The Summit Lives The Section Online On. Question and Advantage. Check answer with the out section web national officers pages that effec- about the the strate- tively communicate gic plan. to their lodges. see page 3 see page 4

Many Cultures - Where are They One Spirit. National Now? This new Chief’s trip to series brings us up for to date with the the World Scout lives of former Youth Forum. national officers. see page 4 see page 5 Order of the Arrow Boy Scouts of America Volume LI, Issue 4 December, 1999 - February, 2000 National Service Award Knoxville Makes Plans Eight Lodges to be Recognized in 2000 for NOAC 2000 by James White by Jim Schwab will be a factor when considering the magni- During the week of July It is not too late for your tude of the service it has 29 through August 3, 2000, lodge to apply for the new provided. at the University of National Service Award. · A detailed description Tennessee--Knoxville, the This award recognizes two (pictures are welcome) Order of the Arrow will have its first national confer- lodges in each region for of the largest and most ence of the new millennium. The conference fee for outstanding service to their meaningful service youth and adult members is $280. The fee includes council. To be eligible for project your lodge has housing, meals, program and support materials, and the award, a lodge must completed for your recognition items during the six-day conference. Lodge achieve National Quality council in 1999. contingent reservations forms will be mailed to all Lodge recognition and must · A record of all service local councils in mid-November. submit the National Service performed by your lodge The National Service Award Our lodge, Pellissippi Lodge of the Great Smoky Award petition by December for your council since Mountain Council in Knoxville, has been looking for- 31, 1999, along with the the last recharter ward to hosting Arrowmen from throughout the nation lodge recharter application. process. Be sure to National Service Award for quite some time. We recently began recruiting at The first presentation of the describe the service per- petitions were mailed in our fall fellowship the 150 Arrowmen who will partici- National Service Award will formed in detail and the October to every Scout pate as service lodge staff members. We also look for- occur during NOAC 2000. number of hours dedi- executive and lodge adviser. ward to the December national planning meeting to The National Service cated to the project. For more information, con- receive instructions from the conference planning com- Award petition requires Service for this award is tact the OA national office mittee on how we can further prepare for NOAC 2000. lodges to submit the follow- defined as any project at 972-580-2438, or visit For more information about NOAC 2000, see the Lodge Charter Renewal Kit, or visit the OA Web site: ing information: that has directly benefit- the national OA Web page http:www.oa-bsa.org. · Current lodge member- ed the program at http://www.oa-bsa.org. James White serves as Pellissippi lodge chief. ship. The size of a lodge in your council. Attend OA Northern Tier Wilderness Voyage sions, beginning June 9 and half days were spent doing by Bobby Kunstman ending August 23. The OA portage repair work. Participants Share their The Order of the Arrow voyage consisted of a two- After the first week of Experiences Northern Tier Wilderness week adventure for work, crew members spent Voyage has just completed Arrowmen participants. five and a half days on a Participants of the first OA Northern Tier Wilderness They began with a week of voyage that they planned Voyage were asked to comment on their experiences. its first summer in the One Scout said: "Two weeks in real wilderness is an expe- Boundary Waters of work somewhere in the mil- themselves. They enjoyed rience beyond all others. When you get to the other side of Minnesota and Canada at lion-acre wilderness. On the wilderness, woods, a difficult, muddy and rocky portage and lower the canoe the Northern Tier National day one they paddled to the lakes, cliff writings, majes- back into the water, you feel absolutely incredible. You set High Adventure Base. The work site and did campsite tic waterfalls and more. a goal, put your mind to it, and you accomplished it. The program ran for 10 ses- repair. The next four and a Plans for next summer's OA voyage provides endless memories that just cannot be voyage are already under- captured in words. The saying, 'The journey is the destina- tion', becomes all the more meaningful after the voyage-- way. If you are interested in one of the greatest programs that Scouting offers." the 2000 OA Northern Tier Another Scout commented: "I never thought that any Wilderness Voyage, or if program could make as large an impact on my life as the you are 18 years of age or OA Trail Crew program. But I found in my time in the older and interested in Boundary Waters, that I never really could claim to have working as a voyage staff experienced nature until I was totally submersed in an member, contact the pro- untouched world. From Philmont you may be able to see things from what feels like the top of the world, but I sug- gram director, Bobby gest you take the challenge of confronting these sights up- Kunstman. His e-mail close. Northern Tier provides an opportunity to do that." address is: [email protected]. call the Order of the Arrow 150279, Irving, TX 75015- For more information about national office, Boy Scouts 2079; phone 972-580-2438. Arrowmen clearing logs from a portage trail. the OA voyage, write or of America, P.O. Box

Southern Region Gathers in Georgia, page 2 Chiefly Speaking, page 2 Professionally Speaking, page 3 Tooth of Time Trail Completed, page 2 Around the Nation, page 4 DSA and Red Arrow Nomination Deadline, Troop Rep and Unit Elections, page 5 Profiles in Service, page 5 page 6 Lodge Charter Renewal Reminder, page 6 Tooth of Time Trail Completed

by Whit Culver

The 1999 Order of the Arrow Trail Crew Program was a huge success. Building on the foundation laid by the previous staffs, a quality program was once again enjoyed by Arrowmen from throughout the United States. This summer, work focused on finishing the Tooth of Time Ridge Trail The Tooth of Time in the central country. Eight National Chief Will Parker and National Vice Chief crews worked diligently on the Arrow trail crew partici- Philmont's north country. Andrew Oh are pictured with the region chiefs. Left to the ridge over the summer, pants. Next summer will Don’t miss out on your right: Hayato Nakawatase, Aaron Kreager, Will Parker, with each crew averaging see the Order helping to chance to be a part of the Andrew Oh, Ken Jenkins, and John Isley. 20 members. After two full open parts of the Baldy OA Trail Crew 2000 expe- summers working on the country. Construction will rience! Contact the national Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow, That I shall say good night till it be morrow. Tooth of Time Ridge Trail, begin on a new trail that OA office (972-580-2438) --Romeo and Juliet, Act II, Scene II; William it is finally done! will eventually service the for applications and infor- Shakespeare, 1595 The summer of 2000 Black Horse Mill, Touch- mation regarding this out- offers many new challenges Me-Not Mountain, and standing program. Brothers, and adventures for Order of other awesome areas in As we write our last "Chiefly Speaking," one might think that we are full of sadness and self-reflec- tion. This, of course, is the last issue of the National Southern Region Bulletin during our term. We have less than one- fourth of our term to fulfill and time is closing in on Gathers in Georgia us. However, we are not full of sorrow, but rather joy by John Isley and gladness. Throughout our experiences this year, we have greeted you at chapter, lodge, region, and On September 3-5, national events. We have talked with you and have 1999, section officers and learned with you. Whether we ate submarine sand- advisers for the Southern wiches with you at a chapter meeting, interacted and Region came together for experienced the National Leadership Seminar togeth- the 1999 Southern Region Gathering in sunny er, or whether we talked on the phone about an issue Covington, Georgia. in your lodge, we have enjoyed all our experiences. Friday night's opening There is one absolute that has motivated us session focused on the OA throughout our term. That absolute is you, the strategic plan, with empha- Arrowmen from across the country who put a tremen- sis on leadership, quality, dous amount of time and energy into an organization membership and adventure. that we all truly love. You recognize the need in our Southern Region Chief John Isley is pictured with the The session was highlight- Section SR-6S contingent. Back, from left: Kyle society for an organization that sets lofty standards ed with comical clips from Wingfield, Frank Harper, Bill Loeble, and Dan Musick. for moral leadership and development. You enjoy the the movie "Toy Story." The Front, from left: John Isley, Dave Heaton, Carey events that inspire young Scouts to feel the warmth of evening gave way to bond- Mignerey, and Zeke Baker. cheerful service. You enjoy visiting brothers who we ing, Southern Region style. call some of our best friends. We feel revitalized Chad Heflin led the group adults had an adviser meet- We then let our brains when we witness your dedication, and we thank you in some "crazy games" that ing. Sights in Atlanta go wild in an all-out, no- included the CNN building, holds-barred conclave for this. included everything from advisers clucking like Centennial Park, and brainstorming session. As we step back from our roles as 1999 OA chickens to an all-out Underground Atlanta. There were some interest- national officers, allow us to offer one last request. blindfolded paper ball war. There were many interest- ing new ideas like having This year has emphasized a new vision for our Order. Saturday morning was ing sights and untold num- "mud pit" and "Mr. Axe" With the National Leadership Summit accenting the a productive one for the bers of unique people to be contests. For a nightcap, we new roles of our chapters, lodges, and sections, we all region. Dave Heaton led a seen. once again ventured into have many new issues to address. session called "Summit After a fun-filled after- the world-famous There are points in the strategic plan that will Follow-Up and Feedback" noon, the crew returned for "Southern Region Crazy require us to strengthen our role as Arrowmen. It may that allowed participants to a session on "Ties With the Games." This time it got a be tough at first, but we ask you to take this vision of review and share their ideas Council," lead by Dan little messy as adult and the Order and spread the good news of our council and opinions on the four Musick. We then learned youth members participated fire. Along with this new vision, take the experiences main sessions presented at how to be better trainers in in games using props like that you have gained this year and set a continued, the Summit: Quality Jason Hood's session, eggs, paper towels, apple- vibrant tone for the future of your chapter, lodge, and Lodge, New Role of the "Making a National sauce, and shaving cream. Leadership Seminar Work." Sunday featured an section. Continue to be the great Arrowmen that you Section, New Lodge Leadership Development, He offered helpful sugges- interfaith worship service are. We know that only you can make the difference. and Troop/Team tions on ways to hold audi- led by Tom Moore, and Only you. Representative. ence attention by using then graduation. Section Bud Harrelson led a props. An extremely "poor" leaders left with an even Your fellow brothers, group session on the big dance exhibition by Will better understanding of the picture of conclave plan- Parker and John Isley high- strategic plan, how to ning. After lunch, the youth lighted the session as they improve their conclave, and Will Parker Andy Oh headed to downtown sported the tackiest outfits a stronger sense of brother- National Chief National Vice Chief Atlanta while the remaining known to humankind. hood.

2 The Strategic Plan Comes to Life Why are you active at the Leadership Summit in the OA? plan in every lodge. entertain, but to train, During the National Q: How do we evalu- exchange ideas, and imple- Leadership Summit, ate this second phase? ment. Chris Fink, a youth A: In October we had Q: What was special member of Kola Lodge, a working session of the about the Summit? Longs Peak Council, OA steering committee to A: The beauty is the Greeley, Colorado, pause, evaluate, and plan feedback; listening to the asked 30 adult the next steps. The section people who really matter-- Arrowmen and 40 youth advisers will also be invit- the lodge leaders. This Arrowmen, "Why are ed to the upcoming nation- Summit has been a turning you active in the OA?" al planning meeting to dis- point for our organization. The most common cuss opportunities for Q: How would you answers by adult improvement. sum up the Summit? Arrowmen were: Q: How was the A: The week was like · They enjoy working Summit different from a climbing a mountain with youth and see- NOAC? toward the peak. You move ing them succeed A: The Summit was a forward, backward, slip (10) · They enjoy and be- Will Parker speaks at the National Leadership Summit. working session where the and slide. The actual peak results from the group dis- has not been reached--it lieve in Scouting (9) · They want to give Question: Has the OA cussions and training will will only be reached when back to Scouting (5) strategic plan come to life? guide our lodges and sec- the plan has been imple- · They want to teach Implementation of the tions. The idea was not to Answer: Yes--many mented by each lodge. leadership (2) Order's strategic plan new programs, such as the The most common began last July in Fort OA troop representative, answers by youth Collins, Colorado, at the are already working. Arrowmen were: National Leadership Q: How has the plan · They enjoy it and it Summit. Enveloped in the been implemented? is fun (19) excitement surrounding A: The Summit was · The OA is a mean- this gathering of lodge and the first phase, where we ingful program and section Key 3’s from introduced the OA gives them a chance across the nation, the troop/team representative, to build friendships (7) National Bulletin had the the new Lodge Leadership · They want to give opportunity to chat with Development training, the back to Scouting National Chief Will Parker 2000 Quality Lodge pro- and help others (6) and National Vice Chief gram, and the new role of · Leadership opportu- Andy Oh about current the section. The next phase nities (5) · issues, the Summit, and is to implement these new Opportunity to meet their vision for the future. programs and the strategic At the National Leadership Summit, Andy Oh is given a and travel (3) boost by John Isley as Ken Jenkins witnesses. Professionally Speaking Adventurous Programming in the 21st Century: Implementing the Strategic Plan

by Roy Rhodes purpose of the Order, the mission of the lodge, · OA weekends at camp the principles of the OA, and camping tradition · Unit visitation for camp promotion In January of the Order guide their decision making. This The new strategic plan of the OA provides 1997, as the Scout process was one of the most organized and a great opportunity for each lodge to review its executive of the rewarding experiences I have ever observed, support of the council. In the Quivira Council, Quivira Council with the youth and adults working together as a we have benefited from a strong relationship in Wichita, team for one common course. In less than the with the Order. The Kansa Lodge has provided Kansas, I was time allotted, they reached an agreement on the hundreds of hours of service to our three coun- given the respon- name for their new lodge--Kansa. cil camps while giving its members an opportu- sibility of work- nity to provide meaningful, cheerful service. ing with the I believe that the OA in the Quivira Council will be strengthened by its leadership Their monetary contributions have provided Kanza Council that extra support needed to help promote working together in support of adventurous (Hutchinson, camp. programming. Kansas) and The "adventurous programming" element · We will expand our support to camping as Roy Rhodes Quivira Council of the OA strategic plan offers a new avenue of we broaden our service to Scouting. to develop a service to the council. In our council's strategic merger agreement. On July 1, 1997, these two · We will continue to expand programs that plan, we identified the need to establish more neighboring councils and OA lodges were offi- enhance the adventure aspects of Scouting. outdoor programs for Cub Scouts and to cially merged. The existing officers and · We will continue to expand our focus on expand the opportunities for older Scouts at our advisers of each lodge continued to serve as high-adventure camping. local camps. It's a perfect fit! co-officers and advisers of the new lodge for · We will identify and promote new ways to In the next few months, I will be challeng- the remainder of their current term. They also help maintain Scouting's camping traditions ing our lodge leadership to develop a plan of served as members of the new lodge executive and spirit. action to form an even stronger relationship in committee. Kansa Lodge has been very active in sup- the lodge's support of the council. The officers of the new lodge were sched- porting the Quivira Council through OA ser- Roy Rhodes serves as Scout executive of the uled to meet and select a name for the lodge vice projects such as: Quivira Council in Wichita, Kansas. He is a within 90 days of the merger. As they began · A sporting clay shoot 30-year professional Scouter and a great sup- this process, they were challenged to let the · A sunshine fishing derby porter of the Order of the Arrow. · A Scouting show 3 Many Cultures - One Spirit

by Will Parker

What do obnoxious by Jim Cheatham techno-music, Swiss cheese, Sweet Tarts and Aal-Pa-Tah Lodge, Gulf Stream Council, Palm Beach strawberry crepes have in Gardens, Florida, will hold its annual Operation First common? On Thursday, Class Weekend on December 10-12. This event, July 22, 1999, they could which was established to focus on underserved Scouts all be found in the vaulted, in the council, is funded by grants from AT&T Wireless. Tudor dining hall of Scouts will participate in handicrafts, aquatics, and Michaelhouse College, high-adventure activities. located in the mountains of E-mail: [email protected] Balgowan, outside of Pietermaritzburg, South Section W-2A of the Western Region implemented a Africa. This hall, overflow- University of Wimachtendienk training program in ing with colorfully dressed Will Parker (right) poses with Jean-François Lagarde, a 1997. Since then, Arrowmen have earned 572 bache- people, was home to the 7th Canadian Scout, at the World Scout Youth Forum. lor's degrees, 313 master's degrees and 56 doctoral World Scout Youth Forum's Making." The Forum has of the Forum include: prac- degrees at the university. The university offers 75 "International Evening." The culmination of a week- recommended that the ticing broken French; courses through its four "colleges." Section W-2A con- long gathering of Scouting's World Scout Conference singing Zulu songs with clave attendance has since increased 200 percent. world youth leaders, the discuss the implementation Scouts from Madagascar Web site: http://sectionw2a.com evening featured booths and of its resolution concerning and Thailand; and late-night exhibits from the 51 nations youth member involvement talks with Scouts from Klahican Lodge, Cape Fear Council, Wilmington, North represented at the Forum. in the decision-making , and South Carolina, improved and cleared campsites at Delegates distributed litera- process. (The WSC is com- Africa. During these times, Singletary Lake State Park for its Southern Region ture, gifts and--of course-- posed of one member from we exchanged those univer- One Day of Service Project in late November. National food to all in attendance. every Scout association sal tokens of humanity--the Chief Will Parker, Southern Region Chief John Isley, Jonathan Fulkerson, the worldwide.) smile and the laugh. and SR-7B Section Chief Kevin Anderson cheerfully BSA's national youth I hosted a workshop The 7th World Scout served the community by helping their brothers with Venturing president, and I about the purpose and ser- Youth Forum was a time for this One Day project. Also, in November, Will Parker had the honor of represent- vice of the Order of the sharing ideas, experiences was the guest speaker at the Klahican Lodge's annual ing the Boy Scouts of Arrow. This experience was and points of view that unexpectedly enlightening. transcend cultural and polit- winter banquet held at Camp Bowers. America at this World Scout Youth Forum. The Some Scouts appreciated ical barriers. The 120 Web site: http://www4.ncsu.edu/~thclevel/Klahican.html 120 youths who attended the ideals and concepts of Scouts, proud of their own discussed many Scouting the Order and even country and heritage, came Section SR-3A, which serves seven lodges in issues including the expressed interest in adapt- together as a group dedicat- Oklahoma and northeast Texas, was honored to have "Essential Characteristics of ing a similar program for ed to the universal spirit of Oklahoma's Governor Frank Keating serve as guest Scouting" and "Youth their home association. Scouting. speaker at the 1999 SR-3A Conclave. Governor Participation in Decision My fondest memories Keating, a former Brotherhood member of Ta Tsu Hwa Lodge, Tulsa, Oklahoma, spoke about the many lead- ership skills that the Order taught him as a youth The Section Online member. Web site: http://www.ionet.net/~bicket Advantage Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge, Greater New York Council, by Andy Zahn a model Internet resource tage of special opportuni- Brooklyn, will be celebrating 75 years of service in the is its appearance. From the ties. year 2000. The World Wide Web moment Web wanderers The online officer ros- Web site: http://www.shyshugah.org is the technological fron- enter the site, eye-catching, ter provides both postal tier. Sections throughout dazzling effects draw them and electronic addresses the nation have discovered into the various resource for section officers and Washita Lodge, Cherokee Area Council, Bartlesville, that the Internet can play a links. Custom graphics and advisers as well as regional Oklahoma, recently purchased an alarm system for the valuable role in leading user-friendly layouts give leadership. Visitors will council's visitor center museum at Camp Cherokee. sections and their lodges to this home page an appeal- find section Council of The lodge, which constructed the museum in 1976, is success. Section C6, which ing advantage. The unifor- Chiefs information, links to raising matching funds to meet a challenge grant of serves 11 lodges, has creat- mity of layout adds to the lodge and council home $20,000 to purchase additional furniture, display ed a home page with one site's attractiveness. pages, and facts about the cases, and to make further improvements to the goal in mind--quality ser- The home page also annual section conclave. museum. vice for its members. The provides a wealth of infor- Logistical details, descrip- Web site: http://www.cherokeescouter.org/oa/index.htm site can be found at mation on national OA tions, and e-mail addresses http://www.host.scouter.co events. From the National for the various conclave Loquanne Allangwh Lodge, NeTseO Trails Council, m/section-c6. Leadership Seminar to the subcommittees and their Paris, Texas, will celebrate its 50th anniversary in the As is true of many sec- National Order of the conclave vice chiefs and year 2000. tion home pages, the Arrow Conference and lead advisers round out the Philmont Trail Crew, the site. Web site: http://www.bsa.net/tx/L428 Section C6 site creates an informative and attractive site presents a detailed syn- The success of any sec- atmosphere that catches the opsis along with other tion relies heavily on the Wisawanik Lodge, Arbuckle Area Council, Ardmore, viewer's eye and guides Internet links. The site proper use of communica- Oklahoma, will celebrate its 60th anniversary in the visitors through mountains emphasizes the importance tion, and Section C6 is on year 2000. of information about the of the Order's national pro- the road to success with a Web site: http://www.oa190.8m.com Order of the Arrow. The grams and lets members great Internet site. feature that makes this site know how to take advan- 4 Troop Rep and National Officers: Unit Elections Where are they now? The new Order of the is eligible and to watch the by Devang Desai Arrow troop representative unit election video. The was created to serve as a Scouts are encouraged to liaison between the troop make their voting deci- Those who have served as an OA and lodge. The troop repre- sions based upon the per- national officer might recall that life sentative can help improve son's Scouting record, seemed to slow down when their term the yearly unit election rather than skipping over ended. No more worries about uni- process in his troop. those they do not know or forming, speeches and "perfect hair." Besides helping schedule by voting based upon pop- This new series was developed to spotlight past officers and catch up on the visit, the representative ularity. Jeff Moser, 1988 Jeff Moser, 1999 can also set the tone for the During the election, their lives. This issue features former election and assist the each candidate is asked to national chief, Jeff Moser. Scoutmaster with prepar- stand while his Scouting Jeff Moser served as OA national chief in 1988. Jeff has been on staff for every ing handouts detailing each record is read aloud. Each NOAC since 1988. He now serves as a member of his council's district advancement Scout's record of service. Scout also receives a copy committee. He is an Eagle Scout and Distinguished Service Award recipient. One week prior to the of each Scout’s biography. While completing his term as national chief, Jeff attended the University of election, the senior patrol Troops that used this Tennessee in Knoxville. Upon graduating with a bachelor of science in business leader, assistant senior method report that their administration, he began his career in the transportation industry, holding various patrol leader and OA troop Scouts have a better under- leadership and management positions with two different companies. In early 1998, representative should meet standing of the OA and he joined Novartis Pharmaceuticals in field marketing. with troop members to have made more informed Jeff and his wife, Sharon, reside in Waxhaw, North Carolina, with their two identify which Scouts are decisions based upon each sons--Harrison (31 months old) and Andrew (11 months old). eligible for election into candidate's qualifications. In looking back at his term as national chief, Jeff states: "It was an incredible the OA. They should This has allowed troops to experience. I enjoyed serving with some very fine Arrowmen, including National remind the Scouts that they conduct more meaningful Vice Chief Angelo Capelli; national chairman, Dr. Carl Marchetti; and OA director, may vote for anyone who and fair elections. Allen Mossman. I hope that I made a difference back then, and I hope I am making a difference today." Profiles in Service: Service in Yosemite

by Jacy Krogh Yosemite Valley. We had project manager. pledged more than 2,000 We were fortunate to On September 17-19, hours of service to the park have Bridalveil Creek nearly 500 Arrowmen gath- to clear vegetation to help Campground to ourselves, ered for the 1999 Section restore the area's native habi- and the National Park W3B Conclave. After years tat. This winter, the park ser- Service waived the usual of gatherings at military vice will conduct a natural $20-per-car park fee. An OA bases and various education- burning of the area to com- lead ROTC post transported al facilities, we finally plete the cycle. a mobile kitchen and large returned to our natural sur- The section officers con- gathering tents over 500 roundings and held our con- ceived of this special con- miles for the weekend and clave at one of the most clave as a way for the sec- also provided camp kitchen beautiful places on earth-- tion to actively promote the personnel. With all of this Officers and advisers of W3B. Back row, from left: Steve Yosemite National Park. Service to America program. going on, we still had time Davidek, Eric Allred, Ray Leonard, Bruce Mayfield. Front row, from left: Matt Dukeman, Greggory Frith, Jacy Krogh. From the beginning When we first approached for dance competitions, cere- everyone said a conclave at officials from the Volunteer monies competitions, sports young at heart. For many of worked so hard and had so Yosemite National Park Service department of the competitions and informal the participants, it was their much fun in such a beautiful would be impossible. But National Park Service, they training sessions. Topping it first OA experience follow- place." It was his first visit to through careful planning, the were intrigued. When they off was the big show on ing their Ordeal. One Scout Yosemite. event was a huge success. presented our proposal to Saturday night featuring said, "It was nice to get out Section W3B is planning With "Service in Yosemite... their superiors, they were slides of the day's events, an in Yosemite and not just a joint conclave with Section The Conclave of the laughed at! Never had a audiovisual tribute to camp, but be able to give W3A to take place on board Century" being the theme, group this big made such a America, and a candlelight back with service at the the historic aircraft carrier the highlight of the weekend proposal. "They said it OA rededication ceremony. same time." Hayato USS Hornet. For updates, be was the massive service couldn't be done, but we got The event touched many Nakawatase, Western Region sure to check out our Web project in the heart of it done," said Ken Stowell, Scouts both young and chief, stated: "I never site: http://w3b.scouter.org

Youth Coordinator Organization/Policy Editor Dear Readers: Jim Schwab We have received numerous arti- cles and photographs for publication, Lead Adviser Program/Events Editor and will continue to welcome them. David Garrett Mike George However, in the case of some pho- tographs we have received inadequate Vice Chairman of People/Recognition Editor information or quality. If you are submit- Comm. and Marketing Charley Wasson ting pictures for publication, please adhere to the following guidelines: Jack Butler Layout Editor (1) Provide names and lodges of all individuals in photographs. Identify National Chief Clay Capp the people from left to right, starting with Will Parker Layout Adviser the front row if there are multiple rows. Official Publication of the (2) Those in the photograph National Vice Chief Craig Salazar should be in complete uniform, unless National Order of the Arrow Andrew Oh Photo Editor the activity captured does not require Boy Scouts of America the complete uniform (such as the National Chairman Whit Culver Philmont backcountry). Ed Pease (3) If an action photograph, pro- Contributors The National Bulletin is published quarterly. vide a description of the activity and Director Ken Davis possible caption. Clyde Mayer Chris Fink (4) The photographs must be Alex Rhodes useable. They cannot be over/under Associate Director exposed or too light/too dark to see. Carey Miller 5 Irving, TX 75015-2079 P.O. Box 152079 Boy Scouts of America 2000 Planning Calendar

December 27-30, 1999 OA National Planning Meeting December 31, 1999 Lodge Recharter Deadline January 15 E. Urner Goodman Scholarship Due January 28-30 Central Region NLS, Rochester, IN February 1 NOAC Staff Applications Due February 1 DSA and Red Arrow Applications Due February 25-27 Western Region NLS, Albuqerque, NM March 17-19 Western Region NLS, Logan, UT March 31-April 2 Northeast Region NLS, Alpine, NJ April 7-9 Central Region NLS, Winona, MN May 5-7 Northeast Region NLS, Alpine, NJ May 24-26 National BSA Meeting, Nashville, TN June 11-17 Philmonth OA Adviser Training and Southern Region NLS, Philmont July 29-August 3 National Order of the Arrow Conference, Knoxville, TN September 8-10 Western Region NLS, Hawaii September 15-17 Northeast Region NLS, Schuukill, PA September 22-24 Southern Region NLS, Wirtz, VA September 29 Central Region NLS, London, OH -October 1 October 6-8 Western Region NLS, Casper, WY October 27-29 Central Region NLS, Parkville, MO November 3-5 Southern Region NLS, Covington, GA November 10-12 Southern Region NLS, Forth Worth, TX November 17-19 Western Region NLS, Pleasanton, CA December 29-31 OA National Planning Meeting, Dallas, TX Lodge Charter Renewal Reminder During the first week of October 1999, a 2000 Lodge Charter Renewal Kit was mailed to every local council Scout executive. Each OA lodge is required to apply annually for a charter granted by the National Council. The charter renewal process provides an opportunity for lodge officers and advisers to review the accomplishments of the lodge during the previous 12-month period, and for them to meet with the Scout executive to estab- OPOI ORG. NONPROFIT lish plans and actions for the coming year. NO. 1486 PERMIT U.S. POSTAGE

Remember, the 2000 Lodge Charter Renewal Application is due by DALLAS, TX December 31, 1999. The Order's annual membership fee for individual PAID Arrowmen is now $2. Don’t forget to complete your lodge’s 1999 Quality Lodge Recognition Petition. New requirements have been established for the 2000 Quality Lodge Recognition Program. Beginning December 1, 1999, lodges that renew their charters will receive a 2000 Lodge Program Support Pak containing Vigil Honor and Founder's Award Petitions, the new 2000 Quality Lodge Recognition Petition, and other important program support items.

National Burning Issues with Carey Mignerey Officer Question: How can my lodge camp promotion, and Service to · Publish articles in newsletters. Directory organize and implement camp pro- America presentations into one · Coordinate presentations at motion visits to 75 percent of all visit, thus providing an entire pro- roundtables. National Chief troops and teams to meet the new gram for a troop meeting. The next · Use councilwide activities to Will Parker 2000 Quality Lodge requirements? step is to recruit enthusiastic sign up units for visits. P.O. Box 3622 Answer: The first step is to lay Arrowmen to serve on unit visita- OA troop/team representatives Davidson, NC 28036 e-mail: [email protected] a foundation for the visitations. tion committees. Since unit visita- should play a major role in encour- The lodge leadership should con- tion is a yearly event, building a aging their patrol leaders' council National Vice Chief tact the district or council commit- strong program will encourage to plan a unit visitation. The key to Andrew Oh 7712 Falstaff Court tee and professionals responsible troops and teams to make the unit visitation is communication Mclean, VA 22102 for outdoor program. Together, effort to request a visit in the between the lodge, district, council e-mail: [email protected] they should develop an outline for future. and unit. If your lodge builds an unit camping opportunities includ- Once the foundation is laid: exciting visitation program and Central Region Chief Aaron Kreager ing council resident camp and · Publicize unit visitation to all effectively publicizes the program, 912 Hickory Hill Road high-adventure opportunities that troops and teams. it will easily meet this new Quality Papillion, NE 68046 are available. Lodges may find it · Design a visitation flier for unit Lodge requirement. e-mail: [email protected] helpful to incorporate elections, recharter packets. Northeast Region Chief Ken Jenkins DSA and Red Arrow 72 Paderewski Get a Two-Year Subscription Oak Ridge, NJ 07438 Award Nomination e-mail: [email protected] Deadline to the National Bulletin! No Delay - It is mailed directly to your home! Southern Region Chief Nominations for the Distinguished John Isley Name Send your information and Service Award and Red Arrow Award check for $10.00 to: P. O. Box 1791 Address Buies Creek, NC 27506 must be submitted to the OA director Order of the Arrow, S214 e-mail: [email protected] by February 1, 2000. Applications for City Attn: Carey Miller the DSA or Red Arrow can be State Zip Boy Scouts of America Western Region Chief Phone ( ) P.O. Box 152079 obtained from the national OA office Irving, TX 75015-2079 Hayato Nakawatase (call 972-580-2438) or from the offi- 12272 Zeta Street cial OA Web site: http:www.oa- Check here if you are a past national officer or national OA Garden Grove, CA 92840 committee member. e-mail: [email protected] bsa.org