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Patch Gallery

Restricted Flaps | Trader Flaps | NOAC Contingent Patches | Miscellaneous Patches

Patch Gallery

Welcome to Madockawanda Lodge's online Patch Gallery. This page displays some of our patches from years past, however, it is not really complete - it would take an avid patch collector and his trading catalog to fill in the gaps seen here. However, we have given some information on the patches we do have, so pelase, scroll down, or choose a section above.

If you happen to be an avid patch collector in the possession of said catalog, or have a patch not shown here, please let the website committee know.

Restricted Lodge Flaps

Madockawanda Lodge has placed a restriction on the sale and trading of its official flap. Members of the Lodge can earn up to three flaps in their lifetime, one for each Honor attained. Below are some of the restricted flaps, and their slight variations, through the years.

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Lodge Trader Flaps

Because Madockawanda Lodge restricts the sale and trading of its official patch, the Lodge produces trader flaps for members to trade at NOACs and National Jamborees, etc. Below are some of our trader flaps over the years.

Our first trader flap was actually a fully embroidered version of our official patch. It was used until 1981.	"Sunset" flap, first produced 1981.



"Mini-Madockawanda" flap. Same design as the original "Sunset" flap, this loom run of the sunset flap was produced smaller than the standard flap, thus the nickname, "Mini-Madockawanda."	"Sunset" flap, produced with the turtle outlined in orange.

"Sunset" flap produced for the 75th Anniversary of the Order in 1990. The turtle in this flap is outlined in purple, the first time purple has been used in our Lodge flap.	"Roadkill" flap. Designed by Cody McManus of York Chapter. First produced in 1992.

50th Anniversary flap, produced in 1994. First two piece flap in history of the Lodge.	"White Buffalo" flap. Designed by Laverne Burt of Casco Bay Chapter. First Lodge flap to feature an animal other than a turtle. This patch marked the birth of a female white buffalo in this country in more than 50 years. Lakota legend says it was White Buffalo Woman who taught the Native Americans to live in harmony with their world. It is seen as a sign of peace and tranquility among Native Americans.

Designed by Sam Tarbox of York Chapter. First produced in 1997, the first production of this flap contained an error, the misspelling of the Lodge name as 'Madockawada' (error version not pictured).	"Lemon Pledge" flap. Designed by Sam Tarbox of York Chapter and first produced in 1999. Ghosted "55" in top left corner notes the 55th Anniversary of the Lodge.

Designed by Matt Dubois of Abnaki Chapter. First produced in 2000.	Designed by Dan Viens of K-Valley Chapter. First produced in 2001.

Designed by Adrian Caron of Abnaki Chapter. First produced in 2002.	60th Anniversary Flap. Designed by Matt Dubois of Abnaki Chapter. First produced in 2004.
Designed by Chris Bernier of Abnaki Chapter. First produced in 2008.

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NOAC Contingent Flaps

Our first National Conference flap. This flap was used for multiple NOACs.	Our second National Conference flap. Used in 1981 and 1983 conferences. Fleur de lis added to this patch.



1986 NOAC flap. First Lodge NOAC flap to feature the date of the conference. Designed by Dr. Bruce Young. "50" on the flap is an error, as it was assumed, wrongly, that 1986 was the 50th year of NOACs.	1990 NOAC flap. "ISU" on the patch is an error, as the conference that year was actually held at IU for Indiana University.

1992 NOAC flap. Designed by Richard Burt of Casco Bay Chapter.	1996 NOAC flap. Ghosted flap.

This flap began as a fund raiser for the ceremony committee of the Lodge, however, as no NOAC flap was produced in 1998, this flap was adopted as the NOAC 1998 flap.	2000 NOAC flap. Designed by Matt Dubois of Abnaki Chapter.

2002 NOAC flap. Designed by Adrian Caron of Abnaki Chapter.

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Miscellaneous Patches

Our first Lodge emblem. It was made of felt.	Our second Lodge emblem. First issued in 1953, and also a felt patch.



Designed in the early 1950s by Clyde Nason, Jr., elements of this patch were used to create the Lodge pocket flap in 1956, which we still use today. The patch pictured has a cut edge.	Most likely an error issue during the mid 1960s, produced when we ordered our regular "round" patch.

A later production of the round patch.	Another production of the round patch, slightly different than the rest, as the tip of the pine tree touches the underside of the W.

The triangular neckerchief patch. Designed by George "Ken" Curry in 1963.	A slightly different version of the neckerchief patch.

Lodge Arrow of Light Weekend patch. Dates of issue are unknown.	Three piece restricted flap. This patch was sold during 1999 as a fund raiser for the Lodge. Only 50 of each piece were produced, and each piece was on sale at one of the three ordeals that year. Members had to attend in person each of the three ordeals to complete the set.

50th Anniversary Service Project Patch. Sold to help raise funds for the restoration of the council rings at Camp Hinds and Bomazeen, the service project of our 50th Anniversary.	50th Anniversary Service Award. Members had to complete a variety of requirements throughout the year of our 50th Anniversary to earn this award.

Sold as a fund raiser in 2002. All proceeds from the sale of this patch went to the Council Endowment Fund, fulfilling a requirement on the National Quality Lodge petition.

Produced in 2000 to celebrate the Lodge being awarded the National Service Award (one of the first eight in the nation to receive the award!), this patch was sold to the general membership at the 2000 Banquet.	Also produced in 2000, this version of the NSA patch was given to members of the executive committee and those who made great and significant contributions to the Lodge in the service it provided. Only 50 pieces of this patch were produced.

Patch for the Inaugural year of the OA Service Hour in our Lodge, 1999.	OA Service Hour Patch for 2000.

OA Service Hour Patch for 2001	OA Service Hour Patch for 2002

OA Service Hour Patch for 2003	OA Service Hour Patch for 2004

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