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Southern Standard 2017 Letter from the Editor Brothers, As we’ve started to embark on the year, I ask you to look back at 2017 and reflect on all the great experiences and lessons learn that have made a lasting impression for 2018. For me, I looked at the 2017 National Jamboree as a great experience while also learning a lot from other Arrowman around the country. For you, it might mean your first lodge meeting where you met Arrowmen from across your council or maybe your first Section Conclave where you met Arrowmen across your state. What ever that growing experience might have been for you this year, like during your ordeal, sit down, and reflect. For the second year in a row the Southern Region published the Southern Standard to bring you this year-in-review for 2017, a yearbook for the Southern Region. I’m excited to share what the Southern Region has been doing; included are event photos, national and regional event highlights, section conclave reports, and a new lodge highlight section. We hope you will find this report informative and interesting. Thank you to Harrison, Talon, and the many others who have contributed to this report. The submissions from each section secretary, and event photos from attendees, are much appreciated. This report would not have been possible without your assistance. Yours in Service, AJ Valverde Editor-in-Chief Karankawa Lodge 307, Section SR-3 Inducted May 2012 Letter from the Region Key Three To the Arrowmen of the Southern Region, Order of the Arrow: It has been a privilege to serve this year as your Key 3. Though each of us fulfills a different role, we had one shared vision throughout the year to accomplish as a team: to positively impact youth across the Southern Region. From meeting all of you at different events this year to gathering for the National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve to delivering training for your chapter, lodge, and section leaders, we have done our best to accomplish that ongoing goal and have witnessed firsthand that the Order of the Arrow is alive and well in the Southern Region! Truthfully, though, the credit is entirely yours. Our Region boasted over a third of the Operation Arrow staff members at this year’s National Scout Jamboree. The boys in blue were busy for two weeks leading mountain treks, informing participants on Native American culture, and performing all kinds of additional service to the Jamboree. To add to this, over 170 Arrowmen from across the South came together at two NLS/DYLC events to better themselves as leaders. These Arrowmen were able to learn more about themselves and how they can become more effective leaders and mentors both in and out of Scouting. This October, section leaders from across eleven sections converged upon Florida Sea Base to showcase what their sections have to be proud of and to take home knowledge on how to define and accomplish their own visions through their term of office. Several of these servant leaders provided service to Sea Base through cleaning up storm damage to the facility. Even in the face of tragedy, Southern Region Arrowmen organized efforts to rebuild and aid in the wake of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma this fall. This boots-on-the- ground service above self is what our Order is all about - personal sacrifice for the betterment of others. Were it not for early-acting Arrowmen, many of the disaster affected would not have received the assistance they required in their time of need. As the year concludes, we look back fondly over what you have all been a part of - building a better tomorrow for yourselves, your lodges, and this world. Thank you for allowing us the chance to serve you, and know that we will always be proud of what you have made possible in 2017. With profound gratitude, Harrison Fry Mike White Steve Sawyer Southern Region Chief Southern Region Chairman Southern Region Staff Adviser Region Communications Team Southern Region Chief | Harrison Fry Communications Coordinator | Reed Powell Assistant Communications Coordinator | Robert Mancha Southern Region Vice Chairman of Communications | Matt Madderra Content Southern Standard Clayton Carte, Lead AJ Valverde Social Media Visual Media Dan Williams, Lead Carter Harwell, Lead Branding Kyle Kipple Connect With Us /OASouth @OASouthern @OASouth 6,240 followers 772 followers 2,257 followers 540 follower increase 472 follower increase 357 follower increase Visit our website at southern.oa-bsa.org Southern Region Key 3 Region Chief Region Chairman Region Staff Adviser Harrison Fry Mike White Steve Sawyer Southern Region OA Committee Members Jason Riley Tim Brown Don Combs Mackie Zewalk Matt Brown Taylor Bobrow John Williams Matt Madderra Larry Mobley Devang Desai Justin Abshire Reed Powell Jason Peoples Chris Phillips Scott Scheffler Chris Snoddy Charlie Harbin Brett Warner Jakob Helderman Mason Thomas Matthew Watson Chris Gower Sam Pitts Isaac McDaniel Aaron Shepherd Jim Cheatham Brian Lux Elliott Gregg Robert Fudge Greg Yentz National OA Committee Members from the Southern Region Ron Bell Dabney Kennedy Mackie Zewalk Chris Grove Bill Loeble Jack Butler Carey Mignerey Max Sasseen Jason Wolz Jeff Jonasen Ray Capp Bud Harrelson Tico Perez Billy Walley Jason Hood Jeff Sedlacek Matt Dukeman Mike White Michael Thompson Matt Walker David Garrett Andy Chapman Devang Desai Hunter Jones Talon Parker Travis Rubelee Craig Davis Southern Region Lodges A-Booik-Paa-Gun • Aal-Pa-Tah • Ahoalan-Nachpikin • Aina Topa Hutsi • Akela Wahinapay • Alibamu • Aracoma • Ashwanchi Kinta • Atchafalaya • Atta Kulla Kulla • Blue Heron • Bob White • Caddo • Catabwa • Chattahoochee • Chicksa • Chilantakoba • Colonneh • Comanche • Coosa • Cowikee • Croatan • Echeconnee • Echockotee • Egwa Tawa Dee • Ema’o Mahpe • Eswau Huppeday • Hasinai • I-Tsu-La • Ini-To • Iti Bapishe Iti Hollo • Ittawamba • Karankawa • Kawida • Klahican • Loquanne Allangwh • Ma-Nu • Mikanakawa • Mowogo • Muscogee • Nakona • Nawakwa • Nayawin Rar • Netopalis Sipo Schipinachk • Nguttitehen • Nischa Achowalogen • O-Shot-Caw • Occoneechee • Osceola • Pellissippi • Penateka • Quapaw • Quelqueshoe • Quinipissa • Santee • Sebooney Okasucca • Semialachee • Sequoyah • Shenandoah • Shenshawpotoo • Skyuka • Ta Tsu Hwa • Talidandaganu • Tatanka • Tejas • Ti’ak • Tipisa • Tonkawa • Tsali • Tsoiotsi Tsogalii • Tutelo • Uh-To-Yeh-Hut-Tee • Un A Li’yi • Wa- Hi-Nasa • Wachtschu Mawachpo • Waguli • Wahinkto • Wahissa • Wahunsenakah • Washita • Watonala • Wazhazee • Wewanoma • Wichita • Wihinipa Hinsa • Wisawanik • Withlacoochee • Woa Cholena • Yustaga Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Mississippi • North Carolina • Oklahoma • South Carolina • Tennessee • Texas • Virginia 2016 National Planning Meeting in Review The National Planning Meeting is held two days after Christmas every year. Section chiefs from across the country come together in Dallas, TX to elect new national officers and begin planning next year’s program of emphasis. In 2016, our leadership did not just plan the National Jamboree but also the first ever OA Hackathon and Wachipi, an American Indian Seminar at Philmont. The planning of a new National Leadership Seminar and Lodge Leadership Development also began. Currently the Order’s top leadership is planning for the 2018 National Order of the Arrow Conference at Indiana University. WACHIPI, Native American Seminar Philmont Scout Ranch played host to Wachipi, an American Indian seminar, June 4-6, 2017. 125 Arrowmen from across the country gathered to learn and celebrate the rich history and traditions of American Indians. The event saw many training sessions, two pow wows, and other activities to enrich the experience for everyone. Each participant created crafts to bring home and enhance their ceremonies and dance teams. Operation Arrow in Review During the 2017 National Jamboree the Order of the Arrow launched the largest ever Operation Arrow staff initiative. 450 Arrowmen from across the country came to serve on Trek Guide, Indian Village, Service Corp, Headquarters, and Recreation staff. 200 of those Arrowmen came from the Southern Region. This was historic for the Southern Region bringing the most out of all four Regions to the Jamboree. We look forward to the Order of the Arrow’s participation at the next National Jamboree. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Relief On August 25, 2017 Hurricane Harvey bore down on the Texas Coast, only 16 days later. Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida. Both storms caused extensive damage throughout the south. In total twelve councils experienced damage, with South Florida Council losing major elements of Camp Sawyer, the southernmost camp in the United States. To help with the rebuilding efforts, Section S-3 sold patches, one lodge served food to victims on the coast, and various lodges in Florida held clean up days and fundraisers. Many are still in need, if you still want to help check out Camp Sawyer Recovery Go Fund Me account; to order a relief patch check out www.SR-3.org. National Leadership Seminar and Developing Youth Leadership Conference This year, the Southern Region hosted two courses the third was canceled because of Hurricane Irma. This was a significant year with the launch of the revamped NLS course and whole new adult training course. “NLS challenged my beliefs in quality leadership and taught me great, insightful methods to tackle problems in my everyday life. As a result of NLS, I gained a new view on leadership and following and have translated the teachings into success in our lodge,” said Ricky Zamora