The Caddo Lodge Annual Winter Awards Banquet was a tremendous success this year. We had a great time recognizing the hard work and efforts of all of our Arrowmen during the 2022 year. Below are some highlights as well as all of the awards and recognitions from the ceremony.
Incoming Chief Daniel D poses with Section Officers, Braiden, Ben, and Christian. 
New LEC Officers are sworn in. (From Left) Rachel A- Secretary, Elijah H- 3rd Vice Chief, Joshua V- 2nd Vice Chief, Ben H- 1st Vice Chief, and Daniel D- Lodge Chief. 
New LEC Officers are sworn into office. 
Our Section Officers pose with ‘Fred’ The Gator 
Outgoing Lodge Advisor, Ken Peterson, and Incoming Lodge Advisor, Bill Altimus. 
Ken Peterson was Awarded a personalized Black Sash. 
Ken Peterson was given a blanket, which had every patch made during his tenure. 
Ken Peterson was given a blanket, which had every patch made during his tenure. 
New Committee Chairs and Adult Advisors are recognized. 
New Committee Chairs and Advisors (from Left) are as follows: Adam Holifield- Membership, Wesley H- Unit Elections, Viktoria M- Service, Tera Graham Gerald- Dance, Drake B and Scott Alexander- Camp Promotions, John & Nathaniel C and Dana Beck- Communications, Michiah T and Lia Anthony- Inductions & Elangomats, Victoria Tatum and Bella H- Ceremonies. (Not Pictured) Andrew C- Membership, Jill Lucero- Unit Elections, Shayne Clifton- Service, and John Christopher- Webmaster. 
Ken Peterson talks about watching “little goobers” grow into leaders during his time as Advisor. 
This event was catered by BeauxJax. 
Ben Houston, Section Vice-Chief, was our guest speaker for the night. 
Tera Graham Gerald Received her Elangomat Black Sash. 
Elangomat Black Sash recipients are (from left) Dana Beck, Ben Z, Daniel D, Joshua V, Michaiah T, Tera Graham Gerald, Ethan M, and Landon G. 
Elangomat Patch recipients are (from left) Jasmine M, Ziggy G, Brian B, Shannon Blankenship, and Drake B. 
We recognize and appreciate our Elangomat team for 2022. 
Ceremonies Black Sash recipients are (from left) Riley D, Bella H, Haley H, Caleb L, Ethan M, Ethan K, and Philip H. 
Troop 18-G received the Unit Award of Excellence. 
Troop 5 received the Unit Award of Excellence. 
Troop 10 received the Unit Award of Excellence. 
Troop 48 received the Unit Award of Excellence. 
Troop 40 received the Unit Award of Excellence. 
Troop 100-B received the Unit Award of Excellence. 
Troop 113-B received the Unit Award of Excellence. 
Bella H and Victoria Tatum are recognized for their efforts as Ceremonies Chairman and Advisor. 
Haley H, “She Who Leads Well,” received the Vigil Honor. 
Thomas T, “Wild Hard Working Man,” received the Vigil Honor. 
Carl Bolin, “Guider of Hard Workers,” received the Vigil Honor. 
Ben H, “Laughing One Who Is Ready,” received the Vigil Honor 
Caleb L, “Trusted Quiet Hard Worker,” received the Vigil Honor, 
Michaiah T received the Founders Award. She also received the Arrowmen of the Year Award for her outstanding service to the Lodge. 
Haley H received the Founders Award. 
Tera Graham Gerald and Ross V received the Chip Turner Service Award, for their dedicated service to the camp. 
Ethan K and Victoria Tatum received the Service Award of Merit, for their support to their unit, lodge, or council. 
Caleb L received the Bud Hallett & Milburn S Bond Spirit of the Arrow Award for his outstanding Service to the Lodge. 
Richard Murdaugh received special recognition for his many years as Ceremonies Advisor. 
George Holland received the Lodge Advisor Award of Merit. 
Wesley H received the Lodge Advisor Award of Merit. 
Recognition of the 2022 Officers (from left) Ethan M- Lodge Chief, Haley H- 1st Vice-Chief, Caleb L- 2nd Vice Chief, Ben H- 3rd Vice Chief, and Daniel D- Secretary. 
A 1000-dollar gift to the Norwela Council Endowment Fund in his name as well as the James E. West Fellowship Award were awarded to Ken Peterson. 
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