The Flying Eagle

Boy Scouts of America Order of the Arrow The Flying Eagle

Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge No. 111 - Middle Tennessee Council No. 560 - June, 2009 - Caleb Wilson, Editor FALL ORDEAL EDITION WELCOME TO SCOUTING’S NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

CONGRATULATIONS! were elected this past spring, History of the You are receiving this you should definitely make Order of the Arrow newsletter because you have plans to attend the Fall Ordeal. In 1915, two men, Dr. E. been chosen by the Scouts in To register for the Fall Ordeal, Urner Goodman and Carol A. your troop to be inducted into please complete the form on Edson, started what would be- the Scouting’s National Honor the back page of this come the preeminent honor Society, the Order of the newsletter and return it with society and service organiza- Arrow. You have attained the payment to the Council Office. tion within the Boy Scouts. At respect and admiration of your As with any journey, it the Treasure Island Scout peers by distinguishing begins with a single step. That Camp in Pennsylvania, they yourself in service and first step is the Ordeal. It is for established a group based on leadership to your unit. If you you to decide whether or not the principles servant leader- choose to accept this honor, a you will go forth upon this ship and then inducted young world of new opportunities for journey. It is my sincerest men who had proved them- fun, fellowship, and service will wish that I might call you a selves willing to serve others. open before you. brother after your choice has These young men became the There is only one Ordeal left been made. first members of the Order of in 2009. The Fall Ordeal takes the Arrow. In 1922, the Boy place on August 14-16 at Yours in Scouting, Scouts of America recognized Boxwell Reservation. You Forest Rice the Order of the Arrow as must complete your ordeal 2009 Vice Chief Scouting’s official national within one year of being honor society. elected. That means if you The OA first came to Middle Tennessee at the original road tire races to a wild camp- Camp Boxwell on the Narrows wide scavenger hunt on Sep- of the Harpeth in 1938. For tember 18 – 20. over 70 years now, Wa-Hi- This year’s 2009 Fall Fel- Nasa Lodge has provided lowship theme will be focused Interested in spending a cheerful service on behalf of on the meaning of Arrow- whole weekend at Boxwell this the Middle Tennessee Council STRONG” and what it takes fall with your fellow Arrow- and established itself as one for an Arrowmen to become men? Throw in the games, of the strongest OA lodges in “ArrowSTRONG.” This week- food, and competitions at the the nation. 2009 Fall Fellowship, then you end will begin with a camp- are bound to have an awe- wide scavenger hunt, a crack- What’s Inside? some time. Lodge members erbarrel, and other games and - Ordeal Information from all over come and partici- prizes on Friday night. - Registration Form pate in the events of the day, During the Crackerbarrel, - Upcoming OA Events ranging from a spam toss to there will be a Call-Out Cere- . . . And Much More (Continued on page 2) Ordeal Registration General Ordeal Fall Fellowship

Information Information (Continued from page 1) Registration begins by mailing Ordeal Dates: Aug. 14-16 mony for those who have in the attached registrations Fee: $48 (by July 31) proven themselves worthy of form to the Council Office. On $58 (after July 31) the Vigil Honor, the highest Site Registration starts at 5:00 This fee covers weekend pro- honor that the OA locally can p.m. and goes until 7:00 p.m. gram and food costs, OA dues bestow upon its members for on Friday night, but we are for the remainder of the year, service to lodge. asking that you try to show up sash, OA flap, Lodge Plan- The next day continues with at the arrival times listed below book, and OA Handbook. exciting competitions among which are divided by county. What to bring: Arrowman and their chapters Those who show up after 7:30 with ceremony evaluations of Ground cloth, sleeping bag, p.m. will not be able to go the pre-ordeal and ordeal backpack, small tent (for Sat- through the ordeal because ceremonies, relay-races with urday night only) complete you will have missed key as- other chapters, and followed class A uniform (MB sash not pects of the weekend and it by an awards banquet and needed), toiletry items (soap, would be unfair to you if you campfire that night. towel, etc.), work gloves, were to miss them. The Continuing that Saturday pocket knife, rain gear, work weekend will end at 10:00 night, a candidate forum for clothes that you don’t mind a.m. on Sunday morning. If the election of the 2010 Wa-Hi getting dirty, a little cash for you need to leave early you -Nasa Lodge Officers. The fo- the OA trading post, a full need the approval of the or- rum will open back up again stomach Friday night, good deal chairman and his advisor. on Sunday morning followed Scout spirit. For some of you this is the last by elections for the new Lodge chance to go through the or- What not to bring: Officers. deal, we hope to see all of you Extra food, drinks, personal It is important for each and at registration. electronics or music players of every youth Arrowmen to be in any kind, sheath or hunting attendance on Sunday morn- Arrival Time : Counties knives. ing to represent your chapter 5:00-5:30 PM: Davidson Questions? and to voice your opinion at (Cherokee & Hermitage Dist.), Please email us with any the election of the lodge’s Robertson, Sumner, Wilson, questions at: leaders for the upcoming year. Smith, Trousdale, Macon [email protected] The Fall Fellowship packs in the most fun and adventure in 5:30-6:00 PM: Davidson (Dan to one weekend event that our Beard, Nashboro, & West Lodge can manage. So be Dist.), Williamson, Rutherford, sure not to miss out on Cannon “ArrowSTRONG!”

6:00-6:30 PM: Dickson, Cheatham, Maury, Hickman, DeKalb, Warren, White, Van Fired up Buren, Montgomery, Stewart, Wa-Hi-Nasa & Ft. Campbell, KY Lodge members at 6:30-7:00 PM: Lawrence, the 2008 Perry, Wayne, Linden, Giles, Fall Lincoln, Marshall, Humphreys, Fellowship Houston, Putnam, Jackson, Clay, Overton, Bedford, Cof- fee, Moore, & Franklin. 2 111 ArrowCorps WE NEED YOUR HELP IN 2010 Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge is proud We have over 1000 guests members and make some new to be in the vanguard of sup- coming for a giant OA party, friends from all over the mid- porting our council’s new and you are invited. On April south. Bragging rights are on Latimer High Adventure Res- 16-18, 2010, Boxwell Reserva- the line as we look to take ervation near Spencer, Tenn. tion will play host to the back the travelling Quest for We have been given both the Section SR-6 Conclave. The the Golden Arrow trophy. special privilege of developing Conclave is a gathering of OA We’ve got plenty to do to this camp’s hiking trails into a members from all over Ten- get ready for our neighbors to world class Scouting destina- nessee, Kentucky, and descend on Boxwell and we tion. neighboring states. Conclave need your help! The Fall Throughout the year, we will comes to town roughly once Ordeal is our only Ordeal conduct a number of service every 10 years and next year between now and Conclave. projects on site at Latimer, is our time to shine! Make sure you are a part of starting with construction of a Conclave is a great time to this exciting event, right in our trail from the main camp to meet your fellow lodge own backyard! Bee Creek. Additionally, members who perform 12 hours of service will receive a special Latimer service flap at the 2009 Winter Banquet. To perform the jobs successfully, we need volunteers who will commit to spending a week- end of service at Latimer. If you are interested in serving as a youth or adult crew mem- ber, send an email to: arrowcorps111@ wa-hi-nasa.org.

Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge Members fired up at the 2009 SR-6 Conclave.

The Flying Eagle is the official publication of the Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge Officer Directory Lodge # 111, based in the Middle Tennessee Council, Boy Scouts of America, Nashville, Tennessee. All submissions, news, and suggestions should be sent via e-mail to: Lodge Chief - Nate Danielson [email protected]. The Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge can also [email protected] be found on the World Wide Web at: http://www.wa-hi-nasa.org. Editor-In-Chief: Caleb Wilson Vice Chief of Service - Forest Rice The Flying Eagle Adviser: Ben Whitehouse [email protected] Photo: Mikel Venable Lodge Adviser: Ian Romaine Vice Chief of Training - Trey McClain Lodge Staff Adviser: Martez Moore [email protected] Supreme Chief of the Fire: Hugh Travis 2009 Lodge Calendar Vice Chief of Activities - Matt Brown National OA Conference August 1-6 [email protected] Fall Ordeal August 14-16 Fall Fellowship September 18-20 Secretary - Caleb Wilson Winter Banquet December 5 [email protected] Winter Camp December 27-31 Treasurer - Michael Murphy Looking Ahead [email protected] Section SR-6 Conclave @ Boxwell April 16-18, 2010 3 2009 Fall Ordeal Registration (August 14-16) (CC#940) Name ______Troop ______District ______

Address ______Date of Birth ______Circle one: Youth / Adult

City ______State _____ Zip ______Email ______

Phone Number ______Position in Scouting ______Area Code (615 / 931 / Other ______)

Amount Enclosed (CC#940) ______$48 (Before July 31st), $58 (After July 31st)* *This fee covers your meals for the Ordeal weekend as well as the cost of your OA handbook, sash, pocket flap, Lodge Planbook, subscription to The Flying Eagle, and dues for the remainder of 2009.

Emergency Contact ______

Relationship ______Phone number where ______emergency contact can be reached during ordeal weekend

Health Insurance Provider ______Policy Number ______

Physician’s Name ______Phone Number ______

Medical Information: Please circle and explain below if you now have, or have ever been treated for any of the following: asthma, diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), heart disease, stroke/ TIA, COPD, Ear/Sinus problems, Muscular/skeletal condition, psychiatric/psychological and emo- tional difficulties, learning disorders (ADHD, ADD), bleeding disorders, fainting spells, thyroid dis- ease, kidney disease, sickle cell disease, seizures, sleep disorders, GI problems, surgery, serious injury, or other medical condition that my prohibit you from strenuous activity. ______Year of last tetanus shot ____, Current medications ______

Medical Release—I understand that participation in Scouting activities involves a certain degree of risk. I have carefully considered the risk involved and have given consent for myself or my child to participate in these activities. I understand that participation in these activities is entirely voluntary and requires participants to abide by applicable rules and standards of conduct. I release the Boy Scouts of America, the local council, the activity coordinators, and all employees, volunteers, related parties, or other organizations associated with the activity from any and all claims or liability arising out of this participation. I approve the sharing of the information on this form with BSA volunteers and professionals who need to know of medical situations that might require special consideration for the safe conducting of Scouting activities. In case of an emergency involving me or my child, I understand that every effort will be made to contact the individual listed as the emergency contact person. In the event that this person cannot be reached, permission is hereby given to the medical provider selected by the adult leader in charge to secure proper treatment, including hospitalization, anesthesia, surgery, or injections of medication for me or my child. Medical providers are authorized to disclose to the adult in charge examination findings, test results, and treatment provided for purposes of medical evaluation of the participant, follow-up and communication with the participant’s parents or guardian, and/or determination of the participant’s ability to continue in the program activities. With the following restrictions: ______

Talent Release—I hereby assign and grant to the local council and the Boy Scouts of America the right and permission to use and publish the photographs/film/videotapes/electronic representations and/or sound recordings made of me or my child by the Boy Scouts of America, and I hereby release the Boy Scouts of America from any and all liability from such use and publication. I hereby author- ize the reproduction, sale, copyright, exhibit, broadcast, electronic storage, and/or distribution of said photographs/film/videotapes/ electronic representations and/or sound recordings without limitation at the discretion of the Boy Scouts of America, and I specifically waive any right to any compensation I may have for any of the foregoing. Cross out this section if you do not consent to this release.

Candidate’s Signature ______Parent’s Signature (if under 18) ______Please return form with payment to: Middle Tennessee Council, PO BOX 150409, Nashville, TN 37215