEL & RED; M/C Shadow Clan. Dome-shaped Earned Award – First Year
X1.5 BLU R M/C BLK M/C FDL YEL & RED; M/C Shadow Clan. Dome-shaped Earned Award – Second Year
X1.7 GRN R M/C BLK M/C FDL YEL & RED; M/C Shadow Clan. Dome-shaped Earned Award – Third Year
X 1.9 YEL R M/C BLK M/C FDL YEL & RED; M/C Shadow Clan. Dome-shaped Earned Award – Fourth Year
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