Lodge Assistance. NOAC Updates. Section W-1A Learn more about how aides its lodges our youth leaders are toward being planning NOAC’s Quality Lodges. program. See pages See page 2. 2, 4 & 5. Scholarships. Saving Day. Learn which Learn how the arrowmen are Order was receiving the saved during its Goodman & early years by Sain Scholasrhips. See page 3. our Founders. See page 5. Volume LXI, Issue 2 www.oa-bsa.org ’s National June - August 2004 Historical Tradition Continued Report to the Nation Presented to our Government Leaders by Jeff Hayward Since 1917, the BSA has Geor ge Tenet. We also met sent a youth delegation to with the clerk of the Supreme Washington, D.C., to present Court, clerk of the House of this annual Report to the Representatives, secretary of Nation. This year’s delega- the Senate and secretary of tion was composed of eight the Army. Each delegate also youth members. Thomas met with his or her state’s Franklin and Kelly Yang senators. represented . Boy We were given private Scouts Steven Jackson, tours of many different places, Nikolas Arana , Aria Sarraf including national monuments, and Alexander Sutherland the NASA Goddard Space attended for receiving the Center, the U.S. Naval BSA’s Heroism Award for Academy, Arlington National saving another ’s life. Marcus Cemetery, the Pentagon, the

Buitrago was the first Tiger WHITE HOUSE PHOTO BY PAUL MORSE Supreme Court and the White Cub to be a delegate. House. I must say that stand- Our delegation presented National Chief, Jeff Hayward represents the Order of the Arrow and ing next to President Bush in the 2003 report to President the Boy Scouts of America as he presents President George W. the Oval Office was an Geor ge W. Bush, Speaker of Bush with his copy of the BSA Report. (top) Jeff Hayward in front of experience that I will never the House Dennis Hastert, the Washington Monument as he toured our Nations most historic forget. Senate Majority Leader Bill monuments around Washington D.C.(Left) See Report, page 5. Frist, and CIA Director My Home in the Northern Woods Memories of OATC by Seth Dearmin by Jeff Simmons I will never forget our last morning digging up trees seem like the most Northern Tier National together in the Philmont backcountry fun we had ever had in life. High Adventure Base is my as part of OA Trail Crew. We broke As I watched the sun come up, I home away from home. The camp early and climbed to the top of reminisced about playing volleyball in beautiful skyline as the sun the Tooth of Time, where we all sat the rain at Cimarroncito, and thought sets and the mud flying at silently and watched an amazing about our midnight Sweat Lodge at each blow of my sledgeham- sunrise. Apache Springs. I remembered mer were only fragments of Sitting on top of the Tooth that blacksmithing, rock climbing, sleeping my experience on the OA morning gave us all an opportunity to in a teepee, and moving trees for Voyage. look back over the past two weeks program staffs, and I definitely recall I began my voyage with we had spent together building a drinking root beer at Abreu. a scenic drive to Northern section of the Blackhorse Trail and My memories of Trail Crew are Minnesota in mid-July of last hiking throughout the ranch. More many. The best advice I can give you summer. It was my second time at the Forest Service. Because of this we importantly, it gave each of us a is to experience it for yourself. base and a great opportunity to say became a very close team who chance to reflect on the hello to some old friends. Soon worked together over the next week friendships we had made everyone else arrived and the journey to travel across many lakes in the during our time as Trail Crew began across the sparkling lakes. boundary waters. participants. Although the scenery was remark- The portage work helped to get us As I gazed out over base able, the friendships that began were in shape for the many miles ahead. camp that morning, I remem- even better. I cannot think of a better The trip was only two weeks, but the bered how much I loved way to get to know someone than to memories and friendships will last a joking and telling stories with work side by side and experience the lifetime. I plan to be back at Northern the brothers of OATC 722 as same labor and hardships. That is Tier on staff this year, and if you are we hiked to our work site. I exactly what we did as we spent a looking for high adventure, that is the thought about how we were week building trails for the USDA place to be this summer. Brothers participating in OA Trail Crew program able to make sledging rock and at Philmont Ranch

NOAC Updates, page 2, 4 & 5 Chiefly Speaking, page 2 Web Update, page 5 Day the Order Was Saved, page 5 Lodge Assistance Scholarships & Awards, page 3 Burning Issue, page 6 Leaderthink, page 5 Success, page 2 Profiles in Service, page 4 Where Are They Now?, page 4 We’re Ready for NOAC...Are You? AIA Amazes all with Native American Heritage by Marcus Bailey The American Indian Activities Committee has been hard at work since the National Planning Meeting preparing for the 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference. To start things off, during registration there will be a daylong American Indian Expo featuring regalia on display, demonstrations and information. Before the opening show, the Gathering of Indian Nations will combine a small powwow, a craft expo and a general kickoff for the week. National Vice Chief David Dowty Again this conference we will offer competitions in grass, Brothers, traditional, fancy, old and straight dance, as well as the group (L-R) Kelly Sitch, Ron Bell (Lead Adviser), Later this year, 7,000 Arrowmen will return dance, which will culminate in the American Indian Theme Jonathan Cartner, Marcus Bailey (CVC) to Iowa State University for six days of training, Show. We also are offering singing and craft competitions as well as the traditional Founders’ Day Powwow. fellowship and fun at the 2004 National Order At the Founders’ Day Powwow this year, Arrowmen will be able to make their own simple projects at of the Arrow Conference. The conference the craft zone. Just as at Indian Summer, there will be afternoon craft clinics, where Arrowmen can get help theme this year is “Chosen to Serve, Inspired to making projects they learned about in training the same morning. Lead,” a fitting title to guide our endeavors. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Iowa State University this summer. As once stated by our founder, Dr. E. Urner Goodman, “The Order is a thing of the spirit rather than of the mechanics.” It exists because Founders’ Day: A Day to Remember of the collective spirit of those who consistently by Sven Gilkey live it and lead it. Dr. Goodman continued by saying, “Organization, operational procedures Founders’ Day, the last day of the National Order of the and all that go with them are necessary in any Arrow Conference, will be the climax of the conference. The large and growing movement, but they are not Founders’ Day Committee is developing exciting programs to what counts in the end. The things of the spirit make sure that all of our brothers have fun and are inspired to take something back to share with their lodges. are what count.” Each of us was chosen to become a member The 2004 Founders’ Day parade promises to be one of of the OA because of our commitment to those the largest and most elaborate events in the history of the Order. This parade will kick off the day as it moves through ideals and virtues that pervade all we do— the Iowa State University campus. because of our spirit. Once inducted, we were (L-R) Sven Gilkey (CVC), Bryson Palmer, expected to continue in servant leadership not Tony Antonini, Leelan Park, The Goodman Games will take advantage of amenities on the ISU campus as the focal point of the morning, helping to get only in our units but also throughout our com- Ross Armstrong munities and lodges. We must always be mindful everyone moving and enjoying some competitive fellowship. that as we work tirelessly to serve those we The Founders’ Fair will create an environment for Arrowmen from across the nation to share ideas and love, renewing our own spirit from time to time show off their lodge’s programs. It also will bring many of the NOAC committees together with such events is of great importance. as the AIA Powwow. Founders’ Day will end with a rededication ceremony to remind us all of the founders The individual is where the success of our who built this organization and that in our role as servant leaders we are the founders of tomorrow. Order will be determined. As leaders, it is our duty to prepare ourselves by taking an inward journey into our own spirit. Remember, my National Council of Chiefs by Riley Berg brothers, “Hours spent in thoughtful silence help The 2004 National Order of the Arrow Conference will be home to the first truly national Council of Chiefs. us make the right decisions.” The motivation and inspiration of true leadership comes from within. For the first time in history, every lodge chief and adviser will convene at the same time and venue to learn about It is through these actions that we will become the Order’s newest programs and resources, as well as to aid in shaping the direction of the organization. The Order’s field leaders—the Lodge Key 3—can look forward to receiving further details concerning the servant leaders. 2003–2007 OA Strategic Plan. The new Leadership in Service program and Lodge Leadership Development Sicerely Yours in Brotherhood, Course will be unveiled, and there will be special breakout and panel discussions concerning an issue of great importance to many lodges—Brotherhood conversion. The 2004 region chiefs will host this historic gathering of the nation’s youth leadership. National Chief Jeff Hayward will lead the Order’s lodge chiefs in uniting their voices to vote on an important recommendation that, if passed, will move on to the national OA committee. The 2004 National Council of David C. Dowty Chiefs will conclude with a surprise guest that will surely inspire both youth and adults in attendance. If you are a 2004 National Vice Chief lodge chief, you cannot afford to miss this rare opportunity! Lodge Assitance Success in W-1A by Evan Gross At the end of the meeting, all participants, table section officers, the program is scheduled to con- The Lodge Assistance Program provides an guides and discussion leaders were asked to complete tinue for a third round of discussion meetings, but opportunity for lodges to access some of the best an evaluation. Everyone present rated the experience with some changes. Rather than meeting as a group resources within their section. Many sections rely very highly, and all said they look forward to the return one day a year, our section has decided to allocate a solely on the Section Assistance Teams to work with of this program in future years. portion of every Council of Chiefs meeting to hold their lodges. In the Pacific Northwest, Section W-1A The sectionwide LAP program is supplemented by single-topic discussions. has tried something new the past two years to help individual lodge visitations from the Section Assistance foster section unity and provide even more resources Teams, which provide the chance for the section to the lodges. leadership and other experienced Arrowmen to focus W-1A’s sectionwide LAP was coordinated for a their attention on a particular lodge and then follow up second year with the help of all three lodge chiefs and with the lodge leadership on their goals from the advisers in the section. The one-day event brought sectionwide LAP meeting. together all lodge chiefs and advisers, as well as other Over the past two years, the lodges of W-1A have available lodge officers, for guided discussion, idea- thought through many creative ideas. Lo La’Qam sharing and fellowship. Geela Lodge, in fact, has received many new ideas With the help of the section leadership, the lodge and solutions. The ability to discuss openly its prob- chiefs created an agenda for the meeting. Table guides lems and issues with the leadership of other lodges in and discussion leaders helped facilitate the discussion the section has been a great benefit. Members of the W-1A Assitance Team among the group about issues the lodges face. Pending approval by next year’s lodge chiefs and www.oa-bsa.org 2 Scouting’s National Honor Society The 2004 E. Urner Goodman 2004 Goodman Camping Scholarship Recipients Award Recipients The Order of the Arrow founder E. Urner Goodman was a teacher before entering the professional The Order of the Arrow is pleased to announce service of the Boy Scouts of America in 1915. The purpose of this scholarship fund program is to assist the selection of eight lodges for the E. Urner Arrowmen preparing for a professional Scouting career by helping to fulfill the financial obligations of their Goodman Camping Award, a tribute and testimo- college education. The national committee has agreed to fund $8,000 in scholarships for 2003. The recipi- nial to the Order’s founder. The award’s purpose is ents and their scholarships are as follows to encourage and challenge Arrowmen and lodges to better promote and increase Scout camping in Christopher A. Heuchert will receive $1,600. He is registered with the Cascade each region. Awards are presented to two out- Pacific Council, Portland, Oregon, Wauna La-Mon’tay Lodge. He is a freshman standing lodges in each region annually. The follow- at Oregon State University, majoring in Business and Education. He is an Eagle ing lodges are being recognized for their 2003 Scout and has been a section secretary. accomplishments Central Region Gilbert R. Rogers will receive $1,600. He is registered in the Connecticut Rivers Awase Lodge Timmeu Lodge Council, East Hartford, Connecticut, Tschitani Lodge. He is a junior at the Bay-Lakes Council University of Hartford majoring in Marketing. He is an Eagle Scout and has Appleton, Wi. Dubuque, Ia. served as section vice chief and section chief. Northeast Region Wyona Lodge Kittatinny Lodge Justin M. Stirewalt will receive $1,600. He is registered in the Old Hickory Columbia-Montour Council Council, Winston Salem, , Wahissa Lodge. He is a freshman at the Bloomsburg, Pa. Reading, Pa. University of North Carolina, majoring in Journalism/Mass Communication. He is Southern Region an Eagle Scout and has served as the lodge vice chief for publications. Washita Lodge Wahunsenakah Lodge Cherokee Area Council Colonial Virginia Council Bartlesville, Ok. Newport News, Va. Jack Temsey will receive $1,600. He is registered with the , Western Region Canton, Ohio, Sippo Lodge. He is a freshman at the University of Akron, major- Wiatava Lodge Siwinis Lodge ing in Political Science. He is an Eagle Scout and has served as section secretary Area Council and section vice chief. Costa Mesa, Ca. Los Angeles, Ca.

John E. Thomas will receive $1,600. He is registered with the Cherokee Area Council, Chattanooga, Tennessee, Talidandaganu Lodge. He is a sophomore at National Service Awards Middle Tennessee State University, majoring in Criminal Justice Administration. He is an Eagle Scout and has served as section secretary and section chief. Presented for 2004 The Order of the Arrow is pleased to announce the selection of eight lodges for the National 2004 Josh R. Sain Memorial Service Award, established in 1999 to recognize annually two lodges in each region that have Scholarship Recipients performed outstanding qualitative and quantitative service to their council. The award was developed The Josh R. Sain Memorial Scholarship was established in 1998 to honor the spirit and memory by past National Vice Chief Ryan Miske. The of Josh Sain, a former OA national vice chief. The scholarships are provided to former national and following lodges are being recognized for their regional officers upon completion of their terms. The national committee has agreed to fund $12,000 in 2003 accomplishments: scholarships as follows. Nick Digirolamo will receive $2,000. He is registered with the , Central Region Tampa, , Seminole Lodge. He is presently attending the University of Cen- Cho-Gun-Mun-A-Nock Lodge tral Florida and is a junior majoring in Business Administration. He is the immediate Hawkeye Area Council past National Chief of the Order of the Arrow. Cedar Rapids, Iowa Gabe-Shi-Win-Gi-Ji-Kens Lodge Adam Enerson will receive $2,000. He is registered with the Sinnissippi Counicl, Chief Okemos Council Janesville, Wisconsin, Chemokemon Lodge. He is presently attending the Univer- Lansing, Michigan sity of Wisconsin, Stout, and is a junior in Construction Management. He is the Northeast Region immediate past Chief of the Central Region. Na Tsi Hi Lodge Monmouth Council Matthew Griffis will receive $2,000. He is registered with the San Francisco Bay Oakhurst, New Jersey Area Council, San Leandro, , Achewon Nimat Lodge. He is presently attending the University of California, Berkley, and is a sophomore majoring in En- Langundowi Lodge vironmental Sciences. He is the immediate past Chief of the Western Region. Erie, Southern Region Frank McMillan will receive $2,000. He is registered with the Atlanta Area Coun- Coosa Lodge cil, Atlanta, Georgia, Egwa Tawa Dee Lodge. He is presently attending the Univer- Great Alabama Council sity of Chicago, and is a junior majoring in Philosophy. He is the immediate past Birmingham, Alabama Chief of the Southern Region. O-Shot-Caw Lodge Richard Moore will receive $2,000. He is registered with the Dan Beard Council, Cincinnati, Ohio, Ku-Ni-Eh Lodge. He is presently attending Eastern Kentucky Miami Lakes, Florida University and is a sophomore with an undecided major. He is the immediate past Western Region National Vice Chief of the Order of the Arrow. Tataliya Lodge Grand Columbia Council Yakima, Washington Ian Pinnavaia will receive $2,000. He is registered with the Greater New York Council, New York, New York, Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge. He is presently attending Wipala Wiki Lodge St. John’s University, and is a sophmore majoring in Computer Science. He is Grand Canyon Council the immediate past Chief of the Northeast Region. Phoenix, Arizona www.oa-bsa.org 3 Scouting’s National Honor Society Where Are They Now? by Jonathan Hardin Russell Cann, a Vigil the vice chief Honor member of Atta Kulla of communi- Kulla Lodge, Greenville, cations and South Carolina, is involved Section SR- with many facets of Scouting. 5 associate At age 7, he joined Cub adviser to Scout pack 270 in Green- training. He wood, South Carolina, and is also by Dominique Baker later joined Troop 401 in the Venture Blue Ridge Council, becom- crew adviser. Then Now The Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge of , ing an Eagle Scout in 1990. Russell lives in Columbia, Greensboro, North Carolina, honored its recently retired Russell attended the He completed his Ordeal Honors College of the South Carolina, and enjoys Scout executive, Bill Brackett, by dedicating a new BB and induction in the summer of University of South Carolina, all the outdoor activities archery range at Woodfield Scout Preservation. The facility 1989 and served as chapter Scouting has exposed him to. will be used for Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts. Mr. where he graduated magna chief, a two-term lodge chief, cum laude with a degree in He spends his leisure time as Brackett was a professional with the Boy Scouts of section vice chief and section business administration, triple an amateur photographer and America for 43 years. The lodge provided the funding and chief during his tenure as a artist and enjoys reading much of the labor necessary to build this range. majoring in finance, risk youth. In December 1994, he management and real estate. historical biographies and Visit the Mitigwa Lodge of Mid-Iowa Council, Des was elected to serve as As an undergraduate, Russell fantasy novels. Likewise, he Moines, Iowa, online at http://www.mitigwa.org/ to learn Southern Region chief. For was honored with a National enjoys being with nieces more about our NOAC Service Lodge. Mitigwa was also his hard work and dedication, Eagle Scout Association Abby and Jayda, ages 5 and the service lodge for the 1998 National Order of the Arrow Russell was recognized with scholarship in 1994. After 3, as well as the time spent as Conference in Ames, Iowa. the Distinguished Service graduation he became a volunteer director of a camp Award in 1996. for children living with HIV/ The Ha-Kin-Skay-A-Ki Lodge of Pikes Peak Council, management consultant with Russell served on camp Accenture. Russell currently AIDS. Colorado Springs, Colorado, has a link on its Web site to staff for 10 summers at Camp works as an entrepreneur and “Scouting changed my life help inform parents and Scout leaders about the Order. This Old Indian and currently by providing much needed link can be found at http://oa.pikespeakbsa.org/. real estate developer, serving serves on the Blue Ridge as the chief executive officer male role models, life long In support of the OA Troop Team Representative Council Program Committee. of William Preston & Associ- friendships, and a moral and Program, the Kittatinny Lodge of Hawk Mountain Council, He also is a district Camping ates, a management consult- spiritual foundation that I use Reading, Pennsylvania, has an online registration form. To Committee chairman. His ing firm offering services in to guide me in my daily life,” find this form, simply check out the lodge’s Web site at involvement in the Order research, consulting and Russell said. http://www.kittatinny5.org/. includes service as adviser to finance. If your lodge coducts a service project, celebrates an anniversary, starts a new program or does anything else noteworthy and would like to be featured in the Profiles in Service: New Chapel for next “Around the Nation” column, e-mail Dominique Baker at [email protected]. Camp Three Falls by Peter Capp end, Vigil Honor Camp Three Falls of members and Special Events Planned , candidates Camarillo, California, did not completed their for NOAC 2004 have a structure at the site camp service project by laying by R.C Hartman dedicated as an open-air the chapel The December planning meeting was only the starting point for chapel. Topa Topa Lodge decking. the Special Events Committee, as we brainstormed methods of decided to change that. With The lodge making this National Order of the Arrow Conference the most the council’s agreement, an OA originally enjoyable experience possible. We are returning with many of the Service Grant was secured and planned to build same successful ideas that we have in the past but have come up additional funds generated from the structure and Topa Topa Lodge works on new with many new ideas that we believe all will enjoy. council members who were chapel at Camp Three Falls decking of the chapel with We have expanded the museum into the OA Center for more than happy to donate redwood, which would have History, which will house the museum. But the center also will money to build the chapel. Lodge Adviser Howard Kern. required an annual water feature panel discussions about the Order’s history and the The hilltop location chosen With additional funding from sealant treatment. Instead, the possibility of a historical preservation area. In addition, we will for the new chapel overlooks members of the Scouting lodge decided to invest in a have a modified version of the Antiques Roadshow. Current plans the valley where the camp is community and local churches, new building material that is a are to have staff available during the conference to view any located. During the spring the lodge plans to install composite of sawdust and collections or antique Scouting items and inform you of their Ordeal, candidates and lodge benches during this year’s recycled plastic that will last historical value. members cleared the area of spring Ordeal. The Ordeal more than 40 years without We also plan to add many other colorful moments to the brush and lined the trail to the candidates should have the treatment. Camp Gary conference as we provide training cells from the OA Center for site with river rock. The next chapel completed in time for Lee said he is pleased with this History and several competitions including the Lodge Spirit task was to dig footings for the Sunday services this summer. decision and the entire project. Award and the conferencewide game on Founders’ Day. We will platform and level the rocky Commenting on the signifi- “This is something that will be cap off the conference with the Goodman Gala and an impressive ground where it would rest. cance of taking on such a around well beyond my time, fireworks display. Overall, Special Events is dedicated to provid- Volunteers hauled 50-pound project, Kern noted, “People and I am proud to have been a ing every Arrowman attending NOAC with an unforgettable bags of cement, gravel and see what you are doing and part of it,” he said. experience building materials up the hill. look to see what other areas of Site preparation was com- More than 1,000 man- the camp can be improved. It hours of service were per- Special events committee pleted at a special work day increases the focus on making members working hard at held during the summer. formed to complete the the camp a place to come to, the Dallas Planning Construction of the chapel project, but lodge members and ultimately there are more Meeting. began during the fall Ordeal, decided not to stop there. people interested in helping. “After doing such a great job (L-R) Andrew Phillips, with candidates and lodge None of that would have Johnathan Hardin, members using materials on the open-air chapel, we felt happened without the National R. C. Hartman (CVC) & hauled up during the summer. it was only right to install some Brian Casper OA Service Grant program.” Later, during the Vigil week- good seating as well,” said www.oa-bsa.org 4 Scouting’s National Honor Society The Day the Order Was Saved Perspective is Key by Nelson R. Block As humans, we all are different In the early days, many council camps and see things in our own way. As had honor organizations based on local leaders, we often are called upon to customs or American Indian tribes. The decide how to act in a given situation. Toledo, Ohio, council camp had the Tribe While leaders commonly act based on of Gimogash. Central Indiana Council’s their own perspectives, it is important camp had its Firecrafters. BSA National to seek and understand the view- Commissioner “Uncle” Dan Beard ran a points of others. Scout camp at Culver Academy, where he Considering multiple perspectives awarded the ranks of Notcher, Midnotcher will help prevent leaders from relying Goodman (L) and Edson (R) at the and Topnotcher. Philadelphia’s Treasure on clouded or misguided information. As Roman Emperor Marcus Treasure Island Ceremonial Grounds Island Camp had the Wimachtendienk. Aurelius said, “Everything we hear is an opinion, not fact. Everything Some of these groups seemed to stress their exclusivity, which offended we see is a perspective, not the truth.” Understanding that our view many Scouters. At the Second Biennial Meeting of Boy Scout Executives held in of a situation is not always accurate is essential to making good September 1922, one discussion group focused on summer camp program. decisions. Some executives expressed concern about camp fraternities. They feared that Sometimes it is hard to get feedback from team members. By adding things to the Scout program weakened it. One executive suggested a resolution to discourage camp fraternities. engaging them in the decision-making process, they are more likely to The Wimachtendienk’s founders, E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson, provide helpful and constructive feedback. Do not ask questions that can be answered with a simple “yes” or “no.” Rather, ask questions took this resolution as a challenge to their fledgling program. Both men spoke eloquently in its defense. Goodman said that those who have tried such camp that require thought and will provide useful feedback. For example: organizations, along with “Indian tribes which emphasize the Scout principles and Instead of asking, “Do you like this idea?” ask, “What parts of the ideals in the life of boys,” should have a say. He urged that no one should vote idea do you like, dislike and why?” Asking these intuitive and against any activity that stressed the ideals of Scouting. thought-provoking questions will give you the advice you are seeking. Edson played off earlier remarks by Dr. H. H. Horne of New York Univer- Once you have received feedback from the members of your team sity that the Scouting program needed to include more ceremony and symbol- and thanked them for their efforts, the next step is to determine what ism. “For some eight seasons now I have been connected with a camp honor advice to use. As a team, work together to combine the input and society which has proved of such wonderful help in the Council where it was first create a solution everyone can agree upon. With many different started that it has since been organized in a number of other cities as well, where perspectives, the combined result will be something the whole team it is proving equally valuable,” Edson said. “If we find ... that we can effectively will support. use ceremony and symbolism in furthering Scout ideals of personal service, why When situations arise and a decision must be made, good leaders should the entire body go on record and say you shan’t do it?” gather their teams and work together to understand all possible The final resolution was a weak statement that the conference “discourage views—producing a solution that satisfies the entire team. Perspective fraternities with the common interpretation that is felt in this conference in the is key! general expressions that have been made.” Report , continued from page 1. Later in the conference, James E. West called together several executives who were members of the Wimachtendienk. They talked What impressed me the most about meeting these leaders was the hospi- about the resolution and the need to keep camp honor organizations in line with tality that they all showed us. They were interested in us and our experiences the spirit of Scouting. “Well, I don’t need to tell this group what the spirit of and spent time getting to know each of us. It demonstrated to me that they Scouting is,” West said. “Go ahead and run your organization in your own truly cared about Scouting and our message. At the end of the trip, I realized camps, but don’t try to push the expansion. Let it grow, if it will, on its own that I am proud to be an American and an Arrowman, and I am proud to merits and not through a promotional effort on your part.” serve an organization that gives so much back to this great nation. OA Shows to Leave Lasting Impressions by Mark Bicket The Shows Committee has been “Safeguard This Pamphlet” and The 2004 NOAC Shows Commit- working hard to ensure that the 2004 “D.S.L.-Drawn to Servant Leadership”. tee staff will present four major productions will provide inspiration Entries will only be accepted productions at NOAC while delivering for all Arrowmen. Continuing his through lodges, and must include the message of the Order and Scouting service to shows, John Thomas is written verification from the lodge to Arrowmen. The conference kicks spearheading a short film competition advisor. Lodges may submit one video off with the opening show on Saturday conducted before NOAC that is open per theme, but may only win seats night. The Sunday night history and to all Arrowmen. Winners will be once. All entries must be postmarked (L-R) Michael Gollner, John Thomas, recognition show highlighting the awarded great seats at a NOAC by July 1, 2004, with the chosen Mark Bicket (CVC) Order ’s past, honors many distin- show. theme and lodge name clearly docu- receive lower level seating at a show, guished Arrowmen and concludes with Arrowmen must produce segments mented. and may have their videos showcased the prologue to the theme show. between 30 seconds and 2 minutes in Entries will be judged on the before the start of the show. Monday night will be an evening of length on DV, mini-DV, or Digital 8 following categories, in no Please send all entries along with American Indian song, dance and format. Only as a last resort should particular order: a) quality of film Lodge Adviser approval, to the history. The theme show is set for VHS be used. Segments must pertain b) relevance to selected theme following address: John Thomas, Wednesday night, ending the confer- to one of the following three themes: c) creativity and d) humor. NOAC Video Competition, 6321 ence on a meaningful note. “No Sash, No Flap, No Service.”, Winners announced at NOAC will Ridge Lake Road, Hixson, TN 37343

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 July 1, 2004. Carey Miller see. www.oa-bsa.org 5 Scouting’s National Honor Society NONPROFIT ORG. wards U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 1486 DALLAS, TX Boy Scouts of America P.O. Box 152079 Irving, TX 75015-2079 Arrowman Service A Arrowman Service The deadline for submitting Arrowman Service Award paperwork is quickly approach- ing! Make sure all paperwork to earn this award is sent to the National Office by June 30. OA Mentoring Is your Council utilizing the OA Scoutreach Mentoring program? Check out the National for more details at Website OA www.oa-bsa.org. More information can be found page at http:// on the OAWeb Select the www.oa-bsa.org. “Operations Updates” section of the site. National Notes Regardless of 2004 Lodge Pro- you can now enter your There are three primary g, and in the Can I still get involved with the OA by Michael J. Wickham The OA Scoutreach Mentoring Yes! rading Post. .oa-bsa.or Question: Scoutreach Mentoring program? How do I find out more? Answer: program is alive and well, and is always in need of willing Arrowmen to serve as mentors. find out more about how you can get To involved in your area, contact your lodge chief or lodge service committee. If your lodge has not established a Scoutreach program, help start one. Informa- tion about the program can be found on the www.tradingpost.oa-bsa.org. http://www Get involved today! , Ames, IA order online at TS, Covington, GA TS, Covington, Web site, Web oyage Ends Voyage Begins Voyage NLS / NLATS, Cedar Creek, Cedar TX NLS / NLATS, SOS, Parkville, MO benefits of shopping online: (1) there are actually more items available for sale online, (2) there are photographs and more elaborate descriptions of the items, and (3) there is no deadline for submitting your order because the online store will be operating from now until the end of the conference in the more likely it is the August. Of course, the sooner you enter your order, items you want will still be in stock. site you can pay by credit card. Web on the After doing your shopping will not be billed until NOAC and if you choose to have credit card Your your order shipped to you, it will be sent during NOAC. Be sure to visit the Trading Post today! online NOAC whether you will be attending NOAC this summer, you may browse and buy merchandise at the new online T In addition to using the NOAC Mail Order Form, Trading Post Post Trading NOAC Trading Post Now Online NOAC gram Resource Book. OA Scoutreach Mentoring is an amazing program that is based on the principles of our order: brotherhood, cheerfulness and service. It is an oppor- tunity for adult and youth Arrowmen to provide much-needed skills, training Advancement and camping and support to urban and rural troops and teams. enhances retention. First Class rank and long-term camping also improves OA membership eligibility. national OA national OA rail Crew Begins rail Crew ier OA V ier OA Region NLS, Salt Lake City, UT Region NLS, Salt Lake City, estern Region SOS, Phoenix, AZ estern Region SOS, Phoenix, area, CA estern Region NLS, San Francisco National OA Planing Meeting, Southlake, TX Lodge Recharter Deadline Southern Region NLS, Richmond, Southern Region NLS, Richmond, VA Southern Region NLS / NLA Philmont OA Trail Crew Ends Philmont OA Northern T Philmont OAPhilmont T Northern TierOA ice Chief 2004 Planning Calendar Planning 2004 Western Region Chief Western Wallace Timothy Spokane, WA [email protected] Southern Region Chief Seth Dearmin Pinnacle, NC [email protected] Northeast Region Chief Lynes Ed Needham, MA [email protected] Central Region Chief Joe Sadewasser Dubuque, Iowa [email protected] National V David Dowty Stuggart, Germany [email protected] National Chief Jeff Hayward Pierre, SD [email protected] December 3-5December 27-30 December 31 Central Region July 31-August 5 31-August July September 10-12 NOAC - Iowa State University September 10-12 Northeast Region NLS, Alpine, NJ September 24-26 Southern Region SOS, Ridgecrest, NC October 1-3OH Toledo, NLS, Central Region October 1-3October 8-10 Cheyenne, Region NLS, WY Western Little Falls, MN Central Region NLS, Western October 8-10Region Southern October 22-24October 29-31 5-7November W November 19-21November 19-21 Alpine, NJ Northeast Region SOS, W June 27-July 3June 27-July July 27 July 28 NM Philmont, NLATS, June 10 June 8 National Officer Directory