Fred Brems sends regards to all Brothers in Owasippe Lodge!  After a distinguished term as the Chief of Checaugau Chapter in 1937, Fred went on to lead the Owasippe Lodge as its Chief in 1941. During our evening’s discussion, he related a story whereby George Mozealous, already a Scouting professional encouraged him in 1936 to run for Chegaugau Chapter Chief and to “get this chapter back on track”.  Fred was always impressed with George’s talent at carving Native American masks out of wood and was amazed at the mini-museum that George had created in his small Northwest side (of Chicago) apartment.

Another close friend of Fred’s was Dwaine Filkins who preceded him as Lodge Chief, serving in 1940.  Dwaine, his twin brother Dwight, and their older sister Louise were adopted by the family in 1918 after the death of their mother.  As a youth, Dwaine never worked at Owasippe but had a outstanding talent as an Indian Dancer – often winning competitions at National O/A events.  Dwaine went on to become an Episcopal Priest and serve his congregation in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  Unfortunately, Dwaine passed away in 1976.