July 2023 eNews

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August Induction Weekend

Come sign up and consider serving as an Elangomat! The August Induction will be held at Boxwell Reservation on August 4-6. Cost for members is $35 and Elangomat cost is $20. Visit us at the link below to register for the event and sign up to serve on staff.

https://wa-hi-nasa.org/induction/

Vigil Honor Nominations

Those members who consistently go above and beyond for the lodge, council, camp, and Scouting as a whole are awarded the Vigil Honor. Youth and adults alike are eligible to obtain this prestigious honor. A minimum of two years must have passed since the nominee’s Brotherhood ceremony, they must be registered as an active lodge member, and have maintained their volunteer work throughout that time. Nominations are due by the Saturday evening of August Induction on 8/5.

You can submit nominations here.

Fall Fellowship: Wa-Hi-Nascar

Three words. Start. Your. Engines! It’s time for a Fast Fall Fellowship!

From September 16 – 18, 2023 at Boxwell Reservation, get rev’ed up and ready for a racing weekend at Fall Fellowship. We’ll have action packed car and racing themed activities sure to be fun for everyone. Some of the highlights will include: a Saturday Morning Car Show, Automotive Maintenance Training and Relays, RC Car Races, a Pinewood Derby, and Lodge Officer Elections.

This year’s Fall Fellowship is set to be fast and fantastic. Bring your Pinewood Derby car for Saturday night and be ready to race! Register now at https://scoutingevent.com/560-69187

ArrowCorps 111

The lodge is thrilled to invite you to ArrowCorps 111, a remarkable project taking place on October 21st, 2023, at Parish Scout Reservation. This unique initiative offers participants the opportunity to contribute to the construction of an engaging orienteering course while embracing conservation projects. Join us as we build an exciting course that will challenge and inspire, all while fostering a love for nature and creating a deeper understanding of conservation practices.

To learn more and get involved in building the orienteering course and participating in conservation projects with ArrowCorps 111, contact Kenzie Neal and Derek Johnson at ArrowCorps111@wa-hi-nasa.org. Let’s come together to make a positive impact and create an unforgettable experience at one of the Middle Tennessee Council camps: Parish Scout Reservation!

NOAC 2024 at the University of Colorado

The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is the flagship national Order of the Arrow event. It is held every two years at a major university campus and is attended by as many as 8,000 Arrowmen from all 50 states. It is second only to the BSA National Jamboree in size and scope. Next year NOAC will be held at the University of Colorado Boulder from July 29 to August 3, 2024! Keep an eye out for updates! 

New Member Guide

Along with the printed New Member Guide given at June Induction Weekend, there is an online version here. The New Member guide provides information about the order and how you can get further involved in the lodge!

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