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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 Scout 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 Scouting 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. 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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 ranger 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.