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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.
 
  • Jake Bava
  • Nicholaus Cummins
  • James Eason
  • Matthew Fuglsang
  • John Woeltje
  • Mr. Rodney Schnurr

Congratulations to our brother troop members who were selected and will complete their Ordeal at the Fall Reunion in September, 2008.

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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.

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Hiking Website

Troop 630 Hiking Program

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Upcoming Events

23 July - PLC Program Planning

 

August, 2008

5 August - Indian Lore MB Skill Center.  Diane_Weber@Partner.NPS.gov. include phone number, mailing address, and number of scouts attending

9 August - Merit Badge Make-Up Day - Beaumont

12 August - Roundtable - MUMC
 
15-17 August - NRA Pistol Instructor Certification Class - Henges Range  FirearmSafety@AdvantagePSE.com
 
 
 

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 - BALevitt@gmail.com
 
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 Levitt - BALevitt@gmail.com
 
 
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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Christ, Prince of Peace Parish
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Manchester MO 63011-4431
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