National Bulletin ’s National Honor Society

December 2009 - February 2010 www.oa-bsa.org Volume LXVI, Issue 4 Order prepares for 2010

By JEFFREY ST. CYR & improvisational actors, theatrical props, and special effects. JAMES TARBOX The Mysterium Compass will have Program and Events Editor a staff of 300 Arrowmen who are In fewer than nine months, more committed to providing an interactive than 40,000 Scouts and Scouters will experience by combining elements of arrive at Fort A.P. Hill in Caroline video gaming with theme-park style County, Virginia, for the 2010 National immersion. Jamboree and the celebration of The final program under our the 100th Anniversary of the Boy direction is the OA Indian Village. Scouts of America. The Order of the The Village will depict how some Arrow will play an integral role at this North American Indian tribes lived. event, as we will be responsible for The American Indian Craft Zone will executing three programs on the Hill. house some of the best craftsmen in the The first program under OA OA as they help jamboree participants leadership, the Order of the Arrow learn beadwork, quillwork, finger Service Corps, will provide cheerful weaving, and Native American games. service to nearly every aspect of the As a part of the Merit Badge Midway, jamboree. A day for a Service Corps the Indian Lore merit badge will also member could include serving as an be offered. aide to the , The OA recently revealed the filming with Boys’ Life, working in following additional program for the a region action center, or one of a jamboree. “PACEsetters: Leaders thousand other tasks necessary to make . . . for Life,” uses PACE as an the Jamboree run smoothly. More acronym that stands for Personal than 150 Arrowmen will continue the Accountability and Commitment to tradition of the OA Service Corps, Excellence. It is intended to encourage which has been supporting national jamboree participants to take personal Youth staff needed for the Scout since 1950. responsibility for decisions that affect The second piece of OA their health and fitness throughout Mysterium Compass and the OA Service Corps programming at the 2010 Jamboree their lives. If you have an interest in Are you interested in staffing the Mysterium Compass or the OA Service Corps at the is The Mysterium Compass, an serving on this exciting new initiative, 2010 National Scout Jamboree? Visit www.event.oa-bsa.org for more information. Mysterium Compass staff member interactive experience that will test please contact James Flatt at drflatt@ roles include game managers, ushers, audio-video and lighting crew members, stage managers, and special effects each Scout’s ability to stay cool under aol.com. Join us as we help develop staff. The OA Service Corps will provide assistance to many of the Jamboree programs and activities. pressure as he races from station to “PACEsetters: Leaders . . . for station. It blends life lessons with Life!” Capp takes lead of national committee lodge chiefs, two section chiefs, and lodge adviser for the Direct Service realizes that “a supportive Scoutmaster along their successful practices to any By JAMES TARBOX one national chief came from his troop. Council, Gamenowink Lodge. can make a huge difference in OA troop, varsity team, chapter, or lodge People/Recognitions Editor Capp is the father of two Eagle Scouts Early in his new role, he decided participation.” With this in mind, that is looking for ways to improve!” On September 1, 2009, former vice and has served on the National Order to create a new subcommittee for unit, the new subcommittee has begun to Capp has announced the development chairman of the National Order of the of the Arrow Committee since 2000. chapter, and lodge support. The idea identify program ideas that help troops of program ideas, best practice Arrow Committee, Ray Capp, assumed He also serves as a vice president behind this subcommittee is to have to build a strong OA, and vice versa. repositories, and idea exchanges for his new role as chairman. of the , a some of the most experienced national “I know that there are excellent our chapter and lodge officers who Capp, who recently stepped down director of the National Boy Scout committee members provide their ideas troops, chapters, and lodges out there,” as Scoutmaster after 17 years, said Museum, a member of the National and expertise in creating new resources Capp said. “We should listen to and see , page 2 that one of his greatest joys is that five Boy Scout Advisory Board, and a for units, chapters, and lodges. Capp learn from them . . . and then pass CAPP

Communication Mission and Purpose Are you looking to get your At the 2009 National message across? Which OA Conference, the new method is best for you? mission and purpose was 3 New or old styles? 4 released. OA High Adventure Region Reports Kynndarrn Williamson Each of the 2009 Region shares his experience Chiefs report on their

In This Edition: as an OA Trail Crew activities and successes 6 participant. Sign up today 8 from this past year. Page 2 National Notes Boy Scouts of America Scouting’s National Honor Society Page 3 2010 National Planning Calendar February New committees and goals 8 OA Steering Comm. Meeting, Washington, DC 19–21 NLS/NLATS, Canton, MS 26–28 NLS/NLATS, Rochester, IN established for the Order 27–28 BSA Report to the Nation March celebration in 2015. A new CAPP Development subcommittee will work 1–3 BSA Report to the Nation Continued from page 1 to continue the growth in the Order’s 26–28 NLS/NLATS, Alpine, NJ struggle to keep up with all that we ask endowment, develop strategic plans, April them to do. Capp has asked four former and build new partnerships. Finally, 9–11 NLS, Orange, CA vice chairmen (with a total of 38 years the Communications and Marketing 16– 8 NLS, Plymouth, MA of experience as lodge advisers) to and Technology and Special Projects 23–25 NLS, High Ridge, MO serve on this subcommittee. “Helping subcommittees have been merged May our units, chapters, and lodges to be to create the Communications and 25 National OA Committee Meeting, Dallas, TX successful, by giving them tools to do Technology subcommittee. 25–28 BSA National Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX their jobs more easily, is the key to Capp says that he has resigned understanding my philosophy about his directorship from six boards in June the OA,” Capp said. preparation to take on his new role, but 8 Philmont OA Trail Crew Begins Also involved in Capp’s new hopes to return to his favorite job of all, 9 Northern Tier OA Voyage / Odyssey Begins changes are the creation of a History, Scoutmaster, once he has completed 20–26 OA Lodge Adviser Conference, Cimarron, NM Preservation, and 100th Anniversary his time as our new chairman. 30 OA Service Grant Distributed subcommittee. This subcommittee is The Order of the Arrow welcomes July charged with preparing the Order of Chairman Capp and wishes him well 26–31 2010 National Scout Jamboree, Ft. A. P. Hill, VA the Arrow for its 100th Anniversary during his tenure. Ray Capp August 1–4 2010 National Scout Jamboree, Ft. A. P. Hill, VA 16 Philmont OA Trail Crew Ends 18 Northern Tier OA Voyage Ends Order receives USFS award 18 Northern Tier OA Odyssey Ends In 2003, the United States Forest Arrow Wilderness Voyage has garnered September Service awarded the Order of the Arrow from the United States Forest Service. 10–12 NLS/NLATS, Alpine, NJ the Chief’s Volunteer Award for Youth This winter it was announced 17–19 SOS, Southern Region, TBD Volunteer Service for its efforts at that the Order of the Arrow would October Northern Tier through the Order of the be receiving the United States Forest 1 OA Charter Renewal Kits Distributed Arrow Wilderness Voyage Program. Service District 9 Honor Award for 1–3 NLS, Jacksboro, TX This award was the impetus for its work in the Boundary Waters. The the relationship between the United nomination describes the Wilderness 11 OA Steering Committee Meeting, Irving, TX States Forest Service and Order of Voyage program, saying that they utilize 11–13 BSA National Meetings, Irving, TX the Arrow that culminated in the “primitive tools and rock structures to of the Arrow Wilderness Voyage 15–17 NLS, Metamora, MI ArrowCorps5 program in 2008. While provide high quality work that is staff and participants whose efforts 22–24 NLS/NLATS, Cimarron, NM the OA’s relationship with the United comparable to the efforts of the Civilian are commended by this award. It is 31 OA Service Grant Applications Due States Forest Service has expanded Conservation Corps.” The nomination important that the Order of the Arrow November significantly since 2003, its foundation also stated that the OA contributes over doesn’t forget its roots with the United 5–7 NLS/NLATS, Parkville, MO is still strong in the Minnesota Boundary $150,000 worth of service to the forest States Forest Service and this is direct SOS, Northeast Region, Alpine, NJ Waters, a fact demonstrated through every summer. evidence that there is nothing farther NLS/NLATS, Radford, VA another recent award that Order of the Congratulations to the Order from the truth. SOS, Western Region, Tempe, AZ 19–21 SOS, Central Region, Parkville, MO National Updates NLS/NLATS, Alameda, CA December Multicultural Markets replaces the home page of the OA Web site to to be filled out online. Forms include purchase great recognition items and gifts. high adventure applications, national 27–30 National OA Planning Meeting, Dallas, TX OA mentoring will continue to serve Click on the National Endowment page award applications, the Vigil Honor 28 National OA Committee Meeting, Dallas, TX with the Multicultural Markets Team. to review the selection of coins, figurines petition, and the Distinguished Service 31 Lodge Charter Renewal Deadline Visit scouting.org/MultiCultural.aspx and prints. Award nomination form. for more information. Fill-able OA Forms online 2008 Quality Lodge pins Online OA Trading Post OA forms are available on oa-bsa.org Pins are now available for ordering. Lodges 2009 National Officer Directory Click on the OA Trading Post banner on that include text fields that allow them may purchase pins for $1.50 each. National Chief National Vice Chief Official Publication of the Jack O’Neill Dan Higham National Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America St. Louis, Missouri Vestal, New York [email protected] [email protected] The National Bulletin is published quarterly. If you have an article and/or photo (with caption) for submission, please e-mail it to Mark Hendricks at [email protected]. Alternatively, submissions may be mailed to: Boy Scouts of America, Order of the Arrow, P.O. Box 152079, Irving, TX 75015. Central Region Chief Southern Region Chief Michael Beckman Mark Norris Editor in Chief Mark Hendricks Copy Editor Allen Martello Cincinnati, Ohio Mobile, Alabama National Chief Jack O’Neill Layout Editor Jeffrey St. Cyr [email protected] [email protected] National Vice Chief Dan Higham Program/Events Editor Robert Mason People/Recognition Editor James Tarbox Northeast Region Chief Western Region Chief Lead Adviser Tony Fiori Features Editor John Kondziolka David Harrell Copy Adviser Tom Eliopoulos Ryan Hay National Chairman Ray Capp Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Fort Collins, Colorado Vice Chairman of OA Team Leader Clyde Mayer [email protected] [email protected] Communications and Technology Craig Salazar OA Specialist Carey Miller Page 2 National Notes Boy Scouts of America Scouting’s National Honor Society Page 3 Personal communication Chiefly Speaking By Don Hough 2007 Central Region Chief Social networking sites, e-mail, text messaging, blogging, chat rooms, and sending instant messages can all be effective forms of communication and likely are the most common forms used among Arrowmen today. High technology and lightning-fast speed Leaderthink are essential to surviving and leading in today’s ever-developing marketplace. But can these forms of communication replace the time-tested results of the simpler communication styles: thank- you notes, face-to-face requests, or timely phone calls? unit. When an Arrowman is personally support of the person who asked him There is not an easy answer, but I asked, sometimes even told, to take to help and will be more willing to do know that as leaders, we need to be on the leadership of a project, and that embrace the role. aware of all forms of communication A follow up e-mail, phone and utilize the correct form, based on “I firmly believe call, text, or networking message the situation and the Arrowmen with may be successful in maintaining whom we are working. The answer? that the best form communication with the Arrowman, Situational leadership. I firmly believe of communication but simply cannot fully replicate the that the best form of communication benefits of an in-person meeting. Each remains the face-to-face request; a remains the face-to- of us has had someone who has asked Brothers, personal meeting with any person, us to get involved, take on a job, and asking them to be part of a team or face request” lead. As leaders, we all have the power take on a task. – Don Hough to ultimately impact the direction of It has been an amazing year for the Order of the Arrow. And in the Rarely does a mass e-mail or the Order of the Arrow through our Order, all great things need not come to an end. I look forward to an even Facebook group message yield the Arrowman commits to another person, personal communications. Each of us same results as the personal lighting of inevitably a higher level of commitment has the power of one–the power to greater year in 2010. the fire inside a young Arrowman who is induced and more successful results influence through our communication. Among the most rewarding accomplishments in 2009 were our high- steps up to help his lodge, chapter, or will occur. The Arrowman feels the adventure programs. For the fourth straight summer, you have filled each program, including the inaugural OA Canadian Odyssey. Here, NER Staff Adviser to retire 28 Arrowmen enjoyed the pristine waters of our Canadian neighbors. Throughout the summer, I had the opportunity to attend Trail Crew and After 42 years of service to the Boy Doug is a Vigil Honor member of Wilderness Voyage, and will never forget the Arrowmen that changed Scouts of America, Northeast Region the Order, and has been awarded the Order of the Arrow Staff Adviser Order of the Arrow’s Distinguished my life. I encourage each of you to take advantage of these programs. I Douglas Fullman will retire. Service Award. In his time with the OA, have no doubt that with the dedicated Arrowmen in our Order, we will Doug was an active Scout as a youth, Doug has undoubtedly had a positive fill these programs for a fifth straight season! earning the rank of Eagle Scout with impact on the lives of youth. Doug has Bronze Palm. He began his professional given support, guidance, and advice Looking ahead, I am nothing less than excited to attend the 2010 career as assistant district executive in to 20 region chiefs, all of which are National Scout Jamboree in celebration of the Boy Scouts’ 100th August 1967 in the National Capital Area grateful and thankful to have had such Council. In October 1990, Doug assumed an involved and caring staff adviser. Anniversary. The Order of the Arrow will be well-represented with four his present assignment as the associate The Order of the Arrow thanks programs at the Jamboree: OA Service Corps, The Mysterium Compass, regional director of program for the Doug for his leadership to the Northeast the Indian Village, and PACEsetters. I hope to work with you on staff in Northeast Region. With this assignment Region. Doug has been an adviser and came the opportunity to serve the Order of a friend to all. Good luck with your one of these OA programs. Doug Fullman the Arrow as a region staff adviser. retirement. It’s hard to believe that it has been several months since NOAC ended. That first week of August will live as an unforgettable experience for many Arrowmen across the nation. I hope you use the knowledge and resources I’m a new section vice chief. Who we have provided you to continue the belief that one person has the power should I invite as members of my to make a tremendous difference. In closing, I challenge you to make a difference: one thought, one lodge visitation team? action, one person, and one step at a time. Thank you for the opportunity The Field Operations Guide suggests members of the team 1) are to serve with you during 2009. This is a year that I will never forget. BurningIssues goodstanding members of the OA, 2) have proven leadership experience, Yours in Service, and 3) have an understanding of the rules and program of the OA. Past chiefs are good candidates, however anyone who fits this criteria qualify. Participating with the team is also a significant opportunity to learn. Arrowmen who can put this knowledge to good use (such as current or future) chiefs also are good choices. Jack O’Neill 2009 National Chief

Send your Burning Issues to Editor in Chief Mark Hendricks at [email protected]. The Order of the Arrow’s newly revised Mission &Purpose

THE MISSION OF THE ORDER OF THE ARROW The mission of the Order of the Arrow is to fulfill its purpose as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults. A mission statement is a brief sentence that Every member should become familiar gook and Uncas traveled to neighboring vil- planning and conducting OA program at the defines an organization’s core objective, its es- with the Order of the Arrow’s mission state- lages to warn their nation of an impending chapter, lodge, section, region and national sence. It answers the question, “Why do we ment. “dire and dreadful danger”. Their trip was levels. The officers and youth committee exist?” using clear, concise words. …mission… a mission. chairmen lead meetings, run activities and The OA’s mission statement is a declaration The dictionary defines mission as “a Note that the definition of mission in- manage OA finances. Only those members of our key beliefs and intentions as a Brother- sending out or being sent out with authority cludes the word “authority”. A mission is under age 21 may hold office or vote. hood. It affirms: a commitment to achieve our to perform a special service; an errand”. As sanctioned and approved. …under the guidance of selected capable adults. purpose, our position within the BSA, and the Arrowmen, we are familiar with this con- The Order of the Arrow’s authority Adults in the Order serve in advisory ca- youth led – adult supported partnership that is cept. The legend, described by Meteu in the comes from the organization we serve, the pacities. Typically, adults serve as advisers the hallmark of the Order’s success. Ordeal ceremony, explains how Chingach- Boy Scouts of America. to each youth position. An adviser’s role …an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America… often includes training, counseling, coaching Integral (an adjective; pronounced and mentoring youth. Not every adult can be in•teg’•rol) means “necessary for complete- chosen to be an OA adviser. Those appointed ness, essential, whole, complete, made up of usually have noteworthy competencies and an parts forming a whole”. The word is used to ability to relate well with people, especially point out that the Order is an essential, inte- young people. grated program within the broader Scouting The concept of youth led – adult supported program. partnerships took root during the very first …through positive youth leadership… days of the Order. Working with their advis- The word positive is an adjective which ers, young members inducted into the Broth- means “making a definite contribution; con- erhood in the first ceremonies, in the summer structive” to further describe the leadership of 1915, began accepting leadership roles that qualities expected of Arrowmen. Leadership fall: forming committees to maintain member- is about action, about directing, guiding and ship records, drafting lodge rules and rework- supporting others. As a result positive youth ing ceremonies. leadership implies “constructive action” by With each passing decade, the Order’s young people. commitment to youth led – adult supported Like Scouting itself, the Order is designed partnerships has grown and evolved. Today, to benefit youth. Through youth leadership, that partnership is more prominent and stron- members under the age of 21 learn by doing, ger than ever. Order of the Arrow’s Mission &Purpose

THE PURPOSE OF THE ORDER OF THE ARROW As Scouting’s National Honor Society, our purpose is to: • Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition. • Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of every Scout’s experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer camp. • Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit and ability to advance the activities of their units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation. • Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others.

The Order of the Arrow’s four-part purpose with membership (and an OA sash, distinctive Environmental has to do with one’s others’ service”. One’s spirit has a great explains our intentions and goals. Each pocket flap, membership card and handbook), surroundings, conditions and circumstances, deal to do with one’s will. Taken together, member is expected to understand and be the OA hopes to motivate other Scouts to act including all those that influence life on commitment (willingness/spirit), character able to explain what the OA is all about. The in ways that cause them to be selected for OA earth. Stewardship relates to one’s moral (moral constitution), and competence (skill/ following paragraphs amplify and expand on membership as well. responsibility for the care or administration of a ability) represent the essence of leadership. the above purpose statement. …Promote camping, responsible outdoor group’s resources. Environmental stewardship To advance means “move forward” or … As Scouting’s National Honor Society, adventure, and environmental stewardship then, is about one’s moral responsibility to “improve”. This section of the purpose refers the Order of the Arrow is an integral part of the as essential components of every Scout’s care for one’s surroundings. The OA’s love of to an Arrowman’s first responsibility – his Boy Scouts of America. Our purpose, is to: … experience, in the unit, year-round, and in nature is well documented in our ceremonies unit – as well as to the Order of the Arrow This Preamble, or introductory section, summer camp… and traditions. Our Order’s responsibility as itself, The Brotherhood of Cheerful Service, establishes the context within which the Order Camping is one of the primary methods stewards of the earth’s resources is a logical Wimachtendienk, Wingolausik, Witahemui of the Arrow operates. The OA is an essential used in Scouting to help young men grow extension of that love, whether local or and the Boy Scouts of America to whom an component of the BSA, not a separate entity. to maturity; to build self-confidence and a national in scope. Arrowman’s service is directed. As Scouting’s National Honor Society, the sense of responsibility; and develop qualities …Develop leaders with the willingness, …Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness Order of the Arrow is in some ways similar of trustworthiness and teamwork. It is in the character, spirit and ability to into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful to high school national honor societies that outdoors that young men learn most about advance the activities of their units, our service to others… recognize outstanding students based on the natural world and the responsibility to brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation… This statement has been a part of the scholarship, leadership, service and character. care for it; stretch themselves mentally and A direct benefit of OA membership is its OA’s purpose from the beginning. Learning Selection to membership in the OA is unique, physically against outdoor challenges; and ability to impart leadership skills to members and living Scouting’s values are of little however, because it is controlled by non- learn to lead, work cooperatively and care and provide opportunities to apply and practice worth unless those values become a part of member peers rather than members. for others in a setting that is both healthy and those skills. This is accomplished in a myriad the personality and fiber of our members. Integral* means “necessary for demanding. Confidence in one’s skills and of ways, including formal training at many When Arrowmen strive to live lives of completeness, essential, whole, complete, abilities comes through testing, and Scouting levels and through the example of experienced Brotherhood, Cheerfulness and Service, made up of parts forming a whole”. Thus the provides ample opportunities for that testing leaders themselves. The most important every day in every way, they are more likely word integral is used to point out that the OA – from unit camps to summer camps, from methodology is through the careful and focused to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives and is an essential, integrated program within the to Jamborees, and from local coaching and mentoring of youth leaders by more likely to contribute to the betterment broader Scouting program. outings to nationally sponsored high adventure talented and committed adult advisers. From of our society. …Recognize those who best exemplify programs. An Arrowman understands that his the chapter to the lodge, section, region and Charity, helpfulness and principled living the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives first responsibility is to his unit, and to helping national levels, the OA places young men are significant, timeless traits – identified and and through that recognition cause others to ensure that the outdoor components of his in leadership roles and allows them to lead nurtured by our country’s Founding Fathers, conduct themselves in a way that warrants unit’s program are strong. and to learn from their mistakes. Successful sustained during our nation’s expansion similar recognition… Synonyms for promote include “improve” advisers mentor young OA leaders to succeed, westward, tempered by great national and This first component of the Order of the and “develop”, so the OA’s involvement is improving their leadership abilities while world conflicts, invigorated by industrial Arrow’s purpose has been an important more than the promotion of weekend and carrying out assignments for the OA, Scouting and technological revolutions, honed by concept from the beginning of the Order. summer camp to units – much more. The OA or their community. social movements -- and remain a significant It relates directly to the BSA’s mission to is involved in Scouting’s camping and high Inclusion of the word willing, along with and important part of our national fabric and “prepare young people to make ethical and adventure programming at many levels. the words character, spirit and ability as the American people to this day. moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling The word responsible conveys our descriptors of leadership, is a direct, though The Order of the Arrow, as a component in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law”. commitment to health and safety, and safe subtle, reference to the line in The Legend: of the BSA, recognizes all of this and strives By recognizing those Scouts who strive to live practices in all aspects of our outdoor programs “And in every village some were found who to help ensure its members set the example their life according to the Scout Oath and Law and activities. were quite willing to spend themselves in of citizenship at its finest. Page 6 National news Boy Scouts of America Scouting’s National Honor Society national News Page 7 Arrowman experiences OA high adventure ArrowCorps5 in 2008, but also OA By Aaron Shepherd Trail Crew at Philmont in 2009. Staff Writer Kynndarrn, a senior at Palm Bay OA high adventure is considered High School, plans to join the military by some to be the best experience after graduation. Currently, he serves of their life. During the past two as the Ordeal Master in his chapter summers, Kynndarrn Williamson of and recently served as the head Tipisa Lodge in Orlando, Florida, elangomat for his lodge. He is also not only had the opportunity to attend an assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 334. Kynndarrn achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in only 2½ years, and he has more than 30 merit badges. Attending the Washington- Jefferson forests site for ArrowCorps5, he was one of the hundreds of Arrowmen who helped clear trails for hiking and horseback riding, and was responsible for removing invasive species. When asked what his favorite memory was, he said, “On Wednesday, we got to our first major rocky area, and the only way to get rid of most of the rocks was to roll them Philmont Scout Reservation down the hill. One of our rocks got taped and ended up in the ‘week in serve Philmont and see parts of it “You get to go to Philmont for a lasting friendships, two weeks of fun review’ video!” Kynndarrn’s crew that most people never get to see. I very inexpensive price, which is a and adventure, and most importantly, also cleared out oak trees and moved recommend Philmont to everyone.” lot lower than if you went with your the feeling that you truly did help large amounts of dirt in preparation The first week of OATC is spent troop. You also get to stay longer than another Scout or Arrowman use the for a new trail. working on the trails, and the second a regular trek and see more stuff,” trail you worked on. Make certain to Kynndarrn’s trek on the Philmont week is spent enjoying Philmont. Kynndarrn said. The price for OATC sign up before the March 15 deadline, OA Trail Crew brought an experience Being on the OA Trail Crew lets you is only $200. A $50 deposit is required. and remember—registration closes he will never forget. He told The choose your own itinerary, rather than To apply, visit adventure.oa-bsa.org. once all slots are filled. Sign up Kynndarrn Williamson National Bulletin, “It was great to having to select pre-planned treks. The OA Trail Crew offers long- today! Experience a Canadian Odyssey with the OA

adventure program will have the By Thomas Eliopoulos II chance to explore Quetico Provincial Copy Adviser Park—the protected wilderness haven OA Canadian Odyssey, the Order just west of Lake Superior that boasts of the Arrow’s latest high-adventure cascading waterfalls, rare wildlife, program, is based out of the Donald and impressive woodlands—over the Rogert Canoe Base in Atikokan, course of their journey. Canada, and was developed in response This area was frequented by the to the rising popularity of our Order’s French and Canadian voyagers of the summer conservation programs at 1700s and 1800s, who were pioneers Northern Tier. hired to transport furs and various A landmark year, 2009 saw our Order goods across the region to trade with expand its environmental stewardship Native Americans and early Europeans. efforts across international borders for Step back in time by experiencing the the first time. Twenty-eight Arrowmen same rugged wilderness that these aged 16-20 completed the pilot OA voyagers encountered in their journeys Canadian Odyssey last summer. Their of old and sign up for OA Canadian overwhelmingly positive responses to Odyssey 2010. the program have persuaded the Order Application forms are available at to keep it open for summer 2010. www.adventure.oa-bsa.org. The Order of the Arrow Canadian Odyssey Located near Northern Tier’s Charles L. Somers Canoe Base and adjacent to the boundary waters wilderness in northern Minnesota, OA Canadian Odyssey offers Arrowmen an experience comparable to OA Wilderness Voyage in several important ways. This 14-day program offers hands-on experience in trail conservation during the first week, and allows crews to soak in the beauty of this wilderness refuge by taking their own custom-designed camping and canoe trek during the second week. However, distinct to OA Canadian Odyssey, participants in this high- Visit www.adventure.oa-bsa.org today. Page 6 National news Boy Scouts of America Scouting’s National Honor Society national News Page 7 Region chiefs report on 2009 activities My Brothers,

This has been a great year for the Western Region! We’ve accomplished many things as a region, and I’ve had a lot of fun personally, as well. The West ran three National Leadership Seminars—in Arizona, Colorado, and Oregon—collectively training nearly 160 future leaders of our Order and our nation. In October, all 13 section chiefs came together for our annual Region Gathering of Chiefs. Held in Phoenix, Arizona, it was a Central Region Michael Beckman fantastic time to strengthen the bonds Western Region David Harrell Brothers, that it has truly been one of the most of brotherhood among each section, rewarding experiences of my life. It as well as share ideas and practices for Easily the second-best part of my summer the friends I made and the fun I had, it’s This has been an amazing year has taught me so much about Scouting, making our sections better. (after NOAC, which we’ve all heard something I will never forget. for the Central Region. We have the Order, and finally myself. From On a personal level, this has been plenty about!) were the two weeks I I wish the section chiefs and new achieved many goals as a region, attending conclaves and LLDs to one of the most rewarding years of spent at Philmont OA Trail Crew. It was national officers the best in preparing while continuing the great work of NOAC and OATC, I have had countless my life. Not only have I learned a lot my first OA high-adventure experience, the Order for a great 2010! the Order. wonderful experiences during my about my capabilities, my potential, and and even though I was apprehensive During this year, our region held time as region chief. However, one myself, but I also got to share countless beforehand, I can say with certainty that Yours in Brotherhood, three National Leadership Seminars experience really stands out for me: memorable experiences with thousands every Arrowman should do an OA high- David Harrell in Parkville Missouri; Dayton, Ohio; high adventure at Philmont. It was here of Arrowmen from around the country. adventure trek at least once. Between 2009 Western Region Chief and Rochester, Indiana. This excellent that I experienced OA at its finest, while training was presented to more than spending two weeks with Arrowmen year for the Order, under the leadership 130 Arrowmen across the region. that I proudly call my brothers. I lived of the section chiefs and the new Additionally, the region held its annual in the backcountry of New Mexico, national officers. I wish them the best Section Officers’ Seminar at the Florida facing the same challenges as my of luck, and I thank all of you for giving Sea Base in sunny Islamorada, Florida. fellow Arrowmen and understanding me the opportunity to serve in this The leadership of all 14 sections came the true meaning of the Order. I was prestigious position. together to learn and share ideas on part of such great fellowship and how to improve their sections and the brotherhood over those two weeks that Yours in Brotherhood, Order. it will never be forgotten. Michael Beckman As I review the past year, I realize I know 2010 will be an outstanding 2009 Central Region Chief

Brothers, Southern Region Mark Norris Over the past year, the Order of the Arrow and Boy Scouts of America Brothers, by the Southern Region at region-ball have seen many major changes and during NOAC. It was gratifying to see all accomplishments. The Order of This year has been a memorable the southern Arrowmen join forces and the Arrow held a dynamic national one—for the great Southern Region compete against the other regions. conference in Bloomington, Indiana, and for me! I also had the opportunity to attend that set the bar for future conferences T o s u m u p o u r m a n y Wilderness Voyage at Northern Tier. and redefined the importance of accomplishments in 2009, I’d After Wilderness Voyage was completed, NOAC. We saw the success of the start by saying that the Southern I flew to Ocean Adventure at the Florida pilot program OA Canadian Odyssey Region continued the tradition of Sea Base. These two programs and Trail at Northern Tier. On a regional level, great representation of Arrowmen at Crew are like no other. It was great we successfully held our first set of national events. spending two weeks with 10 “strangers” Northeast Region Ryan Hay conclaves for all newly re-aligned At NOAC, we accounted for 35 who quickly become lifelong brothers. If sections. three National Leadership Seminars. and the local troops. You are the percent of total attendance. The Southern you have not attended these programs, Our OA Cub Scouting program Our NLATS staff trained more than 50 catalyst for change, and you are the Region also conducted three National I strongly encourage you to attend at gained unprecedented support advisers. I personally had the distinct ones who will be the future, not only Leadership Seminars in Texas, North least one. among the national and regional OA opportunity to travel many weekends of this organization, but of the nation. Carolina, and Georgia, training a total Many thanks to all who helped to communities. Our Lodge Assistance and weekdays throughout 2009 to all Serve the BSA program, your fellow of 200 Arrowmen. make my year memorable! Program and Lodge Operations Task four regions, meeting thousands of Scouts, and your community. Personally, this year has taught me Force have done an outstanding job Arrowmen along the way. I attended the As President John Q. Adams said, many things and given me countless Yours in Service, these past few months in developing OA Trail Crew program at Philmont, “If your actions inspire others to dream memories that I will never forget. One of Mark Norris the foundation for a strong lodge and which I can honestly say was a life- more, learn more, do more, and become my favorite memories is the domination 2009 Southern Region Chief sectional support program for future changing experience. more, you are a leader.” I charge all years. The Order of the Arrow is a program of you to be that inspiration and to be Region Staff Adviser Doug Fullman that requires input. The more you put that leader. Around the Regions has decided to retire after 19 years in into the program, the more you will get Thank you for the opportunity this position. I gladly thank Doug for out of it. I challenge all of our youth to serve you as your 2009 Northeast all of his hard work and dedication to Arrowmen to get involved and put some Region Chief. It has truly been an Visit the region websites to learn more about their the OA and the BSA. He has made a time into the OA. As you do, you will honor, a privilege, and the experience activities and programs from 2009. dramatic difference in the lives of the begin to realize that the benefits you of a lifetime. Scouts and Scouters with whom he gain from membership and the lessons www.central.oa-bsa.org www.southern.oa-bsa.org has worked. you learn are well worth the work. Yours in Brotherhood, This past year, the Northeast Region Youth Arrowmen are the crucial Ryan M. Hay www.northeast.oa-bsa.org www.western.oa-bsa.org trained more than 180 Arrowmen in its link between the Order of the Arrow 2009 Northeast Region Chief Page 8 National Events Boy Scouts of America The legacy begins for Section SR2-3S at the Bovay Scout Ranch. This project, Acting on the section leadership’s to plant two trees, which took about finished the task with 350 more By CHarlie Harbin held earlier this year, was a follow-up to initiative to plant trees at the camp of 30 minutes for each individual, at plantings. The service continues the SR2-3S Section Adviser the ArrowCorps5 participant challenge, the service lodge, Sam Houston Area the sparsely treed site near Navasota, conservation fostered by ArrowCorps5 As part of the service program for (plant a tree upon returning home), as well Council received the tree donation Texas. and will allow all participants to Southern Region section 2-3s’ conclave, as a way to make tangible the conclave’s from the Chevron Corporation. Every Three weeks after the conclave, watch the results of their work grow Arrowmen planted 400 hardwood saplings theme, “The Legacy Begins.” able conclave participant was asked Ordeal candidates of Colonneh Lodge to fruition.

L to R: 2009-10 Section Secretary Michael Ellsworth, Section Vice Chief Peter Perez, 2010 Section Vice Chief Jonathan Hillis, 2009-10 Section Chief James McClelland, 2010 SR2-3N Section Chief Drate Berry, Associate Section Adviser Andy Chapman, and Section Conclave Vice Chief Judson LaGrone.

2009-10 Section Secretary Michael Ellsworth Ty-Ohni Lodge adopts Mendon JumpStart is there for your lodge’s newest members Ponds Park

Members of Ty-Ohni Lodge, of system, the largest undertaking of a Lodge leaders, don’t Seneca Waterways Council No. 397, lodge community service project to date have been providing service to the for Ty-Ohni Lodge. forget to continue local Monroe County Parks system for Not only demonstrating the legacy promoting JumpStart to your new five years through the “Adopt-a-Park” of outdoor service that ArrowCorps5 program. In November, the lodge initiated on a national level, this project Ordeal members. worked on the Mendon Ponds Park in also highlights the success of the lodge Pittsford, New York, the second year leadership of Ty-Ohni working with This website has been designed specifically for new members of the Order of the at this park. Arrowmen, teaming with land managers for the mutual benefit Scouts at a district , built a of both. The park was thrilled Arrow. Here new members can catch a glimpse of the OA’s rich history, discover retention wall to support one of the with the work accomplished by the more about the Ordeal experience, and learn how to seal their membership in most scenic trails in the park. Even Scouts and has invited them to return. the Order by taking the next step: Brotherhood membership. After your next though the wall ended up being twice According to Mark Catlin, lodge staff as long as expected, the project was adviser, “the county parks love us.” In Ordeal, send all new members to www.jumpstart.oa-bsa.org to get them started still completed on time and with the return, the lodge was able to offer an on the right foot. workmanship that the OA has become opportunity for members to provide known for. meaningful service in a rich, natural The lodge also cleared and widened setting, as well as perform a brotherhood Visit today! www.jumpstart.oa-bsa.org another trail so that it can be groomed ceremony at the county park, providing in the winter for cross-country skiers. yet another opportunity for Arrowmen This same trail was mulched for ease to seal their membership. of use by hikers, cross-country runners, The lodge will continue to perform and horseback riders in the summer significant service to county parks, in months. The lodge provided more than addition to the work that they have 450 hours of service to the county park always done at their council’s camps.