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Order of the Arrow
The Order of the Arrow was founded in 1915 at a Scout summer camp at Treasure Island Scout Reservation near
Philadelphia. This site was an island used as a camping ground of the Lenni Lenape and Deleware tribes, so it only
seemed natural to base this campers honor society on the legend and traditions of these Indians. The main creators were
camp director E. Urner Goodman and his assistant Carroll A. Edson. Similar camping honor societies were established in
other councils. It became an official program experiment in 1922 and was approved as part of the Scouting program in
1934.
Originally known as Wimachtendienk W. W., the organization was renamed to the Order of the Arrow in 1922 when
it earned official recognition as an experimental program. A meeting of the National Lodge at the in 1933 voted to recommend
that the BSA adopt the OA as part of its official program. The National Council established the Order of the Arrow as
an official program in 1934 with full integration by 1948. It is officially the brotherhood of Scout honor campers.
More than 180,000 youths and adults are members of the Order of the Arrow, approximately one-eighth of the
total number of those registered in Scouting. Since youth members are elected by their local unit, and since most
of the members of their unit are generally not members of the Order of the Arrow, the OA is said to be the largest membership
organization whose members are selected primarily by non-members.
After being elected, candidates participate in a tap-out ceremony that is performed at summer camp.
Candidates then participate in a weekend-long Ordeal induction ceremony. The Ordeal is intended to emphasize service and self-sacrifice;
candidates maintain complete silence, sleep alone overnight, receive small amounts of food and will perform camp work projects.
Candidates will then be welcomed as Ordeal members in a formal induction ceremony.
Ordeal members may seal their membership and become full members after ten months by demonstrating their knowledge
of the traditions and obligations of the OA. They then participate in an induction ceremony and become Brotherhood members.
The Vigil Honor may be conferred upon Arrowmen who have completed a minimum of two years as a Brotherhood
member and perform exceptional service above through leadership, exemplary efforts, or dedication. Selection is annual and
is limited to one person for every 50 members of the Lodge.
The purpose of the Order of the Arrow is fourfold:
- 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
This is a Brotherhood of Cheerful Service: Wimachtendienk [Brotherhood], Wingolauchsik [Cheerful], Witahemui
[Service], hence the WWW for OA.
Members of Troop 630 elected six new members into the Order of the Arrow 3 July, 2008.
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Jake Bava
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Nicholaus Cummins
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James Eason
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Matthew Fuglsang
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John Woeltje
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Mr. Rodney Schnurr
Congratulations to our brother troop members who were selected and will complete their
Ordeal at the Fall Reunion in September, 2008.
The Christ, Prince of Peace community expresses its heartfelt sympathy and concern to
all families and friends of the Boy Scouts who were killed or injured in a tornado on Wednesday 11 June, 2008 at
the Little Sioux Scout Ranch in Iowa. All are encouraged to keep these people in thought and prayer today and in the
days ahead.
Severe weather cannot be prevented, but Scouts and leaders can be adequately prepared for most situations
in the outdoors. The council's summer camp staff receive training on severe weather procedures. At Boy Scout
summer camp, a weekly drill is conducted to help prepare all campers for possible emergencies. The health and safety
of all youth members is our highest priority.
Tragedy and Heroism
The news from Iowa’s Little Sioux Scout Ranch was both grim and hopeful. Four Scouts
were killed in a tornado, a terrible tragedy for their families and their brother Scouts. Those who survived swung into action
to assist the injured and clear a road for rescue workers. The story was a powerful reminder of the potential danger of all
Scouting activities—and the potential heroism of all Scouts and Scouters.
We can learn much from the events at the Little Sioux Scout Ranch, but the clearest lesson for
us Scouters is this: We must never look at training in first aid and emergency response as just another step on the road to
a rank or merit badge. Instead, we should constantly remind our Scouts—and ourselves—that each of us may
be called on to use those skills in real life at any time.
Proper Uniforming
Where do I sew this emblem on my uniform?
Hiking Website
Troop 630 Hiking Program
Hiking Merit Badge requirements
23 July - PLC Program Planning
August, 2008
9 August - Merit Badge Make-Up Day - Beaumont
12 August - Roundtable - MUMC
September, 2008
5-7 September - OA Fall Reunion
9 September - Parent Meeting - Cafeteria
12-14 September - Scout Retreat - Beaumont Reservation
20 September - Boy Scout Parent Orientation - Wright Lodge - Beaumont Reservation - 8AM - 5PM - Bruce Levitt
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21 September - Range Safety Officer Training - Henges Range
October, 2008
4 October - ESA Trivia Night
10-12 October - NH Fall Encampment - S-F Ranch
18-19 October - NRA Rifle Instructor certification - Henges Range
November, 2008
8 November - Scouting for Food bag distribution
15 November - Scouting for Food collection
February, 2009
8 February - Scout Sunday
8 February - Happy 99th Anniversary Boy Scouts of America
April, 2009
25 April - Parent Orientation - - Wright Lodge - Beaumont Reservation - 8AM - 5PM - Bruce
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May, 2009
10 - Mother's Day
15-17 May - NH Spring Camopree - Beaumont
June, 2009
21 - Father's Day
21-27 Summer Camp - Camp Famous Eagle - Ehrhardt Campsite
July, 2009
Triannual Sea Base Trek
February, 2010
7 February - Scout Sunday
8 February - Happy 100th Anniversary Boy Scouts of America
June, 2010
4-6 June - Council Wide Camporee at Forest Park
20-26 June - Summer Camp, Camp Sakima
July, 2010
Triannual Philmont Trek
26 - 4 August - National Scout Jamboree - Ft. A. P. Hill, VA
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