OA News – August 2021

LODGE GATHERING – CAMP HIAWATHA

FELLOWSHIP & SERVICE WEEKEND / ORDEAL & BROTHERHOOD INDUCTION

All Order of the Arrow members are invited to the Lodge Gathering at beautiful Camp Hiawatha in the Upper Peninsula, Aug. 20-22, for a weekend of fun & fellowship.  Ordeal candidates are invited to complete their Ordeal induction weekend at Camp Hiawatha. OA members and candidates will  work on camp improvement projects.  Current Ordeal members who have been OA members at least 6 months, can complete requirements for their Brotherhood membership.  Saturday night will be fun & fellowship.  Register online at konwapos.org/calendar.  Member fee of $25 includes all meals and cracker barrels for the weekend.  Friday night through Sunday breakfast. 

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY AFTER LODGE GATHERING AT CAMP HIAWATHA

It is Scout Day at the U.P. State Fair in Escanaba on Aug. 22nd.  On the way home from Camp Hiawatha on Sunday, Aug. 22nd, you can get in to the fair FREE with your Scout uniform.  There will be special Scout exhibits and activities.  Get lunch at the Scout Troop food booth.

FALL CONFERENCE – CAMP ROKILIO

FELLOWSHIP & SERVICE WEEKEND / ORDEAL & BROTHERHOOD INDUCTION

Oct. 8-10

All OA members and Ordeal candidates are invited.

More information and registration link: https://scoutingevent.com/635-37471  

SECTION C-1B CONCLAVE, CAMP DECORAH, HOLMEN, WI

Sept. 17-19

Fun & fellowship weekend.  All OA members are invited.  Recommended for LEC members.  The lodge will coordinate transportation.  Choose the transportation option when you register. 

More information and registration link:  https://central.oa-bsa.org/c1b/conclave/

NATIONAL LEADERSHIP SEMINAR/DEVELOPING YOUTH LEADERS CONFERENCE

Oct. 15-17

Open to all OA members.  Recommended for Lodge Executive Commitee members.  NLS for youth and adults.  DYLC for adults.  Lodge covers half the $215 fee.  Lodge will arrange transportation for the contingent of youth and adults attending.   Leave Bay-Lakes Friday morning.   Return Sunday late afternoon/evening.   Contact Mike Mailand, Lodge Adviser, with questions and before registering.  

More information at: https://central.oa-bsa.org/nls/ 

LODGE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, GARDNER DAM SCOUT CAMP

Dec. 3-5

All OA members (youth & adult) are invited.   Highly recommended for Lodge Executive Committee members.

Registration link: https://scoutingevent.com/635-37473