Goals Set High Iowa State to Host by 2004 Region 2004 NOAC. Learn Chiefs. Meet more about how our the region youth leaders are leadership & planning NOAC’s learn their plans for the year. program. See page 3. Get Your Strategic Plan. NOAC Gear! Review the Decide which accomplish- items to pur- ments of 2003 chase from the and the goals trading post. See page 4. for 2004. See page 5. Order of the Arrow Boy Scouts of America Volume LXI, Issue 1 www.oa-bsa.org Scouting’s National Honor Society March - May 2004 National Leadership Elected to Serve Scouting’s National Honor Society in 2004

“Brother hood is something that this “Leadership is not so much about technique organization thrives on.” and methods as it is about opening the heart .” - Jeff Hayward, National Chief - David Dowty, National Vice Chief

Jeff Hayward hails from Section University, majoring in international C-1A and the Tetonwana Lodge business. He enjoys theater, debate, from Pierre, SD. The 19-year-old is sailing and playing golf. an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor One of his fondest memories of member. Jeff has served the Order in Scouting was at a lodge fellowship many ways, including leading his two years ago where he had the section and lodge as chief. opportunity to perform Allowat Jeff was on staff for the National National Chief Jeff Hayward (left) and National Vice Chief David Dowty Sakima in his youngest brother’s Indian Summer Conference and the brotherhood ceremony. Later that 2000 National Order of the Arrow tain biking. Jeff’s greatest Scouting NE-2B and Black Eagle Lodge of the evening, he went through his Vigil Conference. Jeff attended the 1997 memories include making lifelong Transatlantic Council in Germany. The ceremony with his older brother, Eric. National Scout Jamboree, Philbreak, friends during summers at the Lewis 19-year-old is an Eagle Scout, Vigil David’s goals for the upcoming National Leadership Seminar and his and Clark Scout Camp. Honor member and an assistant year are to continue implementing the region’s Section Officer Seminar. Jeff hopes to lead the Order Scoutmaster. David attended the Scoutreach Mentoring Programs Jeff is studying business manage- through a successful 2004 NOAC, 1998 and 2000 NOACs, National throughout the BSA and OA. He will ment at the University of South inspiring all Arrowmen to serve the Leadership Seminar and his region’s seek ways to improve membership Dakota. He enjoys lacrosse, climb- Order in every way possible. Section Officer Seminar. retention, communication and the ing, racquetball, camping and moun- David Dowty comes from Section David attends Johnson and Wales sharing of knowledge and ideas. Another Break at Philmont Scoutreach Success by Sean Gertsch by Bartley Davis In 2002, fire rav- When considering the council. After aged much of methods of service to our months of planning councils, many lodges and coordinating Philmont’s North overlook the potential for an with Scoutreach Country. In response, OA Scoutreach mentoring units, a troop of 10 the Philbreak program activity. Calumet Council’s boys and two adults was created to help Michigamea Lodge recently was invited to mend the damage. Last finished the first of a planned participate in the spring’s work helped to series of such projects. program. For two restore some burn areas at Philmont, but there is still much During June 2003, past days and one night, Lodge Chief Sean Gertsch, troop members Calumet Council OA Scoutreach outing work to be done. OA Scoutreach mentoring learned basic Philbreak is intended for those who are in the transition adviser Annett Morrow and camping and outdoor skills as experience, but they left stage from youth to adult, ages 18 to 25. It is designed as an five lodge members created well as troop meeting skills camp knowing how to alternative to spring break and will be offered the first three OA Scoutreach Camp. The such as how to organize function together as a strong program was launched patrols, how to lead a group weeks in March. Participants can reunite with old friends and unit. during staff week of Calu- in reciting the Scout Oath and make new ones. After bonding with their fellow Philbreakers, A few days after finishing met Council’s Junior Leader Law, and how to properly participants have the amazing the Scoutreach camp, troop Training course at Camp perform a flag ceremony. Philbreak Dates members attended their first opportunity to ski in the Betz in Berring Springs, The troop had met as a Session 1: March 7 - 13 summer camp. During the Rocky Mountains. Visit the Michigan. unit only once before the week, the Scouts were Session 2: March 14 - 20 Philbreak program on the The program was Scoutreach pilot program. notably ahead of many other Session 3: March 21 - 27 OA Web site: http://www.oa- created as a pilot for future Collectively they had little bsa.org/programs/philbreak. OA Scoutreach programs in leadership or Scouting See Scoutreach, page 4.

OA Wilderness Voyage, page 2 Chiefly Speaking, page 2 History Center at NOAC, page 3 Leaderthink, page 4 OA Trail Crew, page 5 Profiles in Service, page 2 Web Update, page 5 2004 Service Grants, page 5 Where Are They Now?, page 4 Burning Issues, page 6 Goals Set High by 2004 Region Chiefs by John Myers

During the national OA planning meeting in December, section chiefs elected the following 2004 region chiefs: Southern Region Chief Northeast Region Seth Dearmin hails from Chief Ed Lynes hails Section SR-7B and the from Section NE-1A and Wahissa Lodge of Pin- the Moswetuset Lodge nacle, North Carolina. The from Needham, Mass. 19-year-old is a Vigil The 19-year-old is a Vigil Honor member, Eagle Honor member, Eagle National Chief Jeff Hayward Scout and past lodge Scout and past lodge Seth Dearmin chief. Ed Lynes chief. Ed is a Brothers, Seth is a student at the student at Boston Uni- University of North Carolina, majoring in geogra- In late December, 46 section chiefs from versity, majoring in English. He enjoys music, phy. He enjoys backpacking, triathlons, climbing across the country gathered in Dallas for the swimming, film, and the Boston Red Sox. and socializing. 2003 National Order of the Arrow Planning Ed’s goal for the upcoming year is to make the Seth’s main goal for this year is to have fun Meeting. After the national officers were message of our Order as personal as possible. He through service. He hopes that the end result of a says through direct interaction with our brothers, and elected, a theme was quickly established for the fun-filled and exciting year will be a renewed through their subsequent interactions, we can change 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference: commitment of Arrowmen in the Southern Region the face of America’s youth leadership one Chosen to Serve, Inspired to Lead. Let us and stronger programs. Arrowman at a time. remember these words throughout the year, and Western Region Chief Central Region Chief let them guide us. Timothy Wallace is an Joe Sadewasser is from This is going to be an exciting year for integral part of Section Section C-3B and the Order as we continue on our legacy of W-1C and the Es- Timmeu Lodge from servant leadership. We will again converge on Kaielgu Lodge of Spo- Dubuque, Iowa. He is an the magnificent campus of Iowa State University kane, Washington. The 18-year-old Eagle Scout, in Ames for the 2004 NOAC. The Arrowmen 18-year-old is a Vigil Vigil Honor member and leading the conference committees are devoted Honor member and two-term lodge chief. to making sure that this event is one to be Tim Wallace Eagle Scout. Joe Sadewasser Joe is a student at remembered. Timothy is a student at Northeast Iowa Community College, majoring in The Order will continue the Northern Eastern Washington University, majoring in educa- criminology. He enjoys climbing, biking, hunting Tier Wilderness Voyage and the Philmont Trail tion. He enjoys bass guitar, frisbee, youth groups and fishing. Crew programs this year. These two programs and outdoor recreation. Joe is striving to lead successful National keep many trails and portages open in these two Timothy’s most important goal for the year is to Leadership Seminars in the Central Region and to beautiful national high-adventure areas. be a good example, to continue to inspire youth to Philbreak will continue in 2004, bol- become leaders and to promote the spirit of cheerful teach and inspire Arrowmen to serve the Order. service. stered by the success of last year’s program. This amazing program provides a unique oppor- tunity to experience Philmont Scout Ranch in a The Call of the Northern Woods different season and to help restore the area that by Quinn Ryan OA Voyage Dates was devastated by fires two years ago. It is time to begin thinking about what you are going to do this summer. The coming year will provide many Many of us will be working, or off on vacation. However, for some of us Session 1: June 10 - 23 experiences for all Arrowmen. I challenge you to this summer will be spent in service to our Session 2: June 17 - 30 participate in at least one program, and take fellow Scouts by attending the OA Wilder- Session 3: June 24 - July 7 back to your lodge, chapter and troop what you ness Voyage at the rustic Charles L. have learned. Remember, we were all chosen Session 4: July 1 - 14 Sommers High Adventure Base in Ely, not for what we have done, but for what we are Session 5: July 8 - 21 Minnesota. expected to do in the future. Thank you for Become one of the hundreds of Session 6: July 15 - 28 giving me the opportunity to serve. I hope to see Arrowmen who have experienced the you at some event this year! rugged, untamed wilderness of the Northern Woods. Registration forms Yours in Brotherhood, are available from your lodge. The same information can be downloaded from the national OA Web site. Don’t delay; complete your application and mail it in with your deposit. Applicants will be notified of acceptance beginning March 14. Registration will continue until all slots are filled. Jeff Hayward Information is available from your local lodge or can be downloaded 2004 National Chief from the OA Web site at http://www.oa-bsa.org/programs/ntvoy Profiles in Service: OA Service Grant Aides Camp Tukabatchee by Matthew Smith Scouters, and visitors. A wheelchair ramp, easily Lodge Adviser James Hinkle said the facility was When members of Tukabatchee Area Council accessible from the main road, also was planned. used for camp last summer, as well as last fall’s Cub Carnival Weekend, which drew 300 Cub and Alibamu Lodge opened Camp Tukabatchee, a Taking advantage of an OA Service Grant, Scouts and their families. modern Boy Scout camp 30 miles north of Mont- lodge members raised matching funds for the gomery, Alabama, they knew they needed a central project and secured donations of materials and bathroom facility. The only problem was at that manpower for installation of the plumbing fixtures. time, they did not know where the center of camp Because lodge members wanted to play a major would be located. role in the construction process, they scheduled lodge workdays that allowed them to contribute a After the third camp season, the lodge cleared a three-acre area and erected a trading post and two majority of the labor. permanent pavilions. All handicraft, outdoor skills, Council Scout Executive William Morgan field sports and games moved to this new location. praised the lodge. “I am pleased with the youth and adult leadership exhibited. By going the extra mile to With the center of camp established and the obtain donations and volunteer work, they turned a nearest bathroom a quarter-mile away, the lodge $20,000 project into a $12,000 one,” he said. “The knew where to begin building. Plans were made for amount of time and manpower put into this project was Completed bathr oom constructed by the members a large coed bathroom to accommodate Scouts, enormous.” of Alibamu Lodge, Tukabatchee Area Council www.oa-bsa.org 2 Scouting’s National Honor Society Iowa State University to Plans Are Set For NOAC 2004... Host 2004 NOAC by Clyde Mayer ARC: What You Would Rather Be Doing More than 7,200 Arrowmen are expected by Jared Davis to attend the 28th National Order of the Arrow The Activities and Recreations Committee, formerly known as Competitions and Recreations, has an exciting lineup for the 2004 Conference this summer at Iowa State Univer- National Order of the Arrow Conference. We plan to improve sity, Ames, Iowa. Arrowmen from more than what we always have done, which is provide fun-filled activities 300 lodges will descend upon the university and edge-of-your-seat competitions. between July 31 and August 5, 2004, to Our committee’s program areas are divided into three different participate in Scouting’s second largest national branches: athletic competitions, nonathletic competitions and program event. recreation. We will provide fun and fellowship among Arrowmen in Sectional, regional and national youth the afternoons and evenings after a full morning of training. It is our responsibility to provide the entertainment for everyone, and officers get involved with NOAC from the (L - R) Michael Kirby, Zac Bailey, Jared Davis we are confident that we will do just that. planning stage to ensure that the conference (CVC), Nathan Mundy, and Stith Wiggs We will unveil a few new activities this year, starting with OA program will be exciting, relevant, and nonstop Café, which will give Arrowmen from across the country the fun. More than 800 youth will join 400 adult opportunity to meet and reflect on the day. We will also introduce new competitions such as OA Survivor, Lodge advisers to provide staff leadership for the Feud, Krispie Challenge and Iron Arrowman. The religious services have been assigned to our team at this year’s conference NOAC. We will ensure that every Scout is reverent in a memorable way. This past December at the National OA The members of this year’s committee look forward to seeing you at NOAC 2004. Planning Meeting in Dallas, section chiefs Communications Committee Gets the Word Out elected 11 conference vice chiefs (CVCs) to by Andrew Kuhlman lead the various NOAC committees. Six of the The Communications Committee’s goal is to help other committees conference committees are featured in this inform, entertain and educate Arrowmen both at the National Order edition of the National Bulletin and the re- of the Arrow Conference and at home. To perform this service, the maining five will be spotlighted in the next committee employs a variety of media, including word-of-mouth, radio, edition. newspaper and the Internet. The conference fee is $335 for youth and Produced daily, the NOAC newspaper reports on the latest events adult members who pay by May 31, 2004. and people at the conference, and provides attendees a schedule of After May 31, the fee is $385. It includes five events and updates. The committee also organizes the Arrowmen night’s housing, 14 meals, program and support Press Corps, which writes articles for hometown media. NOAC Radio WWW broadcasts a combination of music, program materials, and recognition items during the six- (Standing, L - R) Cameron McLeod, Matt information and announcements while taking requests from partici- day conference. Arrowmen interested in Agarwala and Tyson Ford. pants who stop by the mobile booth. Information booths around (Seated) Andrew Kuhlman (CVC) attending the conference should contact their campus help participants and visitors find their way and offer a lodge leadership for more details. refreshing cup of water. For updated information before and during In the Greet the Guests and Meet the Man sessions, Arrowmen can ask questions of conference VIPs. For the conference, visit the OA Web site: http:// families and Arrowmen unable to attend, two staff teams will work to update the national Web site twice daily with www.oa-bsa.org. the sights and sounds of NOAC. The Communications Committee is dedicated to getting the word out at NOAC. ICE: The Coolest Place to Be At NOAC 2004 The OA History Center at by Seth Mollitt The Inductions and Ceremonial Events (ICE) Committee is NOAC 2004 working hard to assemble a quality program that will educate and inspire those who attend the 2004 National Order of the Arrow The 2004 NOAC would not be complete Conference. without the OA History Center, formerly known as ICE will offer training cells on topics including Ceremonies the OA Museum. Under the direction of the 101, in-depth character analysis of the principals and a compre- Special Events Committee, the History Center will hensive three-day workshop that will take Arrowmen through the offer interesting facts about our Order ’s past and entire induction sequence and instill in them a firm understanding will feature large displays and smaller showcases of of the 10 induction principles. patches, sashes and other OA memorabilia. (L - R) Robert Kravecs, Mike George, Besides training, the ICE staff will organize ceremonial Similar to NOAC 2002, there will be re- J. Terry Honan (Lead Adviser), and evaluations for the Pre-Ordeal, Brotherhood and Vigil ceremo- nies. In conjunction with the American Indian Activities Commit- enactments of the first Ordeal ceremony. Ceremo- Seth Mollitt (CVC) tee, ICE will evaluate ceremonial team costumes. The committee nial teams will have an opportunity to display their will hold a competition for call-out scripts, and staff members will be available each morning to provide talents by presenting the rarely seen ceremony. It individual coaching to any ceremonialist or ceremony team. was a hit at the last NOAC and will be a highlight ICE is dedicated to making NOAC 2004 the best conference ever. of this year’s OA History Center. An addition this year will be the Order’s version TOAP, High Adventure Expo and Training Sure to Please of the “Antiques Roadshow.” If you have not seen by Steven Henry & Jarrod Hunt the popular television show, it is a program where Committee members for The Outdoor Adventure Place collectors of various antiques have experts instruct spent the December OA Planning Meeting brainstorming them on the value and history of their particular every possible way to make TOAP better than ever. objects. The center will simulate this process. The TOAP area will have a few returning features, such Instead of providing the monetary value of vintage as Leave No Trace camping and disabilities awareness. items, OA experts will cite each item’s historical Along with these activities, TOAP will feature some cutting- value and uniqueness, allowing Arrowmen to get edge demonstrations on camping, cooking and global position- brief, one-on-one history lessons on the Order and ing, as well as some great new hands-on activities (like a its artifacts. mountain man area) that will include lassoing, tomahawk throwing and a pioneering demonstration area featuring new The OA History Center is expected to be a and fun ways to use knots and lashings. major attraction at NOAC 2004. Conference Interested in seeing some of the latest high-tech camping (Front row, L - R) Brian Lawson, Jarrod Hunt participants will not want to miss it. and high-adventure gear? Come to the High Adventure area (CVC, Expo and Training) and Steve Henry (CVC, at the 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference and TOAP). (Back row, L - R) Joey Dworack, Earl see an amazing display of the latest gadgets and gizmos Blackburn (CVC, Extreme High Adventure), around. Mike Miller and Doug Johnson From rock climbing to backpacking and cold-weather survival gear, we will have it all. Join us and try out some of this gear yourself with some exciting hands-on activities. If you are interested in high-adventure programs, or have yet to decide what you think about them, join us and learn from some of the best outdoorsmen in the nation. They will share their skills and experience and, most importantly, teach you skills that you can take home. The high-adventure training at NOAC is going to be a blast – don’t miss it! www.oa-bsa.org 3 Scouting’s National Honor Society NOAC Training Will Lay the Where Are They Now? Tracks for Future Success by Ben Janke by Gilbert Rogers, III When Doug O’Connell The 2004 received the Distinguished NOAC Training Service Award at the 1986 Committee is National Order of the working diligently Arrow Conference at to ensure that Central Michigan Univer- everyone in atten- dance comes away sity, Mount Pleasant, with improved Michigan, he had no idea leadership skills, a that his path in life eventu- greater knowledge ally would lead him to Iraq of Order of the as a U.S. Army Special Then Now (Standing, L - R) Gilbert Rogers (CVC), Arrow programs Forces officer. to promote low-impact Brandon Bubeck, Will Beckstorm and northern Iraq for 18 and the tools Recognized with the DSA camping techniques. Jonathan Teegarden. (Seated, L - R) necessary to help months, where he took for his service as Northeast In 1987, Doug began a Patrick Murphy and Bob Rosamond. improve their lodge part in operations with the Region Chief in 1985, when three-year tour of active duty or chapter operation. Kurdish Pershmega. NOAC participants can look forward to new pro- the Order moved from two- with the Army. He then Doug said the lessons he grams, including NOAC Trained Trainers. The certification year terms for national attended law school at Wake learned as a youth leader of a NOAC Trained Trainer lasts for two years and pro- officers to one-year terms, Forest University, Winston- in the Order have ben- vides the skills necessary to train OA troop/team represen- Doug also served as a two- Salem, North Carolina, and efited him immeasurably, tatives and unit election teams in their home lodges. term section chief of NE-6 after graduating in 1994, in both his community Another new program will include the Quality Lodge and as chief of Nentico Doug began his legal career service and his military Summit, which is geared primarily to lodge chiefs and Lodge of Baltimore, Mary- as a prosecuting attorney. He advisers. It will concentrate on the requirements of the career. He credits much of land. The first OA Philmont currently serves as a special Quality Lodge Petition and various methods of meeting what he has learned to the Trek took place during assistant U.S. attorney in these requirements. mentorship of advisers Arrowmen at NOAC should seek tickets to the Late Doug’s term as region chief. Austin, Texas. who cared enough to Night with OA Training show, featuring a special training As a former Philmont staff Besides serving his commu- teach him about servant session dealing with the ethics of patch trading. A limited member he was instrumental nity, Doug continues to serve leadership, and he said number of youth participants will be admitted to this special in planning the trek, especially his country as a major in the that these lessons have session, and they will receive a special patch commemorat- the Region Chiefs’ Rendez- U.S. Army Reserve. Follow- paid significant dividends ing the event. vous. Doug added that he is ing the September 11, 2001, both at home and in his proud to have been at the terrorist attacks on America, military service in Iraq. Get Your NOAC Gear! forefront of the Order ’s effort the Army sent Doug to by Ryan Miske The trading post subcommit- tee will be offer- We Are All ing several new items for NOAC 2004: teddy Leaders bears to bring by Matt Swan home for your As members of the Order or the Arrow, loved ones, we occasionally overlook the simple fact hackey sacks to that we are all leaders. Whether we are at play with while you are waiting to enter the shows arena and a limited work, school or a lodge meeting, we are edition Joseph Csatari figurine titled “The Ordeal Cer- always on the job. emony” for your bookshelf back home. In Scouting, we all have demonstrated Joseph Csatari’s two historic works for the Order of leader ship. We each possess the qualities the Arrow: “The Higher Vision” and “The Ordeal Cer- necessary for success, but to excel re- emony” will both be available in various formats at the quires a higher vision. NOAC trading post. During NOAC, Csatari will be on hand for a multime- With the start of a new year, challenge dia retrospective honoring his work for the BSA, includ- yourself to give back to the program and develop yourself and your team. Volunteer your ing a Q&A session. He also will appear at a Very Impor- knowledge and experience in a leadership or advisory role. Support your lodge, be ambi- tant Arrowman luncheon. tious and build bridges for further accomplishments. It is never too late to start planning for A mail-order form for members unable to attend NOAC is enclosed in this issue of the National Bulletin success. and is also available online at http://www.oa-bsa.org. Develop yourself into the influential key leader that you are trained to be and make the Participant and staff preorder forms will be available to quality of your lodge program even stronger. Many new faces will appear over the course of lodge contingents and staff members online in April. this year. For many of them, this will be their first experience in our Order. Make this year a powerful memory for them, as it was for you. As a leader, you now have the opportunity to make an impact within your lodge and Scoutreach, continued from page 1. deliver a quality program to your members. Diligently prepare for success, building upon the past and developing leadership that works in your lodge’s best interests. Remember, we can units at camp, winning the award for best flag ceremony. each excel individually, but only through a joint effort can we excel as a team. Michigamea’s OA Scoutreach Committee is working As an Arrowman, strive to improve yourself and your team by having high expectations with council leadership to create a permanent OA and setting realistic goals for the year. As a lodge, strive toward developing new and exciting Scoutreach mentoring program to help prepare programs that will have an impact. The more Arrowmen you get involved, the greater the Scoutreach troops for their first camping experience. The outcome. program will continue to help Scoutreach units camp, earn First Class rank and provide them with basic Scout- As we continue to grow and affect the lives of our brothers, we must all remember one ing and troop training. important lesson: success only occurs when we trust in our peers and, equally important, Before the Scoutreach program, Michigamea Lodge when our peers trust in us. Continue to set the example and realize that the responsibilities of had only an ad hoc chairman to oversee OA Scoutreach a leader are continuous and ongoing. As leaders, we are always on the job. activities. Michigamea now has a permanent committee, complete with a chairman, adviser and several members Matt Swan is a past chief of section W-4B and Wiatava Lodge. He can be reached who all meet monthly. at via e-mail at [email protected].

www.oa-bsa.org 4 Scouting’s National Honor Society 2004 Service Grant Recipients National Focus for 2004 The following lodges have been awarded matching service grants to help fund projects in their respective by Patrick Murphy councils. Central Region During the first year of the 2003-2007 Strategic Plan: A Legacy of Servant Leadership, the Kidi Kidish Lodge, Coronado Area Council, Order made the following progress. Over 1.7 million hits on the OA Web site that featured the Salina, Kansas, received $700 to help build a chapel at Jumpstart program, reviewed and updated NLS, and developed the first Conclave Training Brown Memorial Scout Camp. Initiative (CTI). Mi-Gi-Si O-Paw-Gan Lodge, Detroit Area Coun- cil, Detroit, Michigan, received $5,000 to help build and install new docks at D-Bar-A Scout Ranch. 2004 marks the second year of the implementation of the strategic plan and will focus on the Tindeuchen Lodge, Erie Shores Council, Toledo, following priorities this year. Ohio, received $800 to help build a wheelchair ramp • Improve Brotherhood conversion. The program will continue to expand with more providing access to the council Scout museum. Arrowmen sealing their membership in the Order. Northeast Region • Develop a Lodge Membership Software Program. This program will help lodges track Gyantwachia Lodge, Chief Complanter Council, Warren, Pennsylvania, received $400 to help replace their membership and keep better records of active Arrowmen. the decking on the council office. • National and local endowment growth. The Order is committed to helping the Boy Scouts Na Tsi Hi Lodge, Monmouth Council, Oakhurst, of America and local councils grow through financial means. New Jersey, received $2,250 to help build three lean- • Develop the Leadership in Service Program. The Arrowman Service Award ends this year to shelters at Forestburg Scout Reservation. and will be replaced with this new program. This is a great way for Arrowmen to continue Unami Lodge, Cradle of Liberty Council, Philadel- their service to their unit and community. phia, Pennsylvania, received $4,950 to help renovate Baker Lodge and preserve ceremonial grounds at • Develop a Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) train-the-trainer course. This program Treasure Island. will help lodge trainers better deliver material from the LLD syllabus. Southern Region • Develop a new OA service/high-adventure program at the Florida Sea Base. Similar to Atta Kulla Kulla Lodge, Blue Ridge Council, OA Trail Crew and OA Wilderness Voyage, the Order will begin working on a new high- Greenville, South Carolina, received $5,000 to help adventure program that will challenge Arrowmen to discover more about themselves. establish a superior marksmanship facility at Camp Old • Lodge Assistance Program (LAP) contacts. Sections should work with lodges after a Indian. Western Region visitation to make sure they are progressing toward their goals. Kola Lodge, Longs Peak Council, Greeley, Colo- rado, received $2,000 to help expand a handicap- “One of the primary goals of the strategic plan is to help Arrowmen, young and old, develop a accessible campsite at Ben Deltour Scout Ranch. life purpose of servant leadership,” according to Brad Haddock, national OA committee Tahosa Lodge, Denver Area Council, Denver, chairman. “Nationally, the OA and Scouting are trying to create better leaders—servant Colorado, received $1,600 to help construct a Learn- leaders.” ing Center at Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch. Tatokainyanka Lodge, Central Wyoming Council, Casper, Wyoming, received $2,300 to help restore a “Through these goals and the entire strategic plan, we hope more Arrowmen will understand 1920s-era cabin for Camp Buffalo Bill. the concepts of servant leadership, embrace them and become inspired to live in a way that Tiwahe Lodge, Desert Pacific Council, San Diego, reflects the principles of the Scout Oath and Law, and the principles of the Order of the California, received $5,000 to help build a deck Arrow.” addition to the Al Silva Lodge at Mateguay Scout Reservation. Siwinis Lodge, Los Angeles Area Council, Los Angeles, California, received $5,000 to help build 100 new campsite platforms to replace those lost in the Surfing The Web California fires. by Brian Cutino and retain membership. projects. Dominique With the nation wide Baker has been appointed While the spring time is adaptation of technology, as the Web Site Youth .Philmont Trail Crew Returns starting, the National OA by Quinn Ryan the National OA Web site is Coordinator for 2004, Web site is blossoming essential for lodges and along with Burl Holland as Another summer is quickly approaching. What are you with content. Currently, Arrowman across the the Assistant Youth Coor- going to do with it? How about spending two weeks in one of you can read up on per- country. A new program dinator. Team members the most pristine landscapes in all of North America, the sonal interviews of the was implemented last year are from all four regions Philmont Scout Ranch? 2004 national officers. that provides national across the country and are Do not miss out on this opportunity. The Order offers this Check-out detailed infor- chance of a lifetime for just $125. communications directly to working hard to make the mation about NOAC Participants spend one week in service and one week lodges. The Web Direct Web site an outstanding 2004. You can download hiking the trails of the beautiful northern New Mexico program, spearheaded by resource. In 2003, the the latest on competition mountains. The dates for this once-in-a-lifetime experience Jonathan Hardin, sends out National OA Web site rules, training, and activi- begin June 8 through July 27. A nonrefundable deposit of e-mails to lodge and section received 6.2 million hits ties you will want to be a $25 is due with the applica- webmasters informing them from Arrowman obtaining OA Trail Crew Dates part of. Also, be sure to tion. Send it in today, as of national events and the latest information the Session 1: June 8–22 check out a feature story spots will fill up quickly. programs. OA has to offer. Don’t be Session 2: June 15–29 on Great Ordeals, which Information is available The National OA Web left in the dark, visit the Session 3: June 22–July 6 holds useful ideas to make from your lodge or can be site team is continually official Order of theArrow Session 4: June 29–July 13 Ordeals better in lodges downloaded from the OA growing and taking on new Web Site at http:// Session 5: July 6–20 Web site at http://www.oa- www.oa-bsa.org. bsa.org Session 6: July 13–27 Editor-in-Chief Copy Editor Clay Capp Tyson Ford Dear Readers: We have received numerous articles and Lead Adviser Features Editor photographs for publication, and will continue to David Garrett Drew Desilet welcome them. However, in the case of some photographs we have received inadequate Vice Chairman of Layout Editor information or quality. If you are submitting pictures Comm. and Marketing Ian Pinnavaia Jack Butler for publication, please adhere to the following Organization/Policy Editor guidelines: National Chief Peter Keays (1) Provide names and lodges of all individuals in Jeff Hayward photographs. Identify the people from left to right, People/Recognition Editor starting with the front row if there are multiple rows. National Vice Chief Lee Thackston (2) Those in the photograph should be in complete Official Publication of the David Dowty unifor m, unless the activity captured does not require National Order of the Arrow Program/Events Editor the complete uniform (such as the Philmont National Chairman Brian Herren Boy Scouts of America Brad Haddock backcountry). Copy Adviser (3) If an action photograph, provide a description The National Bulletin is published quarterly. If you have an article and/or Director picture (with caption) for submission, please send it to Clay Capp, 1195 Kyle Wingfield of the activity and possible caption. Clyde Mayer (4) The photographs must be useable. They Harvard Yard Mail Center, Cambridge, MA, 02138 or e-mail it to Layout Adviser cannot be over/under exposed or too light/too dark to Associate Director Craig Salazar [email protected]. The next submission deadline is March 10, 2004. Carey Miller see. www.oa-bsa.org 5 Scouting’s National Honor Society ward .oa- NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE ward PAID http://www PERMIT NO. 1486 DALLAS, TX Boy Scouts of America www.oa-bsa.org P.O. Box 152079 Arrowman Service A Irving, TX 75015-2079 Arrowman Service A Arrowman Service Ends The third and final year (2003) of the All orders for this has ended. award should be in the National by April 1, 2004. Office OA Order forms were issued in the 2004 Lodge Support Pak. More information can be found on site at the OA Web bsa.org. Select the “Operations Updates” section of the site. European Camp Staff The European Camp Staff program is open to Scouters ages 18 to 30. The program allows participants to volunteer at European Scout centers that are unlike most Scout camps in the United States. Interested Scouters should International contact the BSA’s Division at (972) 580-2403 for an application and additional information. National Notes NOAC Merchandise Mail Order Form The official NOAC merchan- dise mail order form (for Arrowmen NOT attending the conference) is included with this issue. The order form may also be Web downloaded from the OA site at Arrow, S214 of America Each year, the Each year,

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