Volume 38.3 August 2011 Fall Conclave ATTENTION PLEASE: WE HAVE A CHEERFUL SERVICE ADVISORY FOR EVERYONE IN THE INGERSOLL SCOUT RESERVATION AREA. PLEASE PREPARE FOR LARGE AMOUNTS OF SERVICE COMBINED WITH BROTHERHOOD FROM SEPTEMBER 16TH-18TH. Introduction You heard correctly, it s everybody s favorite time of the year again, Fall Conclave! It seems that Conclaves just get better and better, and this one surely will be no exception! Filled to the brim with Cheerful Service and Elections, you definitely won t want to miss out on this upcoming Conclave! Ordeal Announcement Ordeal Candidates, please make sure that you bring a sleeping bag, ground cloth, canteen, and a readiness for the challenges with which you will be confronted. Do not be discouraged, you will love every minute of it! Memories that you will make during your Ordeal are ones that you will hold onto dearly. What to Do? Who s to say that a Conclave is only for Ordeal Members?! There are plenty of opportunities that everybody in the Lodge can partake in! Not only is there Cheerful Service, but there are Patch Auctions, Training Sessions, Officer/Chapter Elections, Elangomat opportunities, and Brotherhood Inductions. (See Page 7 for more information about completing your Brotherhood) So mark your calendars, guys! This could be the best Conclave yet! Schedule Friday 5:30- Arrive/Check-in 8:30- Pre-Ordeal Ceremony 10:00- Founder s and Service Award Selection 11:00- Lights Out Saturday 7:10- Breakfast 8:00- Work Projects 12:00- Lunch 1:00- Resume Projects 4:00- Training - Brotherhood Hike - Patch Auction 5:30- Dinner 6:15- Officer Elections 7:45- Ceremonies Start 11:30- Lights Out Sunday 8:00- Breakfast 8:20- Ordeal Orientation 9:00-All Faith Scout s Own Service 9:15 Officer Induction 10:00- Cleanup and Dismissal*** Stay Connected by liking our Facebook page and following us on Twitter! Visit WWW.WQ23.ORG for links, as well as all of the latest news about Fall Conclave and much more! Page 1
What is Kashapiwigamak? Join us on Saturday, October 1, 2011, in the Lodge at Camp Wokanda for KASHAPIWIGAMAK, a full day of learning Native American culture, craft, song, dance and fun for Boy Scouts and Venturers (guys and girls non-oa members are welcome). You ll have a chance to learn different types of beading, regalia making, drumming, and singing at the drum. Native dance for women and men will be taught, plus other activities could include making chokers, four different kinds of beadwork, medicine bags, a parafleche knife case or bag, and more. You can work on the Indian Lore merit badge and Venturing award requirements. Order of the Arrow members can find out how to get more involved with our Lodge; troop and crew members can learn how to create meaningful ceremonies for their own units or Cub Scout packs. All of your supplies and evening meal are provided. You do not have to register/attend with a unit, but all youth less than 14 years of age must be accompanied by a leader/parent. (One leader per group of youth is OK for Schedule: 8:00 am: Check-in at Lodge 8:30 am: Opening 9 - noon: Classes Noon 12:30: Lunch (bring your own lunch) 12:30-5:00: Classes 5:30-6:30: Chuckwagon dinner provided to all 6:30-7: Free time or additional class 7 8:30: If you dare, dance the Ring of Fire! 9:00: Depart camp (or camp with your unit; must reserve site or cabin with Peoria Park Dist.) the day, but observe Safe Scouting rules for transportation and camping.) Adults may participate in classes and evening meal, but must pay the registration fee. Please dress for the weather, including the evening outdoor Ring of Fire activity. Cost is $20 per person. Make checks payable to W.D. Boyce Council; mail check, registration form and Wokanda waiver to the W.D. Boyce Council Service Center (614 NE Madison Peoria, IL 61603). All registrations must be received by September 23, 2011. Registration is limited to about 50 participants because of buildings capacity please do not delay. Please contact Mike Gray with any questions m.gray@wq23.org DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM + WAIVER AT WWW.WQ23.ORG Can you hear the thunder? Can you see the flames? Can you feel the heat as you dance the ring of fire? Section Conclave Section Conclave is an event that occurs only once per year. Attendance is spread between the seven Lodges in our Section. This year Section Conclave is being hosted at Camp Lewallen. Our Lodge hopes to bring a large contingent this year. This Section Conclave is taking place during the weekend of October 14th to the 16th. Now, What happens at a Section Conclave?, you ask. Well, there are ceremonies competitions, drum and dance competitions, trainings on various OA subjects including American Indian Activities, Section Officer elections, inter- Lodge games and activities, great food, patch trading, fellowship, AND MORE! An interesting side fact is that in 2012, Wenasa Quenhotan will be hosting Section Conclave at Ingersoll Scout Reservation so come and gain experience as we prepare to host in September 2012! By going to Section Conclave, you have an opportunity to learn many interesting things about the Order of the Arrow. You will have an experience that cannot be had outside of this event. If you are interested in joining a few of our Lodge members going to Section Conclave, then please contact the contingent leader, Nat Conner n.conner@wq23.org Page 2
Greetings My Brothers, During the week of August 1 st through the 6 th, there was a contingent of scouts and scouters who drove to North Carolina. Why you ask? Simple. They went for one of the best experiences that the Order of the Arrow can offer nationally. This experience is Indian Summer, a week-long training seminar where the best that the OA has to offer comes together into one place. As Youth Contingent Leader, I had the honor of working with some amazing members of our Lodge. While there, we learned everything from Drumming and Singing to the Vigil Honor selection. I am pleased to say that we learned many things that will help our Lodge in years to come. Many of the delegates have even found new passions they would had never thought of before now. Our Drum, Ceremonies, and especially Dance programs have found opportunities to grow immensely and will truly bring our Lodge to even greater heights. Some delegates learned how to make crafts of many sorts. Some learned how to help make our ceremonial team members even better, while others picked up dancing anything from fancy to grass to chicken. Yes, I did just say the chicken dance. If you would like more information or have any questions, feel free to email me at a.beck@wq23.org. Yes, Indian Summer was great, but it is also not the end of the line. Next year, in 2012, there will be a NOAC (National Order of the Arrow Conference). In 2015 there is another NOAC as well as the 100 th anniversary of the Order of the Arrow. The following year, 2016, brings yet another Indian Summer. All of these opportunities are amazing and completely worth it. I urge you to take part in at least one of these events. Alex Beck Page 3
Ask Kichkinet I heard that the Wenasa Quenhotan Lodge had two recognition awards available to be given out each year. What are they and who is eligible? They are the Lodge Service Award and the Founders Award, and are a form of recognition that is not directly tied to a member s Honor level. The Lodge Service Award can be given to one member each year. Only Brothers who have served on the Lodge Executive Committee are eligible for the Lodge Service Award. This award is reserved for those who go above and beyond their duties in the Lodge and have been outstanding members. Please consider those who have lived up to the ideals of the Order of the Arrow in their daily lives and who have been and will remain active in the Lodge. Any Brother may be recommended for the Founder's Award. There are no Honor requirements or minimum "length of service" conditions, however, the Lodge may present only TWO of these awards per year. Please recommend those Brothers who have a history of living the ideals of the Order of the Arrow in their daily lives, have been and currently are involved with the Lodge, and whom you reasonably expect to remain active with the Lodge, so as to serve as shining examples of cheerful service and dedication to Scouting and the Order of the Arrow. For a list of members who have received these awards in the past and for forms to nominate members for this year, please see the WQ23 website. Printed forms will be available at the Fall Conclave. Voting for these awards is done by the youth at the Fall Conclave. A Note from the Lodge Adviser This past summer has been one of the most exciting and productive summers in recent memory, not only for the Lodge but for myself personally. Lest someone be concerned that this is purely a personal reflection, I can assure you it is not and its relevancy will soon be clear. I have just returned from a three week tour in Europe. I took with me a supply of W.D. Boyce Council strip patches in the hopes of meeting fellow Scouts. I was fortunate to find four groups of uniformed Scouts; England, Croatia, Poland, and Luxembourg. I was able to trade patches or pins and got photographs of each group. While this is significant in and of itself, there is an item of even greater significance. While each Scouting organization has a similar bond through Baden Powell, we, here in the United States have something else of which no other Scouting group can boast. You should have guessed it by now, the Order of the Arrow. We have not only a unique group but also a unique opportunity, cheerful service. There is a cheerful service that you can perform and perform now. Come to the Fall Conclave. I know that by the time you receive this, the Conclave will be close and planning may be difficult, but one of the most important things you can do this fall will be to attend the Conclave. I know that for some of you that are new to the Order, all you can really remember is the ordeal of the Ordeal. I promise you that as a member, as opposed to a candidate, a Conclave has a different flavor. While you still provide service, the richness of the experience will be magnificent. Your Conclave experience this time will give you time to reflect on your Ordeal. For those of you who are eligible, this is the time to seal your membership by taking the Brotherhood. You have an opportunity that Scouts in the rest of the world do not have. Don t give it up. Bill Maddox Page 4
My OA Trail Crew Experience (As told by Brandon Fricke) My name is Brandon Fricke and I am your Activities Chairman for the 10-11 term. I want to inform you of an opportunity that you won t want to miss! This summer I had the chance to go to Philmont Scout Ranch through the Order of the Arrow Trail Crew (OATC) program. I had the time of my life and I am so happy that I went. The OATC program is a two week program for Arrowmen between the ages of 16 and 20. During the first week of the program you and your crew work on building trails and switchbacks that will be utilized by thousands of Scouts in the years to come. The second week of the program you go on a trek through the Philmont backcountry that has been designed by you and your crewmates. I had a fantastic time with this program. Not only did I meet and learn from Scouts from across the country, but my crew was able to complete 250 feet of trail and a switchback, and backpack 50+ miles while hitting five major peaks at Philmont. All of this for only $200 and travel costs. What a bargain! If you have the chance to go to OATC or any other OA High Adventure program next summer, DO IT! You will love it and remember the experience for the rest of your life. You can find more information and program applications at http://adventure.oa-bsa.org/ Yours in Brotherhood, Brandon Fricke Activities Chairman Cheerful Service through Cheerful Leadership It s that time of the year again! The time where we join together as a Lodge to help improve the camp that we all love so much, Fall Conclave. But, what if you were able to cheerfully serve the Lodge year round, rather than just twice a year? The method is simple: Become involved with Lodge Leadership. There is truly nothing more rewarding than the feeling of satisfaction that what you re doing is making a huge impact to the Lodge itself. Acquiring a leadership role in the Lodge really isn t very difficult. There are actually several ways to do so. The simplest is by becoming your Troop s OA Rep. But, if you feel that you are meant to serve a higher purpose, then we d highly suggest that you run for a Chapter position. Chapters are the second level of the Pyramid of Leadership in the OA. By having Chapters, our Lodge can function more as a whole, without the worries of sacrificing the needs of certain areas within our Lodge. And, of course, one of the most diverse methods of serving the Lodge is by joining the LEC (Lodge Executive Committee). The LEC consists of the four Officers who oversee a large group of Chairmen that are in charge of different key points to run a successful Lodge. These Chairmen can oversee tasks ranging from Drum and Dance, to OA Events, to even creating items for purchase at Lodge Functions. The great diversity of ways to have a leadership position within the Lodge almost guarantees that there s a job that needs your expertise! So, if you feel that you are up to the rewarding challenge of leading the Lodge, then express your interests to the current Lodge Leaders at the upcoming Fall Conclave. We hope to be working with you in the near future! Page 5
40 New Brotherhood Members! Many new members who renewed for 2011 membership Over 125 Ordeal Candidates called out! Page 6
Patches Wanted! Do you have numerous patches that are just cluttering up your shelf space? Well, if this is the case, then WQ23 has the perfect opportunity for you! If anyone has old patches that they no longer are interested in, our Lodge could use them. Frequently, our Lodge will hold patch auctions to raise money for our Youth Subsidy Fund. This fund is used to help send Youth Arrowmen to the National OA Conference held every two years, and we would appreciate your generosity! Patches can be turned in at the Scout Office. So, if you feel that you are up to the task, we would greatly appreciate your donations to the Patch Auction. Who knows? Yours just might be the top-seller at Fall Conclave! Broken Arrows It is with reverence that we take a moment to remember our Brothers that have passed away recently. Each of these deceased Arrowmen were role models, respected, and fine examples of the BSA movement. They include: Michael L Nussbaum Vigil 1971 T876 of Pontiac Scott B Schultz Brotherhood 1999 T50 of Mossville Douglas I Norman Ordeal 1983 T85 of Morton Raymond Bolton Vigil 1992 T18 of Peoria Gary Roudebush Vigil 1987 T104 of Canton John Comstock Ordeal 1986 T166 of Havana Your cheerfulness and your service will be deeply missed. If you know of any Wenasa Quenhotan Arrowmen that have passed away during our 38 year existence, please contact Steve Cantrell at s.cantrell@wq23.org. Wonderful Words of Wisdom (WWW) The harder I work, the more luck I seem to have -Thomas Jefferson These are some very wise words from our 3rd President, Thomas Jefferson. But what exactly does he mean? What he is saying, is that if you re always working your hardest, you will find that one day it will be very rewarding. So even though you may feel exhausted, and don t want to push any further, just remember that life will present some irksome tasks and weighty responsibilities, but some day you will be rewarded for all of the work that you put in. Lodge Event Schedule 2011 visit www.wq23.org for details Sept 11 Executive Meeting Oct 14-16 Section C3-B Conclave Sept 16-18 Fall Conclave Nov 6 Executive Meeting Oct 1 Kashapiwigamak Nov11-13 Lodge Leadership Development Oct 2 Executive Meeting Dec 4 Executive Meeting Page 7
Inside this Issue Fall Conclave 1 Kashapawigamak Section Conclave Indian Summer 3 Ask Kichkinet; Lodge Advisor s Note OA Trail Crew; Leadership in the OA OA Summer 2011 6 Patch Donations; Broken Arrows; WWW; Lodge Event Calendar 2 4 5 7 Mission of the Wenasa Quenhotan Lodge It is the mission of this Lodge to promote Scout camping, to assist in year-round camp maintenance and improvement, to provide an opportunity for young men to develop leadership abilities, and for each member to set an example of the high ideals of Scouting and the Order to each of our units. The Arrow is published 4 times a year and a great way to get news out to all active members in our Lodge. If you would like to submit anything or have any questions; please use the following contact information: Tad Dieken John Lindahl Secretary Secretary Adviser (309)830-9957 (309)452-9774 t.dieken@wq23.org j.lindahl@wq23.org Mike Gray Bill Maddox Lodge Chief Lodge Adviser (309)219-1389 (309)241-8076 m.gray@wq23.org w.maddox@wq23.org If you d like to start receiving The Arrow via email, please email s.cantrell@wq23.org and say that you d like to go green. Save the Lodge money...receive faster/in color...enjoy it anywhere! Page 8
ORDEAL CANDIDATE INFORMATION Wenasa Quenhotan Lodge #23 invites all Scouts who were called out as candidates for the Order of the Arrow to enter into our brotherhood by completing their Ordeal at the 2011 Fall Conclave on September 16-18, 2011, at Ingersoll Scout Reservation. The fee for the Ordeal is $35.00. This price covers meals, an event patch, a Lodge flap, a sash, a handbook, and dues for the 2011 dues year. Candidates are urged to pre-register and pay in advance to be sure there will be enough items for all new members to get through check in. Please use the enclosed registration form. Check in begins at 5:30 PM Friday. All candidates must at the Trailblazer Pavilion at Ingersoll Scout Reservation (located at the bottom of the Dining Hall hill) by 8:00pm on Friday evening for the Pre-Ordeal Ceremony. Ordeal candidates must be in attendance the entire weekend to become a member of the Order of the Arrow.Ordeal Candidates should NOT bring cell phones, ipods, or any other electronic devices or games! There will be a short training program giving you further insight into the meaning of the Ordeal and which covers the history and purpose of our Order. It will also explain the administration and organization of the Wenasa Quenhotan Lodge as well as how YOU can become involved. Departure time from the Conclave will be approximately 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. IMPORTANT: All Ordeal candidates will need to bring the following items for the weekend: Old work clothes (should be worn on arrival) Sleeping bag Ground cloth (large) Poncho or Rain Suit Work gloves Bring the following for later in the weekend: Class A uniform and extra clothes Toiletries (towel, soap, etc.) Tent for Saturday night We suggest you arrive wearing your work clothes, and that you have a separate package for toiletries, uniform, etc. You will need a tent for sleeping on Saturday night unless you already have sleeping arrangements provided. Please make sure you fill out the medical information portion of the registration coupon. The Lodge looks forward to welcoming many new members this spring. BROTHERHOOD INFORMATION If you took your Ordeal at the 2010 Fall Conclave, or before, we strongly encourage you to seal your membership in the Order by becoming a Brotherhood Member. To become a Brotherhood member, you must fulfill the following requirements: Ten months service as an Ordeal member. Registered active membership in Scouting. Registered active membership in the OA Memorize the Obligation, the Song of our Order, and the Admonition. It is important that you not only meet the these requirements, but that you are prepared for the Brotherhood. You must write a letter to the Lodge Secretary expressing your feelings. Include the following in your letter: Explain what you think the Obligation means. Describe how you have been fulfilling this Obligation of cheerful service in your troop and in your daily life, and how you have personally used your understanding of the traditions of the Ordeal to aid in this service. Describe the specific plans you have for rendering service to the Lodge in fulfillment of the new pledge you expect to take. At the completion of the Brotherhood ceremony, you will receive your Brotherhood sash and later that evening, you will receive your red-bordered flap (awarded only to Brotherhood and Vigil members) and a Brotherhood certificate to commemorate the occasion. Please remember to indicate your Brotherhood candidacy on the Conclave registration form. You may include your Brotherhood letter with the registration, or bring it with you to the Conclave.
Fall Conclave Registration/Dues Payment September 16-18, 2011 Ingersoll Scout Reservation Full Name Address City / Town Zip code BSA # ( ) - Telephone Number E-mail Save Money! Chapter Unit Check one of the following: If you are coming to the Fall Conclave as a General Member, your event fees are $15 for registration by Sept. 9 If you are coming to the Fall Conclave as a General Member, your event fees are $20 for registration after Sept. 9 If you are doing your Ordeal at the Fall Conclave, your total event fees are $35 If you are doing your Brotherhood at the Fall Conclave, your total event fees are $32 If you are doing your Vigil at the Fall Conclave, your total event fees are $15 If you are an Elangomat at the Fall Conclave, your event fees are waived. YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT COPY OF YOUR BSA MEDICAL FORM WITH YOU (or on file from an earlier 2011 Lodge Event) Download at www.wdboyce.org The Lodge's Yearly Dues are $13 per person. (Ordeal Fees include remainder of current year s dues. Please do not pay ahead dues for future years. All checks should be made out to W.D. Boyce Council Total Fees/Dues/ Donations $ Donation to the Lodge Building Fund $ I wish to receive the OA Newsletter (The Arrow) electronically (Y/N) My Mailing Label information OR Email Address has changed (Y/N) PLEASE MAIL REGISTRATION TO THE W.D. BOYCE COUNCIL 614 N.E. Madison Ave. Peoria, IL 61603 (This form, your payment, and a Medical Form if not already on file) If your address, email or any other membership information has recently changed, please check the box above indicatinga need for a change. Be sure to include all mailing and email information as outlined above. Lodge Policy states that a member must have paid dues for the current calendar year to be considered active in the Lodge and receive Lodge mailings and emails. Anyone who has lapsed in dues payment must pay the current years dues to be reinstated in the Lodge. Dues are not prorated.
Wenasa Quenhotan Lodge 23 Order of the Arrow Boy Scouts of America W.D. Boyce Council 614 NE Madison - Peoria, IL 61603 2011 Section C3-B Conclave Registration Form October 14-16, 2011 Camp Lewallen Silva, MO Section Conclave is a weekend where seven lodges that are in our nearby area (our section ) come together. It is an extremely fun weekend full of neat activities including: ceremonies competitions, drum and dance classes/pow-wows, training cells on a variety of interesting Order of the Arrow subjects including Indian Lore, good food, patch trading, meeting new Arrowmen from other lodges, and many other exciting events! So get ready to show your lodge pride by signing up below and joining the other members of the Wenasa Quenhotan Lodge contingent! Also, please bring a copy of your BSA Medical Form. If you have any questions, please contact Nat Conner, WQ23 Contingent Leader n.conner@wq23.org Full Name: Date of Birth: Address: City: Zip code: Phone number: (cell) (home/alternate) Unit Number: Chapter/District: Check only one of the following four options (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!!): ---For the full weekend Section Conclave Experience, your registration options are: If you are registering by September 26, 2011, then your event fee (not including transportation) is $35, which should be made out to W.D. Boyce Council and submitted to the Scout Office. If you are registering AFTER September 26, 2011, then your event fee is $45 (not including transportation). Do NOT send this fee to the W.D. Boyce Council instead, bring your payment with you and pay AT the door when arriving at the conclave (checks made out to Illowa Council) ---For a Day Pass, which includes all of Saturday s meals (except Cracker Barrel) but NO EVENT PATCH, your options are: If you are registering by September 26, 2011, then your event fee (not including transportation) is $25, which should be made out to W.D. Boyce Council and submitted to the Scout Office. If you plan on walking in on Saturday for a Day Pass, your cost will be $30 (not including transportation). Payment should be made to Illowa Council. Optional Trading Post Pre-Orders (FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED BY SEPT. 26 FOR PRE-ORDERS) Event T-Shirt ($12 for sizes S-XL; $13 for XXL; $14 for XXXL): (Quantity): (Size) (Total):$ Additional 2011 Section Conclave Patches ($3.00): (Quantity): (Total): $ *Due to the quantity of people expected at the event, it is recommended that you use this pre-order form 2011 Dues ($13.00) if not paid already: $ (Lodge Policy states that a member must have paid dues for the current calendar year to be considered active, Anyone who has lapsed in dues payment must repay this year s dues fee to be reinstated. Dues are not pro-rated) Grand Total (event cost + Trading Post pre-orders + dues) = $ Please be sure to bring a filled out copy of the BSA Medical Form! (found at www.wdboyce.org)