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New-Member Region Leadership Orientation. Learn Elected. Meet your membership reten- region chief and tion tips from suc- learn his plans to cessful lodges. make your region see page 5 the best. see page 2

NOAC Merchandise. Goodman If you are not Memorabilia going to Iowa, you Available. See don’t have to miss NOAC Participant out on great Guide to place your NOAC collectibles. order. see page 6 see page 2 Volume L, Issue 1 March-May, 1998 Milleson, Elected OA Trail Texas.xxxxxxx He is pursuing a double- major in psychology and philos- ophy and plans to attend medical Crew school. In his spare time, Mat enjoys woodcarving, reading, by Todd Turner and skiing. Mat’s goals for this year The summer include encouraging lodges to of 1998 has strengthen their ties with their many opportu- council leadership, increasing nities for the training at the lodge level, youth in the increasing the number of lodges OA. One of these is that attain Quality Lodge status, Philmont’s OA National Chief, Mat Milleson and focusing on a rededication to Trail Crew program. The OA National Chief Mat Milleson the purpose of the Order. Trail Crew is an opportunity for is an Eagle and assistant Arrowmen between the ages of 16 Scoutmaster from troop 501 in and 21 to spend two weeks in the the Great Southwest Council, majestic mountains of Philmont Albuquerque, New Mexico. He Scout Ranch for only $100. The is a Vigil Honor member, program consists of a week-long Founder’s Award recipient, and trail building experience and a past lodge chief of Yah-Tah-Hey- week of hiking in the backcountry. Si-Kess Lodge. Prior to his elec- While building trails for your tion as national chief, Mat served fellow Scouts to use for many as section secretary and section decades to come, you will learn chief of W-5A. He also served low-impact camping methods. as an M.C. for the popular You will also have the opportunity Odyssey of the Law program at to exchange ideas with Arrowmen the 1997 National Scout from throughout the nation. . During week two, you will hike a Mat Milleson is a freshman trek that your crew has personally at Baylor University in Waco, designed. While on the trek, you will experience many of the back- country programs that Philmont Youth Leaders Plan NOAC ‘98 has to offer. At the conclusion of your two- “Memories of the Past - A Vision for the Future” week adventure, there will be a From the time the curtain rises banquet in recognition of your for the opening show until it clos- Attention Lodge Chiefs journey. Do not miss this chance es for the last time, NOAC is a and Lodge Advisers! of a lifetime! The dates for the nonstop, action-packed event for 1998 sessions are as follows: A major component of the all Arrowmen. From The 1998 NOAC will be the first-ever Outdoor Adventure Place (TOAP) Session Date National Council of Lodge Chiefs to the Meet the Man sessions, 1 June 12 - June 26 and Advisers. This historic event NOAC is a place for Arrowmen 2 June 19 - July 3 by Tony Fiori will include opportunities for lodge 3 June 26 - July 10 to extend their knowledge of the leaders to share ideas for lodge Order and to have fun doing it. 4 July 3 - July 17 As the first week of August improvement and to share their Arrowmen will have the opportu- 5 July 10 - July 24 comes around this year, thousands input on the future direction of the nity to meet thousands of their fel- 6 July 17 - July 31 of Arrowmen from all over the Order and . This special low Arrowmen while participating country will be descending upon event training cell is number L11 in exciting programs such as OA All OA Trail Crew participants Iowa State University in Ames, in the NOAC Program and must be at least 16 years old the Jeopardy, training, ceremonies Iowa, for four days of fun and Training Guide for Participants. day their session begins, but not 21 evaluations and American Indian excitement at the 1998 National Make plans today to attend NOAC at its conclusion. events. There will also be shows, Order of the Arrow Conference in 1998 and to be a part of this For more information or to get patch trading and many other groundbreaking endeavor! (NOAC). see Trail Crew, page 5. see NOAC, page 5.

Service to America, page 4 Chiefly Speaking, page 2 NOAC CVC’s Selected, page 3 Program Ideas from Philmont, page 4 Service Grants Assist Program, page 3 Miller Appointed Associate Director, page 4 Wanted: Publications Gurus, page 6 Camps Benefit from Service Grants, page 4 Burning Issue--Founder’s Day Booths, page 6 National Bulletin 1Q98.qxd 8/5/98 1:54 PM Page 2

New Region Chiefs Set 1998 Goals Central Region Chief Ryan King is an Eagle Scout from Columbus, Indiana, where he serves as assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 559. He is a Vigil Honor member, Founder’s Award recipi- ent, and past lodge chief for Nischa Chuppecat Lodge of the Hoosier Trails Council in Bloomington. Before his election to region chief, Ryan served as the section chief for C 4B and C 4A and served as a foreman for the 1997 OA Trail Crew program. Ryan will serve as a lead foreman for the 1998 OA Trail Crew program. Ryan King is a sophomore at Indiana’s Purdue University where he is majoring in organizational leadership and supervision. Ryan King He is involved with Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and serves as the Purdue student government chief of staff. His goals for 1998 include developing a lodge Dear Arrowmen, and section adviser training syllabus and continuing the popular Central Region Web page and e-mail list. It is difficult to express in words the honor it is for us Northeast Region Chief Jason Kuder is a Vigil Honor mem- to serve as your national chief and national vice chief on ber, Founder’s Award recipient, and past lodge chief of the fiftieth anniversary of the Order being an official part Pachachaug Lodge, located in Worcester, Massachusetts. Prior to of the Scouting movement. This will truly be a year to his election as region chief, Jason served two terms as section remember. chief for NE 1B and as the vice chief in charge of the OA Youth This year will be full of opportunities to experience Service Corps at the 1997 National Scout Jamboree. the fire of cheerfulness at work. June will again mark Jason Kuder is currently serving as an assistant Scoutmaster another exciting season of the OA Philmont Trail Crew of Troop 147 in his hometown of Oxford, Massachusetts. He is a program. Two weeks of fun-filled inspiration, service, sophomore at Syracuse University in New York where he majors and brotherhood in the mountains of New Mexico is def- in international relations. Jason enjoys hiking, camping, Native initely not an experience to be missed. This program American folklore, and eventually plans to enter the United Jason Kuder really shows what the OA is all about. Methodist ministry. Our Brotherhood of Cheerful Service has been hon- ored by the BSA with the responsibility of promoting Southern Region Chief Mark Angeli is an Eagle Scout from this country’s Service to America program. The BSA Kennesaw, Georgia, where he is a member of Post 422, chartered has pledged 200 million hours of service to America. As to St. Catherine’s Catholic Church. Mark is a Vigil Honor mem- Arrowmen, it is our responsibility to assist by actively ber, Founder’s Award recipient, and member of Egwa Tawa Dee Lodge, where he served two terms as lodge chief. promoting community service to our Scouts and Currently, he is a sophomore at the Oxford College of Emory Scouters. You should talk with your lodge chief about and plans to double-major in history and political science. Most how you can help. recently, Mark served as section chief of SR 6S and as a at We cannot forget the NOAC that will be held this . August on the beautiful campus of Iowa State University. Mark plans to continue the successful ONE DAY service pro- With the appropriate theme "Memories of the Past-A gram, to develop a Southern Region OA newsletter, and to Mark Angeli Vision for the Future," it will surely be a life-changing encourage every lodge in the region to attend NOAC this summer event. in Ames, Iowa. As you can see, 1998 is truly a pivotal year for our Brotherhood. As we look back on the last half century, it Western Region Chief Brandon Fessler is an Eagle Scout and is only appropriate that we focus on the principles upon member of Troop 721 in the in Utah. He which our Brotherhood was founded. During this year of is also a Vigil Honor member, Founder’s Award recipient, and rededication, may we all recapture the essence of what member of El-Ku-Ta Lodge. Prior to his election as Western we have been accomplishing over the last fifty years and Region chief, Brandon served as chief of Section W 2A and as a carry this flame into the future. Each one of us has an member of the OA Youth Service Corps at the 1997 National important part in making 1998 a year to remember. Scout Jamboree. Currently, Brandon is a freshman at the University of Utah Your brothers, where he is majoring in business. In his free time, Brandon enjoys reading, music and playing soccer and other sports. His goals include having 100 percent of the lodges in his region Brandon Fessler Mat Milleson attend NOAC, contacting 100 percent of his lodge chiefs, oversee- National Chief ing awesome National Leadership Seminars, promoting the OA Trail Crew program, and holding an outstanding region gathering at NOAC. Goodman Portfolio Announced the Arrow as an official certificate of authenticity unique materials that will included in the lodge program of the Boy Scouts and special biographical give today’s Arrowmen a involvement kit. These of America by its National items designed especially better insight into the con- forms will be mailed to Executive Board. for this limited production cepts and ideas expressed lodges in March. Do not The National OA release. The portfolio can by the founder of the delay placing your order Committee has authorized be used by lodges and as Order, Dr. E. Urner or you may lose this E. Urner the production and release unique recognition gifts to Goodman. unique opportunity to own Goodman of a special E. Urner individuals. The lower- An opportunity to a piece of the heritage and by Allen Mossman Goodman portfolio in cel- issue numbers will be order this distinct portfolio tradition of the Order. ebration of this historical assigned on a first come, will be provided in materi- Quantities will be limited, This year marks the event of the Order and of first served, basis. als sent with the 1998 and no rereleases are fiftieth anniversary of the the BSA. Each portfolio A major purpose of the NOAC Trading Post pre- planned. adoption of the Order of will contain a numbered project is to provide order forms that will be

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Conference Vice Chiefs Service Grants Selected for NOAC ‘98 Assist Local

Inductions and Ceremonial Events Program Conference Vice Chief of Ceremonies David Strebler is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member of Echochotee Lodge in For the fourth consecutive year, the national Order of the Arrow Committee has made matching the , Jacksonville, Florida. He currently grants for service projects available to local lodges at serves as section chief of SR 4 and is a sophomore at the their council camp or service center. This year, 75 University of Florida, where he majors in computer engineer- lodges submitted applications, and 13 lodges were ing. In addition, he serves as an assistant Scoutmaster of selected to receive grants. The recipients are: Troop 333, chartered to Moose Lodge 42. David can be reached via e-mail at [email protected]. Tonkawampus Lodge David Strebler Viking Council Minneapolis, Minnesota $1,800 to construct a floating boardwalk in a nature area at Special Events camp Conference Vice Chief of Special Events Seth McFarland is an Eagle Scout and administrative vice president of Post Wulakamike Lodge Crossroads of America Council 1094, chartered to Heartland Scuba in the Overland Trails Indianapolis, Indiana Council in Grand Island, Nebraska. Seth is a Vigil Honor $1,900 to construct bathrooms in their camp that member of Tatanka-Anpetu-Wi Lodge and currently serves as are accessible to people with disabilities chief of Section 6 in the Central Region. When he is not Tom Kita Chara Lodge Scouting, Seth enjoys scuba diving, football, basketball, track, Samoset Council and baseball. Wausau, Wisconsin $1,400 to construct a waterfront tower and storage facility at Seth can be reached via e-mail at [email protected]. Seth McFarland the council camp Tatanka Lodge Activities Buffalo Trail Council Conference Vice Chief of Activities Ken Jenkins is a Vigil Midland, Texas Honor member, Founder’s Award recipient, and past lodge $4,500 for water pipeline and pumps at the council camp chief of Allemakewink Lodge. In his hometown of Jefferson, Tukarica Lodge New Jersey, Ken serves as an assistant Scoutmaster of Troop Ore-Ida Council Boise, Idaho 49, chartered to American Legion Post 423. This past sum- $900 to construct a waterfront tower and storage facility at mer, he served as a member of the OA Youth Service Corps at the council camp the national jamboree and as an OA Trail Crew participant. Ma-I-Shu Lodge Currently, Ken is a freshman majoring in pharmacy at the Snake River Council University of Rhode Island in Kingston, and serves as section Ken Jenkins Twin Falls, Idaho chief of NE 2B. $1,000 to repair the camp swimming pool Ken can be reached via e-mail at [email protected]. Ha-Kin-Skay-A-Ki Lodge Pikes Peak Council Colorado Springs, Colorado Shows $4,500 to construct an American Indian village at camp Conference Vice Chief of Shows John Bicket is an Eagle Loquanne Allangwh Lodge Scout and instructor of Troop 79 in the Last Frontier Council, NeTseO Council located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is also a Vigil Paris, Texas $1,800 to construct a bike course at the council summer Honor member of Ma-Nu Lodge and a three-term section camp chief of SR 3A. This past summer, John served as the vice Miniconjou Lodge chief in charge of the very successful Odyssey of the Law Prairie Gold Area Council program at the 1997 National Scout Jamboree. Sioux City, Iowa John is currently a senior at Edmond North High School $1,665 o repair to camp swimming pool and hopes to pursue a career in computer programming some John Bicket Papago Lodge day. Catalina Council John can be reached via e-mail at [email protected]. Tucson, Arizona $4,300 to construct a camp rifle range platform Tindeuchen Lodge Training Toledo Area Council Conference Vice Chief of Training Mike McCrea is an Toledo, Ohio Eagle Scout and assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 610 in the $3,200 to construct a waterfront dock and shelter facility at Cradle of Liberty Council in Philadelphia. He is a Vigil the council camp Honor member of Unami Lodge, and he currently serves as Chi-Hoota-Wei Lodge chief of Northeast Region Section 2A. Mike is a sophomore Buckskin Council Charleston, West Virginia at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, and is majoring $500 to replace the diving board at the council summer in chemical engineering. camp John can be reached via e-mail at Nendawen Lodge [email protected]. Mike McCrea Allohak Council Parkersburg, West Virginia $2,900 to construct tent platforms at the council summer Did You Know???? camp You can reach your National Officers through e-mail or U.S. The national Order of the Arrow committee mail at the addresses given on the back page of the National appreciates the interest shown by lodges in support of Bulletin. their council through the matching grant program. 3 National Bulletin 1Q98.qxd 8/5/98 1:55 PM Page 4

Council Camps Benefit from Service Grants

As our Order enters its 50th open-air building and an Nampa-Tsi Lodge of the Great year as an integral part of the Boy amphitheater-style chapel area. Rivers Council in Columbia, Scout program, it is only fitting Trails were also improved and Missouri, received a $4,415 that we profile lodges who have marked in order to improve access matching grant to construct a new used OA Matching Grant Program to the area. The project required campsite at Hohn Scout to make significant contributions 18 separate workdays and 940 man Reservation. The campsite was to their local scout camps. In hours. The chapel received a new completed early in the Spring with leaders at Camp C.S. Klaus. The 1998, the National Bulletin will roof, new deck flooring, and fifty the help of two local troops and lodge service committee and highlight those lodges who have new benches. A rededication cere- numerous OA members.. Five Council Properties and answered the call of leadership in mony for the new chapel was con- new pole shelters, two latrines, a Maintenance committee developed service to others. ducted last May in conjunction frost-free water hydrant, and a plan on how to utilize the $2,500 with the Lodge’s 40th numerous concrete platforms make matching grant. Members of Anniversary celebration and Cherokee campsite the best facility Timmeu Lodge spent over 775 Spring Fellowship. at Hohn Scout Reservation. This hours to make this three pronged Congratulations to the fifty plus campsite required nearly 1,300 plan to “spruce up” Lake John members of Pachachaug lodge man hours to complete. Many Deere a reality. Many positive who made this project possible. local businesses donated materials comments were heard during the Pachachaug Lodge of the and supplies to bring the total cost camping season, but nothing com- Mohegan Council, located in of the project to over $10,000. pared to the smiles of Scouts that Worchester, Massachusetts, Timmeu Lodge of the were able to make use of the received an $1,000 grant to reno- construct- improved facilities. vate the Chapel Point area of ed a tiered landing deck, an open Treasure Valley Scout Reservation. air pavilion, and a three room The project included rebuilding an changing shelter for Scouts and Program Ideas Service from Philmont One of the fundamental goals of the OA Trail Crew to program is the exchange of ideas by Arrowmen from throughout the nation. During the summer of 1997, OA Trail Crew participants not only exchanged and dis- SERVICE TO AMERICA cussed their unique ideas, they recorded these in a Lodge America BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Idea Book. Several of these ideas will be featured in each edition of the National Bulletin. by Tony Fiori How to record. Units will record their service hours completed on their Troop Chief Program Since last October, lodges through- 1998 Quality Unit form. Units are to out the country have been promoting the Appoint a young Arrowman from each Boy Scout keep records based on their charter year. BSA’s newest national service project, troop or Varsity Scout team in your lodge as the unit liai- For example, if a unit recharters in called Service to America. All lodges October 1998, then the unit should son. The Scout will serve as the link between his unit should have received an information record all hours of service since October and the lodge or chapter. This program will help ensure packet including vital promotional mate- 1997. that all information is communicated to all members. rials to use when visiting troops, packs Additional promotional materials. and teams in their council. The follow- The national Order of the Arrow com- Communication with Scoutmasters ing are some quick updates to the pro- mittee is in the process of producing a Send a letter biannually to every Scoutmaster in the gram. Service to America video that can be council about what is happening in the lodge. In addi- Where to promote. The BSA has used by lodges when promoting the pro- asked the OA to promote the Service to tion, add all Scoutmasters to the lodge newsletter mailing ject to units. The video is expected to America project to all Boy Scout troops, be released at NOAC this summer. In list, regardless of whether or not they are Arrowmen. Varsity Scout teams and Cub Scout The newsletter is a good public relations tool, and addition, lodges and sections will soon packs in their respective councils. have a copy of the Service to America Scoutmasters will often pass the newsletter on to their What about the patch. The individ- training syllabus that can be used to edu- Scouts who are in the OA. ual recognition patch will soon be avail- cate OA members and visitation teams able for purchase from your local Scout about the service project. Scoutmaster Appreciation Night shop. This recognition item can only be Questions about the Service to Invite all Scoutmasters and Varsity Scout coaches to purchased by unit leaders with proof that America project should be directed to a dinner hosted by the OA. At this dinner, tell them their Scouts have completed a minimum the national Order of the Arrow office at about the Order and show your appreciation for the many of 12 hours of service per charter year. 972-580-2438. things that they do for Scouting. Miller Appointed Associate OA Director The Columbia, South Carolina. senior district executive in Greater St. Louis Area Murray State University in national Carey began his profes- Columbia, South Carolina, Council, and he served in Murray, Kentucky. He will Order of sional Scouting career in with camp director respon- that capacity before joining be providing professional the Arrow 1971 as a district executive sibilities in 1987. In 1989, the national staff on support to the OA Trail staff wel- in Roanoke, Virginia. He Carey became a field direc- January 1, 1998. Crew project, the National comes left the profession in 1973 tor and served in that posi- Carey is a father of Leadership Seminars, the Carey L. for a brief stint in advertis- tion until he was promoted five, a Vigil Honor mem- awards and recognition’s Carey Miller Miller as ing sales. He reentered the in 1996 to field director in ber, -trained subcommittee of the its new profession in 1977 as a dis- St. Louis, Missouri, and and a recipient of the national Order of the associate director. The trict executive in St. also served as senior dis- Association of Baptists for Arrow committee, as well Eastover, South Carolina, Thomas, U. S. Virgin trict executive during that Scouting’s Good Shepherd as providing support for native holds a degree in Islands. From 1981 time. In September 1996, Award. He is currently the day-to-day operations business administration through 1988, he served as Carey was promoted to pursuing a master’s degree of the OA. from Benedict College in district executive and urban/rural director of the in human services from 4 National Bulletin 1Q98.qxd 8/5/98 1:55 PM Page 5

Creative New-Member Orientation Ideas the Arrow Handbook sum- atmosphere of the day builds meeting takes place when vice to the unit, and remind marizes a member’s duty up to the evening campfire, the Elangomats meet with the new member there is life The induction sequence best: "An Arrowman’s pri- where the orientation session the candidates some time after Ordeal, and pique their is the heart of the Order. mary responsibility is to the was held. prior to the Ordeal. At this interest so they will come From the unit election to the troop or team. It was your Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge in first phase of orientation, back to seal their member- sealing of membership at the fellow Scouts who elected Tennessee uses a three-part transportation can also be ship in the lodge. Brotherhood ceremony, the you to membership in the orientation program that is arranged if necessary. There are as many differ- candidate is exposed to the Order and it is to them that incorporated into the Ordeal On Saturday evening, ent new-member orientation ideals and purpose of the you should devote most of weekend. On Friday night, after the ceremony, the programs as there are lodges. Order. This systematic pro- your service." the lodge chief and adviser lodge officers meet with all It is important that a success- gram is designed to instill Some lodges integrate meet with each Elangomat of the candidates a second ful program is developed and inspiration and personal the new-member orientation clan for about 15 to 20 min- time to inform them of the integrated into the tradition commitment in each into the Elangomat or Nimat utes to welcome each group lodge’s upcoming events. of each lodge. The session Arrowman. New-member programs. The Elangomat to the Ordeal. They open the This is a great time to pro- is one equal part of the orientation is a critical tool ("friend" in the Lenni discussion by asking about mote the next Ordeal, fel- induction process, however, that can be developed by Lenape language) is a broth- the extravagant rumors the lowships, banquets, work it must operate within the each lodge as part of the er who accepts the chal- candidates may have heard activities, national events, or principles of the induction induction sequence to lenges of the Ordeal and about the OA. Without to distribute any materials sequence, the Ten Induction increase membership reten- labors with the candidates breaking symbolic progres- such as the handbook. Principles. tion and Brotherhood con- during the event. The sion, they answer questions On Sunday morning, the The results of a success- version. Elangomat who corresponds and get the group to laugh at ceremony chairman meets ful new-member orientation Some lodges hold their with the new member after some of the wild stories that with all of the candidates and program are easy to see. orientation sessions the last the Ordeal is known as a circulate about the Ordeal. reviews the pre-Ordeal and Candidates are more atten- day of the event. This gives Nimat (brother). Nimats They then give the candi- the Ordeal ceremony, giving tive, have a positive attitude the new Arrowmen time for often integrate orientation dates some helpful hints on an overview of the signifi- about the challenges of the fellowship, for the chal- sessions into their gatherings how to have a great Ordeal cance of each character, the Ordeal, and leave the event lenges of the Ordeal ceremo- after the Ordeal. The deci- experience. These include challenges they presented, with a better understanding ny to settle and for some sion to use or not use the paying close attention to the and the meaning they are to about the OA, its purpose, questions to arise. The ses- Elangomat or Nimat system ceremonies which will take with them for the week- and the Ordeal that they sion should be led by an is left up to each lodge. explain what will or has hap- end. The Brotherhood chair- have just experienced. This inspirational youth member, Information on the pened during the weekend. man explains the next part of results in greater member- one who the new Arrowmen Elangomat program can be The lodge chief and their learning process and ship retention and an even of the lodge will identify found in the lodge program adviser also explain the challenges them to obtain higher Brotherhood conver- with as a role model. It resource guide, titled importance of cooperation their Brotherhood in 10 sion. The lodge that uses the could begin with questions Managing Elangomat and doing what is asked of months. three-meeting approach has that members have about Ordeals, that is currently them (candidate’s compli- Bob White Lodge in more than 1,200 members any aspect of the Order. being reprinted by the ance). Films such as the Georgia mails letters to its and has a routine Then the structure and activi- national Order of the Arrow "Karate Kid" are cited as new members after their Brotherhood conversion of ties of the lodge could be office. examples of how people are Ordeal weekend. There are more than 50 percent. presented prior to concluding There are many often asked to perform a total of six letters, one This article is the final with information about approaches lodges can take unpleasant tasks that may from each principal, and two installment of a four-part future leadership events and in conducting new-member appear irrelevant to the from the lodge chief. The series on how to increase opportunities at the regional orientation programs. For learning process at hand. letters remind the new mem- brotherhood conversion. and national levels. example, Unami Lodge in An experienced and elo- ber exactly what each princi- Breakout sessions could Pennsylvania conducted a quent facilitator is necessary pal stands for and the expec- be conducted to highlight the fall fellowship weekend for this session. This person tations that come from mem- meaning of such topics as using a carnival atmosphere. must often be skilled at NOT bership in the Order. The Brotherhood, the Ordeal, and A day of service was directly answering all of the letters also reinforce the prin- the Obligation. Point out planned that also featured candidate questions. In ciples of the Order in the that page 31 of the Order of carnival-type activities. The some other lodges, this first member’s personal life, ser-

NOAC, continued from page 1. what the Order is all about," around only every two For more information Trail Crew, continued from page 1. activities like Founder’s said David Heaton, lodge years, and is held on a col- about NOAC, contact your an OA Trail Crew applica- Day, where all the lodges chief for Egwa Tawa Dee lege campus. In 1998, the lodge chief or your lodge tion, please contact Carey will have a chance to show Lodge. "I had so much fun cost for youth participants is contingent leader. Miller, national OA associ- the nation what places them in 1996 that I’m planning $205, and for adults it is Information about NOAC ate director, at 972-580- among the best. on going back for years to $240. This fee includes 1998 can also be found on 2455, or Todd Turner, "I think that NOAC is a come." housing, meals, four days of the official NOAC Web The NOAC, comparable exciting program, and a page at http://www.oa- director of OA Trail Crew, great opportunity for the at 352-336-7887. younger Arrowmen to see to a jamboree, comes patch. bsa.org/.

Youth Coordinator Senior Copy Editor Dear Readers: Ryan Miske Jim Schwab We have received numerous arti- cles and photographs for publication, Lead Adviser Copy Editor and will continue to welcome them. However, in the case of some pho- Ken Grimes Brian McGrath tographs we have received inadequate Adviser Copy Adviser information or quality. If you are submit- ting pictures for publication, please Jack Butler David Garrett adhere to the following guidelines: (1) Provide names and lodges of National Chief Layout Editor all individuals in photographs. Identify Mat Milleson Clay Capp the people from left to right, starting with the front row if there are multiple rows. Official Publication of the Layout Adviser (2) Those in the photograph Craig Salazar should be in complete uniform, unless National Order of the Arrow the activity captured does not require Boy Scouts of America National Chairman Photo Editor the complete uniform (such as the Ed Pease Whit Culver Philmont backcountry). (3) If an action photograph, pro- The National Bulletin is published quarterly. If you have an article National Director Contributors vide a description of the activity and and/or picture (with caption) for submission, please send it to Ryan Clyde Mayer Glenn Ault possible caption. (4) The photographs must be Miske, Carleton College, Northfield, MN, 55057 or e-mail it to Devlin Cooper Associate National Director useable. They cannot be over/under Chad Heflin [email protected]. The next submission deadline is April 15, Carey Miller exposed or too light/too dark to see. 1998. Jay Widby 5 National Bulletin 1Q98.qxd 8/5/98 1:55 PM Page 6

NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE 1998 Planning PAID PERMIT NO. 616 IRVING, TX Boy Scouts of America Calendar PO Box 152079 Irving, TX 75015-2079 February 27-28 Western Region NLS - Albuquerque, NM March 1 1998 NOAC Lodge Reservations Due Western Region NLS - Albuquerque, NM March 6-8 1998 NOAC Spring Meeting - Iowa State University, Ames, IA March 13-15 Western Region NLS - Logan, UT March 27-29 Northeast Region NLS - Alpine, NJ April 3-5 Central Region NLS - Winona, MN April 24-26 Northeast Region NLS - Plymouth, MA May 1 NOAC Lodge Reservation Fees Due May 27 National OA Committee Meeting - San Antonio, TX May 27-29 National Annual Boy Scout Meeting - San Antonio, TX June 5-7 Western Region NLS - Anchorage, AK June 12 Philmont OA Trail Crew Begins June 28-July 3 Philmont OA Adviser Training June 30 All NOAC Fees Due July 31 Philmont OA Trail Crew Ends August 2-6 National OA Conference - Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa August 14 OA Service Grant Applications Available September 11-13 Southern Region NLS - Reidsville, NC September 18-20 Northeast Region NLS - Alpine, NJ October 1 OA Charter Renewal Kits Mailed October 2-4 Western Region NLS - Cheyenne, WY October 5 National OA Steering Committee Meeting - Dallas, TX October 9-11 Southern Region NLS - Marianna, FL October 16-18 Central Region NLS - Parkville, MO November 6-8 Southern Region NLS - Memphis, TN November 20-22 Western Region NLS - Stockton, CA November 30 OA Service Grant Applications Due December 1 Lodge Program Support PAK Available December 26-29 National OA Planning Meeting - West Lake, TX December 31 Lodge Recharter Deadline

National 1998 NOAC Merchandise Officer Available to all Arrowmen! Directory Even if your schedule form. Participant order you can still get your National Chief does not permit you to forms will be included in hands on souvenir con- Mat Milleson attend the 1998 National the lodge involvement ference items using the PO Box 83829 Order of the Arrow kits that will be mailed to enclosed mail order form. Waco, TX 76798 The staff of the e-mail: Conference this summer, lodges in March. The The completed form must National Bulletin will you can purchase confer- participant order form be received by the [email protected] be conducting a 3 day, ence merchandise using includes additional mer- national office before intensive newsletter the enclosed mail order chandise items that a June 1, 1998. workshop at NOAC. form. non-conference partici- Merchandise will be However, if you will pant won’t be able to shipped directly to you Participants will help be an official conference obtain. from the conference. write, edit, photograph participant, there is no If you cannot be in and layout the post- need to use the enclosed Ames, Iowa, in August, NOAC National Central Region Chief Bulletin and will be Ryan King 314 Russell Street listed as contributors. West Lafayette, IN 47906 Burning Issues Since space is lim- e-mail: [email protected] by Ben Kittinger Answer: Traditionally, lodges share ited, this session is rec- Northeast Region Chief food, free gadgets, and other informa- ommended for experi- Jason Kuder Question: “I’ve never been to a enced Arrowmen who Calvert House tion unique to their part of the country. 2401 Calvert Street NW National Order of the Arrow When designing a Founder’s Day would like to become Washington, DC 20008 Conference; what do lodges usually booth, it is important to be creative. staff members of e-mail: [email protected] do for a Founder’s Day Booth?” Just remember, your only limitation is NOAC Today or the Southern Region Chief your imagination. National Bulletin. Mark Angeli To sign up, look for PO Box 820 National Bulletin Staff Sets 1998 Goals Oxford, GA 30054 the NOAC training cell e-mail: 1. Feature at least one lodge success 4. Make the Bulletin more accessible entitled Publications [email protected] story in each edition. by publishing it on the OA’s web Marathon number L38 Western Region Chief 2. Involve at least eight young site. in the NOAC Program Brandon Fessler Arrowmen as writers, editors, or 5. Increase effective use of color in and Training Guide for 4415 West Lander Way staff members for each edition. the Bulletin. Participants. Kearns, UT 84118 3. Publish four editions during the e-mail: [email protected] year.