Tschipey Achtu Lodge Seneca Waterways Council, BSA Volume 4, Issue 3 August 2014 What is the Order of the Arrow? Interesting Articles...  What is the OA?  NOAC 2015  ArrowTour  Calendar of Events Scan this QR code and register for ArrowTour Today! Boarding Pass Number: 915167 The OA: Scouting’s National Honor Society The Order of the Arrow was founded by Dr. E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson in 1915 For more than 95 years, the Order of the Arrow at the Treasure Island Camp of the Philadelph(OA) has recognized Scouts and Scouters who ia Council, Boy Scouts of America. It became best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their an official program experiment in 1922 and was daily lives. This recognition provides encourapproved as part of the Scouting program in agement for others to live these ideals as well. 1934. In 1948 the OA, recognized as the BSA's Arrowmen are known for maintaining camping national brotherhood of honor campers, betraditions and spirit, promoting year-round and came an official part of the Boy Scouts of long-term resident camping, developing leadAmerica. In 1998, the Order of the Arrow beers, and providing cheerful service to others. came recognized as Scouting's National Honor OA service, activities, adventures, and training Society when it expanded its reach beyond for youth and adults are models of quality lead- camping to include a greater focus on leaderership development and programming that en- ship development, membership extension, adrich, support, and help to extend Scouting to venturous programming, and broader service to America's youth. Scouting and the community. Today, its service, activities, adventures, and training for Mission youth and adults, are models of quality leaderThe mission of the Order of the Arrow is to fulfill ship development and programming that enits purpose as an integral part of the Boy rich, support, and help extend Scouting to Scouts of America through positive youth lead- America’s youth. ership under the guidance of selected capable adults. Membership The OA has over 171,000 members in lodges Purpose affiliated with more than 290 local BSA counAs Scouting’s National Honor Society, our pur- cils. pose is to: Eligibility •Recognize those who best exemplify the The Order of the Arrow membership requireScout Oath and Law in their daily lives and ments are: through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar •Unit leader approval. To become eligible for recognition. election, a Boy Scout or Varsity Scout must be •Promote camping, responsible outdoor adven- registered with the Boy Scouts of America and ture, and environmental stewardship as essen- have the approval of his unit leader prior to the tial components of every Scout’s experience, in election. The unit leader must certify his Scout spirit (i.e., his adherence to the Scout Oath and the unit, year-round, and in summer camp. •Develop leaders with the willingness, charac- Law and active participation in unit activities). ter, spirit and ability to advance the activities of The unit leader must also certify that the nomitheir units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, and ulti- nee meets all specified requirements at the time of this annual election. mately our nation. •Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into Youth membership qualifications. All members a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service of, or candidates for membership in, the Order of the Arrow who are under 21 years of age to others. shall be considered youth members or candidates for youth membership, subject to meeting History (Continued on page 3) One of five hand-made Gustowas from our Fellowship Induction Weekend, June 13-15. Join us this Fall! The Rack Page 2 NOAC 2015 Arrowtour: Our National Centennial Experience 915167 If you don’t know what all the hype is about or if you are interested in getting more information about the Centennial Celebration 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) or want to join the our Contingent to go to NOAC 2015, PLEASE Join us! Tuesday August 19, 2014 @ 7:00 PM. There are a lot of plans that we need to work out and we are looking to have at least 55 members attend, but there is no limit. Registration has begun. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Bring a friend and receive a free gift. See Attachment for more details. What is NOAC? The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is the premier event of the Order of the Arrow, and is Scouting's second-largest national event. Over 10,000 Arrowmen from across our nation gather for an inspirational and unforgettable experience full of fellowship, training, adventure, and fun! During NOAC, Arrowmen will participate in a six-day conference which includes top notch training sessions, cool recreational opportunities, evening shows full of theatrics and special effects, and exciting pro- grams. The 2015 NOAC will be held from August 3 -8, 2015 at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, and will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Order of the Arrow. The conference fee is $475 and includes housing, food, and program activities. It does not include travel costs. Arrowmen can travel to NOAC with a contingent from their lodge, or as a staff member supporting the thousands of Arrowmen attending in the conference. In the coming months you will find everything you need to know about NOAC 2015: how to go, what exciting opportunities await you, and the plans for the conference. Arrowmen attending the 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference will get a once in a lifetime souvenir, a special edition red sash. These sashes will differ from those currently worn in that the colors will be reversed, with a white arrow emblazoned on a red sash. The rarity of the sash is noteworthy, as only those present at NOAC 2015 will receive them. Any extras produced will not be sold. Don't miss out on NOAC in 2015, because the next one won't be until 2018! ArrowTour—Coming Soon to a Scout Camp (or office) Near You! ArrowTour: Our National Centennial Experience is different than any program the OA has ever hosted. In the summer of 2015, a caravan of Order of the Arrow representatives will visit local councils throughout the season. The caravan will consist of national and regional officers, section chiefs, as well as other Order of the Arrow leaders. During their trip the staff will share the message of our Order’s century of service and the plans we have for our next century! The caravans will stop at 1 to 2 councils per week and conduct an afternoon and evening program that will engage participants in our centennial celebration. ArrowTour stops will incorporate help from local lodges and councils and will be tailored to meet the uniqueness of each locality. Program will include an interactive walkthrough of World, Scouting, and the Order’s history; fun hands-on activities, and a thematic closing program. Visit the ArrowTour web site by scanning the QR code above or by visiting this URL: http://arrowtour.oa-bsa.org/rollout/ Complete the form and click “REGISTER PASS” and then use number 915167 as a Tschipey Achtu participant. Prizes are being given away to Arrowmen who register in advance for ArrowTour, so complete your boarding pass soon! The Rack Page 3 Calendar of Events August 19 August 24 September 14 September 19-21 October 19 November 1 November 16 May 29-31 June 12-14 August 3-8 NOAC Meeting, 7pm, Scout Office LEC at 2pm, Scout Office. LEC at 2pm, Scout Office. Fall Fellowship Induction Weekend LEC at 2pm, Scout Office. Adopt-a-Park LEC at 2pm, Scout Office. Section NE-3A Conclave Spring Fellowship Induction Weekend NOAC 2015 What is the OA, continued (Continued from page 1) the following requirements: •Be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America. •Hold the First Class rank of the Boy Scouts of America, as a minimum. •After registration with a troop or team, have experienced 15 days and nights of Boy Scout camping during the twoyear period prior to the election. The 15 days and nights must include one, but no more than one, long-term camp consisting of six consecutive days and five nights of resident camping, approved and under the auspices and standards of the Boy Scouts of America. The balance of the camping must be overnight, weekend, or other short-term camps. Candidates for youth membership shall be elected by other youth members in accordance with policies set forth by the national Order of the Arrow committee. lodge’s local council. Only one lodge charter is granted per council. The OA lodge helps the local council provide a quality Scouting program through recognition of Scouting spirit and performance, youth leadership development, adventurous programming, financial support, and enhanced membership tenure. Sections An Order of the Arrow section consists of lodges within a geographic area of the region. Annually, representatives of lodges in the section come together for a conclave to share in fellowship, skills, and training. In addition the section creates a monitoring/mentoring relationship with its lodges, provides leadership development opportunities, fosters understanding and adherence to national OA policies and procedures, and coordinates OA administrative and program functions. A section is led by three elected youth officers the section chief, vice chief, and secretary - who are advised Ordeal Membership by an adult section adviser and a professional section staff The induction process, called the Ordeal, is the first step toward full membership in the Order. Upon completion of the adviser. Ordeal and its ceremony, the member is expected to strengthen his involvement in the unit and encourage Scout Region Leadership The region chief is the youth OA leader of the region elected camping. annually by the section chiefs of his region. This election is held in conjunction with an annual national OA planning Brotherhood Membership meeting attended by the approximately 50 section chiefs After 10 months of service as an Ordeal member and after from around the country. In addition to representing the nafulfilling certain requirements, a member may take part in tional chief, the region chief conducts national leadership the Brotherhood ceremony, which places further emphasis on the ideals of Scouting and the Order. Completion of this seminars and national lodge adviser training seminars in their respective regions. The region chief is advised by an ceremony signifies full membership in the Order of the Aradult region Order of the Arrow chairman and a professional row. region staff adviser. Vigil Honor National Leadership After two years of exceptional service as a Brotherhood The national chief and vice chief are youth Arrowmen electmember, and with the approval of the national Order of the Arrow committee, a youth or adult Arrowman may be recog- ed to one-year terms by the section chiefs attending the annual national OA planning meeting. They serve as members nized with the Vigil Honor for their distinguished contributions to their lodge, the Order of the Arrow, Scouting, or their of the national Order of the Arrow committee, providing youth involvement in decisions affecting national OA policy. Scout camp. This honor is bestowed by special selection and is limited to one Arrowman for every 50 members regis- They serve as the presiding officers for national OA events, and are advised by the adult national Order of the Arrow tered with the lodge each year. chairman and the professional OA team leader. In addition, each year the national chairman appoints approximately 50 Lodges Arrowmen to serve on the national Order of the Arrow comAn Order of the Arrow lodge is granted a charter from the mittee to oversee the OA program. National Council, BSA, upon annual application by the Tschipey Achtu Lodge Seneca Waterways Council 2320 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road Rochester, New York 14623 Phone: (585) 244-4210 Fax: (585) 244-9403 Current Resident Look for us on the web at http://senecawaterways.org/oa Contact Us Lodge Chief: Forrest Gertin [email protected] Genesee Crossroads Chapter Chief: Tyler Borrelli [email protected] Vice Chief for Program: Matt Cmelko [email protected] Light House Chapter Chief: Sean Hannon [email protected] Vice Chief for Inductions: Curtis Sewar [email protected] Mohawk Chapter Chief: Nolan Yarger [email protected] Vice Chief for Service: Chayton Baxter [email protected] Towpath Chapter Chief: Josh Fess [email protected] Vice Chief for Communication: Matthew Deane [email protected] Seneca Chapter Chief: Isaiah Keyes [email protected] Treasurer: Brenden Weed [email protected] Bay Waters Chapter Chief: Thomas Hoitt [email protected] Black Creek Chapter Chief: John Miller [email protected] Lodge Advisor: Jim Russell [email protected] Lodge Staff Advisor: Mike Catalano [email protected]