ISSUE 3 ORDER OF THE ARROW | BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA FALL 2013 1 National Bulletin ISSUE 3 | VOLUME LXXII FALL/WINTER 2014 A treasured transition to the summit circle Austin Pauling CONTENT TEAM that we made long ago, The national Order of and preserve the Family National As we near the the promise to live a the Arrow committee traditions of the Order Reserve. This ceremony centennial celebration life of cheerful service. has decided to share the of the Arrow.” On the is one of the ways that of our great and honored Many Arrowmen have spirit and leave a legacy weekend of August we fulfil that obligation. Order, we glance back at made this promise over for future Scouts by 1st-3rd, the national The Summit Circle will history. We remember the last 99 years, and we sharing our impact on Order of the Arrow exist as a quiet place of the countless times of look back to where it all the movement. committee, along with reflection for Arrowmen fun and fellowship that began with our founder The committee has key volunteers and and all Scouts, and will we have shared together. E. Urner Goodman and challenged all of national staff, attended serve as the national We look back on our co-founder Carroll A. our members to help the dedication ceremony own ceremonies and Edson, at Treasure Island by carrying out our of the Summit Circle CONT’D ON PAGE 2 remember the promise Scout Reservation. obligation to “observe at the Summit Bechtel

History of Centurion Arrowmen Arrowmen Award Press Awards Corps SCOOP INSIDE PAGE5 PAGE8 PAGE10 ISSUE 3 2 FALL/WINTERFALL 2013 2014 NATIONAL NEWS ORDER OF THE ARROW National Bulletin CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 PRINT PUBLICATIONS LEAD OA Circle at Betchel Summit Justin St. Louis PRINT PUBLICATIONS ADVISER Jeff St.Cyr Order of the Arrow PRODUCTION TEAM LEAD ceremonial grounds. It AJ Kelly will house the relocated PRODUCTION TEAM ADVISER Treasure Island ceremony Sam Pitts ring, the one in which our COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Michael Shostek Order was founded. Along COMMUNICATIONS LEAD ADVISER with the relocation of the Tony Fiori ring, the original stones DEPUTY COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR for the Treasure Island Aaron Shepherd ceremonial grounds along DEPUTY COMMUNICATIONS ADVISER Ed Lynes with the 50th anniversary National Vice Chief Taylor Bobrow and National Chief Nick Dannemiller standing next to a blazing fire at the Summit circle. CONTENT LEAD Todd Goldfarb lectern and plaque will be CONTENT ADVISER Nick Ochsner placed on site thanks to Tony Steinhardt, the vice This pathway will allow grounds. Once in the circle, MANAGING EDITOR David Joyner the generosity and efforts chairman for development Arrowmen to prepare an Arrowman will be PROJECT COOR. Joe Donahue of Unami Lodge of the for the national Order of their mind and spirit for able to reflect back to the SPECIAL PROJECTS Greg Bugler Cradle of Liberty Council, the Arrow committee and the important place of original ceremony and of VISUAL MEDIA Alex Leach Philadelphia, PA. In the one of the key players in the reflection. Tucked away in the original individual tests MEDIA EDITING Bob Brown circle, new elements will project, explained how we a peaceful clearing, with required. Each test will be COPY EDITORS Josh Kline, Alexander be created from rocks sent are preserving our traditions the sounds of the passing marked within the grounds McGrath, Jacob Wurth, Daniel Croshaw, from lodges throughout by completing this project. creek, Scouts will finish and Scouts will even be able Ben Griffin the nation as part of our “Scouts will discover the site the path by learning the to recreate several of the NATIONAL EVENTS Matt Garrison centennial celebration. via a logging road and will history of the important tests.” LOCAL FEATURES Eric Zavinski Additional features of our enter the circle by passing place they are about to As a gift to Scouting by PEOPLE & HUMAN INTEREST Gerald Fraas time will be added using along a reflection trail. This enter, the Treasure Island the Order of the Arrow in GENERAL ASSIGNMENT Thomas Van Horn steel and local West Virginia trail is marked with 15 blazes ceremonial grounds. The celebration of our 100th CENN. ANNIVERSARY Donnie Stephens stone and timber; all of reflection, reminiscent of entry view from the south anniversary, the site will CONTENT TEAM ADVISERS Andrew Kulhmann, Kelly Rodrigue, Mike within keeping to the high the Ordeal Ceremony and will be framed by a gateway ensure that the birthplace Bazonis, Matt Holland, Brent Wessel, Ned construction standards of the original Brotherhood that will set the stage for of our Order will be Lundquist, Dylan Ellsworth, Sean McCabe, Darlene Scheffler, Dan O’Rourke, Dan Dick, the Summit Bechtel Family fireplace at our founder’s their time of self-reflection preserved for another Joey Kiker, Jacob Schlies National Scout Reserve. homestead. in the trapezoidal shaped century and beyond. BRAND & IDENTITY Alex Call BRAND & IDENTITY ADVISER Matt Madderra ------2014 NATIONAL OFFICER DIRECTORY ------NATIONAL CHIEF Nick Dannemiller NATIONAL VICE CHIEF Taylor Bobrow NATIONAL CHAIRMAN Ray Capp VICE CHAIR, COMMUNICATIONS & TECH. Craig Salazar OA DIRECTOR Clyde Mayer OA ASSOC. DIRECTOR Matt Dukeman The National Bulletin is a publication of the Order of the Arrow. Its content and design are developed by youth Nick Dannemiller Taylor Bobrow Michael Kintscher Ricky Angeletti Kyle Piper Wesley Seaman Arrowmen under the guidance of adult [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] advisers. [email protected] If you have an article and/or photo (with caption) for submission, or if you’re interested in writing for the Bulletin, please email [email protected]. #NOAC2015 #ArrowTour @noac #OA100 EVENT.OA-BSA.ORG ARROWTOUR.OA-BSA.ORG @ArrowTour #OABSA instagram.com/ youtube.com/ oabsa. oa-bsa.org fb.com/ @oabsa oa-bsa oabsa oabsa oabsa tumblr.com ISSUEISSUE 33 LOCAL FEATURE FALL/WINTERFALL 2013 2014 3 ArrowPower 2014 wrap-up CHIEFLY SPEAKING each day, working both on and off the water to provide service with each and every Arrowman at the project. They also helped provide hilarious skits for both the opening and closing shows! As the week came to a close, Arrowmen were given the results of their service. Over 1,500 hours of cheerful service Brothers, were provided to the project, which is nearly $35,000 worth As we approach the eve of one hundred years for the Order of the of manpower donated to our Arrow, we find ourselves asking: what does it mean to be an Arrowman National Parks! Scouts built in light of our centennial anniversary? While a number of things a new 35 foot bridge for the come to our minds, we are ready to reflect, celebrate and serve. Ice Age Trail and removed From the South Pacific to the heart of New England, and the Pacific more than 2.5 miles of barbed Northwest to the Gulf waters, our adventures have taken us across wire fencing. One participant the nation and Order. After reflecting on the last year, we can proudly remarked, “I can’t wait to come attest that the spark lit almost 100 years ago has become a roaring fire, back next summer to show my and that we could not be more humbled to view your success while friends what we’ve all done.” serving in our roles this year. We have seen, now more than ever, Two Brothers constructing a bridge at ArrowPower2014. If interested in trying to that this brotherhood is a tremendous force for good in Scouting, our Alex Derr National Scenic Riverway. create your own ArrowPower communities and our world. C-1B SECTION CHIEF Arrowmen traveled from across event back home, talk to your Consequently, now is the time to celebrate the lofty journey our Order the Central Region to help section or lodge chief about has traveled. Whether you have been active since the 60th anniversary, Last August, over 100 build trails, clean campsites, making it a reality. “The key or simply a freshly-minted Ordeal member, every Arrowman can and Arrowmen gathered in the remove barbed wire fencing, is building partnerships with should take part in this momentous occasion: there has never been northwoods of Wisconsin for a build footbridges and more; groups like the National Park a greater time to be an Arrowman! Together, we can memorialize week of service, adventure and there was plenty to do for all. Service or Forest Service,” all those who helped the Order grow, enjoy this proud moment and environmental stewardship; As one National Park said C-1A Section Chief Ben cheerfully welcome every new member in the year ahead. ArrowPower2014 had begun! noted, “We’ve been waiting for Johnston. “Building on the Our Order has never been one to simply be content with our past A joint effort by Sections you Scouts all summer!” friendships we’ve started at achievements. Arrowmen have always looked to the horizon for C-1A, C-1B and C-3A, the event Joining the three sections ArrowPower, any section can new summits. Lest we forget we have only just begun the adventure. partnered with the National were National Chief Nick do an event like this!” With Similarly, we plan to continue to serve Scouting and this organization; Park Service and Ice Age Trail Dannemiller and Central the right determination and to pay forward the incredible experiences we have been fortunate Alliance to provide volunteer Region Chief Ricky Angeletti. enough help, you too can make to enjoy. We encourage YOU to rededicate yourself in new ways as service for the St. Croix They traveled around the event a difference in your local area. we enter our centennial. This can take numerous forms, including helping with the Year of Service, earning the Arrowman Service Award or attending NOAC or ArrowTour. If through the next century, we hold fast to our Obligation, the Order will continue to travel straight and true as an arrow driven skyward, as an eagle soaring sunward. It is our hope that you will join with us in greeting the dawn of this new century of service with the excitement and temerity it deserves. The Order of the Arrow has always been an organization of opportunity, and with this new beginning comes countless possibilities. Tackle the obstacles our Order has yet to conquer, strive to raise the bar in what you do, make your time in this brotherhood extraordinary, savor this next year in the company of your Brothers.

Thankfully,

Nick Dannemiller Taylor Bobrow

“That you are here—that life exists and identity, That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse.” Arrowmen resting after a long day of cheerful service at ArrowPower2014. ISSUE 3 4 FALL/WINTERFALL 2013 2014 CONCLAVE BEST PRACTICES Highlights of section conclaves nationwide Gerald Fraas PEOPLE & HUMAN INTEREST LEAD

What makes each Conclave unique? There’s plenty to share about how other Arrowmen experience conclave around the nation. There are two halves to the section conclave season. The first half of the season starts in early April and ends in mid-June, while the second half starts in July and ends in late October. Now that the second half is nearly over, it’s time to take a step back and highlight some of the unique conclave venues and activities that made this Arrowmen playing wischixen, a Native American game, at the 2014 SR-9 Section Conclave held at Moundville Archaeological Park, Moundville, Alabama. year’s gatherings special. More often than not, a section University. Other sections conclave is important, but National Chief Matt Brown offers something different, conclave is held at a council’s chose interesting locations as typically it’s the activities and 2014 National Vice Chief but all of them bring Scout camp. In 2014, 35 of 48 well, such as SR-9’s Section that make the event. Taylor Bobrow. Runners at together Arrowmen from sections hosted conclave at a Conclave at the Moundsville After a rousing morning of the Section C-7 Conclave had different lodges for a time of camp. Of the remaining 13, Archaeological Site near training at section conclave, the opportunity to take part fellowship. eight were held at schools, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and participants and staff in a 5K race around the city The conclaves of 2014 are including W-5N’s conclave at C-1A’s Section Conclave at dive into a wide variety of of Stoughton, Wisconsin. coming to an end, but you Cody Middle School in Cody, Camp Ripley, a 53,000 acre activities. Arrowmen at the Arrowmen at the NE-5A can expect even more fun and Wyoming. SR2-3S’s Lone military facility near Little SR-6 Conclave took part in Conclave participated in a excitement for the centennial Star Fellowship was held on Falls, Minnesota. The venue football playoffs, complete wide-scale Ultimate Frisbee celebrations at conclaves the campus of Texas State a section chooses for its with commentary by 2013 tournament. Every conclave around the country next year! Section W-3S promotes conclave with a new incentive program

Tyler Lyman This idea can be replicated Another resource the W-3S SECTION CHIEF with other organizational section found useful for levels within the Order conclave promotion included Having difficulty with of the Arrow. Lodges providing a range of items Conclave promotions and with a large membership at the trading post. Items attendance? Section W-3S can provide this type of tailored to participants’ tried something unique; incentive to their chapters, interest increased lodges that worked towards who bring a certain fundraising as well as increasing participation at number of Arrowmen to opportunities to spark the section’s 2014 conclave an event. The lodge T-shirt discussion with Arrowmen received specialized lodge incentive helped Section about all that the section T-shirts for the event. W-3S to increase conclave has to offer. With the Order’s Participation was based on attendance by over 25% centennial anniversary a percentage of each lodge’s from the previous year; swiftly approaching, the rechartering membership. a significant feat for section plans to capitalize The shirts included a any section. The section on opportunities like the silkscreen logo of the event leadership believes that T-shirt incentive and trading and color was the choice of lodge unity and connectivity post expansion in order to lodge leaders. This allowed is one of the reasons why bring even more Scouts to its each delegation to build unity Scouts are drawn to the 2015 conclave, which will be while bringing even more OA, especially at lodge and held at Coast Guard Island Brothers proudly wearing their T-shirts at the 2014 W-3S Conclave. Arrowmen to the conclave. section events. in Alameda, California. ISSUEISSUE 3 3 HISTORY FEATURE: AWARDS FALL/WINTERFALL 2013 2014 5 National awards recognize Arrowmen throughout history Throughout the years, there have been many ways to recognize Arrowmen for their efforts in the Order and in Scouting. Discover some of the awards used to fulfill this purpose.

Michael Casey In 1990, the 75th Anniversary CONTENT TEAM Award was given to all qualifying Arrowmen. This From July 16th, 2014 to was a major change because December 31st, 2015, youth adult members were eligible and adult Arrowmen will be as well as those under 21. The able to commemorate our requirements had specific organization’s centennial tasks to be accomplished by working to complete the by youth and adults. They Arrowman Service Award, also included development for known as the “sash patch.” one’s chapter and lodge, unit Indeed, the Order of the Arrow and community, and self. The has a long history of awards award was a pocket device for exemplary service to the that had a red and white OA program, Scouting and ribbon with a suspended communities. These awards turtle representing the totem started with the Distinguished of the first lodge, Unami. Service Award (DSA) back in In 1998, following the death 1940. of Josh Sain, 1997 National Senior OA leaders created Vice Chief, the national OA the DSA for members who committee and the national gave exemplary service above council of chiefs created a the lodge level. Some of the scholarship given to youth first recipients included the OA officers of the section, founders and early officers of region and national levels the organization. The award is who contribute a significant a silver arrow suspended from amount of their time and a white ribbon with red arrows service to the national pointing upward. program. Recipients must In 1965, the 50th Anniversary demonstrate a commitment Award was given to Arrowmen to both the Order and their under 21 who fulfilled certain academic studies. requirements. They were to be active within their troops and lodges, attend resident camp Remind us of our or a week long troop campout, “lifelong commitment to participate in an OA service cheerful service to the “ project, advance in BSA rank brotherhood of man. and recruit a new Scout. The award was a patch that was Dr. Goodman sewn onto the top portion of the OA sash. In 1967, the national OA These awards have been committee created a non- In 1975 and 1976, the 60th service. This award was also give exceptional service given to many deserving member recognition award Anniversary Award was a patch that could be sewn to their local lodge. The recipients in recognition called the Red Arrow Award. given to Arrowmen under 21 onto the top portion of the award is a bronze medallion of their exemplary service This award recognizes those who fulfilled requirements OA sash. with the faces of Goodman to others. Dr. Goodman who are not Arrowmen, but including personal In 1981, following the and Carroll A. Edson commented on our duty contribute exceptional service development, involvement death of Dr. E. Urner superimposed. The reverse to others which should to the national organization. The in BSA programs relating to Goodman, the national side offers a well-known “remind us of our lifelong Red Arrow Award is presented the United States of America OA committee created the quote from the Legend, “He commitment to cheerful during the National Order of bicentennial celebration, Founder’s Award. This who serves his fellows is, of service to the brotherhood of the Arrow Conferences. and unit, lodge and council award recognizes those who all his fellows, greatest.” man.” ISSUEISSUE 33 6 FALLFALL/WINTER 2013 2014 MEMBERS SPEAK OUT ISSUEISSUE 3 3 MEMBERS SPEAK OUT FALL/WINTERFALL 2013 2014 7 ISSUE 3 8 FALL/WINTERFALL 2013 2014 NATIONAL NEWS Centurion Award launch Centurion Award launch “service period.” A nominee Lodges may nominate a the nomination, Key 3’s entry will include a photo of For nearly 100 years, the need not have remained number based on a ratio of will be directed to upload the Centurion in service, a Order of the Arrow has registered in the BSA, local 1 per 100 chartered members each Centurion’s name, listing of the lodge, council purposefully recognized council or Order of the Arrow or fraction thereof up to a hometown, lodge, council, and hometown, as well Scouts and Scouters who best lodge past the service period, maximum of 20, according dates of service, testimonial as an anecdote provided exemplify the Scout Oath nor at the time of nomination. to 2013 membership data and picture electronically from the nomination on and Law in their daily lives. Therefore, nominees may be (i.e., data provided for through an online portal. this Centurion’s unique Therefore, our organization’s living or deceased and should rechartering in or around The data gained through exemplary service to the centennial provides a unique have provided significant December 2013). Lodges with the online portal will feed lodge. This publication will opportunity to commemorate contribution(s) to the fewer than 800 chartered directly into a digital be made available after those among us who are lodge’s legacy. Evidence of members will use the same publication chronicling all nominations have been exemplars of the “high ideals a historical member of the ratio but may petition the the stories of each of these submitted, but before the 2015 and purpose of the Order of lodge may, but need not be, national OA committee for Arrowmen. National Order of the Arrow the Arrow.” the Centurion sourced from information such additional nomination Conference. Award aims to highlight within the lodge’s centennial slots to increase their total to Recognition of Centurions Third, during ArrowTour, “hometown heroes,” or history book. 8. Awarding those additional Nominees selected by the part of each region’s static Arrowmen who have Each nominee must be nominees with the Centurion national Order of the Arrow display will be reserved meaningfully contributed designated as either a youth Award will be entirely at the committee will be provided in order to recognize local to the forming, maturing or adult contributor. A discretion of the national with a certificate and Centurions from that and ongoing operational youth contributor denotes committee. recognition ribbon consisting particular geographic area. excellence of their local that the nominee’s service To commence the selection of a red and white ribbon and Finally, lodges are encouraged council’s lodge, and who, in period occurred while he process, the Lodge Key 3 will a metallic totem symbolizing to recognize their Centurions doing so, inspired others to was under 21 years of age. solicit recommendations for the centennial anniversary at appropriate lodge or follow in their footsteps. An adult contributor denotes potential nominations of of the Order of the Arrow. council functions. Such This award is a one-time that the nominee’s service these “hometown heroes” Details on the ordering of examples include the lodge’s recognition associated with period occurred while he from lodge members through these recognition items will annual holiday banquet. the centennial anniversary of or she was over 21 years of the Centurion Award petition, be announced at a later date. To successfully support the OA that is bestowed by the age. An adult contributor which will be available for There are a variety of our local council’s lodge in national Order of the Arrow can be recognized for his or download on oa-bsa.org. opportunities for Centurions recognizing its “Hometown committee. It is modeled her service as a professional The answers provided in to be recognized, at the local, Heroes,” carefully consider after a similar program in or volunteer. The minimum support of the Arrowman regional and national levels. nominating Arrowmen who the BSA’s 100th anniversary service period is 3 years for a should not be a list of First, the centennial gala, have selflessly exemplified celebration, the 2010 youth contributor and 6 years awards received by a which is the premier banquet the ideals of brotherhood, National Hall of Leadership. for an adult contributor. potential nominee, rather at the 2015 National Order of cheerfulness and service Accordingly, this recognition Time as a youth contributor an insightful anecdote (in the Arrow Conference, will and passionately devoted is an opportunity to highlight may not be applied to the the form of a testimonial) serve as the primary national themselves “to help other lodge development over minimum time for an adult on this Arrowman’s unique recognition event for people at all times” and the last century and the contributor (i.e., there can be and exemplary service to Centurions. It is planned that meet the needs of others. many individuals, both no adult contributors under the lodge. After careful lodges will be able to purchase Upon entry into the OA’s youth and adult, who were 27 years of age). review of the received tables of 10 seats that will next century of service, instrumental to this success. recommendations, the Lodge include the lodge honorees these Centurions will serve These honorees will serve Key 3 will determine their and those members of the as a hallmark and ardent as exemplars of leadership, Logistics and process for lodge’s list of Centurion lodge wishing to participate reminder of our Order’s modeling to others a selection and submission nominations prior to in the dinner. Tickets will sell commitment to cheerful commitment to cheerful of nominees the established national on a first-come, first-served service. All Arrowmen are service as the Order of the From October 1st, 2014 to deadline. basis with limited capacity. encouraged to recommend Arrow enters its second February 28th, 2015, Lodge Following signed approval Tickets will be available for potential nominations to century. Key 3s can submit their from the Scout Executive, purchase through the NOAC their Lodge Key 3s. respective lodge’s Centurion the Lodge Key 3 will submit registration portal and is Breakdown of criteria for nominations to the national their respective lodge’s estimated to open in spring More information nomination office. A recommended petitions and the Centurion 2015. Please see the Centurion Centurion nominees must timeline that is available on lodge verification form Second, a digital publication Award FAQ page for a listing have been registered in the the national OA website has to the national office on the national OA website of common inquiries. Any BSA, the local council and been provided to assist lodges for approval. Once the chronicling the stories of other questions on the the Order of the Arrow lodge through the selection and national office confirms each of these Arrowmen Centurion Award can be during their recognized submission process. receipt and acceptance of will be published. Each directed to [email protected]. ISSUEISSUE 3 3 NATIONAL NEWS FALL/WINTERFALL 2013 2014 9 Nominations for Distinguished Service and Red Arrow Awards open The Distinguished Service Scouting over a period of will not be accepted or OA. This service may take Arrow Award nominations Award (DSA) was created in years. The award is presented considered for posthumous many forms and should must be received by the OA 1940 to honor those persons every two to three years awards. All DSA nominations involve a significant period director no later than 5 pm who render service to the during the National Order must be received by the OA of time, as opposed to a (CST) on January 31st, 2015. Order beyond the lodge level. of the Arrow Conference. director no later than 5 pm single event. Only a limited Recommendations for the The award is presented to Since the time the first (CST) on January 31st, 2015. number of awards will be DSA and the Red Arrow those OA members who awards were presented, The Red Arrow Award, presented; therefore, only Award must be submitted render distinguished and less than 910 Distinguished for distinguished service to those nominees whose using the appropriate outstanding service to the Service Awards have been the Order, is presented by accomplishments are of nomination form, which can Order on a sectional, regional awarded. Young men under the national Order of the the highest order will be be found at or national basis. It is given 21 and adults (volunteer and Arrow committee to either recognized. Nominations will http://www.oa-bsa.org/ primarily for dedicated professional) are eligible for non-Scouters or Scouters not be accepted or considered pages/content/printable- service to the Order and nomination. Nominations who are not members of the for posthumous awards. Red forms. Philmont Adviser Training, tailored to you

Branden Kelly the week. Additionally, CONTENT TEAM special guests have trained throughout the conference In 1948, the Boy Scouts including former and of America fully adopted current national officers, the Training members of the national Course into its program, and committee and inspirational in 1949 the Philmont Scout speakers. There are no Ranch was one of the first prerequisites for advisers locations for adult Scouters who wish to participate, any to participate in Wood Badge. and all are welcome! These courses were offered The program isn’t just by the National BSA Council hour-after-hour of training, Staff at and at however. During the Philmont’s very own Camp evenings and almost all day Zastrow until 2000. on Wednesday, participants However, this doesn’t are able to experience mean that Philmont stopped and enjoy the many utilizing elite programs to activities that Philmont train Scouters. In fact, after has to offer, including nearly two years of planning, hiking, fishing, horseback the Philmont Training riding, pottery-making Center offered a weeklong demonstrations, museum program during the summer visits, Buffalo Barbeque on in 2001, for advisers in the the Greensward, a western Order of the Arrow, known night of dance and games as the Philmont OA Adviser and shopping in Cimarron Conference (POAAC). The and nearby towns. program focused on lodge Advisers and staff from around the nation at the 2014 Philmont Adviser Training. The Philmont Scout advisers who wanted to find the content is designed for Some of the topics that are The goals are to challenge, Ranch has offered amazing a solution to some of the the participants by the staff normally covered during educate and inspire both opportunities throughout problems that their lodges through the use of a pre-event the course include how the participants and the its history for both youth faced, and to add something survey, which that is sent out to improve membership staff. Since the conference and adults involved in new to their lodge, such as a prior to the course. The result retention, the effective is led by members of the the BSA. The Philmont program or position. is a course that provides techniques of lodge and national Order of the OA Adviser Conference For lodge advisers with participants the specific chapter communications, Arrow committee and is just one of the many similar goals today, the skills, tools and resources that techniques to improve BSA professional staff opportunities for Arrowmen course is still here to help. they need in order to become Brotherhood conversion who have served as lodge at the high adventure base. “The thing that makes this a more effective adviser,” said and other subject matters advisers, there is a wealth Next summer’s course is training course completely national committee member as requested by the of knowledge brought to scheduled for June 21st- unique every year is that Steve Silbiger. participants. the training throughout 27th. ISSUE 3 10 FALLFALL/WINTER 2013 2014 NATIONAL NEWS NE-3A finds success with OA Troop NEW PROGRAM Representative Adviser Program, Arrowmen Press Corps: year round spotlight on lodges Kenneth Erickson Unit of Excellence Program CONTENT TEAM attend events through troop announcements.” The purpose of the Conway also stresses the Arrowmen Press Corps importance of recognition, (APC) program is to “Once a year they are identify Arrowmen who responsible for doing the are already producing annual OA presentation at a relevant content and bring troop court of honor. The troop them onto the national reps are [also] recognized.” OA communications team There’s more to being an by utilizing their work to OATR adviser than just showcase our Order on the directing youth. local level. Representatives “I also talked directly to will be able to learn skills the parents of the youth that and acquire information appeared to be interested about events and activities in [the OA]... I pointed out in our organization that they is used nationally and one all the opportunities the may not receive elsewhere. used locally. Gold level OA has to offer and real Based off of the popular recognition can be reached life examples,” she said. “I NOAC program, APC by fulfilling additional assist with car pools, and representatives will sign up requirements. makes sure announcements as members of their local When an Arrowman go out, [including] lodge. Any youth Arrowman, is interested in joining congratulations to Scouts for who is not yet 21, is eligible to the APC, he can register become a representative for for one of three options: Michael Todd Vigil Honor member of Ho- OA accomplishments” the Arrowmen Press Corps. writer, photographer CONTENT TEAM de-no-sau-nee Lodge. “Now In regards to the OA Unit of These representatives can or videographer. Upon we have two troop reps… a Excellence Program, Conway select their interests in completing the registration, The Order of the Arrow true leadership position with said it “served as a catalyst for writing, photography or the Arrowman will receive Troop/Team Representative accountability.” what has already happened in video making and pursue an email welcoming him Program is a staple of many Conway has served Troop our troop. Our lodge adviser those interests in this to the program, explaining lodges’ unit outreach program. 457 as the OATR adviser since was invited to our winter program. This will allow the criteria for submissions While some find enormous the position was created, court of honor to present it for national publications, and other important success in the program, other almost immediately after her and told our troop about all mailings and social media information. Every lodges struggle to keep troop Ordeal in 2010. She found the OA opportunities… it got posts to include local content participant will receive representatives involved, and opportunities to work with non-members excited to join that otherwise may not be invites to bi-monthly their units lack any incentive her advisees immediately. the OA.” found, and for local writers conference calls where to support them. This was “When I started driving [my For OA troop representatives, and photographers to have important information the case with Troop 457, out OATRs] to events, I found that and especially OATR advisers, their work seen nationwide. will be dispersed as well of Williamsville NY, until we could have some great who are struggling to qualify Participants in the as things like writing they established the OA troop discussions about the events… as an OA Unit of Excellence, program will be eligible to tips, guest speakers representative adviser (OATR often we discussed how we Conway shares the following earn recognition in the form and interesting things adviser) position and became could get others to join us.” best practices: of a unique patch. To meet happening in our Order. a 2013 OA Unit of Excellence. Now, Conway works with the • Build interest in the OA the minimum requirements After a member submits an We interviewed Ginny Conway, OATR advisers to formulate a by attending the events to get a silver level patch, a article, not only will they OATR Adviser, to learn about list of goals and expectations yourself and serving as an photographer must submit receive the status of their their transformation from a for their team to work towards. example. 10 total photographs, have articles, but also feedback “sash and dash” troop to an “Our troop reps are expected to • Communicate what is going one used nationally and two that can help them improve OA Unit of Excellence. go to chapter meetings or LEC on in the OA on a regular used locally. A writer must their next article. To find “The job of OA troop meetings, assist in running the basis, and include the submit five articles, have out more information and representative was thought troop election, attend at least parents in the discussion. one used nationally and register to be a part of this of [as a] do nothing position… one lodge event and become two used locally. Finally a program, visit oa-bsa.org/ our Scouts needed to be held a Brotherhood member. videographer must submit APC or email us at apc@oa- accountable in leadership They also are expected CONT’D ON PAGE 11 three videos, one of which bsa.org! positions,” said Conway, a to encourage members to ISSUEISSUE 3 3 NATIONAL NEWS FALL/WINTERFALL 2013 2014 11 A new adviser for the Northeast Region Alec Nelson and the Order of the Arrow, subcommittee of the national Black has lofty goals for CONTENT TEAM as both an Eagle Scout and a Order of the Arrow committee. the region and is looking Vigil Honor member. He hails He lives near Binghamton, forward to making things This summer, the Northeast from Ohtahnagon Lodge of the New York and serves as a happen. He hopes “that every Region of the Order of the Baden-Powell Council, which program manager for defense Arrowman participates in Arrow welcomed Bob Black as serves the southern New York contractor BAE Systems, the great birthday party of its new chairman, replacing area. Throughout his Scouting formerly British Aerospace our Order.” He is looking Mark J. Chilutti who had served career, Black has served in and Marconi Electric Systems. forward to the future. “This since 2011. Black brings great various positions including During his tenure in Scouting will be a [time] to not only experience and perspective national event staff, lodge and the Order, Black has count the candles looking to the Order, having been adviser, council vice president been recognized with the backward,” he said, “but awarded the highest honors and as a member of the Distinguished Service Award also to set the pace for the NER Chairman, Bob Black both in the Boy Scout program region and section operations and the Silver Beaver Award. next hundred years.”

National Chief to Chief Scout Executive CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 SPECIAL FEATURE the story of two Arrowmen Owen Clapp Schuck’s commitment to Distinguished Service Award, CONTENT TEAM the Order was impressive. He he presented the first one determined that the Order to Dr. Goodman in 1940, and Created in 1940, the should be a part of his council received it himself six years Distinguished Service Award and worked with Dr. E. Urner later. (DSA) is a special honor that Goodman to create Indiandale Brunton also was an active only few in the Order of the Lodge, the fifth lodge of the Scouter in other ways. He Arrow have received. It is an Order at the time. He attended became a member of the acknowledgement of service the first Grand Lodge Meeting Boy Scouts of America’s beyond the lodge level by of the Order and became the National Council in 1952, as OA Troop Rep. Adviser & those Arrowmen who live the first grand lodge treasurer. director of church relations. definition of cheerful service. In 1922, his lodge hosted In 1957, he became a member Unit of Excellence Program Out of the few that have been the second Grand Lodge of the National Council’s chosen, only Arthur Schuck Meeting, and he became the senior management and • Provide OA troop the role of the adult in the and Joseph Brunton have second grand lodge chieftain, was appointed Chief Scout representatives with a job OA. served as the equivalent winning a close election Executive in 1960. He would description and clearly of national chief and later against Carroll Edson. Schuck later receive the World defined expectations. Overall, the OATR adviser became Chief Scout Executive. received the Distinguished Organization of the Scout • Work with the lodge and needs to instil good habits in Arthur Schuck started his Service Award in 1942. Movement’s Bronze Wolf develop a relationship with members – OATRs and others Scouting career in the early Joseph Brunton Jr. was a Award in 1965 and the BSA’s it on the troop level; get the – regarding event attendance, days of the Order, making an professional Scouter and Silver Buffalo Award in 1977. benefit of having members setting the example and impact that led him to receive active member of the OA. These gentlemen are among be in the loop on lodge more. By ensuring the health the Distinguished Service He was one of the founding the earliest recipients of the program. of a unit’s OA activities, an Award. In 1913, Schuck members of Octoraro Lodge Distinguished Service Award. • Ensure proper unit election effective OATR adviser can entered the Scouting world in West Chester, Pennsylvania Schuck and Brunton were part procedures. really make the difference as a Scoutmaster in Newark, in 1926. Brunton became of the second and third class • Be sure unit leaders are in the lives of both their New Jersey. He became a the Scout Executive for of recipients respectively. aware of the camping immediate advisee and the professional Scouter in 1917 East Boroughs Council, At the time of Brunton’s requirement. many, many Scouts who are serving as Scout Executive for Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania recognition, he was one of • Publicize OA yet to begin their journey in Reading Council in Reading, and in 1936, he was elected only twenty recipients of this accomplishments and the Order. Pennsylvania. Schuck became national lodge treasurer. At prestigious award. Only three service performed by those Dedicated to the memory the director of operations for the age of 35, he became the Arrowmen were awarded the in your unit. of Jerry Sullivan II, Ho-de- the 1937 National . 1938 national lodge chief. In DSA at each national meeting • Provide a means no-sau-nee Lodge Adviser In 1948, he became the third this position, he started the during this period. We are of coordinating and Section NE-3A Associate Chief Scout Executive, idea of “fellowship” meetings, indebted to their service and transportation to OA Adviser. He saw the Order’s earning the Silver Buffalo which became what we know the service of other early events and meetings. work fulfilled through his and the Bronze Wolf Award in today as section conclaves. recipients who helped make • As an OATR adviser, example. Passed August 27th, 1960. Instrumental in creating the the Order what it is today. understand – and live out - 2014. ISSUEISSUE 33 12 FALL/WINTERFALL 2013 2014 NATIONAL NEWS 2014 OA High Adventure recap “Adventure is the reward for cheerful service, and leadership is the result.” Programs yield remarkable service through adventure

Joey Dierdorf & Tyler Bond 170 feet of new erosion wall, CONTENT TEAM finalized 640 feet of erosion wall and harvested seven This is how Order of the invasive lionfish! Arrow Summit Experience Finally, at the new Order of Director Tyler Allen sums up the Arrow Summit Experience the theme of every Order of program, Director Tyler Allen the Arrow High Adventure and his team made great (OAHA) program. Each year, strides during a successful Arrowmen from around the inaugural year. nation come together in With 80 participants, many brotherhood and service at of whom had no previous the Boy Scouts of America’s experience building trail, OA National High Adventure Summit Experience cranked Bases. While these Arrowmen out over 3,000 feet of trail leave their worksites during its 8 sessions. These unfinished, they depart with Arrowmen also experienced a assurance that the next crew myriad of programs that the will continue where they left Summit Bechtel Reserve has to off during the next OAHA offer, including canopy tours, trek. rugged mountain biking trails, How much service does the the world’s largest outdoor Order of the Arrow provide climbing facility, gliding through OAHA programs each down the nation’s largest zip year? line and rafting down Class 5 OA Trail Crew Director rapids in the New River Gorge. OA-BSA.ORG ADVENTURE. Tim Riedl says, “Over nine Though these numbers and sessions, 184 participants statistics are an amazing completed the program and achievement, one that provided 8,893 man-hours of Arrowmen should be proud service, building 3,490 feet of of, they were not created in a trail, which included over a stunning 1,300 miles of trail boring or without reward. providing service for a variety blink of an eye. Participants dozen rock walls.” was hiked by participants this Throughout their nine of organizations in the put their hearts and souls into Riedl also commented on summer. sessions, participants canoed Florida Keys. This included the trails and projects that the experience Arrowmen In the boundary waters of more than 1,800 miles of the National Oceanic and they worked on. They gave have while completing this Minnesota, Ryan Bajan and wilderness territory that has Atmospheric Administration, back to these bases in the hope work, stating, “The change I Ted Weiland were hard at been virtually untouched by Mote Marine Labs and the that someday a new generation witnessed was night and day. work running the Order of the humans. South Florida Council of the of Arrowmen will take their Participants arrive nervous, Arrow Wilderness Voyage and The Order of the Arrow BSA. place and continue to add on anxious, willing; they leave Canadian Odyssey programs. Ocean Adventure program had Arrowmen then embarked to their legacy of service. With strong, confident and as Assistant Director Weiland an exciting summer as well! on a 42-foot sloop rig sailboat, the 100th anniversary of the brothers.” reported that 115 Arrowmen The Florida National High where they explored the OA and the 20th anniversary Though the many rock walls - worked to build “over 150 feet Adventure Sea Base welcomed sea while learning about of the OAHA program, we some 20 feet in length and 4 feet of turnpike, well over 100 feet 75 Arrowmen in 12 different navigation techniques, marine expect to see a record number in height containing over 1,000 of retread, and eight gradient crews to experience a truly ecology and how to use the of OAHA participants next rocks - took a considerable dips… during the summer.” unique adventure. wind to sail. Over the course summer. Become part of this amount of time to build, there In the pristine beauty of the Members of the OA who of this amazing adventure, legacy; make an OA High was still plenty of time for Northern Tier Boundary attended the Ocean Adventure Arrowmen completed 2,250 Adventure program part of fun! Over the nine sessions, a Waters, their work was never program spent four days hours of service, constructed your summer in 2015.