Takhonek Lodge Arrowman,
Our Lodge lost a great man, Scouter, and Leader this year, Steve Hardman. It is not often that the Lodge produces a patch in memory of a member. The Takhonek Lodge Executive Committee has decided to honor Steve Hardman and what he has done for our Lodge by creating a jacket patch to sell. The patch size will be 6.875 inches x 8 inches it will be fully embroidered. Steve had a huge passion for history and re-enacting. He helped in developing the ceremony regalia the Lodge now has. He has helped plan and lead the AIA & ICE programs for the past 5 years. His knowledge in this field was amazing and will be missed. To honor Steve, we will be producing a limited amount of jacket patches, all the proceeds from these patches would go towards the continued education of the AIA & ICE programs in our Takhonek Lodge.
All of you may not have had the pleasure of working with Steve, but if you did you would never forget him. He was a man that would tell you what was on his mind, he would especially tell you if you were wrong. However, he did it for a reason, and he truly wanted you to learn from your mistakes.
Steve Hardman became a Vigil Honor member in 1994 and lead with Leadership in Service. So, what do I mean by that. Steve was proud of his achievements, but never boasted about them. Steve was a man that did things because he truly was a Brother to all, loved us all and had a passion for Scouting and the Order of the Arrow that many could only aspire to have. Here are some of the leadership roles that Steve held in Scouting and the Order of the Arrow, Assoicate Section Advisor, Lodge Advisor, and Chapter Advisor, AIA & ICE Advisor, District Chair, District Commissioner, District Jr. Leader Training Chair, Wood Badge Trained, Wood Badge Staff, NYLT Staff, Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, Cubmaster, Day Camp Director, and served on Staff at two National Jamboree's.
Call the Buckskin Council office at 304-340-3663 to reserve your patch or patches. There is only 195 of these patches to be sold, and there is no limit on the amount one can buy. The cost for each patch is $15.00 (plus postage). Help support our AIA & ICE program and sew your patch onto a jacket or sweatshirt in honor of Steve Hardman. The patches are available now at the Council Service Center. All proceeds go toward the OA ceremonies equipment fund.
