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March 2013 - April 2013 www.oa-bsa.org Volume LXX Issue 1 Dallas 2012: Old chiefs say farewell, new chiefs elected

Chief Preston Marquis led the section the Western Region were elected into their By JOHN CONLIN chiefs in electing the new leaders for new positions as 2013 region chiefs. Staff Writer the Order. Votes were tallied late into During the remaining two and a Arrowmen across the country gathered the night, with the election procedures half days of the meeting, section chiefs, for the annual National Planning Meeting continuing until early in the morning. In advisers, members of the National OA in Dallas, Texas from December 27-30 the end, Matt Brown and Jordan Hughes Committee and support staff gathered to plan for the 2013 year. Then National were elected as chief and vice chief for the together to look ahead to Project 2013, Chief John Rehm began the four-day 2013 term, and officially began their time the OA’s program of emphasis for the conference with a welcoming of all in office the next morning. year. Six vice chiefs (JVC) were chiefs, national committee members, The section chiefs then met together by elected to help plan and lead this effort in and members of the support staff during region after breakfast to elect region chiefs. supporting the jamboree. Thursday night’s dinner. Tyler Allen of the Northeast Region, Brad Soon after the opening reception and Torpey of the Southern Region, Mike Gray See JVC, page 5 dinner, Rehm and then National Vice of the Central Region, and David Dye of National Chief Matt Brown (left) and National Vice Chief Jordan Hughes (right). Project 2013 to be Order’s largest jamboree role

experience is going to be more meaningful The bus ride will include an inspirational By JOSH PELOQUIN and inspirational. Additionally, the OA program before the Scouts provide service Staff Writer will be helping with the introduction of two to benefit the Appalachian communities Only five months separate us from the totally new programs: the Jamboree Trek in southern West Virginia. The Day 2013 National Scout Jamboree, the first and the Jamboree Day of Service. of Service is sponsored by the World jamboree at The Summit Bechtel Family Each troop attending the jamboree, will Scouting Committee’s Messengers of National Scout Reserve. More than 40,000 be led on a day hike to the summit of Garden Peace program and the West Virginia Scouts and Scouters attending the jamboree Ground Mountain, one of the most amazing Civilian Conservation Corps. are counting on 700 Arrowmen to provide vantage points at the Summit. On top of Some of the awesome benefits of crucial program elements, such as the Garden Ground, Scouts will participate in serving on staff include an incredible Jamboree Trek and Day of Service. Are exciting mountain man and highland game behind-the-scenes tour of the jamboree, a you one of those incredible Arrowmen? activities. Troops and guides will then day of whitewater rafting, pre-jamboree If not, why? participate in a campfire program before access to the incredible new program areas There are several incredible programs heading back to their jamboree campsite, offered at the Summit, natural climbing that the Order of the Arrow is providing exhausted from a fantastic mountain-top walls, BMX courses, rifle ranges, and a leadership for at the jamboree, and you experience. greatly discounted jamboree price of only can be part of the history that the Order is The OA Day of Service will take place $420. making. The American Indian Village is on another day of the troop’s jamboree For more information about the expanding and innovating, the recreation experience. OA Guides will lead them OA’s involvement at the National Scout programs that the staff will be offered are to one of numerous service sites in the Jamboree, visit event.oa-bsa.org or talk to Trek Guides lead groups up to the top of Garden Ground Mountain at the Jamboree more adventurous, and the overall OA nine counties surrounding the Summit. your section chief. Shakedown this past summer.

OA Legacy Rocks Jamboree Vice Chiefs It is time to contribute At the 2013 National your lodge’s legacy Scout Jamboree, OA rock. vice chiefs will lead 3 5 jamboree programs. Region Chiefs Elected Revamped Chapter- This past December, Read how a chapter in four region chiefs were Guam is rebuilding its In This In

Edition: elected. Read more on membership. 4 page four. 7 Page 2 National notes Boy Scouts of America 2013 National Planning Calendar Commemorative sashes for all 2015 NOAC attendees April Brotherhood, and Vigil Honor sashes 5-7 NLS, Phoenix, Arizona - Western Region By KYLE BRENDEL will be made in the current style and NLS, Camp Squanto, Massachusetts - Northeast Region Staff Writer given out at a special program to be 19-21 NLS, St. Paul, Minnesota - Central Region Arrowmen attending the 2015 unveiled. May National Order of the Arrow This souvenir sash will be worn 22-24 National Annual Meeting, Grapevine, TX Conference will get a once in a for only a designated period of 22 National OA Committee meeting, Grapevine, TX lifetime souvenir, after a vote by time, and should be viewed as a 28 OA Ocean Adventure Begins the national committee at the annual commemorative item. The rarity of June planning meeting this past December. the sash is noteworthy, as only those At the meeting, committee present at NOAC 2015 will receive 8 Philmont OA Trail Crew begins This sash, presented to national members approved a proposal to them. Any extras produced will not 9 Northern Tier OA Odyssey begins committeemen at the 1990 NOAC is give each NOAC participant a special be sold. Northern Tier OA Voyage begins similar to what Arrowmen will get in 2015. 16-22 Philmont Lodge Adviser Training edition red sash. Interestingly, reversed color sashes 30 OA Service Grant applications available The idea was first proposed by the have been made before. For the 1950 snaps with a white arrow was created July 100th Anniversary Youth Advisory NOAC, national committee members as a retirement gift by Dr. Marchetti 15-24 2013 National Scout Jamboree, Beckley, WV committee, which is being led by past wore Vigil bands of reversed colors so for national committee members, and August National Vice Chief Preston Marquis, they could be easily found by lodge a hand written note was included with 11 OA Ocean Adventure ends to give a special Order of the Arrow members that had questions about the each sash. In celebration of 100 years 17 Philmont OA Trail Crew ends sash to every participant and staff Order being fully integrated into the of the Boy Scouts of America, Bob 18 Northern Tier OA Odyssey ends attendees of the 2015 NOAC. Boy Scouts of America. For the 75th Mazucca, past , Northern Tier OA Voyage ends These sashes will differ from those anniversary of the Order, Dr. Carl had a red sash made with the 100th September currently worn in that the colors Marchetti, national chairman at the anniversary BSA logo for committee 13-15 SOS/Gathering, Dallas, TX - Southern Region will be reversed, with a white arrow time, donned a red souvenir Vigil sash members as well. 20-22 SOS, Camp Alpine, New Jersey - Northeast Region emblazoned on a red sash. Unlike with a white arrow created for national Make sure to save the date October the black signature sashes sold at committee members. These sashes for NOAC 2015, and get ready 1 Lodge charter renewal packets distributed previous NOAC’s, these will have had “75th anniversary” stitched into for an awesome adventure in 4-6 NLS, Michigan - Central Region snaps and will be wearable by all. them above the top Brotherhood bar. commemoration of our centennial 11-13 NLS/NLATS, Salt Lake City, Utah - Western Region For the national conference, Ordeal, In 1993, a full length black sash with celebration. 18-20 NLS/NLATS, New Braunfels, Texas - Southern Region 21 OA Steering Committee meeting, Salt Lake City, UT 25-27 SOS/Gathering, Phoenix, Arizona - Western Region National Updates 31 OA Service Grant requests due Ask the Chairman questions Revisions to Field Operations Guide Journey to Excellence pins November National Chairman Ray Capp has answered The 2013 revision of the Field Operations Guide JTE Pins are now are available for qualifying 1-3 NLS/NLATS, Alpine, New Jersey - Northeast Region questions about OA historic records and the can be found on the national OA website. Updates 2012 Journey to Excellence lodges. The order 8-10 NLS/NLATS, Parkville, Missouri - Central Region Journey to Excellence program. To read his include changes in liability insurance practices. form has been added to the forms section of the 15-17 NLS, Leesville, South Carolina - Southern Region replies and his answers to other questions, visit national OA website. 22-24 NLS/NLATS, Portland, Oregon - Western Region www.oa-bsa.org. 2013 Forms posted 22-24 SOS, Parkville, Missouri - Central Region Eleven petition and application forms on the National website December Four new best practices posted national OA website were updated for 2013. Be Check out the Order’s national website at 27-30 National Planning Meeting (Dallas, TX) Additional lodge and chapter program tools have sure to check these out. www.oa-bsa.org for more information. 28 National OA Committee meeting, Dallas, TX been posted to the national OA website. 31 Lodge Charter renewal deadline Official Publication of the 2013 National Officer Directory National Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America The National Bulletin is published quarterly. If you have an article and/or photo (with caption) for submission, National Chief National Vice Chief please e-mail it to Will Welch at [email protected]. Matt Brown Jordan Hughes National Chief Matt Brown Copy Editing Lead Nick Hessler Brentwood, TN Clarks Summit, PA National Vice Chief Jordan Hughes Copy Editing Adviser Andrew Kulhman [email protected] [email protected] Visual Media Lead Kevin Montano Communications Coordinator Raymond Cheung Visual Media Adviser Bob Black Central Region Chief Southern Region Chief Lead Adviser Tony Fiori National Events Editor Ricky Angeletti Mike Gray Brad Torpey Production Lead Aaron Shepherd National Events Adviser Darlene Scheffler Peoria, IL Production Adviser Ed Lynes Local Features Editor Taylor Bobrow Keller, TX Content Lead Will Welch Local Features Adviser Phil Raine [email protected] [email protected] Content Adviser Nick Ochsner Organization & Policy Editor Monchen Kao Organization & Policy Adviser Matt Singletary Northeast Region Chief Western Region Chief National Chairman Ray Capp People Editor Matt Rosendahl Tyler Allen David Dye Vice Chairman of People Adviser Dylan Ellsworth Edinboro, PA Torrance, CA Communications and Technology Craig Salazar General Assignment Editor Zac Gunther [email protected] OA Director Clyde Mayer General Assignment Adviser Ned Lundquist [email protected] OA Program Specialist Matt Dukeman 100th Anniversary Editor Frank Caccavale Scouting’s National Honor Society National NOTES Page 3 Ma-Nu Lodge helps build trail Chiefly Speaking

By TAYLOR BOBROW Staff Writer This past summer, Arrowmen of Ma- Nu Lodge gathered together for a full week of trail building at the Diamond H Scout Ranch in Eastern Oklahoma. Ma-Nu Lodge played host to over fifty Arrowmen who each wanted a taste of the trail building experience. Not only was the week full of fun, but it was also free! The adventure was provided at no cost to the participants. The local program began with a recognized need for trails at Last Frontier Council’s Scout reservation. The lodge also recognized a need to solicit interest in Brothers, trail building, which could eventually lead Arrowmen participating in the Order of the Arrow Trail Crew program at Philmont We have begun another exciting year in our Order and Scouting! Scout Ranch. The average age of Ma-Nu Lodge’s Scouting recently celebrated its 103rd anniversary, and soon we will Members of the Ma-Nu-Lodge help build trail. participants was 13 years old, too young celebrate our 98th year of brotherhood. When I reflect on all of these to participate in a national high adventure not only of building trails, but also having Lux, Ma-Nu Lodge adviser and past program. “We are planting a seed in them fun through recreational activities, such foreman, had many connections with these years of history, it is clear to me that our Order has dedicated itself to three years before they can do it,” says as shooting sports, water games and experienced trail builders. Lux encourages Brian Aneshansley. Wes Seaman, Ma- team building events. Ma-Nu Lodge’s other lodges to consider modeling their a spirit of service. This year, 2013, will be no different. Nu Lodge chief, believes that their goal leadership recognizes that this program is program locally and attributes much of “is to give other people the opportunity to a unique opportunity for training in both their success to a dedicated team and the enjoy the trail.” Seaman says, “We want leadership and a conservation mindset, support from their council. This summer, we will make a statement through our service at the the experience to be a training ground to such as Leave No Trace. Ma-Nu Lodge plans to continue 2013 National Scout Jamboree. Our commitment of over 700 Arrowmen get a taste of trail building, because a lot The staff that provides this program is offering its trail crew program and is of people fall in love with it.” made up of past and current foremen of seeking to increase the length to two weeks, to jamboree staff is the largest in its history. Almost every Scout and A typical day in the program consists the national high adventure bases. Brian with multiple sessions in one summer. Scouter at the 2013 National Jamboree will participate in our Day 100th Anniversary Legacy Rocks of Service and OA Trek Guides programs. And of course, many key jamboree features and programs would not be able to run without the service provided by our Service Corps. We are truly setting an example By FRANK CACCAVALE through this service! Staff Writer In 1948, E. Urner Goodman began constructing the Brotherhood Barn Many times, service to others can seem like an “irksome task” or fireplace, full of stones sent from lodges across the country. As a tribute to a “weighty responsibility.” Despite this, always remember that what the founder, the Order’s centennial sets us apart as Arrowmen is our dedication to keeping a cheerful celebration will include construction of a new Brotherhood fireplace. Lodges spirit, even in the midst of these tasks. I look forward to hearing the everywhere have spent the past few months scouring their local camps for stories this year of how our Arrowmen are giving of themselves in the perfect rock to represent their lodge service to others! and their brothers for years to come. This past January, leaders of Konepaka Ketiwa Lodge of the Illowa National Chief Matt Brown (right) and National Vice Chief Jordan Hughes (left) Cheerfully in service, Council gathered at the Blackhawk with some of their most favorite Legacy Rocks. Wildlife Area, formerly Camp Iten, current lodge. Within the ceremonial Order of the Arrow made a difference which was owned by the council site was a 20 foot arrow in the ground in their local council, in their Scout from 1930-1959. The four brothers made out of limestone, and the Scouts camps, and in the lives of their spent the day searching for the perfect began digging the stones from the members. The Brotherhood Fireplace stone that would best represent their arrow point until they found one of will be a tribute to the Order’s rich council’s rich history of serving boys the appropriate size, to send in for history, and something that will be in Iowa. After hiking about a mile inclusion in this historical event. cherished for the next 100 years! Every Matt Brown into the wildlife area, they stopped at Each lodge has their own unique lodge is encouraged to participate the original ceremony site of A Me history, their own story of how the in this historical Scouting event. 2013 National Chief Qua Lodge, a predecessor of their Page 4 REGIONAL NEWS Boy Scouts of America OA region chiefs hit the ground running for 2013 term

were abundant. “I was even able to Central Region Chief By PETER FORD put all of the ideas I learned at NLS to Mike Gray is the 2013 Central Region Staff Writer work!” That same year he was chosen chief. He hails from Wenasa Quenhotan The morning after the election of the to be the ceremonies vice chief for his Lodge, which translates to “Home of the national chief and vice chief at the national section conclave, which led him to run Founder.” planning meeting, section chiefs gather by for section chief. “In all, these positions Mike attends Bradley University where region to elect a region chief. The region awakened me to how the Order of the he is an organizational communication chief election is much like the national Arrow epitomizes of the Scouting ideals.” major. chief and vice chief election, but often Playing football and improving his Mike joined Pack 28 in 1999. “At the shorter. Region chiefs lead their respective physical fitness are some of the ways time, we had nearly 30 Tiger Cubs in my region for the year, with their main focus he spends extra time he just happens den,” remembers Mike. “But by the time being on the National Leadership Seminar to have. Spending time with his youth I earned the Arrow of Light, there were program. group at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton only two of us left.” Southern Region Chief Catholic Church improves his religious He joined Troop 28 in 2004. There Brad Torpey David Dye Our Southern Region chief, Brad health and provides consolation amidst he served as assistant patrol leader and Torpey, hails from Keller, Texas, where stressful times. patrol leader, as well as troop librarian, he is a junior at Keller High School. Brad said, “as leaders of an senior patrol leader, guide, junior assistant Brad is a member of Netopalis Sipo organization, we all must remember that scoutmaster, and currently is registered as Schipinachk Lodge located in Fort Worth, an organization can either become better an assistant scoutmaster. TX. He began his Scouting career as a or worse. It cannot maintain its status quo. He was called-out in 2006, during Tiger Cub of Pack 403 in Austin, TX. So, in 2013, let’s improve the Order.” summer camp, and took part in the Ordeal “I was so excited for the adventures in Western Region Chief the very next day. Then in 2008, Mike which I would soon partake,” recounts If you were to ask David Dye the became a Brotherhood member, which Brad. As he grew older and advanced Western Region chief, which region is is when he became more involved in his in Cub Scouts, he always kept his eyes best, he would most likely say, “West is lodge’s executive committee. He was on the prize, the Boy Scout crossover. Best.” He hails from Siwinis Lodge, The elected to lodge chief in the fall of 2010. When he finally made the transition Mighty Pine Tree, in the Los Angeles After his term as lodge chief was over, into Boy Scouts, he joined Troop 1910 Area Council. he was elected 2011-2012 Section C-3B Mike Gray Tyler Allen with veracity and eagerness to advance David attends Loyola Marymount Chief. “I was fortunate to be elected to a and enjoy all parts of Scouting. Being University and is majoring in second term as section chief, and with the spending time in the outdoors. It’s his for many years as the assistant senior active in the patrol, troop, and council led entrepreneurship. council realignment, I was then part of chance to zone out and enjoy nature. patrol leader and senior patrol leader, him to become an Eagle Scout in 2010. David joined the Boy Scouts on 25 C-3A and serving as a co-chief with Marty “Each of us are given countless before becoming an Eagle Scout in 2010. “Afterward, my true Scouting experience Feb 2005 in Torrance, California. He held Wessels. I feel extremely honored with opportunities to take advantage of in life.... This year will be his fifteenth year in the began,” commenting on his trail to Eagle. several troop positions and earned his being elected as region chief,” said Mike. never miss the chance to learn something Scouting program and is a Vigil Honor “I became a summer camp staffer at our Eagle in November of 2011. Throughout Mike is a grass dancer and also sings new, meet new people, or discover a new Member of his lodge. He has served council’s summer camp, attended Florida his Scouting career he has held positions with his lodge’s southern drum team. “I passion,” said Mike. as unit elections chairman, powwow Sea Base and Philmont, and became such as Elangomat Coordinator, chapter really want to see our group expand, so Northeast Region Chief chairmen, lodge treasurer, lodge program active in the Order of the Arrow.” vice chief (VC), chapter chief, lodge I’m constantly working to try and recruit Tyler Allen, this year’s Northeastern vice chief, lodge chief, Northeast Region Brad first held the position of chapter executive VC, section training Conclave new members, and attending seminars to Region chief, is from Langundowi Lodge NLS Contract Chairman, and 2011-2012 vice chief of membership in Ohki Chapter, Vice Chief (CVC), section chief, and now learn new skills,” adds Mike. of in Erie, PA, NE-4A Section Chief, 2012. where he conducted all of the unit region chief. Mike ran cross country and participated the “Home of Pine Tree Pete.” He is Tyler enjoys running and climbing. He elections for the chapter. The next year Needless to say, David’s hobbies are in track and field for all four years of high a sophomore at Indiana University of enjoys being active and loves to exercise. he ran for the position of chapter chief, Scouting, Scouting, and more Scouting. school. He is a bit of a computer nerd, , where he studies geology. “Enthusiasm and exploration are where he discovered the true meaning “Stick with it,” says David. “You will and enjoys finding new ways to make Tyler has been in Scouting since a tools used to accomplish great things. of youth leadership. The following year have experiences that you will remember life more efficient using technology. Tiger Cub. He earned the Arrow of Light I encourage everyone to discover new he was elected to lodge chief, where forever.” Whenever he gets the chance, he really in Pack 177 and transitioned into Troop places, try new things and experience a new opportunities to explore leadership enjoys relaxing by hiking, camping, and 176 in Edinboro, PA. He served the troop life of cheerful motion,” says Tyler. Update on adult selection policy

involvement at the troop or team level. 75 Scouts would be able to nominate camping requirement for the OA, are This change should increase the By ZAC GUNTHER In the prior adult selection procedure, two adult candidates. automatically eligible for candidacy number of adult Scouters nominated Staff Writer each troop or team, upon election of The new process allows each troop into the Order. For example, a troop to be candidates for OA membership. Starting this year, several changes at least one youth candidate was able or team to select up to one-third the electing nine Scouts can select up to By increasing the number of adult have been made to the process for adults to nominate a single adult candidate, number of elected youth as adult three adult candidates and also select members at the unit level, the OA 21 years of age or older to be selected with more adult candidates allowed candidates. Scoutmasters and team their Scoutmaster. This does not believes that more youth will ultimate into the Order of the Arrow. This is to for every 50 registered Scouts. For coaches, after serving at least one change the requirements for approval get involved with the Brotherhood of help encourage more adult volunteer example, a troop with a membership of year in their position and meeting the by the OA selection team. Cheerful Service. Scouting’s National Honor Society National PROGRAMS Page 5 Behind the scenes look at Project 2013 Jamboree Vice Chiefs

provide leadership to the two American By JOHN CONLIN Indian programs at the 2013 National Staff Writer Scout Jamboree. An American Indian Many Arrowmen know Matt Brown Village will be setup at the top of Garden and Jordan Hughes, the 2013 National Ground Mountain, one of the destinations Chief and 2013 National Vice Chief, of the OA Jamboree Trek. A second but they may not know about the team program will be at Summit Center, the of six Arrowmen who are crucial to the visitor location for the jamboree. The execution of Order of the Arrow and programs will feature American Indian non-OA programs at the 2013 National activities, crafts, and vignettes. Visitors Scout Jamboree. These section chiefs are to these programs will leave with a responsible for leading an OA staff of 700 greater understanding and appreciation members to provide support to several for American Indian cultures, including integral program elements. Jamboree those of the native Hawaiians. vice chiefs (JVC’s) are also elected The Trek Guide program is Daniel Smith - Service Corps Tom Donlon - Indian Village Nick Dannemiller - Trek Guides during the National Planning Meeting, represented by the W-1S chief, Nick just like the national and regional officers. Dannemiller. Nick comes from Tualatin, Arrowmen were selected by those on OR, and is a Vigil Honor member and their committee to lead OA staff members Founder’s Award recipient. Previously during the jamboree. attending NOAC, NLS, and OA Trail The OA Service Corps will be led Crew, Nick currently spends his time by Daniel Smith. Dan is a Vigil Honor studying wildlife biology at Colorado member from Jacksonville, FL, in State University. He and his team will Section SR-4. A member of Echockatee serve as Trek Guides as they lead troops Lodge and the , to the top of Garden Ground Mountain. Dan has attended many national events, Each troop will visit this area during their including NOAC, NLS, and SOS. He time at the jamboree, where they will studies philosophy at St. John Vianner participate in mountain man activities College Seminary. The Service Corps and highland games, as well as visit the will provide manpower at many key OA American Indian Village. They will events during the jamboree, including end their day with a campfire. Tyler Stepanek - Day of Service Brandon Gawel - Recreation Elliot Gault - Program the shows and program area assembly. Tyler Stepanek, Section SR-9 chief, Throughout the week, they will get to is the JVC for the Messengers of Peace, jamboree troop through a day-long Vigil Honor and Founder’s Award Elliot is a Vigil Honor member from see nearly the entire jamboree through Day of Service program. service project in one of the nine counties recipient, Brandon has attended NOAC, Seekonk, MA and a member of Abnaki the wide variety of tasks with which they OA Day of Service subcommittee. surrounding The Summit. The Day of ArrowCorps5, SummitCorps, and NLS. Lodge. Elliot’s past events include the will provide service. Hailing from Warner Robins, GA, Tyler Service is one of the two brand new He studies English and secondary 2010 National Scout Jamboree, NOAC Tom Donlon, of Section NE-2A is a Vigil Honor member and Founder’s programs, along with the Trek Guides, education at Lebanon Valley College. and NLS. Elliott currently attends the and Columbia, CT, leads the OA Indian Award recipient from Echeconnee that our Order has been tasked with His committee is planning the incredible University of New Hampshire, where Village program at the jamboree. Tom Lodge. Tyler is no stranger to service, providing support for at the jamboree. recreation opportunities for the jamboree he studies political science. The OA is a Vigil Honor member and Founder’s having attended OA Trail Crew and OA The section chief of NE-6A, Brandon youth. This committee includes OA staff Program committee is responsible for Award recipient from Tschitani Lodge Ocean Adventure in addition to NOAC Gawel, was elected to lead the youth as well as Venturers who are helping staff coordinating with the other OA led of the Connecticut Rivers Council. A and NLS. Tyler is a student at Georgia staff recreation program at the jamboree. the jamboree. jamboree programs, to ensure that an student at Bridgewater State University, Tech, studying aerospace engineering. Brandon is from Newark, DE, where The OA Program committee is led by exciting, inspiring, and cohesive program Tom studies aviation. His team will The Day of Service staff will lead each he is a member of Nentego Lodge. A Elliot Gault, the section chief of NE-1B. is presented to all OA staff members. Michigan State University: NOAC 2015

programing needs, past satisfaction committed to providing the conference the previous year’s December National By JOSH PELOQUIN 2015 National Order of surveys, and transportation. The primary with the same quality of transportation Planning Meeting, just seven months the Arrow Conference Staff Writer factor, though, was housing space. they provide their students during the prior to the event. This year, at the 2013 The only school that was able to meet year. This should help alleviate one planning meeting, Section Chiefs will The national OA committee has The Order’s 100th Anniversary settled on Michigan State University the Order’s goal of supporting 10,000 of the primary complaints of distance begin the process early by selecting the Arrowmen at NOAC 2015 was MSU. between activity locations. theme and developing key programs for to host the 100th Anniversary National August 3-8 2015 Order of the Arrow Conference in the Additionally, MSU provides enough The relationships that we have built the 2015 conference. Then in 2014, the training and activity locations. One at Michigan State University since 2006 chiefs will add their expertise to make the summer of 2015. Make plans to attend! After considering several university of the top rated categories in post- continue to grow and the school is very event truly memorable. If an Arrowman sites, Michigan State was chosen conference surveying for 2012 was excited to host us again for the 2015 only has the opportunity to attend one Stay tuned at www.oa-bsa.org for because it best met the Order’s needs the MSU staff and their commitment conference. NOAC in their lifetime, 2015 will be more information. and requirements. Key factors were to the conference. Finally, MSU has NOAC planning usually begins at the year to go. Page 6 National programs Boy Scouts of America Revised Brotherhood ceremony to 2013 National OA be unveiled at conclaves Service Grants

should understand is that the original Summer in North Carolina for a By Jacob Schlies Brotherhood ceremony was not small, selected group. Cline says Staff Writer written by Dr. Goodman. The original from that point forward, David Members of the national OA Second Degree (later renamed the Strebler gave leadership to the committee, section chiefs and Brotherhood) ceremony was written discussions and assessment on behalf support staff got a sneak peak of in 1917 by Dr. William Hinkle. of his subcommittee for about a year. the newly revised Brotherhood The ceremony underwent From there, the script went down ceremony at this year’s National several changes throughout the next to members of Tipisa Lodge in Planning Meeting in Dallas. The thirty years until the foundation of Orlando, Florida. Tipisa Lodge had demonstration was the first of dozens today’s ceremony was established members memorize the script and that will be performed this year as in 1951. Later, changes were made perform the revised ceremony at teams unveil the new ceremony to some of Meteu’s prayers, and a demonstration for a small group at conclaves across the country. the ceremony that we use today of volunteers at the NOAC this SR-9 Section Chief Tyler appears to have solidified in 1961. past summer. In December, the Stepanek explained that the ceremony Lodges may inquire about when members from Tipisa flew to Dallas is not finalized and should not they can acquire this ceremony to perform the ceremony at the be used at lodge events, but all for practice and performance at National Planning Meeting and Brotherhood and Vigil members at upcoming functions. However, to provide guidance for some of Section conclaves will be able to because the ceremony has not the stage movement directions. see the revised ceremony and give been officially approved, lodges The revised Brotherhood feedback. Devlin Cooper, the SR-9 should not demonstrate the ceremony has already taken a long The Longs Peak Council (Kola Lodge) headquartered in Greeley, Colorado, will Section Adviser, added, “I’d like ceremony at their events. They will journey across the country, but it receive $2,474 dollars for the winterization of the Camp Jeffrey Kola Lodge to make sure that everyone here be able to view a demonstration is not finished yet. The ceremony building at the Ben Delatour Scout Ranch. understands what this is. This is of the proposed ceremony will be coming to section conclaves, an opportunity to impact the future at their 2013 section conclave. where Arrowmen will have the Northeast Region of our Order. Opportunities like If the response from the section opportunity to provide the UCLS By BRENT WESSEL - Kittatinny Lodge from the Hawk this don’t come around often.” demonstrations remains positive, subcommittee with feedback. Staff Writer Mountain Council In coordination with the release and the national OA committee votes “The great thing about the proposed Each year, the national Order of the - Madockawanda Lodge from the of the revised ceremony, the Unit, to approve the revised ceremony, revised Brotherhood ceremony is that Arrow committee presents matching Pine Tree Council Chapter and Lodge Support (UCLS) lodges will be permitted to use the it added to and embellishes the story service grants to lodges from all across - Na Tsi Hi Lodge from the subcommittee, led by Randy Cline, ceremony starting in 2014, although begun in The Legend,” said Cline. the country for service projects to Monmouth Council released a report outlining changes lodges may also choose to continue In this new text we learn improve the programs in their council. - Te’Kening Lodge from the to the ceremony. The report explains using the current ceremony. This that there is more to the story of The committee provides up to one Southern New Jersey Council that Arrowmen are often excited “transition year” will then end on Uncas and Chingachgook, new half of the cost of the project with a Southern Region to “earn their bars” after working January 1, 2015, just as the Order information that wasn’t previously $5,000 cap. These grants allow lodges - Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge from hard for ten long months serving celebrates its 100th anniversary. shared in The Legend is revealed, to continue to leave a legacy of cheerful the their unit and remaining active The only official Brotherhood and a new character is introduced. service for their council and local area. - Mikanakawa Lodge from the with their lodge. Many Arrowmen ceremony at that point will be All of this adds texture and This reinforces one of the Order’s four- also find personal meaning in the currently proposed ceremony. meaning to enrich knowledge and fold purposes: “To crystallize the Scout - Unali’yi Lodge from the Coastal the tests within the ceremony. Where did the draft ceremony understanding of Brotherhood, habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of Carolina Council The report goes on to say that come from? Cline explained that the and of cheerful service. leadership in cheerful service to others.” - Nawakwa Lodge from the Heart “these same Arrowmen – and primary author of the revised ceremony The poetry in the new text is The following twenty lodges received of Virginia Council we suspect many others - are is Jay Dunbar of North Carolina. elegant and simple. It will be easy for service grants for the 2013: - Shenandoah Lodge from the also confused by the additional Jay, assisted and advised by Paul teams to memorize, and some of the Stonewall Jackson Area Council Obligation, the clumsy progression Lackie of Florida, sent the draft to as lines are destined to become “quotable Central Region Western Region of the tests, and the administrative many as twenty other volunteers who classics” within our Brotherhood. - Otyokwa Lodge from the - Wauna La-Mon’tay Lodge from nature of the ceremony itself.” helped to tweak the draft. Then the Don’t miss the opportunity to Chippewa Valley Council. the Cascade Pacific Council One major change to the ceremony draft was sent to key volunteers from impact the Order’s future. Lodges - Tamegonit Lodge from the Heart - Kola Lodge from the Longs Peak is the removal of the Brotherhood around the country who have been should make sure they are well of America Council Council Obligation. The subcommittee specifically selected and officially represented at their section’s - Portage Lodge from the Heart of - Ha-Kin-Shay-A-Ki Lodge from chose to remove the Brotherhood appointed to work with the UCLS conclave to see the ceremony first Ohio Council the Pikes Peak Council Obligation because it was rarely ever subcommittee in a special capacity. hand. Lodges should also use this - Woapink Lodge from the Lincoln - Tah-Heetch Lodge from the used outside of the ceremony ring. After reviewing the draft, these opportunity to encourage Brotherhood Trails Council Some Arrowmen may feel volunteers and subcommittee conversions before the conclave, so - Nataepu Shohpe Lodge from the - Yowlumne Lodge from the apprehensive about making changes to members held a staged reading new Brotherhood members can President Gerald R. Ford Field Service the ceremony. What these Arrowmen of the script at the 2011 Indian witness the future of the Order. Council - Gila Lodge from the Yucca Council Scouting’s National Honor Society local HIGHLIGHTS Page 7 “Scouts Helping Scouts” after Hurricane Sandy

Helping Scouts” campaign. Region chairman of the OA. “It was filled out by the lodge, with grants of these patches for $10, great for selling By PHILIP ZENG As the name implies, the “Scouts quite heartwarming to see all the up to $7,500. Arrowmen will play an at banquets and events. The patches Staff Writer Helping Scouts” campaign is raising donations we got from not just lodges integral part providing cheerful service will continue to be sold, with 100% Last October, Hurricane Sandy money for the Order of the Arrow’s and sections, but also Scout troops, and labor restoring campsites, hand-in- of the proceeds being put towards the severely hit the northeastern region of Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund to help packs, and individuals.” hand with the financial support from “Scouts Helping Scouts” campaign. the United States, especially parts of Scouts affected by the damages caused Originally aiming for a goal of all our brothers across the nation. “We are grateful for all the support New York and New Jersey. Two large by Hurricane Sandy. The Northeast $15,000, the Northeast Region has The Northeast Region is still we’ve received from all over the storms combined to become a huge Region called upon all Arrowmen, gone well beyond their original goal. continuing to collect donations, so country,” Chilutti expressed. “It just “extra-tropical” storm with 60 miles- lodges, and sections to take part With everyone’s amazing support, do not hesitate to talk to your fellow goes to show how much people all per-hour winds and a devastating and support the campaign and assist they were able to raise $59,000 which Arrowmen and make a contribution over the country wanted to help with storm surge. The storm damaged lodges who need the financial aid to will go to lodges that need the money to this important cause. When Lodges the devastating situation; we just gave everything from homes to Scout complete recovery projects at their for their recovery projects! and sections make a generous donation them a way.” camps, with many suffering from the council camps. If your council is in need of of $100 or more, a special mylar Each contribution is as important heavy destruction of the hurricane. “The relief efforts started off with a financial support to restore their border patch will be given to those as the next in helping Scouts affected To help with the cleanup effort, the bang, and I was pleasantly surprised,” camps, the Scout executive of your who participated in this campaign. by the disaster. Every Arrowman can Northeast Region started the “Scouts said Mark Chilutti, the Northeast council must approve an application Individual Arrowmen can purchase make a difference! The Spirit of the Eagle for Pack 170, Sandy Hook, CT

many first responders on the scene, of America.” By MITCHELL ALEXANDER Peter Baressi of the Sandy Hook Fire Shortly before writing the letter, Staff Writer Department, was a Tiger Cub den leader Brock and other Scouting officials On Dec. 14, 2013, 26 lives were in the pack. presented Chase and Benjamin’s families taken in the now unforgettable With the tragic event effecting with the Spirit of the Eagle award, a Connecticut mass shooting at Sandy members of the Scouting community, posthumous recognition designated to Hook Elementary School. The shooting Chief Scout Executive honor any registered youth who has lost struck close to home in many ways, sent out a letter to both the National his life through an accident or illness. including the Scouting community, Executive Board and members of the Benjamin’s parents were also den as two of the 20 children killed were national organization. leaders in the pack. In his address to Scouts. Chase Kowalski and Benjamin “During times like this, we all want Scouting members, Brock said they were Wheeler of Pack 170 were Tiger Cubs to do something. We feel helpless,” said “very touched and appreciative.” and, as their council noted, “would-be Brock. “We need heavy shoulders … to Any letters, cards, or donations may Eagles.” bear such a burden. Our nation’s young be sent to: The tragedy at Sandy Hook affected people depend on the values we teach, Pack 170 Memorial Fund other members of Pack 170 as well. and we will never let them down. I am so Connecticut Yankee Council Three young boys in the pack lost a proud to be working shoulder to shoulder PO Box 32 Photo by http://blog.scoutingmagazine.org sibling in the shooting and one of the with each of you in service to the youth Milford, CT 06460 Scouts pay respects at Cub Scout Benjamin Wheeler’s funeral. From zero to chapter: lodge restarts defunct chapter assignment in the Navy. Joey had To re-engage the chapter since a Scouter who had retired from Hundleys hope that it will help By JOE DONAHUE just been elected to the Order but it ceased to exist in 2008, the the Navy and still lived in Guam them out with getting in touch with Staff Writer was unable to complete his Ordeal first place Joey looked to was the stepped forward to help. locally-based units. Kind will be While the rest of the country was on the mainland. He wanted to be lodge’s records of previous chapter “He volunteered to help get working with the chapter, helping preparing to celebrate the holidays, involved in the Order in Guam, as he members; however, they quickly elections underway, and we were with the Chamorro District spring the members of Na Mokupuni O would have been if he was inducted ran into some problems. “We able to get eight people elected,” as well as doing a work Lawelawe Lodge of the Aloha in Illinois. found that the members couldn’t be said Beth. weekend at the local Scout camp. Council were welcoming the newest The lodge leadership ran an reached, either because they were no After getting current OA “Our hope is to put ourselves members of the Chamorro Chapter. Ordeal for him on the condition that longer there or because the contact members registered, Chamorro out there so that others see us and The chapter spent the weekend of he serve as the chapter adviser to information wasn’t up-to-date,” chapter held an Ordeal on the want to get more involved with the December 21-23, 2012 running an the Chamorro Chapter, which was remarked Beth. weekend of December 21-23. Eight chapter,” said Beth. Ordeal weekend for the first time defunct at the time. Joey agreed to Eventually, the chapter recruited members of the Chapter oversaw Beth, Joey and all the new since 2008. take on the role of chapter adviser a few members from the military the induction of eighteen new Arrowmen want the chapter to Chamorro, which covers the and asked his wife, Beth, who was units, but it continued to struggle Ordeal members, bringing the total continue to grow. They plan to work entire U.S. territory of Guam, began not yet an Arrowman, to take on because of the fact that it did not membership to twenty-seven. with troops this year to make sure its resurrection efforts roughly one day-to-day responsibilities when have a way to get in touch with the The chapter elected a member even more Scouts are eligible for year ago when Joey Hundley and he was gone on assignment for the local units, the chapter’s only hope of a local non-military unit, Kind membership in time for next year’s his family moved to Guam for an Navy. of survival. That all changed when Smith, as its chapter chief. The Ordeal.