The purpose of the Order of the Arrow is four-fold:
* To recognize those Scout campers who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives * To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit * To promote Scout camping * To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others
NEW! Nov 2009 Chapter Newsletter mailed to members, download new Newsletter HERE
Webelos Readyman Training (Service Hour Opportunity) -- We need your help! The OA will conduct a Readyman Activity Pin training program for Hockanum River District Webelos on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the LDS Church in Manchester. Two separate classes will be offered: 9-11 am and 12-2 pm. We're looking for OA members who can share their first aid and safety skills with these future Boy Scouts. Please contact Jim Bancroft wilawichapter@gmail.com or 633-2216) with questions or to sign up. Lunch will be provided for trainers..
OA Needs Your Troop Representatives -- Wilawi Chapter encourages troops to select OA Troop Representatives and bring them to our monthly chapter meetings during Roundtable. Scouts may use the OA Troop Representative position to meet the leadership position requirements for the Star, Life and Eagle ranks.
2010 Jamboree Opportunities for Arrowmen -- The National Boy Scout office is actively recruiting youth and adult Arrowmen to serve on staff for next year's 100th anniversary Jamboree. Opportunities include the Mysterium Compass stage show, OA Service Corps and OA Indian Village. Weblinks are included in thenewsletter.
OA Service Project Opportunity -- Arrowmen will be helping the CT DEP clear brush on from the rifle and shotgun ranges at the Franklin Wildlife Management Area, in Franklin on November 7.
More information on these and other topics is contained in the newsletter.
new UPCOMING DATES
Nov 7 - Service Project
Nov 15 - LLD Training - Chapter / Lodge Officers and Advisers
Dec 7 = WILAWI CHAPTER MEETING 7:30 - 9:00 All Members Welcome LDS Church, 30 Woodside, Manchester (same as roundtable)
Jan 8-10 - Lodge Winter Fellowship
May 21-23, 2010 - Wilawi Chapter Spring Ordeal Weekend
June 11-13 - NE2A Section Conclave at Camp Sequassen
YOUTH CHAPTER MEETINGS
The Wilawi Chapter OA invites youth members to attend our monthly meetings on each first Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the LDS Church, 30 Woodside St, in Manchester. Plans are discussed for unit elections, ordeal weekends and other OA activities.
Whether you are an elected OA representative from your troop, or an individual member, this is an opportunity to participate and improve the chapter.
Meetings are held at the same time and location as the adult leaders roundtable meeting, but in a separate room, and boys often ride with unit adults.
TROOP OA REPRESENTATIVE
The Order of the Arrow Troop Representative is a youth liaison serving between the local OA lodge or chapter and his troop. In his unit, he helps meet the needs of the unit and will serve as a communication link to and from Arrowmen, adult leaders and Scouts who are not presently members of the Order.
The badge worn is an official troop position, The youth is appointed by the SPL with SM approval.
To be eligible for membership in the Order of the Arrow, a Scout must:
Be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America under the age of 21.
Hold the First Class rank of the Boy Scouts of America, as a minimum.
Have experienced at least 15 days and nights of Boy Scout camping during the two-year 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.
Have the approval of his unit leader. The unit leader must certify his Scout spirit (i.e., his adherence to the Scout Oath and Law and active participation in unit activities).
Every Troop and Team may schedule one election each year. Schedule an election for your unit today!
ELECTIONS
Troops may annually elect qualified youth campers as candidates for the Order of the Arrow. Procedures and details for elections are (below). For the Wilawi chapter, elections are being coordinated by Neal Montgomery email nsmonty@gmail.com
Download and submit this Election Request Form to prepare for, and arrange for an election at your unit.
Please mail complete election results ASAP to chapter Advisor Mr. Bancroft, 244 Buttonball Lane, Glastonbury, CT 08033.
