Awards & Honors

Michael R. Card

Recognized for Youth Service

Lodges: Tankiteke, Owaneco

 

An integral member during the merger, Michael also created the lodge’s Ordeal manual, our printed newsletter, and our website, as well as making important contributions to membership data management.


 

William B. Chin

Recognized for Youth Service

Lodges: Tankiteke, Owaneco

 

Bill was a ceremonialist in Tankiteke lodge and also a lodge chief in the years before the merger and has made important contributions to the ultimate success of Owaneco Lodge.


 

Ralph J. Deer

Recognized for Adult Service

Lodges: Chief Pomperaug, Tankiteke, Owaneco

 

The late Ralph Deer was an inspiration to all, youth and adult, as he exemplified brotherhood and cheerful service by diligently working in many capacities and helping institute the OA Day program at summer camp.


 

John "Chris" Fagan

Recognized for Adult Service

Lodges: Arcoon, Owaneco

 

Chris was a founding member and the current adviser for the Quinnipiac Dancers, Owaneco’s award-winning dance team which has earned respect and accolades thanks to Chris’s service.


 

Charles A. Figlar, Sr.

Recognized for Adult Service

Lodges: Tankiteke, Owaneco

 

“Uncle Chuck” is the epitome of cheerful service; he is a deeply respected servant leader in our lodge, where he reliably does the tasks that no one chooses.


 

Neil P. Harris

Recognized for Youth Service

Lodges: Owaneco

 

Neil has been an inspiring figure to many during his lengthy tenure as a lodge officer and has consistently made it his purpose to reinvigorate the youth leadership of the lodge throughout his years of service.


 

Robert A. Kravecs, III

Recognized for Youth Service

Lodges: Owaneco

 

As a two-term lodge chief, Rob brought brothers in Owaneco closer after the merger; he also instituted the OA Day program at summer camp, as well as the Winter Banquet’s silent auction, which funds the James E. West fellowship award.


 

Christopher J. McCloskey

Recognized for Youth Service

Lodges: Owaneco

 

Chris recruited a record setting 32 members to be part of Owaneco’s ArrowCorp5 contingent, and this is just a shadow of the greater lasting impact he left on membership in Owaneco.


 

Patrick L. Sullivan

Recognized for Youth Service

Lodges: Tankiteke

 

Pat is one of the leaders who is responsible for the excellence of Owaneco’s ceremonies today; he led his team to careful study and memorization, as well as improved costume awareness of culture.