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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 ...... 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 ...... 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 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 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. The OA’s love demanding. Confidence in one’s of nature is well documented in skills and abilities comes through our ceremonies and traditions. Our testing, and Scouting provides ample Order’s responsibility as stewards opportunities for that testing from of the earth’s resources is a logical unit camps to summer camps, from extension of that love, whether local to , and from or national in scope. local outings to nationally sponsored high adventure programs. An …Develop leaders with the Arrowman understands that his willingness, character, spirit and first responsibility is to his unit, and ability to advance the activities of to helping ensure that the outdoor their units, our Brotherhood, components of his unit’s program Scouting, and ultimately our nation... are strong. A direct benefit of OA membership is its ability to impart leadership Synonyms for promote include skills to members and provide “improve” and “develop,” so the opportunities to apply and practice OA’s involvement is more than the those skills. This is accomplished in promotion of weekend and summer a myriad of ways, including formal camp to units much more. The OA training at many levels and through is involved in Scouting’s camping the example of experienced leaders and high adventure programming at themselves. The most important many levels. methodology is through the careful The word responsible conveys our and focused coaching and mentoring commitment to health and safety, of youth leaders by talented and and safe practices in all aspects of committed adult advisers. From our outdoor programs and activities. the chapter to the lodge, section, Environmental has to do with region and national levels, the OA one’s surroundings, conditions places young men in leadership and circumstances, including roles and allows them to lead and to learn from their mistakes. page 6 | 2009 annual report Successful advisers mentor young beginning. Learning and living OA leaders to succeed, improving Scouting’s values are of little worth their leadership abilities while unless those values become a carrying out assignments for the OA, part of the personality and fiber of Scouting or their community. our members. When Arrowmen Inclusion of the word willing, along strive to live lives of Brotherhood, with the words character, spirit and Cheerfulness and Service, every day ability as descriptors of leadership, in every way, they are more likely to is a direct, though subtle, reference lead meaningful and fulfilling lives to the line in The Legend: “And and more likely to contribute to the in every village some were found betterment of our society. who were quite willing to spend Charity, helpfulness and principled themselves in others’ service.” living are significant, timeless One’s spirit has a great deal to do traits identified and nurtured by with one’s will. Taken together, our country’s Founding Fathers, commitment (willingness/spirit), sustained during our nation’s character (moral constitution), and expansion westward, tempered by competence (skill/ability) represent great national and world conflicts, the essence of leadership. invigorated by industrial and To advance means “move forward” technological revolutions, honed by or “improve.” This section of the social movements and remain a purpose refers to an Arrowman’s significant and important part of our first responsibility his unit national fabric and the American as well as to the Order of the people to this day. Arrow itself, The Brotherhood of Cheerful Service, Wimachtendienk, The Order of the Arrow, as a Wingolausik, Witahemui, and the component of the BSA, recognizes Boy Scouts of America to whom an all of this and strives to help ensure Arrowman’s service is directed. its members set the example of citizenship at its finest. …Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others. This statement has been a part of the OA’s purpose from the

the power of ONE | page 7 SUPPORT OF SCOUTING: NATIONAL SERVICE AWARD The Order of the Arrow’s support The National Service Award was for Scouting remained focused on created in 1999 to recognize service to council camps, national exceptional lodge service to the local high adventure bases, camperships, council and community measured scholarships, and direct support both quantitatively and qualitatively. to council Friends of Scouting Lodges must have achieved quality campaigns. lodge recognition to be considered. The following lodges received the TOTAL FINANCIAL National Service Award in 2009: SUPPORT OF SCOUTING Central Region Combined the Order gave Cho-Gun-Mun-A-Nock Lodge $12,231,103 in support to Hawkeye Area Council #172 Scouting in 2009 Cedar Rapids, Iowa Gabe-Shi-Win-Gi-Ji-Kens Lodge Chief Okemos Council #271 Lansing, Michigan Northeast Region Madockawanda Lodge Service to council projects Pine Tree Council #218 $10,037,379* Portland, Maine Materials to council projects Octoraro Lodge $1,359,493 #539 West Chester, Pennsylvania Friends of Scouting $499,620 Southern Region Echockotee Lodge High Adventure Service** #87 $216,360 Jacksonville, Florida High Adventure Operations Mikanakawa Lodge $43,995 #571 Dallas, Texas Lodge Service Grants $39,990 Western Region Maury Clancy American Indian Fund Wiatava Lodge $23,266 #39 Santa Ana, California Josh R. Sain Scholarships $11,000 Orca Lodge #41 *1,384,466 man hours at $7.25 per hour. Santa Rosa, California **10,818 man hours at the USFS wage scale of $20.00 per hour.

page 8 | 2009 annual report LODGE SERVICE GRANTS Colonneh Lodge The national Order of the Arrow Sam Houston Area Council #576 committee provides matching Houston, Texas service grants for a limited number $5,000.00 grant for continuing of lodge sponsored council service Hurricane Ike repairs and restoration projects. The evaluators consider including: chapel seating, campsite the innovative nature and scope of pavilions, and reconstruction of a each project submitted, the number small bridge. of Scouts who would benefit from Es-Kaielgu Lodge the project, and how the project Inland Northwest Council #611 would enhance the council camping Spokane, Washington experience. Lodges must have $5,000.00 grant for the construction of achieved quality lodge recognition to new BB gun range at Cub Country on RANDY & MARYANNE CLINE be considered. the Cowles Scout Reservation. Mechanichsburg, Pennsylvania Lifelong Scouter In 2009 the following lodges Kidi Kidish Lodge received Lodge Service Grants: #192 Visionary Leader Salina, Dedicated Arrowman Achewon Nimat Lodge $5,000.00 grant to complete a 2 ½ mile San Francisco Bay Area Council #28 hiking and biking trail and improvement San Leandro, California of camping area with access to fishing, $2,390.00 grant to aid in the biking, ecology, and other outdoor The Order of the Arrow was construction of a mountain biking activities for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. honored to have Randall K. trail and to purchase two new “Randy” Cline selected to receive mountain bikes. Wah-Sha-She Lodge Ozark Trails Council #306 Scouting’s highest honor the Alibamu Lodge Springfield, Missouri Silver Buffalo Award. Tukabatchee Area Council #5 $5,000.00 grant for the construction Randy has been an integral part Montgomery, Alabama of area which will $3,500.00 grant for the construction of the national Order of the Arrow include a conservation trail and committee for 22 years, his roles of a 300 foot elevated trail through fishing pond. a five acre swamp. The trail will have included producing shows open the camp to hiking and other Yah-Tah-Hey-Si-Kess Lodge for national conferences from 1977 outdoor activities. Great Southwest Council #412 to 1990, developing the current Albuquerque, New Mexico National Leadership Seminar, and Awaxaawe’ Awachia Lodge $5,000.00 grant for the construction collaborating on the Order’s first #589 of campsite pavilions. These funds have strategic plan. Ogden, Utah been matched by 3:1 by the members $5,000.00 grant for the construction of a of the lodge and the Gorham Family Established in 1925, only 674 112 foot long foot bridge to facilitate the Foundation for a total $20,000.00 Scouters have been honored expansion of camping areas at Camp Fife. with the Silver Buffalo Award Chippewa Lodge for extraordinary service to youth Great Lakes Council #272 on a national scale. Detroit, Michigan $4,100.00 grant for the restoration of Camp Agawam’s waterfront.

the power of ONE | page 9 LEADERS OF CHARACTER: THE BROTHERHOOD The four regions delivered 12 At the end of 2009 there were National Leadership Seminars and 303 lodges in 297 councils, 7 National Lodge Adviser Training organized into 50 sections: Seminars in 2009. In addition, Section Officer Seminars were 170,918 Boy Scouts, held in all four regions. Delivery of Varsity Team members and adult quality training continues to be the Scouters were Arrowmen foundation of the region Order of the The membership consisted of Arrow program. 96,880 youth members and 74,038 adult members NLS PARTICIPATION 202 councils (68%) qualified for BY REGION National Quality Lodge Recognition 244 councils (82.2%) met the Order’s 30% Brotherhood conversion requirement 41,932 new members were inducted into Ordeal membership; 17,354, Central 139 into Brotherhood; and 2,365, into Vigil. Northeast 191 Section Conclaves were conducted Southern 191 at 50 locations during the year. Western 171 This annual event brings together Arrowmen from all lodges in a NLATS PARTICIPATION section for training, fellowship, and BY REGION inspiration. For the seventh year, a new training topic was introduced at each 2009 Section Conclave. The first year of the fourth three year cycle of the Lodge Assistance Program was completed. This Central 36 program is managed and reported Northeast 46 within each region. Southern 56 239 councils were using the Western 49 OA LodgeMaster Membership Management System by the end of 2009.

page 10 | 2009 annual report "The Order of the Arrow is a thing of the out of doors rather than the indoors. It was born in an island wilderness. It needs the sun and rain, the woods and the plains, the waters and the starlit sky." -E. Urner Goodman GOODMAN CAMPING AWARD: Central Region The E. Urner Goodman Camping Nischa Chuppecat Lodge Hoosier Trails Council #145 Award was created in 1969 as a Western Region Bloomington, Indiana tribute and testimonial to the Order’s Orca Lodge Timmeu Lodge founder. The purpose of this award Redwood Empire Council #41 #178 Santa Rosa, California is to encourage and challenge Dubuque, Iowa Tsisqan Lodge Order of the Arrow members and Northeast Region Oregon Trail Council #697 lodges to increase their scope and Octoraro Lodge Eugene, Oregon effectiveness in promoting and Chester County Council #539 increasing Scout camping within West Chester, Pennsylvania each council. Lodges must have Wyona Lodge achieved quality lodge recognition Columbia – Montour Council #504 Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania to be considered. The award is presented to two outstanding Southern Region: Hasinai Lodge lodges from each of the four Three Rivers Council #578 regions annually. Beaumont, Texas Muscogee Lodge The 2009 recipients of the E. Urner Indian Waters Council #553 Goodman Camping Award were: Columbia, South Carolina

the power of ONE | page 11 ORDER OF THE ARROW HIGH ADVENTURE For the fourth consecutive summer, the Order of the Arrow’s high adventure programs were filled to capacity providing 259 Arrowmen with the experience of a lifetime. These Arrowmen provided 10,818 man hours of service to our high adventure bases and national forests. In its 15th year at the , the OA Trail Crew program and its 120 participants completed approximately 3,000 feet of trail in Chandler Canyon. In 2009, OA Canadian Odyssey, an extension of the Voyage program, was piloted at Northern Tier through the Donald Rogert Canoe Base in Atikokan, Canada. The 24 participants of this program gave 1,240 hours of service to the Quetico Provincial Park. The traditional Wilderness Voyage program was attended by 76 Arrowmen who contributed 4,378 man hours of work to the Superior National Forest. In December, the Wilderness Voyage program was recognized by the United States Forest Service with the Eastern Region Silver Anniversary Honor Award for “Connecting Citizens to the Land” and for their superior portage trail building and repair. The OA Ocean Adventure program finished its fifth summer strong with 45 participants contributing page 12 | 2009 annual report 1,170 hours of service to Munson Island, surrounding coral reefs and to the base itself. At the 2009 national Order of the Arrow conference, the high adventure promotions team had a group of 26 staff members in attendance, many of whom were foremen from that summer. This group staffed displays at “The Experience” and at “TOAP”, taught training sessions, and educated the entire conference on all of the opportunities Order of the Arrow high adventure has to offer. The Lodge Chief Incentive Program debuted in 2009. This program was who contributed significantly to designed to encourage lodge chiefs the Order. Mr. Clancy emphasized to recruit as many Arrowmen from the significance of our nation's their lodge as possible to attend a American Indian culture and worked high adventure program. In return, to encourage the preservation of our the two lodge chiefs from each region American Indian heritage. that recruited the most Arrowmen had their fee waived for the program 378 Scouts representing 11 councils of their choice. received camperships totaling $23,266.20 in 2009. Since 2000 more than 1800 American Indian MAURY CLANCY AMERICAN Scouts have experienced a long INDIAN CAMPERSHIP FUND term summer camp through the This fund was created in 1971 to benefit of this fund. help American Indian Scouts attend Lodges may contribute to this resident camp. The fund is named fund through their section, thereby in memory of long time national increasing the fund and enabling committee member Maury Clancy, more camperships to be awarded.

the power of ONE | page 13 2009 NATIONAL ORDER THE POWER OF ONE theme took OF THE ARROW CONFERENCE on a life of its own over the course THE POWER OF ONE of planning and during the delivery From every vantage point in the of the 2009 national Order of the Indiana University Arena on the Arrow conference. From the early evening of August 5th, 2009, it was days in the planning process, clear the 2009the national power conference the of national Order of the Arrow would be something remembered committee wanted a conference by every Arrowmen for many years theme that could be embraced by to come. As the final gathering was all attendees. Starting in August taking place, the conference theme of 2008 the committee was THE POWER OF ONE was not canvassed for thoughts on what life only resonating visually and audibly experiences a national conference throughout the arena, but perhaps should strive to deliver. Following most importantlyONE within the hearts compilation of the ideas national and minds of the 6,803 Arrowman chief, Jake Wellman, brought in attendance. together the section chiefs via

page 14 | 2009 annual report numerous conference calls and a craft and dance. Competitive events special web blog to further define were held in specific areas: inductions life experiences that Arrowmen and ceremonies, American Indian should have an opportunity to crafts and dance, and individual and engage in at NOAC. This advance team athletics. All the training and planning led to two firsts for a competitions had particular emphasis national conference a theme was placed on the power that one selected prior to the traditional Arrowman, one chapter, or one lodge December planning meeting, and a can have on the entire Order’s future. thematic approach would be taken to ensure that THE POWER OF ONE The conference is not all about would be carried out through all training and competitions, there aspects of the conference. are also a near limitless number of special events, activities, and Upon their arrival at the NOAC unique experiences, to recognize, planning meetingthe in December power of showcase, of and allow for fun 2008, the assembled section chiefs challenges. At the 2009 national reaffirmed their decision to integrate conference these included THE POWER OF ONE theme special dinners and luncheons throughout the 2009 conference to recognize and honor first time program. With the strong leadership attendees, section leadership, of a newly elected national chief, 2009 Distinguished Service Award Jack O’Neill and national vice recipients, professional Scouters, chief, Dan Higham,O THE POWER NEand Goodman Society benefactors. OF ONE would become the rallying cry for everyone involved in the The total outdoor adventure place 2009 national Order of the Arrow (TOAP) offered activities including conference. SCUBA and sea kayaking, while The Experience showcased sixty premier NOAC 2009 delivered many of the outdoor retailers and organizations traditional programs, which have in a 100,000 square foot, air become the hallmark of the modern conditioned tent. Lodges were able national conference, including training: to bring their local specialties to our for chapter, lodge, and section county fair style Founders Fair on leadership, operational best practices, Wednesday afternoon, with nearly new media implementation, inductions 100 exhibits and demonstrations and ceremonies, and American Indian from all across the country.

the power of ONE | page 15 A kazoo band attempted to break The social network “re:Mix” allowed the Guinness World Record with Arrowmen from across the country over 7,400 Scouts participating. to have open exchange of ideas, A regional dodge ball tournament concepts, best practices, and made with over 500 Scouts played to plans for meeting at NOAC, following capacity crowds of more than the conference hundreds of these 3,000 Arrowmen. Arrowmen have continued to the powerkeep of in touch and make these The 2009 national conference positive exchanges. showcased the most advanced communications and youth Once at Indiana University the involvement through technology use of mobile (WAP) enabled web of any event held by the Order of sites allowed Arrowmen with web the Arrow. enabled phones and mobile devices to send images and commentary BeginningONE 6 months in advance from events, competitions, shows, of the conference guests started and training sessions in real time, receiving bi weekly “News You through a centrally controlled Can Use” updates via E mail, each website, to be shared with other covering aspects of the conference Arrowmen, both on campus and program, encouraging Arrowmen around the country. to join an interactive social media network, and further establishing The last new frontier of technology the concepts behind THE POWER explored was the use of text (SMS) OF ONE theme. messaging to communicate with

page 16 | 2009 annual report guests throughout the conference by sending: daily inspirational messages themed around THE POWER OF ONE, announcing spontaneous gatherings, noting schedule or location changes for major events, and making priority health and safety notifications.

At the conclusion of the closing gathering, 6,803 Arrowmen had come to realize, as they spontaneously started to sing, that THE POWER OF ONE had been transformed over the previous five days from an idea, wording on a patch, a simple theme for an event, into a transformative, life altering, experience. Scouts and Scouters alike began to ask themselves the central questions: “How did I make a difference today?” “If not me, then who?” “If not now, when?” The impact of the conference will be felt for years to come, as the concept of THE POWER OF ONE crystallizes in the daily lives of those Arrowmen who attended the 2009 national Order of the Arrow conference.

the power of ONE | page 17 RED ARROW AWARD distinguished and outstanding Jay H. Corpening II, The Red Arrow Award was created service to the Order on an area, Wilmington, North Carolina in 1967 to recognize individuals regional, or national level. The award Dustin James Counts, who are not members of the Order is presented at national Order of the Charlotte, North Carolina of Arrow for their outstanding Arrow conferences. Since the time Darrell Woodley Donahue, service to the Order. It is awarded the first award was presented, 839 Old Town, Maine Arrowmen have been recognized by action of national Order of the S. Tyler Elliott, Fairborn, Ohio Arrow committee, and typically with this honor. Thomas H. Fitzgibbon, Tempe, Arizona only presented for service over a At the 2009 national Order of the significant period of time. In 2009 Arrow conference, the following James A. Flatt, Huntsville, Alabama the honorees were: Arrowmen were presented with the Jonathan Eric Fuller, Rosetta LeClair, Distinguished Service Award: Columbia Cross Roads, Pennsylvania Ponca City, Oklahoma Kevin Lloyd Anderson, T. Alex Gomez, Pembroke Pines, Florida Sandra Reti, Wilmington, North Carolina John H. Green, Irving, Texas Parlin, New Jersey Kyle Wayne Becker, Kenneth James Hager, Smock, Patricia Swedenburg, Bismarck, North Dakota Pennsylvania Dallas, Georgia. Michael D. Bliss, Klamath Falls, Oregon Adam D. Heaps, New Holland, DISTINGUISHED Forrest I. Bolles, Raymore, Missouri Pennsylvania SERVICE AWARD Alexander F. Braden,Covina, California Mark Patrick Hendricks, The Distinguished Service Award Richland, Washington Russell A. Bresnahan, St. Louis, Missouri was created in 1940 to honor Douglas G. Hirdler, Ely, Minnesota C. , Irving, Texas Arrowmen for their service to Burl E. Holland, Charlotte, the Order beyond the lodge level. Toby D. Capps, Renton, Washington North Carolina The award is presented to those Evan P. Chaffee, Don G. Hough, Hoffman Estates, Illinois Arrowmen who have rendered San Juan Capistrano, California

page 18 | 2009 annual report Michael Stephen Kirby, Anderson, South Carolina Andrew J. Kuhlmann, Laramie, Wyoming Thomas Y. Lambert, New Orleans, Lousisiana Geoffrey S. Landau, Miami, Florida Andrew P. Martin, Montgomery, Alabama Robert Lewis Mason, Winston-Salem, North Carolina Bruce F. Mayfield, San Rafael, California Robert J. Mazzuca, Irving, Texas Sean M. Murray, Norwich, New York Larry M. Newton, Georgiana, Alabama David J. Nguyen, Scranton, Pennsylvania James W. Palmer Jr., DEL LODER Jackson, New Jersey Seattle, Washington Ian W. Romaine, Goodlettsville, Tennessee Ceremonialist Patrick W. Rooney, Springfield, Virginia Inspirational Mentor David E. Schaub, Life-Long Scouter Boothwyn, Pennsylvania W. Christopher Schildknecht, Cincinnati, Ohio Benjamin L. Stilwill, Okemos, Michigan LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Francis William Sturges Jr.,Charlotte, North Carolina In 2009, the Order of the Arrow’s fourth Lifetime Achievement Award W. Keith Swedenburg, Dallas, Georgia was presented at the national Order of the Arrow conference to John Mason Thomas, West Columbia, Delbert W. “Del” Loder. South Carolina Kieran J. Thompson, Burbank, California Del’s 65 years of distinguished service to Scouting began at age 7, when Kaylene D. Trick, New Berlin, he went with his father to a Boy Scout Circus Jubilee near their home in Pennsylvania Washington and had the good fortune to meet Lord Robert Baden Powell, Charles Edward Tudor, Bradenton, the founder of the Scouting movement. He would later go on to meet our Florida Order’s founder Dr. E. Urner Goodman and become a member of T’Kope Jacob Paul Wellman, Albuquerque, Kwiskwis lodge in July of 1954. New Mexico Chad Eric Wolver, Tempe, Arizona

the power of ONE | page 19 JOSH R. SAIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Josh R. Sain Memorial Scholarship was established in 1998 to honor the life of former national vice chief Josh Sain, who was killed in an auto accident in 1997. The scholarships are available to immediate past national and regional officers, and immediate past section chiefs upon successful completion of their terms. All scholarship recipients are selected based on performance in their respective roles and academic achievements while serving as officers. The 2009 Josh R. Sain Memorial Scholarship recipients were:

Jacob P. Wellman S. Tyler Elliott Joseph R. Maugeri University of New Mexico University of Cincinnati Wake Forest University Major: Political Science Major: Middle Childhood Education Major: English

Benjamin L. Stilwill Geoffrey S. Landau Alexander F. Braden DePauw University University of Florida University of LaVerne Major: Business Major: Animal Science Major: Public Administration

Mark P. Hendricks Colin C. Smalley Isaac A. N. McDaniel Claremont College Creighton University Oklahoma Christian University Major: Chemistry Major: Environmental Science Major: New Media Design

page 20 | 2009 annual report National Chief Jack S. Butler, II, Unit, Chapter & Lodge Support Daniel T. Segersin, Leadership Development John J. (Jack) O’Neill (Y) Toby D. Capps, Communications & Technology Robert J. Sirhal, Leadership Development National Vice Chief Kenneth P. Davis, National Events Benjamin L. Stilwill (Y), Daniel J. Higham (Y) Darrell W. Donahue, Outdoor Program Communications & Technology National Chairman Jeffery C. Stout (P), Region & Section Operations Ray T. Capp Wayne L. Dukes, Unit, Chapter & Lodge Support David N. Strebler, Unit, Chapter & Lodge Support OA Team Leader Thomas E. Fielder, History, Clyde M. Mayer (P) Preservation & 100th Anniversary W. Keith Swedenburg (P), Region & Section Operations OA Specialist Douglas C. Fullman (P), Region & Carey L. Miller (P) Section Operations Clint E. Takeshita, National Events Christopher A. Grove, Region & Michael L. Thompson, Leadership Development Vice Chairmen Section Operations Kaylene D. Trick, Financial Operations Glenn T. Ault, Development Bradley E. Haddock, Development John T. Van Dreese (P), Region & Scott W. Beckett, Outdoor Programs David A. Harrell (Y), Region & Section Operations Section Operations Mark J Chilutti, Leadership Development P. Eugene Wadford, Recognition & Awards Ryan M. Hay (Y), Region & Section Operations Randall K. Cline, Unit, Chapter & Matthew M. Walker, Unit, Chapter & Lodge Support John W. Hess, Outdoor Program Lodge Support Michael G. Hoffman, National Events Jason P. Hood, Development Billy W. Walley, Recognition & Awards Carl M. Marchetti, Founders Council Jeffery Q. Jonasen, Region & Jacob P. Wellman (Y), Recognition & Awards Section Operations Ryan R. Miske, Financial Operations Founders Council William D. Loeble, History, Hector A. (Tico) Perez, Recognition Preservation & 100th Anniversary Esten Grubb & Awards J. Terry Honan Dan McDonough, Jr., Development Dabney Kennedy Thomas E. Reddin, Region & Ryan T. Mecham, Outdoor Program Section Operations Delbert W. Loder Carey J. Mignerey, National Events J. Dan McCarthy Craig B. Salazar, Communications & Technology Mark A. Norris (Y), Region & Section Operations Edward A. Pease Max Sasseen, Jr., Eugene J. Schnell N. Anthony Steinhardt, III, History, National Events Preservation & 100th Anniversary Committee Members Thomas S. Bain, Region & Section Operations James R. Barbieri, Development Michael L. Beckman (Y), Region & Section Operations L. Ronald Bell, Unit, Chapter & Lodge Support Michael D. Bliss, Region & Section Operations Forrest I. Bolles, Unit, Chapter & Lodge Support Steven D. Bradley, Leadership Development

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