March 2023 eNews

Posted on March 24, 2023March 24, 2023 by Ethan Morrow

Section E3 Conclave: Ragnarök

From April 21 to 23, Camp Yocona in Mississippi will host Conclave Ragnarök. Participate in the lodge’s yearly Search for the Golden Arrow! The deadline for regular registration is April 19; early bird registration is available until March 29. Registration can be found here.

2023 National Jamboree: Operation Arrow

The National Jamboree will occur at Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia from July 19–28, 2023. Anyone interested in Operation Arrow can work with the Service Corps or the Summit Apex program to support fellow scouts. Prepare to wear your Zesty Blues and help the 2023 National Jamboree in a meaningful way while having fun and creating new memories with your fellow Arrowmen! Sign up at https://oa-bsa.org/jamboree

OA High Adventure: Philmont Trail Crew

There are a certain number of Trail Crew spots available at Philmont. Register right away for the top OA High Adventure experience. Join forces with OA members nationwide, climb exclusive Philmont trails, and take advantage of the cheapest access to a high adventure base. For more information and to register, visit https://registration.oa-bsa.org/Event/1169.

The Calvin Hughes Campership is available to those who require financial assistance—request by contacting lodgeadviser@wa-hi-nasa.org.

Chapter Spotlight: At the Kithane 2/8/23 meeting, they celebrated BSA’s 112th birthday! Afterwards, they played Goosechase, a scavenger hunt/challenge-type game that involves taking pictures or recording certain stunts or findings. If you want to see your chapter featured, fill out this form.

February 2023 eNews

Posted on February 15, 2023March 24, 2023 by Ethan Morrow

Spring Shindig 2023

Cowabunga!! Spring Shindig will be held at Boxwell Reservation on March 10-12, 2023! The cost is $40. Get ready for amazing training, Wa-Hi-Nasa’s first Luau, and chapter v. chapter competitions. Don’t miss out on getting your first patch of the 85th anniversary set (shown above)! See reveal of the rest of the set on Social Media. Registration will close on Sunday, March 5, 2023 and can be found here.

2023 Lodge Membership Renewal

Remember to renew your OA dues for this year! The events will be spectacular, and you will want to take advantage of them. Registration can be found here.

Register for all 2023 events and save some money with an ArrowPass. You’ll also receive a full 85th Anniversary patch set. Includes 2023 yearly dues. Get yours at https://scoutingevent.com/560-64208

Section E3 Conclave: Ragnarök

Conclave Ragnarök will be at Camp Yocona, Mississippi, April 21st-23rd. Help the lodge compete in the annual Quest for the Golden Arrow! Early bird registration is open until March 29th and all Registration closes April 19th! Registration can be found here.

2023 National Jamboree: Operation Arrow

The Jamboree will take place July 19-28, 2023 at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. Arrowmen interested in Operation Arrow can help facilitate the Summit Apex program or serve your fellow scouts with the Service Corps. Get ready to put on your Zesty Blue’s and provide meaningful service in support of the 2023 National Jamboree while having fun and making new memories with your fellow Arrowmen! Sign up at https://oa-bsa.org/jamboree

The Calvin Hughes Campership is available to those who require financial assistance. Request by reaching out to lodgeadviser@wa-hi-nasa.org.

OA High Adventure: Philmont Trail Crew

There are limited slots available for Trail Crew at Philmont. Sign up now for the premier OA High Adventure experience. Bond with OA members from across the country, hike trails at Philmont that aren’t available to others, and experience a high adventure base in the cheapest way possible. For more information and to register, visit https://registration.oa-bsa.org/Event/1169.

The Calvin Hughes Campership is available to those who require financial assistance. Request by reaching out to lodgeadviser@wa-hi-nasa.org.

Chris Snoddy – “Lodge Defender”1959-2023

Be looking out for the Flying Eagle coming soon. This edition will have more on Brother Snoddy and his Scouting career.

Chapter Spotlight

Allagon Chapter held their Unit Elections training, delivered by Austin A., to get ready for 100% this spring. Awesome Job! If you want to see your chapter featured, fill out this form.

January 2023 eNews

Posted on January 17, 2023March 24, 2023 by Ethan Morrow

2023 Membership and ArrowPass

Membership Renewal and ArrowPass links are officially live! The lodge is going to have some fun and unique events this year and you will not want to miss out! Registration for both can be found here.

Spring Shindig

Cowabunga!! Spring Shindig is surfing up March 10-12, 2023 at Boxwell Reservation! The cost is $35.00 before February 12, 2023 and $40.00 after February 12, 2023. Registration will close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, March 5, 2023. More details to register for Spring Shindig can be found here.

Conclave Promotion and Patch Sales

The E3 Section Conclave is doing a special patch set for Conclave: Ragnarök! The set displays the nine realms of Norse Mythology as well as a center E3 patch. Head over to the Section E3 Store to grab the (LIMITED EDITION) Nine Realms of E3 patch set today!

Chapter Spotlight

The Nendawen Chapter joined Crew 299/Ship 2910 for a Murder Mystery Christmas Party. They all had a bunch of fun as well! If you would like to see your chapter highlighted, submit the form here.

Winter Camp Recap

Our 20th annual Winter Camp was a huge success!. We made our own hot air balloons with Afternoon Activities Staff, had some great Campfires put on by our Evening Program Staff, had some amazing food prepared by our Kitchen Staff, and much more! Thank you to every Arrowman who came out to Boxwell to serve the Scouts in our Council at Winter Camp. We’re looking forward to serving with you again next year! You can find pictures from the event here.