OA News – August 2021

LODGE GATHERING & FALL CONFERENCE

FELLOWSHIP & SERVICE WEEKENDS
ORDEAL & BROTHERHOOD INDUCTION

The Order of the Arrow will conduct in-person Ordeal induction and cheerful service weekends in August and October.   These events are for all OA members, including Ordeal candidates and Brotherhood candidates.  Fellowship and fun are part of the weekends.  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.   Brotherhood requirements are posted on the registration page.  Vigil candidates can complete their Vigil.  More information for registration is available at the Bay-Lakes website and the Kon Wapos Lodge website.  Registration is open for the Conferences in June and the August and October conferences.

ORDEAL CANDIDATES WELCOME MEETING

Ordeal candidates are invited to join an OA Welcome Meeting on August 10th at 7pm Central.  We will share information to help you prepare for the Ordeal weekend.   The Zoom meeting invite will be sent to Ordeal candidates.  Contact the lodge adviser with questions. 

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 you can get in to the fair FREE with your Scout uniform.  There will be special Scout exhibits and activities.  A Scout Troop from Escanaba has a food booth with the “best food prices at the fair”.  You can get lunch.