National Awards First-Year Announced. Arrowman Program. Camping and ser- O-Shot-Caw shares vice awards and its innovative pro- scholarships gram to retain announced for the members. year 2000. see page 5 see pages 2 & 3 New OA High Leaderthink. Read Adventure Patch. about team Recognition avail- building in times able to Arrowmen of transition. who attend Voyage see page 4 and Trail Crew. see page 6 Volume LIII, Issue 2 www.oa-bsa.org ’s National Honor Society June 2001 - August 2001 Report to the Nation Inspires Servant Leadership

Cunningham with Roy L. Williams, Cunningham and Speaker of the Chief Executive. House, Dennis Hastert.

by Andy Zahn Secretary of State Colin Powell, Speaker of the House Dennis National Chief Don Report to the Nation delegates meet with Secretary of State, Colin Hastert and CIA Director George Powell. Cunningham was one of eight J. Tenet, as well as the sergeant youth selected to travel with a country. This year was certainly and—most importantly—the suc- major of the Army and the clerk 15-member delegation to deliver no exception for this rich histori- cess of our Service to America of the Supreme Court. the BSA's 2000 Report to the cal event. program's 214 million hours of Reflecting on his visit to the Nation this past March. The del- Witnessed by several govern- community service during the capital, Cunningham said he egation represented the Cub ment leaders, Cunningham pre- past three years. “gained a new appreciation for Scout, Boy Scout and sented the 2000 Report to the The delegation toured the democracy and public service. programs of the BSA. Nation to President George W. nation's capital, including The opportunity to meet the Dating back 89 years to Bush in the Oval Office of the NASA's Goddard Space Center, nation's leading officials who President William Howard Taft's White House. The report high- the Pentagon, the CIA headquar- epitomize servant leadership was administration, the Report to the lighted the BSA's five million ters, the Supreme Court build- truly enlightening and awe- Nation is an opportunity for registered youth, the history of ing, the White House and the inspiring. It is not every day, or leaders of the Scouting organiza- 100 million registered youth Capitol including rotunda. even every lifetime, that a young tion to report the successes of since 1910, the 1.7 million adult The delegation also met with man comes face-to-face with his the program to the leaders of the volunteers registered today other leaders, including personal heroes.” Order to Invade OA: Taking Scouts to the Indiana in 2002 Next by Matt Prom Level The 2002 National Order of the Arrow Conference is just around by G. W. Zuban the corner. It is scheduled for July 27 through August 1, 2002, at The 2001 National Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Scout this sum- NOAC is a national event for all Arrowmen. Each day, Arrowmen mer will feature a show that have the opportunity to receive some of the best training, encounter is unparalleled in the Scouting world--Scoutopia. As the sequel to the high- new adventures, attend Scouting extravaganzas and see amazing ly acclaimed Odyssey of the Law production of the 1997 National Scout evening shows. It offers a great chance to meet other Arrowmen from Jamboree, this summer's Scoutopia will be a must-see. around the country, attend and participate in American Indian events Scoutopia is a place where every Scout wants to be. It embodies the and see some memorable museum displays. true meaning of the Scout Oath and can be accessed only by those who This is one of the best OA events imaginable! Pay attention to believe in duty to self, to others and to God and country. There is no other future issues of the National Bulletin and news from your lodge for place a Scout should want to be. There will be a long line for admittance more information on NOAC 2002. See Scoutopia, page 4.

Training Sun & Fun, page 2 Arrowman Service Award, page 4 Burning Issues, page 6 Idea Corner, page 3 Service to America, page 5 Around the Nation, page 4 National Notes, page 6 Leaderthink, page 4 Where Are They Now? page 5 2000 E. Urner Goodman Camping Awards

by Lee Thackston

The E. Urner Goodman Camping Award was established as a tribute and testi- monial to the Order's founder. Its purpose is to encourage and challenge OA mem- bers and lodges to increase their effectiveness in promoting and increasing Scout camping in their region. Awards are presented annually to two outstanding lodges in each region. The lodges being recognized for their accomplishments in 2000 are the following: Northeast Region Western Region National Vice Chief Scott Hunter. Amangamek Wipit Lodge Awaxaawe' Awachia Lodge National Capital Area Council Dearest brothers, Bethesda, Maryland Ogden, Utah Words and actions can—and do—make a Paugassett Lodge Lo La'Qam Geela Lodge difference. Crater Lake Council Though the majority of my Scouting memories Derby, Connecticut Central Point, Oregon have been positive, there still have been times when my beliefs were challenged. While these situations Southern Region Central Region may have tested me at times, I later found in them the Nawakwa Lodge Kit-Ke-Hak-O-Kut Lodge inspiration and motivation to forge ahead in Scouting Robert E. Lee Council Mid-America Council Richmond, Virginia Omaha, Nebraska and life. Having endured those challenges and having served you these first few months of my term, I can Colonneh Lodge Migisi Opawgan Lodge reflect on those moments and smile. Sam Houston Area Council Detroit Area Council My brothers, I am certain that you, too, have had Houston, Texas Detroit, Michigan to deal with difficult things. You may have been chal- lenged like I was, but I hope that you, too, saw the fire burning brightly ahead and took the next step. 2000 National Service Award In January, I had the opportunity to see the future of the Order at the first National Leadership Seminar by Jason Laney of 2001, and I was able to work with established lead- The National Service Award was established in 1999 to recognize Order of the ers of our organization. Witnessing these people in Arrow lodges that have performed outstanding service to their council. The award was action filled me with hope. I realized that the power proposed by former national Vice Chief Ryan Miske and developed by the OA Awards and strength of this organization will never cease; it and Recognition Committee. Awards are presented to two outstanding lodges in each will only grow stronger and brighter, as the council region annually. fire did when Kitchkinet led you closer to it. The lodges being recognized for their accomplishments in 2000 are the following: With Jamboree, Northern Tier Voyage and Northeast Region Southern Region Philmont Trail Crew adventures drawing near, I look Passaconaway Lodge Akela Wahinapay Lodge forward to the summer and to continuing interaction Caddo Area Council with you. Until then, I will continue to cherish each Manchester, New Hampshire Texarkana, Texas moment that I can make the Order better, relish each Gyantwachia Lodge Tipisa Lodge opportunity to inspire a new member and value my Chief Cornplanter Council time as a member of this fine organization. Warren, Pennsylvania Orlando, Florida Thank you for allowing me to be your Kitchkinet. Central Region Western Region Always yours in WWW, Awase Lodge Wipala Wiki Lodge Bay Lakes Council Grand Canyon Council Menasha, Wisconsin Phoenix, Arizona

Scott Hunter Nischa Chuppecat Lodge Malibu Lodge Hoosier Trails Council Western Los Angeles County Council National Vice Chief Bloomington, Indiana Van Nuys, California Training Sun & Fun: Seabase Hosts NLS Trainers

by Brian Herren participants a mem- Below pictured from left to right are Central Region orable time of fel- Chief Dominique Baker, Western Region Chief Jeff The nation's top trainers came together for lowship with their Gana, National Vice Chief Scott Hunter, National Chief an all-out training weekend this past January at brothers from Don Cunningham, Northeast Region Chief Patrick Boyd and Southern Region Chief Jason Kemp. the BSA Florida National High Adventure Sea across the nation. Base. National Leadership Seminar staff mem- During their free time, participants got to bers arrived from all four regions to be trained enjoy the weather of the Florida Keys and to conduct the NLS in their region. take part in some of the experiences the Some of the staff members for this train- Florida Sea Base has to offer. Some of the the-trainer conference included past and pre- participants went fishing, while others went sent national officers and other national com- snorkeling or took a boat tour of the Keys. mittee members. National Chief Don The National Leadership Seminar is open Cunningham and Vice Chief Scott Hunter, to all Arrowmen. If you are interested in along with train-the-trainer lead adviser Clint attending an NLS in your region, contact your Takeshita, coordinated this training weekend. lodge chief for information. The NLS staffs The training allowed participants to share are looking forward to a great year of training and gather new and different ideas for the our brothers in the Order. National Leadership Seminar. It also gave the www.oa-bsa.org 2 Scouting’s National Honor Society E. Urner Goodman Josh R. Sain Scholarship Recipients Memorial by Nathan Finnin Scholarship The E. Urner Goodman Scholarship was established as a meaningful, living by Brad Goodwin memorial to the founder of the Order of the Arrow. The financial resources it pro- vides help perpetuate the succession of high-caliber, service-minded individuals who are dedicated to professional Scouting service. Named for E. Urner Goodman, who was a teacher before entering the professional service of the Boy Scouts of America in 1915, the scholarships are awarded to Arrowmen who are preparing for a career in professional Scouting. The national Order of the Arrow Committee has agreed to fund $7,000 in schol- arships to this year's recipients: Hitchens Schmidt Cheatham Andrew V. Zahn will receive a $3,000 scholarship. He is a member of Cho-Gun-Mun-A-Nock Lodge of the Hawkeye Area The Josh R. Sain Memorial Scholarship was estab- lished in 1998 to honor the spirit and memory of Josh R. Council, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Currently in his junior year at the Sain, a former national vice chief of the Order of the University of Northern Iowa, Andy is Arrow. Former national and regional officers may apply majoring in public administration. He is an for the scholarship upon successful completion of their Eagle Scout and a past section chief. terms of service. Zahn Seth Hill will receive a $2,000 scholar- The national Order of the Arrow Committee has ship. He is a member Coosa Lodge of the agreed to fund $8,000 in scholarships to this year's recip- Greater Alabama Council, Birmingham, ients: Alabama. He is a freshman business admin- Jordan A. Hitchens will receive a $3,000 scholarship. istration major at Gadsden State He is registered with the , Reading, Pennsylvania, and is a member of Kittatinny Community College. Seth is also an Eagle Hill Lodge. He is a freshman at Saint Joseph's University, Scout and section chief. majoring in management information systems. He is the Roberto Fernandez III will receive a $2,000 scholarship. He immediate past national vice chief of the Order of the is a member of O-Shot-Caw Lodge of the South Florida Arrow. Council, Miami, Florida. He is a sophomore at Broward Scott A. Schmidt will receive a $2,500 scholarship. Community College, majoring in anthropology. Roberto is a He is registered with the Greater Niagara Frontier Fernandez Life Scout and a recipient of both the Venture Gold Award and Council, Buffalo, New York, and is a member of Ho-De- the Award, and he attended the 2000 Philmont Order of No-Sau-Nee Lodge. He is a sophomore at Ithaca the Arrow Trail Crew. College. He is the immediate past chief of the Northeast Region. The national committee congratulates these fine youth representatives of the James H. Cheatham will receive a $2,500 scholar- Boy Scouts of America and the Order of the Arrow. ship. He is registered with the West Tennessee Area Council, Jackson, Tennessee, and is a member of Ittawamba Lodge. He is a junior at the University of Tennessee, majoring in civil engineering. He is the immediate past chief of the Southern Region. Profiles in Service The national committee congratulates these outstand- ing Scouts and representatives of Scouting's national Texas Lodge’s Efforts Help Keep Older honor society. Boys Involved in Scouting by Nick Hartman In the spring of 2000, the national Order of the Arrow Committee authorized $30,000 in service grants to be distributed to individual lodges to help fund worthwhile IdeaIdea CornerCorner projects in their respective councils. A $2,000 grant was awarded to Kotso Lodge of the Chisholm Trail Council, Abilene, Texas, for the construction of a mountain-bike trail at its summer camp, Camp Tonkawa, to help keep older youth involved in Scouting. by Troy Young Upon receiving the service grant, the Arrowmen of Kotso Lodge immediately began developing plans to construct one of the area's finest mountain-biking trails. During the Has your lodge or chapter ever had to reinvent the first phase, which lasted approximately one week, Arrowmen established the route and wheel as new officers take over? Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge, difficulty of the trail by walking its length and marking it with flags. Nashville, Tennessee, solved this problem by creating The second phase of the project was the physical construction of the 3.5-mile trail. The Wheel: An Arrowman's Guide to Lodge Within 10 days, approximately 25 Arrowmen spent more than 200 hours clearing brush, Fundamentals, an administrative guide that outlines lodge building the trail, installing creek crossings and constructing two bridges. activities, officer responsibilities and lodge organization. The third and final phase included purchasing 10 new mountain bikes, as well as The Wheel provides descriptions for committees such helmets, knee and elbow pads, tire tubes and repair tools. Additionally, lodge members as publications, American Indian events, trading post and remodeled an existing structure near the trail that will serve as both a bike repair shop training. It provides Arrowmen with a detailed description and a storage facility. of what the committees and the officers of the lodge have to do to make their events and terms a success. The Through their diligent efforts, lodge members completed the project in time for the Wheel can be viewed and downloaded by visiting the Wa- 2000 summer camp season. During the three weeks of camp, 36 Scouts took advantage Hi-Nasa Lodge Web site: http://www.wa-hi- of the new bike course, completing many of the requirements for the Cycling merit nasa.org/web/newsandpubl/wheel.htm. badge. Given the initial success of the trail, plans are now under way to add an exten- So, if your lodge or chapter reinvents the wheel every sion. year, try creating a Wheel for your lodge that can be used In addition to providing a new high-adventure option for older Scouts attending year after year! Camp Tonkawa, the trail has generated positive exposure in the community. “Many of This idea and more can be found in the 2001 Lodge the local participants in a recent bike race at the camp just fell in love with trail,” said Program Resource Book. If you have a tip or an idea that Marvin McFadden, camp ranger and lodge professional adviser who oversaw much of may help other lodges or chapters, please send it to Troy the trail construction. “It really is a great addition to our camp.” Young at [email protected]. www.oa-bsa.org 3 Scouting’s National Honor Society Team Building in Times of

by Clay Capp Transition If you are planning a trip, Enda Lechauhanne Lodge, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has created a useful Web site at: by Brian Favat http://www.enda57.org/Nav2002/NavFrameset.htm. It has a feature that helps users find out what the weather is like any- In any mission, the execution of a members, old and new, to complete their where in the country. successful team effort is critical to reach- individual and group tasks. Provide spe- ing a goal. Unfortunately, situations may cific instructions to the new members, The Lodge Assistance Team of NE-2A recently visited arise where the autonomy of the team is while delegating and supporting the task Yokahu Lodge in Puerto Rico. Those in attendance were compromised and steps must be taken accomplishments of the other group mem- Brian Favat, section vice chief/assistance team coordinator; quickly to prepare for the unforeseen. bers. Ryan Bell, section secretary; Chuck Delcamp; Bryson When a new member joins the team Throughout the process, be sure to Palmer; Jim Palmer, section adviser; and Jeff Goldsmith, (or another drops out), communication supervise all group members. In addition, section associate adviser. In exchange, Yokahu Lodge will and direction are the most important ask more experienced group members to be sending a contingent of approximately 30 Arrowmen to points to consider. A good leader should supervise and motivate the newer mem- the 2001 Section NE-2A conclave. communicate the addition of a new mem- bers and be available to prop them up if For its annual service project, Nisqually Lodge, Tacoma, ber to the rest of the team. Call a group they accidentally drop the ball. Washington, is rebuilding the waterfront docks at Camp meeting to introduce the new member to New team members can be a tremen- Hahobas. Arrowmen who work on the docks for 10 hours will the rest of the group and to make the new dous asset to group task accomplishment, receive a limited-edition flap. member feel welcome. Encourage new as they bring a revitalized spirit and Visit the Ta Tanka Lodge, Pasadena, California, online at members to ask questions, provide input enthusiasm to any effort. Be sure to com- http://www.tatanka141.org and listen to the interesting sound- and truly understand the tasks presented. municate, welcome and direct their efforts track. The site has a digital version of the Order of the Provide time for refocusing and reevaluat- to maximize their potential. Arrow's song that can be enjoyed as you browse. ing what the goals are, what progress has Brian Favat is a finance major at Walamootkin Lodge, Kennewick, Washington, recently been made, and the anticipated tasks left Boston College. He is a member of finished serving as service lodge for the Section W-1C con- to accomplish. Te'kening Lodge of southern New Jersey clave. The challenges created by changing the conclave site It may also be necessary to redistrib- and serves as Section NE-2A vice chief to a middle school were successfully overcome, and the sec- ute various tasks throughout the team to and webmaster of the Northeast Region tion plans to return to a similar venue next year! compensate for the additional member. OA Web site. Brian can be reached via e- Make an effort to motivate those team mail at [email protected]. Wauna La-Mon'Tay Lodge, Portland, Oregon, is rebuild- ing a campfire bowl at a local camp. To raise funds for the project, lodge members have created the Buy- a-Bench program. Each purchaser will have his or her name Arrowman engraved on a plaque and that will be placed on a bench. Wipala Wiki Lodge, Grand Canyon Council, was featured in the March 2001 edition of Scouting Magazine for their inte- Service Award grated approach to council service. If your lodge or section is doing something interesting or The Arrowman Service Award recog- tificate is issued with each award. exciting and you would like it to be featured in the National nizes members of the Order of the To qualify for the award, Arrowmen Bulletin, send a couple of sentences explaining the event or pro- Arrow who go beyond their immediate must complete the requirements outlined gram to Clay Capp, 9 Warwick Lane, Nashville, TN 37205. responsibilities to help others achieve in the Arrowman Service Award criteria. new heights. The award focuses on three Once signatures of approval have been areas of service: personal, chapter/lodge obtained for each requirement, Scoutopia, continued from page 1. activities and general service to the com- Arrowmen can order the award through into the realm of Scoutopia, so don't be left behind! munity. their lodges. Lodges may submit the A fully air-conditioned, 600-seat theater is the chosen From January 1, 2001, through Arrowman Service Award Order Form venue for the production, housing up to eight shows a day December 31, 2003, Arrowmen can earn to: OA Service Award, S214, Attn: for the 32,000 Scouts at the jamboree. The show is a festi- the Arrowman Service Award on a year- Carey Miller, Boy Scouts of America, val of lights, action and sound that will fill every Scout's ly basis. All first-time recipients may P.O. Box 152079, Irving, TX 75015- imagination long after leaving the theater. purchase the original award, which is a 2079. This summer's jamboree will be an awesome experi- red arrowhead and gold compass rose Copies of the criteria sheet and ence, and seeing Scoutopia will greatly enhance it. Come suspended from a award order form were see if you can make it to the next level. Scoutopia is ready white ribbon. included in the 2001 for you; are you ready for it? Arrowmen who earn Lodge Program Support the award more than Pak. Lodges are encour- once during the three- aged to make copies of year period may pur- the criteria available to chase the silver attach- their lodge membership. ment for having com- Additional copies of the pleted this award a sec- criteria sheet may be ond time (in 2002 or obtained from the national 2003 only) and the OA Web site or by con- bronze attachment for tacting the national office. having completed this For more information award a third time (in about the Arrowman 2003 only). The attach- Service Award, visit the Pictured are members of the Scoutopia Committee. Front row (L to R): Tom Andrika, Josh Gagnon, G.W. Zuban, Darrin Sorrels, ment will be worn on OA's Web site: John Biggan. Back row (L to R): Ben Janke, Creig Tuddle, Zeke the award's white rib- http://www.oa- Baker, Jim Duvernay, Ian Pinnavaia, Joe Shaw. bon. A wallet-size cer- bsa.org/misc/anr/asa/. www.oa-bsa.org 4 Scouting’s National Honor Society O-Shot-Caw’s First-Year Arrowman Program by Josh Levenson lodge events, they how much fun I get to see all the could really In 1998, O-Shot-Caw Lodge of great opportunities have.” the , Miami, the lodge has to In 2000, 19 Florida, introduced its First-Year offer. Once new brothers earned Arrowman program to boost mem- brothers are attend- the award. Of bership retention. The program ing, the program the 19 recipients, was born after Lodge Chief Ivan helps inspire them to one has since Lopez noted an awesome first get involved in been elected impression of the OA could inspire lodge committees. chapter chief, candidates immediately after their Their incentives to four others have Ordeal. stay active include joined the dance “The First-Year Arrowman developing leader- team, and three program is a great way to get the ship skills and pro- others have new members active immediately viding cheerful service. become active Elangomats. in the lodge and chapter,” said O- In the program's first year, After seeing the program in Shot-Caw Lodge staff adviser Jeff eight brothers earned the lodge's action, lodge adviser Ron Bell Berger. “The concept is similar to Exceptional First-Year Arrowman said, “It is amazing to see that getting a new Scout to summer Award, which was developed by the youth of this lodge can think camp and on his way to First Class the lodge to honor those first-year of a program that continues to rank during his first months in the Arrowmen who exemplified the bring everyone together in program. The First-Year values of the Order. Some of those brotherhood—in less than one the First-Year Arrowman program Arrowman program has helped in recipients later joined the drum year.” works, consult the 2001 Lodge membership retention and brother- team, ceremonies team, and the This program truly is effective Program Resource Book, which hood conversion.” lodge trading post committee and and the key to membership reten- was included in every lodge's The three main principles of went on to serve in various leader- tion. It helps remind us that the charter renewal packet. the program are invite, inspire and ship positions. One recipient com- Order is a thing of the individual, O-Shot-Caw lodge chief Josh incentive. mented, “The program gave me rather than that of the masses. Levenson can be reached via e- By inviting new Arrowmen to something to shoot for, and I saw For more information on how mail at [email protected]. Where Are They Now? Service to America by Chad Heflin Dr. Ronald J. Temple, who served as 1961-62 Breaks Goal by 14 national conference chief of the Order of the Arrow, has a long history of involvement in the Scouting movement. As a youth, he earned the Million Hours Explorer Silver Award and served terms as lodge by Andrew Zahn chief of Owasippe Lodge, Chicago, Illinois, and After three years and 214 million hours of communi- as an area chief (now called section chief). Then Now ty service, the Boy Scouts of America successfully com- As an adult, Dr. Temple has been extremely pleted its commitment to the Service to America cam- involved in Scouting both in his local council and at the national level. He is an execu- paign at the end of 2000. tive board member of the San Francisco Bay Area Council, a member of the Philmont In April 1997 at the President’s Summit for Ranch Committee and the national Venturing Committee and a National Executive America's Future, the Boy Scouts of America pledged a Board member of the Boy Scouts of America. Dr. Temple has also received numerous commitment of 200 million hours of community-based recognitions for his dedication to the Scouting program, including the Vigil Honor, the service over a three-year span. That meant that every Distinguished Service Award, the and the . Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Venturer in the BSA had to In his professional life, Dr. Temple has had a distinguished career in educational commit to put in 12 hours of community service during leadership. Renowned nationally in community college administration, Dr. Temple was each of the campaign's three years. selected in March 1999 to serve as chancellor of the Peralta Community College The Order of the Arrow supported the program by District. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Temple was chancellor of City Colleges of forming community service promotion teams that visited Chicago, the second-largest community college system in the country. Dr. Temple also district roundtables during the first quarters of 1998, has served as president of Community College of Philadelphia and president of Wayne County Community College in Detroit, Michigan. 1999 and 2000. The teams explained the program and its Dr. Temple is married to Juanita S. Temple, who is an assistant U.S. attorney in benefits to help spark interest in community service out- Chicago. They have three children. side the council setting.

Youth Coordinator Organization/Policy Editor Dear Readers: Jim Cheatham Mike George We have received numerous arti- cles and photographs for publication, Lead Adviser Program/Events Editor and will continue to welcome them. David Garrett However, in the case of some pho- Andy Zahn tographs we have received inadequate information or quality. If you are submit- Vice Chairman of People/Recognition Editor Comm. and Marketing ting pictures for publication, please Chad Heflin adhere to the following guidelines: Jack Butler (1) Provide names and lodges of Features Editor National Chief all individuals in photographs. Identify Troy Young the people from left to right, starting with Don Cunningham the front row if there are multiple rows. Graphic Art (2) Those in the photograph Official Publication of the National Vice Chief John Isley should be in complete uniform, unless National Order of the Arrow Scott Hunter the activity captured does not require Boy Scouts of America Copy Adviser the complete uniform (such as the National Chairman Philmont backcountry). Brad Haddock Kyle Wingfield (3) If an action photograph, pro- The National Bulletin is published quarterly. If you have an article vide a description of the activity and and/or picture (with caption) for submission, please send it to Jim Director Layout Editor possible caption. Clyde Mayer Carey Mignerey (4) The photographs must be Cheatham, 3293 Elbridge-Obion Road, Obion, Tennessee, 38240 useable. They cannot be over/under or e-mail it to [email protected]. The next submission deadline is Associate Director Layout Adviser exposed or too light/too dark to see. June 28, 2001. Carey Miller Craig Salazar www.oa-bsa.org 5 Scouting’s National Honor Society Irving, TX 75015-2079 P.O. Box 152079 Boy Scouts of America 2001 Planning Calendar June 10-August 19 Philmont OA Trail Crew June 12-August 20 Northern Tier OA Voyage July 23-August 1 National BSA Jamboree, Fort A.P. Hill, VA August 12-18 Philmont OA Adviser Training, Philmont, NM September 7-9 Southern Region NLS, Conroe, TX September 14-16 Northeast Region NLS, Alpine, NJ September 14-16 Central Region OA Adviser Seminar, London, OH September 21-23 Western Region NLS, Phoenix, AZ October 1 OA Charter Renewal Kits Available October 19-21 Southern Region NLS, Haines City, FL November 2-4 Southern Region NLS, Leesville, SC November 2-4 Central Region NLS, Ashland, NE November 15 OA Lodge Support Pak Available November 16-18 Western Region NLS, Portland, OR November 30 OA Service Grants Requests Due December 27-30 OA National Planning Meeting, Dallas, TX December 31 Lodge Charter Renewal Deadline New OA High-Adventure Patch Available by West Gregory A new limited-edition patch is now available for Arrowmen who attend both the OA Wilderness Voyage at Northern Tier in Ely, Minnesota, and the OA Trail Crew at in Cimarron, New Mexico. Eligible members may apply to receive one free patch and may order one additional patch for $5. Online applications for the patch as well as OA Trail Crew and the OA Wilderness Voyage applications are already online at the national OA Web site at http://www.oa-bsa.org.

OA High-Adventure Patch Application OPOI ORG. NONPROFIT Name ______Lodge # ______NO. 1486 PERMIT U.S. POSTAGE DALLAS, TX Address______PRSRT. STD Phone ( ____)______E-mail ______Attended: OATC Trek No. ______Year ______PAID Voyage Trek No. ______Year ______1st Patch - No charge ___ 2nd Patch - Enclose $5 - Check or money order made payable to OA High-Adventure Patch mail to: OA High-Adventure Patch S214, P.O. Box 152079, Irving, TX, 75015.

National by John Krempecki Question: What is the national policy on Natiionall Notes Officer Scouts or Scouters with disabilities com- pleting the Ordeal? Field Operation Guide Directory now Available. A revised Answer: According to the Guide for Field Operation Guide has National Chief Officers and Advisers: “When inducting a just been made available to Don Cunningham Scout with a disability, as with any candi- keysection and region lead- 23 S. Alydar Blvd date, lodges should make the activities ers. Dillsburg, PA 17019-9374 challenging within the individual's limita- E-mail: [email protected] tions and plan accordingly.” Since every Associate Adviser condition varies with the individual, the Position Approved. National Vice Chief Ordeal must be customized to suit the can- The latest Operations Update Scott Hunter didate's abilities. #01-4 (April) states that 2551 West 39th St. To ensure that the Ordeal is a meaningful experience, the lodge must assocate section, lodge and consider the candidate's condition, restrictions and medical or dietary Casper, WY 82604 chapter positions have now E-mail: [email protected] needs, as well as the accessibility to ceremonial, sleeping and work sites. Some lodges recruit Arrowmen who are familiar with the candidate's been approved by the Order and patches are available. Central Region Chief condition to serve as Elangomats during the Ordeal if assistance is need- ed. Dominique Baker OA Trail Crew and OA 1065 W. Howard Any Arrowman with a disability who is classified as a youth member of a troop or team is considered a voting member of the Order of the Wilderness Voyage. Winona, MN 55987 Positions are still available. E-mail: [email protected] Arrow, regardless of age. Scouts with disabilities must meet all other membership requirements. If you are interested in Northeast Region Chief attending, please contact Pat Boyd Carey Miller in the National 104 Plainfield Road Get a Two-Year Subscription Office at 972-580-2455. Moosup, CT 06354-1615 E-mail: [email protected] to the National Bulletin! Updated Troop/Team No Delay - It is mailed directly to your home! Representative Support Southern Region Chief Pak. A newly updated ver- Jason Kemp Name Send your mailing infor- sion is now available which mation and check for 354 South Franklin Road Address includes job descriptions, Mt. Airy, NC 27030 $10.00 to: City Order of the Arrow, S214 program information and E-mail: [email protected] State Zip Attn: Carey Miller other resources. Phone ( ) Boy Scouts of America Western Region Chief P.O. Box 152079 More information can be found Josh Gana Irving, TX 75015-2079 on the OA web page at www.oa- Check here if you are a past national 1312 Birch Avenue bsa.org and selecting officer or national OA committee member. Richland, WA 99352-2706 Operations Updates. E-mail: [email protected]