the power of 2009 Annual Report the power of ONE “To love one another is the greatest CONTENTS lifeT lesson learned in my youth, a lesson taught me by men of the highest moral character, men of profound vision, honor, LEADERSHIP MESSAGE..................................1 and dedication, men who I still consider THE MISSION OF THE ORDER OF THE ARROW ...........2-3 myself fortunate to have known. These men were my brothers in the Order of THE PURPOSE OF THE ORDER OF THE ARROW ..........4-7 the Arrow.” A reflection from the 2009 National SUPPORT OF SCOUTING ................................8 Order of the Arrow Conference NATIONAL SERVICE AWARD .............................8 LODGE SERVICE GRANTS ...............................9 THE SILVER BUFFALO...................................9 LEADERS OF CHARACTER ..............................10 THE BROTHERHOOD ..................................10 GOODMAN CAMPING AWARD ..........................11 ORDER OF THE ARROW HIGH ADVENTURE...............12 MAURY CLANCY AMERICAN INDIAN CAMPERSHIP ........13 2009 NATIONAL OA CONFERENCE ...................14-17 RED ARROW AWARD...................................18 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD .......................18 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD .......................19 JOSH R. SAIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP.................20 COMMITTEE MEMBERS ................................21 LEADERSHIP MESSAGE letter from the chief and the vice chief Brothers, Arrow conference (NOAC), and Within the following pages, the countless other programs. Each of 2009 Order of the Arrow Annual BThe year 2009 brought great these programs offered different Report outlines where we have successes and ever lasting opportunities that enhanced our been as an organization over the memories. It was a monumental leadership abilities and enabled us past year. This report serves as a year not only for our organization, all to partake of our Brotherhood. perfect benchmark for us to strive but society as a whole. We were all However, the true pinnacle of the to improve and continue paving our a part of the inauguration of a new year was NOAC 2009. It had the way as we head into 2010 and the President of the United States, we memorable theme of THE POWER years to come. The year 2009 has have been battling through the worst OF ONE, that will forever stick with brought with it memories that will economic downturn since the great the 6,803 members in attendance. last a life time. We are embarking on depression, and we witnessed a a new direction for our organization, heroic crash landing in the Hudson The Power comes from the individual. founded on the three principles of River. No matter what the memory, It is each person that can and should Brotherhood, Cheerfulness, and this past year has brought with it harness that Power to benefit those Service. powerful experiences. around them. Moreover, when we work together in this organization Yours in Service, These experiences were embodied and in life, we must take this theme by each one of our 171,000 members. with us. The impact can be large or Our organization successfully small, short or long term, just so long Jack O’Neill conducted twelve national as it is positive for those involved. 2009 National Chief leadership seminars, seven national THE POWER OF ONE is the beginning lodge adviser training seminars, of a journey that our organization has Dan Higham four section officer seminars, embarked on and where it will take 2009 National Vice Chief the 2009 national Order of the us is up to each Arrowman. the power of ONE | page 1 THE MISSION OF THE ORDER OF THE ARROW DURING 2009 THE ORDER OF THE ARROW UPDATED ITS MISSION AND PURPOSE STATEMENT The mission of the Order of FOR THE 21ST CENTURY. the Arrow is to fulfill its THE FOLLOWING PROVIDES THE UPDATED STATEMENTS purpose as an integral part ALONG WITH A BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THEIR MEANING. of the Boy Scouts of America through positive youth and the youth led adult supported to neighboring villages to warn leadership under the guidance partnership that is the hallmark of their nation of an impending “dire of selected capable adults. the Order’s success. and dreadful danger.” Their trip Every member should become was a mission. A mission statement is a familiar with the Order of the Note that the definition of mission brief sentence that defines an Arrow’s mission statement. A includes the word “authority.” A organization’s core objective, its …mission… mission is sanctioned and approved. essence. It answers the question, The dictionary defines mission The Order of the Arrow’s authority “Why do we exist?” using clear, as “a sending out or being sent out comes from the organization we concise words. with authority to perform a special serve, the Boy Scouts of America. The OA’s mission statement is a service; an errand.” As Arrowmen, declaration of our key beliefs and …an integral part of the we are familiar with this concept. intentions as a Brotherhood. It Boy Scouts of America… The legend, described by Meteu in affirms: a commitment to achieve our Integral (pronounced ) the Ordeal ceremony, explains how purpose, our position within the BSA, means “necessary for completeness, Chingachgook and Uncas traveled page 2 | 2009 annual report essential, whole, complete, made …under the guidance of up of parts forming a whole.” The selected capable adults. word is used to point out that the Adults in the Order serve in Order is an essential, integrated advisory capacities. Typically, program within the broader Scouting adults serve as advisers to each program, not a separate entity. youth position. An adviser’s role often includes training, counseling, …through positive coaching and mentoring youth. Not youth leadership… every adult can be chosen to be an The word positive is an adjective OA adviser. Those appointed usually which means “making a definite have noteworthy competencies and contribution; constructive” to further an ability to relate well with people, describe the leadership qualities especially young people. expected of Arrowmen. Leadership is about action, about directing, The concept of youth led adult guiding and supporting others. As supported partnerships took root a result, positive youth leadership during the very first days of the implies “constructive action” by Order. Working with their advisers, young people. young members inducted into the Like Scouting itself, the Order is Brotherhood in the first ceremonies, designed to benefit youth. Through in the summer of 1915, began youth leadership, members under the accepting leadership roles that fall: age of 21 learn by doing, planning forming committees to maintain and conducting OA program at the membership records, drafting lodge chapter, lodge, section, region and rules and reworking ceremonies. national levels. The officers and youth committee chairmen lead With each passing decade, the meetings, run activities and manage Order’s commitment to youth led OA finances. Only those members adult supported partnerships has under age 21 may hold office or vote. grown and evolved. Today, that partnership is more prominent and stronger than ever. the power of ONE | page 3 THE PURPOSE OF THE ORDER OF THE ARROW The Order of the Arrow’s four part purpose explains our intentions and Tgoals. Each member is expected to understand and be able to explain what As Scouting’s National Honor Society, our purpose is to: the OA is all about. The following >Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their paragraphs amplify and expand on the daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct above purpose statement. themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition. As Scouting’s National Honor >Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and Society, our purpose is to: … environmental stewardship as essential components of every As Scouting’s National Honor Society, Scout’s experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer camp. the Order of the Arrow is in some >Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit and ability ways similar to high school national honor societies that recognize to advance the activities of their units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, outstanding students based on and ultimately our nation. scholarship, leadership, service and >Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of character. Selection to membership leadership in cheerful service to others. in the OA is unique, however, because it is controlled by non member peers rather than members. page 4 | 2009 annual report …Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition… This first component of the Order of the Arrow’s purpose has been an important concept from the beginning of the Order. It relates directly to the BSA’s mission to “prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.” By recognizing those Scouts who strive to live their lives according to the Scout Oath and Law with membership (and an OA sash, distinctive pocket flap, membership card and handbook), the OA hopes to motivate other Scouts to act in ways that cause them to be selected for OA membership as well. …Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of every Scout’s experience, in the unit, year round, and in summer camp… Camping is one of the primary methods used in Scouting to help young men grow to maturity; to build self confidence and a sense of responsibility; and develop qualities of trustworthiness and teamwork. the power of ONE | page 5 It is in the outdoors that young all those that influence life on men learn most about the natural earth. Stewardship relates to world and the responsibility to care one’s moral responsibility for for it; stretch themselves mentally the care or administration of a and physically against outdoor group’s resources. Environmental challenges; and learn to lead, work stewardship then, is about one’s cooperatively and care for others moral responsibility to care for in a setting that is both healthy and one’s surroundings.