August Induction Weekend
Do you want a meaningful way to serve our lodge and make connections with new members? Staff August Induction Weekend! Whether you like cooking food or serving alongside candidates, there is an opportunity for you to serve at August Induction Weekend. Staffing AIW is a meaningful experience that every member will get something valuable from. Don’t miss out on this chance to make an invaluable impact on our new members. https://wa-hi-nasa.org/events/induction/
Summer Camp Cracker Barrels
Hello all fellow lodge members! We are so excited to see you all at our final Boxwell summer camp OA Cracker Barrel night. This year’s Cracker Barrels are Christmas themed. There will be a best in show contest for best Christmas costume and a dutch oven contest you can participate in. We’ll be having festive fellowship on Wednesday night at 7:45 pm at the OA Lodge on July 3rd!! Visitors to Boxwell must sign in at the Crab upon arrival.
Vigil Honor Nominations
The Vigil Honor is bestowed upon members who show excellence in service towards the lodge, council, camp, and Scouting. Vigil requires a minimum of 2 years of service after the date of their Brotherhood ceremony. Any lodge member may submit a nomination for any eligible member who meets that criteria. It is Important that members consider nominating someone this year. Please submit nominations by 6pm Saturday of August Induction Weekend. Fill out nominations here. Any questions please contact vigil@wa-hi-nasa.org.
Winter Camp Staff Interest Form
Want to staff winter camp? Now is the time to fill out your winter camp staff interest form! The theme this year is Galactic Frontier. All OA members are eligible to serve on staff. Winter camp is one of the most important ways we serve our council and is an opportunity for everyone to see what our lodge can do. Applicants will be contacted to confirm their service after completing application.
For more information go to https://wa-hi-nasa.org/events/winter-camp/. For the interest form click here. With any questions please contact wintercamp@wa-hi-nasa.org.
New Members Guide
In case you missed it here’s the New Members Guide! Whether you were just inducted or want to learn a bit more about our lodge, it’s a vital document to look over to learn about the next steps you can take to get involved. https://wa-hi-nasa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024-NMG-v3.pdf
June Induction Weekend Recap
June Induction Weekend was a resounding success. 142 candidates and 121 members were in attendance this JIW. Thanks to the hard work of the candidates and members, the Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge was able to provide outstanding service to Boxwell. Some highlights include completely setting up Camp Craig and completing a minimum of 90% of Cubworld and Stahlman. Member / Construction crew were able to do several tasks for Boxwell and for the lodge. Through the hard work of everyone in attendance, JIW was a success and meaningful service was provided to Boxwell and to the lodge.