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Volume LXII, Issue 1 ’s National Honor Society March 2005 - May 2005 National OA leadership New in 2005: elected to serve in 2005 The Leadership David Dowty National in Service Award Chief Patrick Murphy, 18, National Committee is pleased hails from to introduce a new individual Tempe, Arizona and is a member award that is intended to help of Section W-4C promote servant leadership and Wipala Wiki Lodge of Grand Seth Mollitt Canyon Coun- cil. He is an On January 1, the Order of the Ar- Eagle and row launched a new service award Vigil Honor that all Arrowmen are eligible to member. earn. The Leadership in Service Since his in- Award, developed by past National duction, Patrick Chief Nick Digirolamo and past Na- National Chief Patrick Murphy and National Vice Chief Seth Mollitt are tional Vice Chief Rich Moore, was has found many looking forward to serving the Order in 2005. ways to serve unveiled at the 2004 National Order the Order and Scouting. He has served as the 2005 national vice chief. He is a 19- of the Arrow Conference. Arrowmen lodge chief, worked on staff at the 2002 and year-old, two-term section chief, Eagle will be able to earn the award 2004 National Confer- Scout, Vigil Honor member and Founders’ through 2007. ences, attended OA Trail Crew and the 2001 Award recipient from Jacksonville, Florida. This is the successor to the 2001– National Scout Jamboree. He has served on He is a member of Echookotee Lodge of 2003 Arrowman Service Award. As an NLS staff and his council’s youth lead- the . its name implies, The Leadership in ership training course. He is an assistant Seth has a long history of service to Service Award promotes continued Scoutmaster with his hometown troop. Scouting and the Order. He has served as service to the lodge, council, and the Patrick is currently studying business at an assistant Scoutmaster, a summer camp community at large. Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, and NLS staff member, and on the 2004 Each year that a youth or adult Arizona where he participates in several NOAC staff as the Induction and Ceremo- Arrowman plans to earn the award, This blue ribbon he must give a total of eight hours with the Order’s red intramural sports and is a member of stu- nies Events CVC. He has served as a staff arrowhead sus- dent government. When not Scouting or member for the 2002 NOAC and the 2003 of service by participating in a lodge, pended at its relaxing, he enjoys playing golf, backpack- Indian Summer. chapter or council service project bottom is the ing and hiking. Patrick looks forward to Seth attended OA Trail Crew and enjoys that benefits his local council camp. official recognition serving the Order to the fullest and having backpacking, climbing and camping. He is He must also give six hours of ser- piece for the vice working on a community ser- Leadership in the opportunity to be a member of the Na- a student at the University of Florida in Service Award. tional OA Committee. Gainesville, majoring in business manage- vice project that is planned and car- Seth Mollitt has been elected to serve as ment. Seth is very active in the Outreach ried out by the lodge or chapter. Ambassador Program, the The award may be earned up to three times, once in each Kappa Sigma Fraternity. year. With the first award, the Arrowman will receive a blue He looks forward to the ribbon with the Order’s red arrowhead attached. For the sec- year ahead and to repre- ond and third awards, silver and gold feathers, respectively, senting the Order at the are added to the ribbon. 2005 National Scout Jam- For further information, visit the national OA Web site at boree. http://www.oa-bsa.org.

1 Scouting’s National Honor Society CHIEFLY SPEAKING Four region chiefs elected to serve the Order in 2005 and assist with the jamboree At the National Planning Meeting, four Arrowmen were elected to serve as Region Chiefs to represent the OA across four geographic areas of the country Central Region Chief Paul Jensen is the former Paul Jensen Section Chief of C-1A. A resident of Steven, Min- -Pa-Hin Lodge nesota, Paul is an Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor mem- -Section C-1A ber, and past two-term lodge chief of Pa-Hin Lodge, -Eagle Scout -Vigil Honor #429. Paul attends the University of where he majors in Biomedical Engineering. In his spare Paul attends the time, he canoes, hunts and enjoys riding his mo- Univeristy of torcycle. Minnesota where he majors in Paul hopes to continue building on the past suc- Biomedical Engi- Brothers, cesses of the Central Region. He is honored to neering. serve his Region, and hopes to work with Ninety years ago, the Order began at Treasure Arrowmen all year to build a stronger Region. Island with the purpose of recognizing exceptional campers who exemplified the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. The actions of these young men Dan O’Rouke Northeast Region Chief Dan O’Rourke is from inspired others to model their behavior after them. -Allogagan Lodge Section NE-1B and Allogagan Lodge, Pioneer Val- The purpose of the Order has not changed, but -Section NE-1B ley Council of Wilbraham, Maine. He is an Eagle has recognized you because you are a role model. -Eagle Scout Scout, Vigil Honor member and immediate past -Vigil Honor When I joined the Boy Scouts, I looked up to the lodge chief. older Scouts in my troop. To me, these young men A freshman at Stonehill College, Dan is major- were ideal Scouts. They were working on their Dan is a business ing in business. An avid athlete, he enjoys run- Eagle Scout projects, leading the troop, attending student at Stonehill ning, skiing, camping and volleyball. meetings, and enjoying life. I looked up to these College. young men because they were the type of people I In the coming year, Dan is most excited wanted to associate with. After spending some time about the opportunity to serve. He is with them at summer camp, I understood Scout- dedicated to serving his fellow Arrowmen, and to ing far more than I ever could have by just read- enjoy strengthening the commitment of his Region ing a book. I have never told them, but they were to that service. my role models. People will always look to others and study their actions in order to decide what is appropriate. No Southern Region Chief Bradley Long hails from Bradley Long matter how unnoticeable you think your actions Section SR-7A and Tutelo Lodge of the Blue Ridge -Tutelo Lodge are, they are visible to those who look up to you. Mountains Council in Roanoke, VA. He is an Eagle -Section SR-7A Being a role model is no easy task, but it is a chal- Scout, Vigil Honor member and past lodge chief. -Eagle Scout -Vigil Honor lenge we face daily. Brad is a student at King College, majoring in Living the Scout Oath and Law will guide us in Bible, Religion and Spanish. When not doing our lives and help us become influential role mod- school work, he is active in drama, choir and intra- Bradley goes to els. Serving as role models can be challenging at mural sports. King College, times, and we all will falter. But through our mis- Brad looks forward to interacting with majoring in Bible takes we will gain knowledge and experience that & Religion and will further our understanding of the values that Arrowmen across America this year. His goal is Spanish. guide the Scouting movement. that we will be able to inspire younger Scouts to Your friends outside of Scouting look up to you. follow them to the path of servant leadership. To them you are Scouting. You may be the only contact they will ever have with Scouting. They most likely will not tell you, but they expect more from you because you are a Boy Scout. Always Ross Armstrong Western Region Chief Ross Armstrong is the live by the Scout Oath and Law, and you will never -Tannu Lodge former chief of Section W-3B and Tannu Lodge, disappoint yourself or your friends. -Section W-3B Nevada Area Council of Reno, Nevada. Ross is an We are not always in uniform, but we are always -Eagle Scout Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor Member. -Vigil Honor Scouts. Ross is a sophomore at the University of Ne- vada – Reno, where he majors in economics. In Yours in Brotherhood, Ross goes to the his free time, he enjoys music, photography, ski- University of ing and golf. Nevada-Reno Ross is excited about the opportunity to work where he studies Economics with the section and lodge chiefs from across the Patrick Murphy Western Region to increase the quality of program 2005 National Chief being delivered to Arrowmen and Scouts. www.oa-bsa.org 2 Scouting’s National Honor Society Order offers four outstanding high-adven- ture opportunities for Arrowmen in 2005 Philbreak the spot for Spring Break OA Ocean Adventure debuts at Sea Base

Rich Moore Imagine an adventure that can show you a world that very few human eyes have seen. Imagine a jour- ney that will let you see things you thought you would never see, and help the undersea wilderness in ways that you did not Philbreak is sponored by . think possible. This sum- mer, the Order of the Ar- Three Arrowmen enjoy a snorkeling trip at Sea Base row and the Florida Sea Reef Environmental Edu- Jason Koch 2005 PHILBREAK SESSION and plants prohibit sea DATES Base are proud to provide cation Foundation (REEF) creatures, such as sea College Arrowmen looking for #1 March 6 - 12 you with these once-in-a- to collect data for research turtles, from performing a place to spend their spring #2 March 13 - 19 lifetime opportunities. on marine life identifica- their role in nature. break should look no further than #3 March 20 - 26 In conjunction with the tion in the Florida Keys. In addition to these Philmont Scout Ranch. National Marine Sanctu- This project will not only projects, you will have Arrowmen will spend a week in Participants must meet the ary, a division of the Na- provide valuable informa- two weeks of fun and ad- the backcountry of Philmont with Philmont height and weight re- tional Oceanic and Atmo- tion to scientists around venture, as well as cultur- other Scouts, giving meaningful quirements. The cost of the pro- spheric Administration the world, but it also will ally enriching experi- service while forming lasting gram is $100 plus the cost of (NOAA), the OA Ocean allow you an opportunity ences. This summer, friendships and developing lead- transportation. There are three Adventure program has to be a part of this scien- spend time at the Florida ership skills. one week sessions. agreed to do meaningful tific project and learn Sea Base, where you will Participants must be 18 the day Applications can be found at service by cleaning for- about the different reef in- experience brotherhood, their program begins but not http://www.oa-bsa.org/programs. eign debris and litter that habitants. cheerfulness and service older than 25 by its conclusion. clutters and harms the un- In cooperation with the on a new level, in a differ- dersea inhabitants of vari- Nature Conservancy, our ent world. ous coral reefs around the final project will be For registration, travel Wilderness Voyage goes up north Florida keys, and restore Project Green Sweep, or and equipment informa- its natural aesthetic the removal of exotic plant tion, visit http://www.oa- beauty. species from the shores of bsa.org/programs. The second project in- the Florida Keys. These volves working with the invasive species of trees Trail Crew embarks on another 10 years

Ryan Hawk More than 1,600 Philmont and the Na- Arrowmen have con- tional OA Committee The OAWV staff can’t pass up an opportunity to paddle their canoe; tributed to the remark- have provided a tremen- even if it’s just in the parking lot at NOAC! able success of the OA dous balance between Gil Rogers Trail Crew program the opportunity for serv- since its inception. The ing other Scouts and ob- Have you yearned to see the northern lights over a different sky- past 10 summers have taining personal growth line every night? Have you desired to spend time in the most pris- produced more than by challenging oneself tine wilderness area in the lower 48 states? Do you want to spend 65,000 manhours of mentally, physically and two weeks on the most inexpensive, yet most influential, high service, 100,000 feet of spiritually. adventure experience of your life? trail and the completion Arrowmen work on The Order of the Arrow Wilderness Voyage program provides of five new trails. the trail for one week, Arrowmen with the opportunity of a lifetime. For just $100 (plus Reaching the tenth an- giving service to travel expenses), you can spend two weeks in the historic Boundary niversary during the Philmont, and then Waters Canoe Area Wilderness experiencing true adventure away summer of 2004 dem- Arrowmen build new trails spend the second week from most of mankind. onstrated the Order’s while in the backcountry. on a specialized trek de- You will spend the first week of your experience providing much commitment to the OA Trail Crew pro- signed by the members of the crew. The needed and appreciated service in the boundary waters wilderness. gram. As we embark on our second de- cost is $150 (plus transportation). This is a unique experience because your work affects thousands of cade of service to Philmont Scout Res- Make plans now to be a part of this people who use this wilderness area. On the second week of your ervation, participants will continue to exciting service and growth opportunity. experience, your crew will design a voyage where you paddle and work on the trail in the Copper Park min- For registration, travel and equipment in- portage through the boundary waters. For registration and informa- ing area. formation, visit http://www.oa-bsa.org/ tion, visit http://www.oa-bsa.org/programs. Through the OATC program, programs. www.oa-bsa.org 3 Scouting’s National Honor Society Madockawanda Lodge, Portland, Maine, has Section NE-2B has added a Flash presenta- an extensive online “Where To Go Camping” tion to its Web site that promotes the upcoming AROUND THE NATION guide, including public and private lands, as section conclave in June. The site also fea- well as hiking, backpacking, and canoeing spots. tures a useful conclave segment that includes Visit its Web site at ww.pinetreebsa.org/ wrap-up information about past conclaves. lodge/lodge.html. The site can be found at http://ne2b.org/ default.php.

Toloma Lodge, Modesto, California, recently Members of Migisi Opawgan Lodge, created a new section on its Web site. The lodge Detroit, Michigan recently provided meaning- is able to host Web pages for its chapters, allow- ful service by building a bridge during their ing access to information about chapter activi- Winter Camp. Learn more about it and sub- ties and meeting dates. Visit online at www.bsa- scribe to receive future news updates from the gyc.org/oa/. lodge online at http://ww.migisi.org/.

LEE THACKSTON If your lodge conducts a service project, celebrates an anniversary or starts a new program that is noteworthy, e-mail Lee Thackston at [email protected] for considration in the the “Around the Nation” column. Order to shine at 2005 National Jamboree The Outdoor Adventure Place returns to American Indian Activities to take a the Jamboree in 2005! large role at 2005 National Jamboree

Scott Robin Matt Agarwala The Outdoor Adventure Place (TOAP) is going to be a “hot At the 2005 National Scout Jamboree, the American In- spot” at the 2005 National Scout Jamboree. The TOAP site dian Activities committee will demonstrate the principles at the jamboree will be twice the size of our NOAC and culture upon which our Order was founded. site with twice the number of activities. Witness the spectacle of dancers from across the We will feature two monkey bridges, multiple nation at one of our evening pow-wows. Seek launchers for tennis balls, and numerous rock to discover and understand the way of life as walls. The US Forest Service will provide it existed centuries ago. The Indian village information about the sites for our 2008 will provide an accurate representation National Service Projects. At the TOAP of six distinct geographical regions. Our site, the Leave No Trace (LNT) trail will knowledgeable staff will offer tours and feature a walk through the woodlands. answer questions. Plan now to visit the Talented outdoor cooks will demon- Indian village and work on the Indian strate some very unique ways to cook Lore Merit Badge, which will be taught over a charcoal fire. daily at our resource center. The TOAP staff is looking forward Whether you are into history, dance, to seeing you at the jamboree. merit badges or hands-on crafts, the In- dian village at the 2005 National Scout Jamboree Merit Badge Midway will be the place to be. OA Service Corps! 123 at the 2005 Jam- Scott Keenan boree will be spectacu- Servant leadership is not just erhood of lar; continuing the tradi- something we hear about at conclave Arrowmen. They or in training sessions. Servant lead- must live the example tion of Odyssey of the Law ership is more than a slogan; it is a of unselfish service while and Scoutopia. way of life. The OA Service Corps having fun in the process. Some of provides Arrowmen a chance to the areas the Service Corps provide Jameson O’Guinn demonstrate OA ideals and cheerful support and manpower for include: service. ushering at arena shows, flag ceremo- In 2001, the Order of the Arrow presented a visually stunning and uplift- Our mission is to create an envi- nies, youth recreation, clean up ing show at the National Scout Jamboree. In a joint venture with the Marine ronment conducive to servant lead- projects, assembling bicycles, serving Corps; Scoutopia delivered Scouting’s message through action, music and ership and cheerful service while as reporters, VIP guides, program sup- fun. Scoutopia added a new level of entertainment to the jamboree. providing assistance to the port, food service, jamboree headquar- This year, the Order of the Arrow, in conjunction with the National Eagle Jamboree. Through our endeavors ters, distributing flyers, and security. Scout Association, returns to Fort A. Hill with a totally new show. Twelve we will create a memorable experi- Cubed (123) will bring a new dimension to the jamboree. Led by Shows ence for Arrowmen and participants, JVC Andy O’Guinn and lead adviser Bruce Sanders, a first-rate team of while helping meet the needs of the script writers and technical directors are working tirelessly to put together 2005 National Scout Jamboree. all the elements of this year’s show to ensure that it exceeds all expecta- The OA Service Corps is a broth- tions. You certainly do not want to miss this event. It will be specacular! www.oa-bsa.org 4 Scouting’s National Honor Society The Order celebrates 90 years of cheerful service well as National Chairman Brad Haddock and sev- Jimmy Price eral other members of the National Committee. This summer the Order of the Arrow will cel- One of the highlights of the event is a special ebrate its 90th anniversary. To commemorate this rededication ceremony being offered by Unami special occasion, members of the Order from across Lodge to lodges, camps and sections across the the country are invited to attend a special celebra- country. Lodges can perform the ceremony on that tion at Treasure Island Scout Reservation, the anniversary day at their own celebrations, at sum- Order’s birthplace. mer camp or at a lodge event some other time dur- On Saturday, July 16, Unami Lodge, the found- ing the summer or fall. Time ing lodge of our Order, will host more than 600 Each Arrowman who completes the rededicat- Arrowmen, who will gather to retrace the early days ion qualifies to earn the special national 90th anni- of our history. Included in the event plans are his- versary certificate and patch that will be offered Management torical tours of the island, reenactments of the origi- through the national office. The certificate features nal ceremony, a Goodman Center for History and a picture of our founders at the podium in the cer- The key to maintaining Museum, as well as the opportunity to meet emonial grounds at Treasure Island when they gath- commitments Arrowmen from across the country. A history trail ered to celebrate our 50th anniversary, as well as will be set up to take Arrowmen back to the early the new 90th anniversary logo superimposed above Brian Russ days of our Order. The evening show will trace the them. Information on how your lodge can perform roots of Order from the initial idea of Dr. E. Urner the rededication ceremony locally will be avail- Being involved in the OA can be one of the Goodman and Col. Carroll A. Edson in the sum- able on the national Web site, www.oa-bsa.org, in most fulfilling experiences of your life. Yet mer of 1915 to the Order of the 21st century. This March. taking on a role in the Order can be compli- show will cause our members to stop and ponder For more information on the Unami Lodge 90th cated and sometimes frustrating. You may the impact the Order of the Arrow has had in all of anniversary celebration event, which is open to all have other activities to support and may feel our lives. members of the Order, please visit http:// you don’t have enough time. National Chief Patrick Murphy and National www.unamilodge.org, or contact event adviser Time management can solve many of your Vice Chief Seth Mollitt are planning to attend, as Mark Chilutti at [email protected]. problems. It is important to remember and to use the aspects of time management: person- alize, organize and actualize. With these three The traditions of the OA basic steps, you can achieve more than you as a resource to all Arrowmen would have imagined. Jeff Finley who can access it for their own Personalizing and identifying what is im- “I do hereby promise on my enjoyment and study or for use portant to you is the first step in managing honor as a Scout that I will al- in lodge or section presentations. your time. If one is working on something ways and faithfully observe and David Garrett will be entrusted that does not interest him, there will be no preserve the traditions of the Or- to interview significant leaders motivation. Take time to think about what is der of the Arrow. . . .” with noteworthy history in the important to you; personalize your plan. As Arrowmen, we all have Order to capture their historical Next, develop a time management plan. Or- agreed to uphold this pledge. Na- comments and memories on tape. ganization is key to success, and Italian econo- tionally, the Order of the Arrow Brian Corder will oversee the mist Vilfredo Pareto knew this. Following the is also taking steps to collect, pre- recording of national events for Pareto principle, the 80–20 Rule, we believe serve, document, exhibit and re- posterity. that 80 percent of the reward comes from 20 tell the story of our history. Craig Leighty and Steve percent of the effort. Under the auspices of the Na- Gaines will create and assemble You know which tasks are important, so set tional OA Committee, the follow- displays and exhibits of memo- The museum displays OA history aside time to get them done. If you spend all ing Arrowmen have taken on the rabilia to travel to places where include the 1948 Handbook re- your time playing checkers because it is easy, responsibility to lead our national Arrowmen gather. They have dis- production that was available at although it would be more beneficial to call efforts in history and preserva- tinguished themselves as curators NOAC. your chapter and organize rides to the lodge tion: of the NOAC Centers for History Ray Capp will coordinate all fellowship, you will disappoint your chapter. Dick Austin will serve as liai- for a number of years and are of these efforts and serve as the Organize; put aside time to get the most im- son with the current physical ex- now expanding their work with OA representative on the board portant items done, and then leave time for hibit on display in the National this group. of the National Scouting Mu- fun later. Scouting Museum in Irving, Mark Chilutti will coordinate seum. Putting your plan into action leads you to Texas, and will assist with rear- the adoption of additional arti- This group of adult Arrowmen success. The first two steps are important, they rangements of the items under the facts of OA history and ensure is searching for those who share are your stepping stones, but the final test is care of the museum staff. that they remain under the per- their passion to make the rich his- following through and doing your work. Tony Steinhart will work with petual care of the National Order tory of the Order available to all, Actualizing your plan is the most difficult Arrowmen and the National of the Arrow Committee. especially youth members who and the most rewarding part of time manage- Scouting Museum to design and Ryan Miske will oversee the are interested in joining the ef- ment. Acting as a leader or as a part of the plan future displays, exhibits and identification of merchandising fort to observe and preserve the team, one is expected to do his best; if you presentations of our artifacts. opportunities for Arrowmen who traditions of the Order of the Ar- can conquer time management, you will be a Craig Salazar will supervise wish to buy items of nostalgic or row. If you are interested in be- valuable part of any team. the collection of digital images historic interest and will work in ing part of these efforts, please Personalize, organize and actualize. It is up of artifacts, documents, photo- concert with the finance and trad- contact Ray Capp at to you. You have the tools to get it done. graphs and video to form the OA ing post committees to offer such [email protected]. digital archive, which will serve items for sale. Recent examples www.oa-bsa.org 5 Scouting’s National Honor Society Profiles in Service Tatokainyanka Lodge updates historic cabin at Camp Buffalo Bill near Yellowstone while providing much needed sawed, hammered, and mea- mission Noel Clauson restoration of a historic camp sured their way to complet- completed, the Tatokainyanka Lodge from building. After much delib- ing the new floors, walls and Arrowmen of Central Wyoming Council eration and planning, work on rooms. They installed new Tatokainyanka has recently completed the the project officially began in electricity and fixtures. The Lodge look for- restoration of a historic 1920s the fall of 2003. lodge filled all the holes and ward to future cabin at Camp Buffalo Work on the project started cracks in the exterior walls. opportunities to Bill just outside of historic when several youth and adult The cabin was finally fin- provide service Yellowstone National Park. lodge members came a week ished in the fall of 2004. The where ever it is The lodge started the project early to their fall fellowship cabin will be fully equipped needed. to provide service to their weekend to remove the 80 and ready for use as a regis- home council and the year old floor and walls. Af- tration and staff center in time council’s camp in return for ter filling two dumpsters with for the 2005 Camp Buffalo all that the council has done the remnants, the shell of the Bill season. It will also be for the lodge. The youth lead- building was ready for all used for some of the nature ership of the lodge felt the new rooms to be built. Over classes offered. The project to restore the ranger cabin at Camp Buffalo Bill began in the fall of project was a challenge that the next year, many of the The lodge is proud of their 2003 and was finished one year later with would unite lodge members lodge members slowly accomplishment. With their the help of an OA National Service Grant. 2005 National OA Service Grant The following lodges will receive matching service grants to help fund projects in their respective councils. The Order of the Arrow budgeted $35,000 for this program Central Region Southern Region Cho-Gun-Mun-A-Nock Lodge, Hawkeye Area Council, Cedar Rapids, Talligewi Lodge, , Louisville, Kentucky, received Iowa, received $4,020 to construct a bouldering wall at the council camp for $2,500 to build a wheelchair-accessible ramp addition to a multipurpose build- and Boy Scout use. ing. Mitigwa Lodge, Mid-Iowa Council, Des Moines, Iowa, received $700 to Itibapishe Iti Hollo Lodge, Central North Carolina Council, Albemarle, construct Dan Beard Trail at Camp Mitigwa. North Carolina, received $4,500 to renovate the Camp John J. Barnhardt Mikano Lodge, Milwaukee County Council, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, re- chapel. ceived $2,400 to develop “Panning for Gold River,” associated with the Cub Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge, , Greensboro, North Caro- Scout Mine program at Indian Mound Reservation. lina, received $3,280 to construct a program shelter for summer camp health and safety programs. Northeast Region Chicksa Lodge, , Tupelo, Mississippi, received $4,500 to build a training center and OA hut at Camp Yocoma. Tschitani Lodge, Connecticut Rivers Council, East Hartford, Connecticut, received $3,500 to establish a fully handicap-accessible campsite at J. N. Webster Scout Reservation. Ty-Ohni Lodge, Otetiana Council, Rochester, New York, received $4,500 Western Region for landscaping and furnishing for a new nature lodge at Cub Scout Adven- Tukarica Lodge, Ore-Ida Council, Boise, Idaho, received $4,000 to build a ture Camp. campfire bowl amphitheater at Camp Morrison. Amangamek Wipit Lodge, National Capital Area Council, Bethesda, Mary- land, received $1,100 to construct bridges along a trail at Goshen Scout Res- ervation.

Editor-in-Chief Features Editor Ian Pinnavaia Matt Griffis

Lead Adviser Layout Editor David Garrett Jonathan Hardin

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE National Chief Organization/Policy Editor NATIONAL ORDER OF THE ARROW Patrick Murphy Jon Fuller National Vice Chief People/Recognition Editor The National Bulletin is published quarterly. If you have an article and/or Seth Mollitt Lee Thackston picture (with caption) for submission, please send it to Ian Pinnavaia, 1978 Haring Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229, or e-mail it to Director Program/Events Editor [email protected]. The next submission deadline is March 25, 2005. Clyde Mayer Jason Koch National Chairman Associate Director Layout Adviser Brad Haddock Carey Miller Craig Salazar Vice Chairmain of Communication and Marketing Copy Editor Printing Services Jack Butler Tyson Ford Dan McDonough www.oa-bsa.org 6 Scouting’s National Honor Society Order to raise dues in 2006 national officer expenses, and routine expenses. Glenn Ault, M.D. It should be noted that many of the special pro- Vice Chairman, Financial Resources grams that the Order funds on a yearly basis are At its recent meeting, the National Order of the made possible by the interest generated from our Arrow Committee voted to increase an individual endowment, not by annual dues. Those projects member’s dues from $2 to $3. This $1 increase per include our three national high adventure programs, member will take effect in the 2006 charter year our NLS/NLATS training sessions, our annual (the charter that is due December 31, 2005). camp promotion packet, the Maury Clancy Indian The National Committee has long had the policy Scholarship program, the E. Urner Goodman schol- that dues collected during the chartering process arships, and the Lodge Matching Grant Program. must cover all annual operating expenses. During (For more information on our national endowment, National the past five years our membership has remained see http://www.oa-bsa.org/endowment.) The stable, but our operating expenses are increasing NOAC budget is also separate from our annual to the point where a deficit will occur in 2006 un- operating budget. focus for ’05 less a dues increase is implemented. The need for The last dues increase implemented by the Na- Priorities designated this dues increase was discussed at the National tional Committee occurred in December, 1999. At Council of Chiefs at last summer’s National Order that time, the dues increase was based on a five- for third phase of of the Arrow Conference. year plan that ended in 2004. The financial re- 2003-2007 National The Order’s annual operating budget is in ex- sources subcommittee was proud to be able to ex- cess of $465,000, and annual dues constitute most tend that plan for one additional calendar year, but Strategic Plan of the income. The major expenses in our operat- due to the projected deficit in 2006 found it neces- ing budget include salaries for our two profession- sary to recommend that the National Committee Michael Gollner als and secretarial support, the National Bulletin, increase annual dues to $3 per member. In 2005, the Order of the Arrow will focus on the following priorities entering the third year of the 2003–2007 National Strategic Where are they now? Plan: A Legacy of Servant Leadership. Founders’ Award and the OA Dis- •Continue to improve Brotherhood conver- Peter Capp Peter Capp tinguished Service Award. sion rates. •Introduce and distribute lodge membership Jason Hood began his Scout- Upon graduating from Rhodes College, Jason worked for a few verification module and membership manage- ing career in Memphis, Tennes- ment software program. see. It was there in Chickasaw years in the unit resonance devel- opment field before attending the (1983) •Continue endowment growth effort. Council that he earned the rank •Continue Lodge Assistance Program. of Eagle Scout. In the 1980s, he University of Tennessee School HEN •Introduce and distribute the OA Troop/

of Law. After receiving his law T served three terms as the lodge Team Representatives Conclave Training Ini- chief of Ahoalan-Nachpikin degree, he became involved in the corporate and legal arenas. tiative Syllabus to sections. Lodge. After being elected sec- •Continue to improve communications with tion chief, he was elected South- After success in these areas, he accepted a position as vice presi- emphasis on Internet usage and Web-based east Region chief in 1983. delivery. As an adult, Jason has served dent and general counsel and sec- retary of Wright Medical Tech- •Continue the OA/ mentoring as lodge adviser twice for program with strong emphasis on council sup- Ahoalan-Nachpikin lodge and as nology Inc. Jason has had a tremendous port. the course director. Distribution of support material for this He has also served as the district experience in the OA and is a true proponent of the great ideals that OW year’s initiatives has begun. This includes the Camping Committee chairman N Boy Scouting and the Order of debut of a new OA/Scoutreach Mentoring and the Council Activities Com- DVD that outlines how Scouts and Scouters mittee chairman. He has attended the Arrow can instill in our country’s youth. Jason and his can become involved in the program. The life- every National Order of the Ar- long rewards you receive by helping others row Conference since 1979 and wife, Betsy, have two children, Meredith, 6, and Griffin, 2. are cited in this new resource. Additionally, has received the Vigil Honor, the the new conclave training initiative, “OA Troop/Team Representative—A Guide to Ef- fective Local Program,” has been released. It National OA Web site update will be utilized at conclaves around the coun- try to better prepare troop/team representa- Dominique Baker tives for greater service. The national Order of the Arrow Web team has I have been reappointed as the Web site youth The Order is committed to improving the been busy. You can now read personal interviews coordinator for 2005, along with Burl Holland as way lodges support local councils and to of the 2005 national officers and find detailed in- the assistant coordinator. Team members from all teaching servant leadership in Arrowmen. As formation about the Order’s 2005 National Scout four regions are working hard to maintain the Web E. Urner Goodman once said, “We, as Jamboree programs. Be sure to check out our new site as an outstanding resource. Arrowmen, have the great privilege of point- high-adventure section, which includes informa- In 2004, the national OA Web site received 10.6 ing the way to other people. . . . It’s the way tion on the new Ocean Adventure program. If you million hits and collected 2 million page views, as to happiness in life. It’s the way of cheerful missed the unveiling of the new Leadership in Ser- Arrowmen across the nation obtained the latest service.” Our national leaders have once again vice program at the National Order of the Arrow information offered by the Order. Don’t be left out. pointed the Order in the right direction, and Conference, you can find details and award order For more information, visit the official OA Web as National Committee Chairman Brad Had- forms on the Web site. site at http://www.oa-bsa.org. dock said, “We must stay the course!” www.oa-bsa.org 7 Scouting’s National Honor Society Burning Issues with Michael Mullen

With the 2005 National Scout Jamboree just a few months away, is Q: there any way I can still be a part of the Order of the Arrow staff?

Yes, there is! The largest role of the OA staff at the jamboree is with the A: OA Service Corps. Positions are also available with Shows, The Out- door Adventure Place (TOAP), and with American Indian Activities. Any Arrowman interested in one these positions should visit the national BSA Web site (http://www.scouting.org) and download a staff applica- tion no later than March 30th. Upon completion, send it to your local council office for approval. Following successful submission of your application, you will receive a letter of appointment informing you of your assignment. Apply now and do not miss your chance to be part of the Order’s legacy at the 2005 National Scout Jamboree.

National Officer Directory Notes National Chief, Patrick Murphy LLDC Training Announced National Bulletin Takes New Look Tempe, AZ On June 19–25, the National Order of The National Bulletin has taken on a [email protected] the Arrow Committee will offer for the newspaper feel and approach. We first time a training course to help lodge hope you will like the new look! National Vice Chief, Seth Mollitt and chapter advisers implement the Jacksonville, FL new Lodge Leadership Development Space Available [email protected] Course. Advisers will become familiar Spaces are still available for OA Trail with and understand the fundamental Crew and OA Wilderness Voyage. Central Region Chief, Paul Jensen need for the LLDC. The LLDC training Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. National Steven, MN is designed to orient lodge and chap- Visit the OA web site online at http:// [email protected] ter leaders to the work of the lodge and www.oa-bsa.org for more information. how it can function to fulfill the mis- Northeast Region Chief, Dan O’Rourke sion and purpose of the Order of the Wilbraham, MA Arrow in the local council. The plan- [email protected] ning and training skills needed to de- liver the LLDC and evaluate its effec- Southern Region Chief, Bradley Long tiveness will also be emphasized. Adult Pulaski, VA advisers interested in attending the [email protected] course and receiving a Philmont Train- ing Center invitation must have their Western Region Chief, Ross Armstrong Scout executive’s approval. Reno, NV [email protected] More information about these National Notes and other news can be found on the OA web site online at http://www.oa-bsa.org. Select “Operations Updates.” 2005 National Planning Calendar March 11–13 NLS, Lost Valley Scout Ranch, CA September 23–25 SR SOS, Atlanta, GA April 1–3 NLS, Yorkville, IL & NLS/NLATS, Alpine, NJ September 30-10/2 NLATS, Rochester, IN April 22–24 NLS, Dillsburg, PA September 30-10/2 NLS WR, Phoenix, AZ May 1 Camp Promotion Packets Available October 5–9 Outdoor Program Seminar, Philmont May 25 National OA Committee Meeting October 14–16 NLS/NLATS, Live Oak, FL May 25–27 National Meeting, Grapevine, TX October 21–23 WR SOS, Phoenix, AZ June 7 OA Ocean Adventure Begins October 28-30 OA Steering Committee Meeting Northern Tier OA Voyage Begins October 31 OA Service Grant Application Due June 8 Philmont OA Trail Crew Begins November 1 Lodge Program Support Pak Available June 19–25 Philmont LLD November 4–6 NLS, Leesville, SC June 30 OA Service Grant Application Distributed November 11–13 NLS, Parkville, MO July 19 Jamboree Staff Week Begins for OA NER SOS, Alpine, NJ July 25–31 National Scout Jamboree November 18–20 NLS/NLATS, Portland, OR August 1–3 National Scout Jamboree December 2–4 CR SOS, Rochester, IN September 16–18 NLS, Loveland, OH December 27–30 National Planning Meeting, Southlake, TX September 16-18 NLS, Alpine, NJ December 31 Lodge Charter Renewal Deadline www.oa-bsa.org 8 Scouting’s National Honor Society