| THE SILVER ARROWHEAD PRESENTED FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE ORDER SINCE 1940 VOLUME 8, ISSUE 1 | SPRING 2015

Carl Marchetti: He Who Is A By ALEX CALL 2015 National Chief

The Order of the Arrow’s centennial is, in part, a celebration of the moments that give meaning to our first century. This spring, I took time to find out more about the many hands who shaped those moments. Two of them belong to Carl M. Marchetti, M.D. Marchetti, 80, was elected to become a member of the Order of the Arrow in 1949. An Eagle Scout, he served as both lodge chief and section chief. He was one of just a few Arrowmen to receive the Distinguished Service Award for youth service when he received it in 1958. As an adult volunteer, Marchetti has been known by many titles in : council commissioner, council president, lodge adviser, area adviser, and national advisory council member, just to name a few. His service and commitment in these roles led to his recognition with numerous awards, including the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, and Silver Buffalo Awards. In the eyes of many, though, his most notable accomplishments have been during his 53-year tenure as a member of the National Order of the Arrow Committee. Marchetti was appointed as the youngest member First Brotherhood class of Chinchewunska Lodge taken in 1950. Carl Marchetti (Class of 1958) is in see MARCHETTI, page 6 the back row, third from left. Lou Marchetti (Class of 1961) is in the front row seated, first on the left. NOAC to host the Goodman Edson Observatory By KYLE PALMER Excitement is building by the day as we approach the an acknowledgment that Arrowmen obligate themselves 2015 NOAC GEO Chairman start of the 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference, to observe the Order’s traditions. At this conference, and perhaps no part of NOAC is more anticipated than the GEO will be centrally located in the Kellogg Hotel the Goodman Edson Observatory, or GEO. By BILL TOPKIS see NOAC GEO, page 4 Class of 2012 The GEO is the new name for the NOAC Museum;

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LEADERSHIP

RAY CAPP National Chairman, Class of 1973

MICHAEL THOMPSON Vice Chairman, Class of 2006 Recognition and Awards

CRAIG SALAZAR Vice Chairman, Class of 1994 Communications and Marketing The mural, Treasure Island (1936) by Edward L. Spicer will be on display at the 2015 NOAC Goodman Edson Observatory. CLYDE MAYER Director, Class of 1998 Arrowmen serving MATT DUKEMAN OA Specialist, Class of 2004 Scouting and their community ALEX CALL Ed Tudor (Class of 2009) received his National Chief second Emmy Award from the National Capital DONALD STEPHENS Chesapeake Bay Area National Vice Chief Chapter of the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences on June 22, 2013. First presented in MARTY TSCHETTER 1949, the Emmy recognizes Ed Tudor Editor, Class of 1996 excellence in the television industry. Regional award presentations are made JEFFREY ST. CYR throughout the country at various times through the year, Layout Editor, Class of 2012 acknowledging excellence in local and statewide television. He won for “Best Promotion, News Promo Single Spot.” Left to right: Toby Capps (Class of 2009), Ray For Scouting, Ed created several fantastic videos that ORDER OF THE ARROW help explain the Founder’s Award, the DSA History Video, Capp (Class of 1973), and Mike Hoffman (Class BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA and several videos used during the shows at ArrowCorps5. of 1986). 1325 West Walnut Hill Lane At the 2014 National from the Southern Region, Ken Hayashi (Class of 2012) P.O. Box 152079 BSA Annual Meeting, from the Western Region, and James H. Simpson (Class Irving, Texas 75015-2079 distinguished Arrowmen of 1996) from the Central Region. Mike Hoffman (Class of Dr. Frank Wadsworth (Class of 1965) received the 1986) and Toby Capps prestigious national Hornaday Gold Medal on November (Class of 2009) received 2, 2014. The Hornaday Gold Award is presented to the . adult volunteers who rendered distinguished and Longtime member of the unusual service to national resources, conservation, and National Order of the Arrow environmental improvement over a sustained period. Committee, Hoffman Jim Simpson To date there are less than 50 Hornaday Gold Medals The Silver Arrowhead is distributed two times also served as the 1985 presented. An Eagle Scout, Dr. Wadsworth worked each year via electronic communication to recipients of the Order of the Arrow Distinguished National Vice Chief. professionally for the U.S. Forest Service in Puerto Rico Service Award. Articles, photographs, and updates Distinguished Arrowmen who received the Silver and is known for his work in tropical forests. Yokahu Lodge may be sent to [email protected]. PAGE 2 - THE SILVER ARROWHEAD | ORDER OF THE ARROW 2 - THE SILVER PAGE Antelope include Charles A. Garwood (Class of 1986) helped with the presentation. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA | THE SILVER ARROWHEAD - PAGE 3 “I am ashamed to say that my first official stint youth whose life currentlyFrom the perspective of a interests, desires, and ideas in mind, these advisers draw these advisers ideas in mind, desires, and interests, youth the serve to officers past as experience their from Don Cunningham, National Chief and the conference.. lead adviser forthe 2015 conference as who serves following: remarks the Centennial Celebrations, directly advising when I became a lead a youth was adviser in 2012. I don’t know if was any I good it, at but the kinds of upon try to draw in these types of roles, I embodied, rememberingqualities that my best advisers what it was like to be a youth officer filled with ideas and running a million miles minute unaware a new R.D. Duncan come top of of constraints. Guys like about us having a good mind – he cared so much fear was disappointing experience that our biggest him. He just evoked that kind of spirit naturally, which (in turn) inspired excellence; as I learn to be a in time, inspire the same.” great adviser, I hope I can onmoves a million miles a minute, I convey appreciation the behalf of my peers that we appreciate and admire do Seldom past-officers-turned-advisers. these of work youth have the opportunity to shape a national program, and far rarer is it for similar opportunities to carry as much meaning as these, made possible the work of by our tireless advisers.

As an adult, consider attending the Philmont OA Follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ Volunteer to paint your lodge’s legacy lid Be part of the group to collect some kiln-dried Our national centennial conference brings these Our national centennial conference brings these A number of past officers also serve in essential individuals’ experience in the Order of the Arrow fullindividuals’ experience in the Order of the Arrow oncecircle, as they advise the youth whose shoes they filled. With full understanding of the youth leadership’s the OA High Adventure Programs (adventure. Northern Ranch, Scout at Philmont oa-bsa.org) Tier, the Summit Bechtel Reserve or Florida High OA each of edition centennial A Base. Sea for Adventure participant patch will be available all participants. (www.oa-bsa.org/pages/content/ Conference Adviser to 21st June from philmont-oa-adviser-training) June 27th, 2015 at the . oabsa) or Twitter (@oabsa) for real-time updates on what will be happening at NOAC or visit the OA website (www.oa-bsa.org) for live streams of updates and the OA shows as well hour-by-hour photographs. be to (www.oa-bsa.org/pages/content/legacy-lid) displayed at NOAC. It will return with your lodge and can be permanently displayed in a place of honor. wood to be burned in the centennial . (www. fire oa-bsa.org/pages/content/ask-the-chairman- lodge Each concerns-with-legacy-project-firewood) that brings wood to burn will receive a vial to bring home with ashes from the Centennial Fire. In Service, Ray Capp National Chairman NOAC staff roles. These include the 1991, 1994, and the 1991, 1994, and staff roles. These include NOAC Takeshita, Scott Beckett, Clint Chiefs 2000 National and Carey Mignerey, all of whom hold positions within Conference Chairman Mike conference management. the as served having himself, officer past a is Hoffman 1975-76 National Chief and 1985 National Vice Chief. Committee Order of the Arrow 2000-2009 National the VIP/ will serve with Brad Haddock Chairman Concierge Management group. Additionally, 1983-84 1990 National Jason Hood, Chief Southeast Region Region 1995 Central Steinhardt, Tony Chief Vice Western Region Chief Tony Chief Alyx Parker, 1996 Fiori, and 2003 National Chief Nick Digirolamo join the ranks of conference leadership as the lead advisers for Endowment, Special Events, Foreman Corps, Communications, and Adventure Central, respectively. 15,000 in attendance in attendance 15,000 this summer, which include 1961 National Ron Temple, Conference Chief 1969 National National Chief CliffChief Tom Fielder, 1973 Conference Capp, and 2010 National Chief Clay Harmon, 2002 a few. Brad Lichota, to name National Chief Former national officers national Former serve will NOAC at (arrowtour.oa-bsa.org/), a traveling a traveling (arrowtour.oa-bsa.org/), 2015 National Vice2015 National Chief

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the of Order 2015 National the for Registration The most meaningful way that you can This summer, we will also share our national Arrowmen of all ages can earn the Arrowman Centennial events are taking place across of one in participate can Arrowman Youth

Hager’s sentiments are certainly shared by the sentiments are certainly shared by the Hager’s “Our national conferences allow me the unique allow me the unique “Our national conferences The Order of the Arrow has a rich tradition of tradition of of the Arrow has a rich The Order My Brothers, Arrow Conference is at full capacity of 15,000, including staff. As you can imagine, this is a good to easy one an not address, though to problem solve. Reaching this mark early forced us to start the aggressively ‘manage for a wait list and to mission’ to figure out how to accommodate as the conference. as possible for many Arrowmen be not will interested everyone Unfortunately, able to attend. commemorate the Order of the Arrow’s centennial, though, is by making a difference in your unit and in your neighborhood. Beyond the conference, there are other opportunities to help us celebrate: centennial experience with Scouts, Arrowmen through country the alumni throughout and ArrowTour centennial showcase. I hope that you will make plans to join us at an ArrowTour venue near you. Service Award (www.oa-bsa.org/pages/content/ centennial-update-2014-07-3) up until December 31st, 2015. the nation in the form of lodge fellowships and these in part to take conclaves. Seek section activities. Attendance at these events will also Arrowman the completion of help towards the Service Award. From the Chairman, Ray Capp Ray the Chairman, From together.” scores of past officers who can be found among the great time to catch up, have fun, and celebrate Scouting the Centennial Celebrations Committee. “It really is a who will be serving on staff at the NOAC with 2015 remarks Ken Hager, 2007 Northeast Region Chief, Chief, Region 2007 Northeast remarks Ken Hager, around the country, and meet countless new ones” meet countless new ones” around the country, and opportunity to connect with my Scouting friends from opportunity to connect with Order of the Arrow Conference in August. Order of the Arrow Conference will join us as guests and staff at the centennial National centennial the at staff and guests as us join will participation of the dozens of past national officers who officers national past of dozens the of participation year, that involvement will manifest itself in the work andyear, that involvement will the Order of the Arrow well into their adult years. This well into their the Order of the Arrow of these youth leaders continue their involvement in of these youth leaders leadership positions throughout the decades—many the decades—many leadership positions throughout Hundreds of youth have been allowed to serve in top Hundreds of youth have the election of the first conference chief in 1949. the election of the first conference chief in 1949. to our organization. to our organization. This tradition has been alive since six youth officers are elected annually to give leadership give to annually elected are officers youth six fostering youth leadership. In keeping with this tradition, leadership. In keeping fostering youth Ray Petit. starts with a short film that patrons are required to view, century andinspires themtoservecheerfullyinthenext.” encounter that compels them to reflect on our Order’s last experiential an with guest each impactful providing by worthy ofhonoringtheOrderArrow’s Centennial to theGEOMissionStatement,“…to createamuseum knowledge andpassiontoensure theywill serveaccording museum ispreparedtothefinestdetail. exhibits, ensuringeveryelementoftheexpansive the The staffof70willspendfourdaysconstructing & ConferenceCenterandwillopenonAugust3,2015. NOAC GEO,continuedfrom page1 PAGE 4 - THE SILVER ARROWHEAD | ORDER OF THE ARROW on ceremonialimprovement,andsetupaboothvisited Election CeremonyandCall-Outbooklets,gavetwotalks At the1963NationalOAConference,Rayexhibitedhis graduate, whobecameRay’smostardentsupporter. met JohnB.(Jock)Forrest(Classof1977),a1961 pledged AlphaPhiOmega,theScoutingfraternity,and Institute ofTechnology(M.I.T.)inthefall.In1963he Yakima, WA,in1962beforeenteringtheMassachusetts to spreadhisideasmorewidelyatanareaconclavein and wroteaHandbookforCeremonialTeams.Hebegan created. HedevisedasystemofOrdealmanagement, vice-chief, and“directorofceremonials,”apositionhe on themathematicsoffairelections. 1959. Healsosubsequentlyworkedalongwithothers in Ump-QuahLodge,Washingtonstate,onMarch31, the prototypeofonestillinusetoday,afterhisOrdeal Ceremony, anElection hewroteandimplemented votes, explanation would helpScouts castmorethoughtful boys ratherthanthemostworthy.Believingthatabetter the Arrowelectionstendedtoselectmostpopular of Order that feel him made This time. first the elected in threeelectionstwounitswhilehistwin,Roy,was very differentlythanhispeers,Raywas passedover with curlyredhairandbrighteyesthatoftensawthings voice. Brilliant,smallofstature,anelectronics“geek,” to allandabrothereveryotherScout?”Thisishis Similar to our last conference, the GEOexperience conference, to ourlast Similar All GEOstaffmemberswererecruited fortheir Ray served Ump-Quah Lodge as a ceremonialist, Ray servedUmp-QuahLodgeasaceremonialist, You knowRayPetit:“Whointhisgroupisafriend Don’t misstheGoodman EdsonObservatory By JAYDUNBAR Raymond C. Petit: One WhoLookedRaymond C. Petit: Beyond Class of1977 of Liberty Council and a resolution of theNational OA of Liberty Councilandaresolution the GEOArtGallery. ThankstothegenerosityofCradle (1936) byEdward L. Spicer, whichwillbefeaturedin Island, culminating with the muralTreasure Island Silver Arrowhead). presumed destroyed(featuredinthe nextissueofThe been missingfornearlyahalfcentury andpreviously including anartifactofpastnational chiefsthathas oftheOrder, andtraditions onthehistory surprises perched atarockformationcalledtheDevil’sTeaTable. Island Treasure overlooking Vigil E. UrnerGoodman’s NUWINGI –TheWilling setting a reflective atmosphere. This summer, our film “Ordeal,” butitwasdesignedtohelpcandidatesturntheir to pass.Rayrightlysawthisasaruse:itwascalledan was widely regarded as a seriesoftestscandidateshad should workalongsidethecandidates. the Order’sprinciplesduringordealsandthatKichkinet ideas thatlodgemembersshouldserveasexemplarsof a deeperlevel.“SpiritoftheArrow”alsoputforwardRay’s without commenttohelpthemunderstandtheOrdealon might speaktocandidatesthroughbookletsdistributed the ideathataninnervoice—“SpiritofArrow”— Who LooksBeyond.DuringhisVigil,Raywasstruckby Lodge, receivingthenameWulowachtauwoapin:One voice. RaykepthisVigilonJuly4,1965inUmp-Quah Because yourunitneedsyou—andme.”Thisishis to seemeandunderstandme…Whyareyouhere? you today fills me with joy, for I can tell you are beginning to pay for copies of his Handbook for Ceremonial Teams. by alargenumberofparticipants,manywhomoffered Ray andJoyce duringtheweekend oftheirweddingin1971. The GEOwillenablegueststorevisit Treasure There willbeengagingnewexhibitsandafew This wastrulyrevolutionary.Atthattime,theOrdeal You knowRayPetit:“Myfriend,whatIhaveseenof , imparts the storyof founder , imparts will surely remainstrongin the NOACGEO. theme This friendship.” of fires the kindle spirit Island includes a legend that reads,“Here let theTreasure Island, atourcentennialconference. ofonTreasure gathering,thistime,instead a nationalOA in 2008. It is fitting that the painting will again be seen at became necessaryafterthecampwas decommissioned National LodgeMeeting.Anewhome forthepainting Lodge presentedthemuralon eveofthe1936 for over70years,sincetheKilunookChapterofUnami exhibition attheNationalScoutingMuseum. on permanent will beplaced and aftertheconference Committee, thepaintingiscurrentlybeingrestored, and afterwardattheNavalResearchLabinAnnapolis Hawaii, whereheservedasanadviserinPupukeaLodge, duty asaLieutenantintheU.S.Navy,spendingtime newsletter titledGischachsummen—onewhoenlightens. Teams, SpiritoftheArrow, andfrom1964through1968a of theElectionCeremony,HandbookforCeremonial list avarietyofdocuments,includingrevisedversions Service Exchange.”Theymailedtoagrowingnational and lateras“OrderoftheArrowCommittee:Scouting as “TheUmp-Quah CeremonialImprovementProgram,” first known were They chapter. Omega Phi Alpha his in the Ordealwascandidate’salone. could not“fail”candidates:thatthedecisiontocomplete understood itspurpose.He espousedtheideathatlodges members hadcometobelievetheruse,andnolonger thoughts inward.Theproblem,ashesawit,wasthat The enormous twelve-foot by eight-foot mural The paintinggracedTreasureIsland’sdininghall Ray graduatedfromM.I.T.in1966andwentonactive Ray carriedonhiswork,gatheringaroundhimothers see PETIT , page5 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA | THE SILVER ARROWHEAD - PAGE 5

Golden, CO Eagle Scout Clarkston, MI Class of 1963 Class of 1956 Class of 1983 March 7, 2015 March August 1, 2014 Woodbridge, VA Woodbridge, HENRY F. VASSEL HENRY BYRON W. SMALLEY February 11, 2015 Professional Scouter Professional A. TOM BRISENDINE, JR. BRISENDINE, A. TOM Eagle Scout, Silver Beaver visit was a meeting of two who shared the same vision:visit was a meeting of two who shared the same peace the power of awakened individuals to spread gave Goodman Dr. world. the in brotherhood and Rayunfailing encouragement to Ray in his work, and ofis rightly credited as the originator and guiding spirit beenthe “Induction movement.” As surely as if he had Raypresent on Treasure Island in the summer of 1915, helped build the fire that lights our Order today. neckerchiefGoodman receives the CAG at the Induction and Enrichment training NOAC 1975 Billica (Class session from Cease, Roger Kemp in background. of 1975) BILL ROTH Eagle Scout Eagle Scout Knoxville, TN Silver Beaver Spokane, WA Class of 1990 Class of 1952 Class of 1979 TOMMY NELSON TOMMY April 30, 2014 Birmingham, AL October 13, 2013 PATRICK W. MCGOWAN PATRICK November 27, 2013 On June 6, 1963 our founder, Dr. Goodman, wroteGoodman, Dr. founder, our 1963 6, On June These were not just changes in wording; these were the following in a letter to a 19-year-old Scout: “I amthe following in a letter to a 19-year-old Scout: sure you must have felt how very much I enjoyed your visit yesterday. Seldom during my long life with young men and boys have I met one with such a dedication to a worthy cause as you. Your enthusiasm and wisdom give me great heart.” That Scout was Ray Petit. That major shifts in ideas, in our attitude toward candidates Ray’sand our view of our role as members. Many of most influential ideas are now universally accepted, codified in the Ten Induction Principles. You also know Ray Petit through his inspirational influence on others: ideasBill Hartman (Class of 1983) was inspired by Ray’s into create the Elangomat Clan System. Bill joined CAG With1973 and served in a central role for twenty years. core CAG members, including Ray, serving as advisers, Roger Billica (Class of 1975) co-chaired the Induction Enrichment Program at NOAC 1975. Joe Buchman CAG(Class of 2012) attended the program, became a atmember, and led similar inductions training programs NOAC in the 1990’s and after. Jay Dunbar and Ray Petit making notes at the 1975 NOAC. Petit making notes at the 1975 Dunbar and Ray Jay The power of vision of power The DSA RECIPIENTS DSA RECIPIENTS MEET THEIR MAKER WHO HAVE GONE TO TO GONE WHO HAVE continued from page 4 page from continued

You know Ray Petit: “…for your journey is just your journey is just Petit: “…for Ray You know Ray and Joyce lived first in Alexandria, VA, where he where VA, Alexandria, in first lived Joyce and Ray I attended the 1969 NOAC as aide to Carroll A. as aide to Carroll A. I attended the 1969 NOAC

of Allowat Sakima’s part in 1975. of the Arrow.” This is his voice, in words added to the end find yourself before me, prepared to see the full meaning full the see to prepared me, before yourself find Scouts! When you have done these things, you will again will you things, these done have you When Scouts! Ease the burdens from the shoulders of your fellow from the shoulders of your fellow the burdens Ease ties of brotherhood. Build upon the fire of cheerfulness. new ways… Brothers, we challenge you: strengthen thenew ways… Brothers, we challenge you: strengthen resolve not to flinch when you encounter these tests in to understand the four tests you have completed, andto understand the four tests you have completed, died at home on June 13, 1999. Seekbeginning. Another time of testing is before you… science at the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. Rayscience at the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. time professor of electrical engineering and computer amateur communications systems, and worked as a part- amateur communications systems, and worked as throughout the world in commercial, government, andthroughout the world in commercial, government, teletype converters, CLOVER modem technology usedteletype converters, CLOVER modem technology Coherent CW, frequency synthesizers, Morse-to- In his professional life, Ray designed and developed his work in Quilshan and in Sikhs Mox Lamonti Lodges. Harbor, WA, where he received the Founder’s Award forHarbor, WA, where he received the Founder’s Award served in Amangamek-Wipit Lodge, then moved to Oakserved in Amangamek-Wipit Lodge, then moved to Distinguished Service Award at that conference. a show to introduce Spirit of the Arrow. Ray received thea show to introduce Spirit of the Arrow. Ray received training (the forerunner of I.C.E.), and wrote and staged for that conference, put on the first large-scale inductions large-scale first the on put conference, that for We wrote the first version of the “Ten Induction Principles” Induction “Ten the of version first the wrote We national conference chief, and Ray served as my adviser.national conference chief, At the 1971 National Conference, I served as deputy Conference, the 1971 National At Meteu’s “You who love…” lines from the pre-Ordeal. love…” who Meteu’s “You at his wedding to Joyce, during which Ray had me reciteat his wedding to Joyce, during and I joined CAG. On February 9, 1971, I was best manand I joined CAG. On February subcommittee. We discovered we were kindred spirits,subcommittee. We discovered Edson, our co-founder, and met Ray at a meeting of theEdson, our co-founder, and the subcommittee on ceremonies. renamed the Ceremonial Advisory Group (CAG), underrenamed the Ceremonial independent activity and serve instead as a think-tank,independent activity and L. George Feil, asked Ray and his associates to ceaseL. George Feil, asked Ray unofficial alternative ceremonies, the committee,under committee in January 1969. Alarmed by the prospect ofprospect the by 1969. Alarmed in January committee ceremonies, which Jock Forrest presented to the nationalwhich Jock Forrest presented ceremonies, a complete revision of the Ordeal and Brotherhood and Brotherhood revision of the Ordeal a complete MD. He continued writing for the Order, including Order, including writing for the MD. He continued PETIT, PETIT, Created financial stewardship MARCHETTI, continued from page 1 with the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America we are doing today. He laid the foundation for things to retain trading post proceeds from the National Order like OA programs at the National Scout of the National Order of the Arrow Committee in 1962. of the Arrow Conference. According to Chief Scout and SummitCorps by establishing and improving our In an interview with the Order’s history and preservation Executive (Class of 2009), the latter was relationship with key players in the BSA,” Ault explained. subcommittee, Marchetti likened himself to “a fish out no simple task. Marchetti continues to strengthen the Order of of water” as a 28 year-old on the national committee. “Carl became chairman while there was significant the Arrow’s relationship with Scouting through his “I was literally surrounded by a group of old men, friction between the (Order of the Arrow) and the (Boy leadership, both inside and outside of the Order. As all of whom were famous, all of whom were bowed to, Scouts of America).” the chief medical officer of the 2010 National Scout practically,” Marchetti recalled. However, Brock credits Marchetti with strengthening Jamboree, Marchetti established a new precedent for Although an obstetrician gynecologist by trade, the Order’s relationship with the Boy Scouts of America medical services and recruited many Arrowmen to join Marchetti found a role in managing the Order of the by using its newly acquired capital to fund programs him in planning for the Jamboree. Arrow’s finances. Following its integration as an official that helped to fulfill the Order’s promise to Scouting. For his steadfast service to the Order and Scouting, program in 1948, the Order relied on funding from the “Carl was definitely the leader that made the Marchetti was recognized with the Legacy of Servant Boy Scouts of America to deliver its programs. Although tough decisions in order to bring the two organizations Leadership Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004. never short of worthwhile endeavors to support, the together. He accomplished this by keeping his eyes on And today, 53 years after he was first appointed to organization was often short of financial capital with the greater interest of Scouting.” the National Order of the Arrow Committee, Marchetti which to support them. The creation of these mission-focused programs remains actively involved as the Vice Chairman of Marchetti recognized the nexus between financing was a benefit of another one of Marchetti’s initiatives as the Founder’s Circle. His focus is now on funding and achieving the Order of the Arrow’s purpose. As a chairman: single year terms for national youth officers. the Order’s second century of service through the result, creating a solid financial footing was one of his Single year terms allowed youth officers to manage and Centennial Campaign. top priorities when he assumed the role of chairman of deliver new national programs of emphasis during the Marchetti’s unmatched tenure alone speak volumes the national committee in 1984. summers that NOAC and the national Scout jamboree of his dedication to the Order of the Arrow and the “We basically made a decision that never again were not held. The rise of national programs such as Boy Scouts of America. His legacy is most apparent, would finances be a concern to the Order of the Arrow,” Indian Summer, ArrowCorps5 and ArrowTour were however, through the nature of the Order of the Arrow Marchetti described. made possible through Marchetti’s reforms. today: a self-sustaining program that provides relevant, As it turned out, making the decision was the One of Marchetti’s last appointments to the life changing adventures for youth in a manner that easy part. In order to make it a reality, Marchetti and National Order of the Arrow Committee, Vice Chairman furthers the mission of the Boy Scouts of America. the National Order of the Arrow Committee faced the of Finance and Strategic Planning Glenn Ault, M.D. As my hands join those shaping the next century foreboding challenge of creating financial capital that (Class of 1988) recognizes the impact of Marchetti’s of the Order of the Arrow, I sincerely hope that we will could sustain the organization. focus on improving the Order’s relationship with think and act with the same resolve and determination Marchetti answered this challenge by creating the Scouting. that Carl Marchetti, M.D. – and many others – used to Order of the Arrow endowment fund and negotiating “Carl empowered many of us to do the things that shape our first. OA Trail Crew exhibit debuting at Philmont By MARTY TSCHETTER Class of 1996

Back in 1995, the OA Trail Crew (OATC) program kicked off its inaugural year. Originally, a one-year program for the Order’s national theme “A Year of Service,” the young adults who planned the project thought strategically and wholeheartedly believed in the opportunity at hand. The planning committee wanted the program to be one of the most positive experiences a youth could have in Scouting through a long-term program. National OA events were not new to Philmont, but this program was planned from the Philmont staff perspective by experienced Arrowmen. This became a crucial step to the program’s success due to understanding ranch operations and staff already established in the leadership structure. At the 1994 National OA Planning Meeting, section chiefs had the opportunity to help plan the program for participants. However, only four section chiefs 1995 Order of the Arrow Trail Crew Staff. Front row: Chris Olds, Sean Johnson, Seth Brown (Class expressed interest with only two serving as foremen the of 1996), Marty Tschetter (Class of 1996), Scott Beckett (Class of 1996), Scott Schaefer, Bernie first summer. From the outset of OATC the objectives included Grauer. Back row: Stephen Duke, PJ Parmar, Zach Hanks, Greg Hazlehurst (Class of 1996), Michael to increasing the applicant pool for future Philmont staff Edwards (Class of 1996), Ryan Miske (Class of 1998), Zieak McFarland (Class of 1996), Zack Butler. (approximately 1,200), providing a quality Scouting outdoor humble pride and humility through leadership by example. catalyst for ArrowCorps5 and other similar initiatives. education and leadership program based on personal Due to its overwhelming success, the program This summer marks the 21st year of OATC and development to youth Arrowmen ages 16-20, and building extended to the next year and until the Vaca Trail could Philmont will have a special exhibit focusing on the a trail. Important hallmarks that still continue today include be finished, which took three summers. Eventually, similar origins of the program, its contributions to the ranch, and when participants arrive on the property they do not wear programs started at Northern Tier with the OA Wilderness its important legacy to Scouting. Make sure to stop by the OA sashes, rather they are reminded that they are Scouts Voyage, then to the Florida Sea Base with OA Ocean Seton Museum and Library if you make a trip to Cimarron, first and Arrowmen second. Foremen teach participants Adventure. Collectively, these programs served as a New Mexico this summer.