Join us at our Annual Lodge Winter Banquet! It will be held December 7th at MTSU, starting at 6pm! Come join Arrowmen and Guests from across the Middle Tennessee Council in celebrating our Lodge’s accomplishments and installing the new Lodge leadership, all in the comfort of a banquet hall with catered food!
Most importantly, we will recognize those Arrowmen who have risen above and beyond in their service. Some of the awards we will recognize include the 2024 Vigil Honor class, Founders Award, Josh Sain Memorial Award, and many more.
Our 2024 Secretary team has created this brief survey to help the lodge better understand how you interact with the Wa-Hi-Nasa lodge! Please take some time to fill it out if you are an OA member. Anyone who does enters for a chance to win 20$ of trading post credit! Take the survey here!
Summer Camp Staff
Do you want to staff summer camp? Well now is the time to sign up! There are plenty of places to staff in a variety of areas spanning from aquatics to kitchen. Boxwell needs your help in putting on the best summer camp experience for Scouts in the Middle Tennessee Council! Spots are open, don’t forget to apply at https://www.mtcbsa.org/campstaffopportunity
Camping Guide
The Where To Go Scouting Guide is a collection of activities and places where your units can have fun adventuring! Share your favorite Scouting spots or places to camp with us. These can include state parks, national parks, or private properties that your unit or district has camped at. Help submit your favorite camping places at https://linktr.ee/wahinasa
At Fall Fellowship the Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge convened and elected our team of officers for 2025!
(From left to right)
David Emery – Lodge Adviser
Ephraim R. – Lodge Chief
Nick C. – VC of Service
Emerson E. – VC of chapter operations
Brianna B. – VC of Program
Nick R. – Secretary
Thomas W. – Treasurer
We cannot wait to see the impact these 6 individuals have on our lodge this next year!
2025 LEC Interest Form
Make a meaningful impact on the Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge by expressing your interest in becoming a part of the Lodge Executive Committee (LEC) for the upcoming year. Your insights and dedication will help shape our Lodge’s initiatives and direction. Join us to contribute, collaborate, and lead together!
Wa-Hi-Nasa is proud to recognize its members for their dedication and service to the scouting program and the lodge. From recognizing those who have never held an official position to those who served the lodge in various capacities over their lifetime, the lodge has a number of internal and nationally recognized awards to bestow upon its members. Please consider nominating lodge members for the many different awards offered. See our lodge’s award history and nominate a fellow lodge member here.
NLS/DYLC
The National Leadership Seminar (NLS) is a weekend conference that focuses on developing key leadership skills and attributes for youth and adult members of the Order of the Arrow. Participants commit to applying these skills to projects in their lodge, council, and community, preparing them to be better leaders within and outside the Scouting program. Register for the November 1st-3rd course in Nashville by visiting https://registration.oa-bsa.org/.
Winter Camp Staff 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.
The Where To Go Scouting Guide is a collection of activities and places where your units can have fun adventuring! Share your favorite Scouting spots or places to camp with us. These can include state parks, national parks, or private properties that your unit or district has camped at. Help submit your favorite camping places at https://linktr.ee/wahinasa
Imagine hiking through some of the same territories as Waite Phillips, Dr. Goodman and other noteworthy Scouting figures. Imagine forming a team, coming into an experience as strangers, but leaving as friends for a lifetime. Few people get to experience the world’s natural beauty and understand what true fellowship is all about. Next summer, the Order of the Arrow invites you to this rare occasion and to participate in the OA High Adventure program.
This award, previously known as the Allogagon, is presented for exceptional service to the lodge. It was named in memory of former Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge Chief Josh Sain who was tragically killed in 1997 while serving as the Order’s National Vice Chief. This nomination is due by October 16th.
Tom Parker Memorial Award for Excellence in Camp Promotions
This award is presented to a member for outstanding contributions to the camp promotions program on the chapter or council level. This nomination is due by October 16th.
Unsung Arrowman Award
The award is presented to a youth member of the lodge who has given up their time and efforts without ever holding a lodge position. This member will have attended 80% of Wa-Hi-Nasa’s lodge events for the past two years. This nomination is due by October 16th.
Excellence in Ceremonies Award
This award is presented to a youth who demonstrates excellence in ceremonies through regular service at district and lodge events. This nomination is due by October 16th.
There’s been a seemingly apocalyptic anomaly at Boxwell. This mysterious transmission is telling me that Operation: Fall Fellowship will take place from 9/20 – 9/22. Register now to enlist in the response team and help SAVE BOXWELL FROM [REDACTED]. New members inducted into the OA in 2024 get 20$ off the registration price! Early registration and the chance to save $5 ends on Sunday, 8/25. Register now at wa-hi-nasa.org/events/fall-fellowship!
Sea Scout Flap
In order to create a lodge flap that would fit the shape of the Sea Scout uniform pocket, the lodge has decided to create a single standard lodge flap for this purpose. These lodge flaps will be sold exclusively via a pre-order which will be open through the end of Fall Fellowship. They will be $6.00 each, and following the event, an order will be made, and the flaps should be available for pickup at Winter Banquet. Register for Fall Fellowship above to come out and pre-order your Sea Scout flaps!
Awards
Wa-Hi-Nasa is proud to recognize its members for their dedication and service to the scouting program and the lodge. From recognizing those who have never held an official position to those who served the lodge in various capacities over their lifetime, the lodge has a number of internal and nationally recognized awards to bestow upon its members. Please consider nominating lodge members for the many different awards offered. See our lodge’s award history and nominate a fellow lodge member here.
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.
The Where To Go Scouting Guide is a collection of activities and places where your units can have fun adventuring! Share your favorite Scouting spots or places to camp with us. These can include state parks, national parks, or private properties that your unit or district has camped at. Help submit your favorite camping places at https://linktr.ee/wahinasa
Imagine hiking through some of the same territories as Waite Phillips, Dr. Goodman and other noteworthy Scouting figures. Imagine forming a team, coming into an experience as strangers, but leaving as friends for a lifetime. Few people get to experience the world’s natural beauty and understand what true fellowship is all about. Next summer, the Order of the Arrow invites you to this rare occasion and to participate in the OA High Adventure program.
The Calvin Hughes Campership is available to youth lodge members from Wa-Hi-Nasa who require financial assistance to attend national OA events. Request by reaching out to lodgeadviser@wa-hi-nasa.org.
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. Registration closes on August 4th! Register now here!
Vigil Honor Nominations
The Vigil Honor is best upon members who show excellence in service towards the lodge, council, camp, and Scouting. Any Lodge member may submit a nomination to any other eligible member. It is Important that members consider nominating someone this year. Vigil requires a minimum of 2 years of service after the date of their Brotherhood ceremony. Please submit nominations by 6pm Saturday of August Induction Weekend. Fill out nominations here. Any questions please contact vigil@wa-hi-nasa.org.
Fall Fellowship
There’s been a seemingly apocalyptic anomaly at Boxwell. This mysterious transmission is telling me that the operation: Fall Fellowship will take place from 9/20 – 9/22. Register now to enlist in the response team and help SAVE BOXWELL FROM [REDACTED]. If you were inducted this year you’ll get 20$ off the registration price! Register now here!
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.
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
2025 Lodge Calendar
Spring Summit – March 7-9, 2025
Section E3 Conclave – April 25-27, 2025
June Induction Weekend – May 30-June 1, 2025
Summer Camp Cracker Barrels – Every Wed night during SC
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.
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.
Boxwell needs your help! Are you looking for a summer job? Do you want to staff summer camp? Well now is the time to sign up! There are plenty of places to staff, whether it’s in Cubworld, Stahlman, or Craig! Spots are open, don’t forget to register at https://www.mtcbsa.org/campstaffopportunity
Summer Camp Cracker Barrels
We are so excited to get things kicked off in just a couple weeks at our Boxwell summer camp Order the Arrow Cracker Barrel nights!
We’ll be singing Christmas Carols every Wednesday night at 7:45 pm at the OA Lodge. And we’re bringing back ICE CREAM!!
We cannot wait to see you all there and to fellowship among other OA members from all around the country!!
Camp Promotions
Attention, lodge members! Has your unit gone on an awesome adventure that you’d love to share for more scouts to enjoy? The Camp Promotions Team would be thrilled to receive your input regarding our “Where to Go Scouting Guide.” This guide aims to offer chapters and units with camping and outdoor activity opportunities. Please complete the Where To Go Scouting Guide to share information about your camping and adventure opportunities.
August Induction Weekend
Staffing induction weekend is a meaningful way to provide service to the lodge and engage with new members. There are many different areas to serve in such as kitchen, service crew, member crew, elangomat, and ceremonies. There truly is an area for everyone to serve in. Our next and final induction will be August Induction Weekend taking place from 8/9 – 8/11. Registration is open now!
The Vigil Honor is bestowed upon members who show excellence in service towards the lodge, council, camp, and Scouting. Any Lodge member may submit a nomination to any other eligible member. It is Important that members consider nominating someone this year. Vigil requires a minimum of 2 years of service after the date of their Brotherhood ceremony. 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. Applicants will be contacted to confirm their service after completing application.
The 2024 E3 Section Conclave was an absolute blast! The lodge contingent was able to participate in morning training, patch trading, afternoon activities, and the annual Quest games, where our Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge youth participated in fun games such as 9 square, a puzzle relay race, and tug-of-war. We are so happy we were able to see one of our very own Hannah Neal be elected as our new E3 Section Vice-Chief! We can’t wait to see everyone and how Conclave plays out next year!
Staffing induction weekend is a meaningful way to provide service to the lodge and engage with new members. There are many different areas to serve in such as kitchen, service crew, member crew, elangomat, and ceremonies. There truly is an area for everyone to serve in. We hope to see you there!
85th Anniversary patch
Get yours now! For the 85th Anniversary of the Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge, a patch set was released to showcase all events in the year. Each of the patches come together to display a reflection in the windows of the iconic Howard B Olson OA Lodge Building at Boxwell Reservation. The set includes 4 different 85th Anniversary patches and an 85th backpatch that all of the pieces fit onto. Supplies are limited, order yours now at https://scoutingevent.com/560-83754!!
Only a few spots are left for NOAC 2024, taking place July 29 to August 3rd, and we would love for you to join our contingent. NOAC is the preeminent Scouting experience, with over 6,000 OA members coming together at the University of Colorado. Come spend a week in Boulder, CO with us as we take training from some of the most experienced OA members from around the country, compete in various intramural sports such as ultimate frisbee, flag football, 3 v. 3 basketball, and watch evening shows that would rival a Broadway play. To register and find out more information on scholarship opportunities, visit https://wa-hi-nasa.aorg/events/noac/.
Summer Camp
Do you want to staff summer camp? Well now is the time to sign up! There are plenty of places to staff, whether it’s in Cubworld, Stahlman, or Craig! Spots are open, don’t forget to register at https://www.mtcbsa.org/campstaffopportunity
Vigil Honor Nominations
The Vigil Honor is bestowed upon members who show excellence in service towards the lodge, council, camp, and Scouting. Any Lodge member may submit a nomination to any other eligible member. It is Important that members consider nominating someone this year. Vigil requires a minimum of 2 years of service after the date of their Brotherhood ceremony. 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. Applicants will be contacted to confirm their service after completing application.
Have you paid your dues? The Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge is putting together many fun events this year and we would love to see you there! Click here to pay your yearly dues to be able to attend our amazing lodge events. Here is just some of what we have to offer.
Conclave
Have you been missing some fellowship in your life? Do you want to travel to the great unknown? Conclave 2024 is just the event for you! Head on up to Camp McKee in Jeffersonville, Kentucky on April 19-21 to hang out with cryptids such as the Loch Ness Monster and BigFoot. Friday night starts the event with fellowship within the lodge. Saturday morning is all about training, but then the fun really starts. Saturday afternoon we have the chance to compete in the Quest for the Golden Arrow in the Lodge vs. Lodge games! Saturday night we have the annual campfire, where we will showcase awards, have fun music, and exciting skits! Sunday morning we have the election of our new E3 leadership! There will be exciting swag at the trading post along with snacks available throughout the weekend! How do I get there? Kentucky is a good couple hours drive, so we have a carpool system! There will be a link emailed to a Spreadsheet with adults willing to take youth soon! We do hope you’ll experience this unique event with arrowmen from our whole section! Sign up at https://wa-hi-nasa.org/events/conclave/
Induction Weekends
Staffing induction weekend is a meaningful way to provide service to the lodge and engage with new members. There are many different areas to serve in such as kitchen, service crew, member crew, elangomat, and ceremonies. There truly is an area for everyone to serve in. This is one of the best ways to cheerfully serve our lodge!
Only a few spots are left for NOAC 2024, taking place July 29 to August 3rd, and we would love for you to join our contingent. NOAC is the preeminent Scouting experience, with over 6,000 Arrowmen coming together at the University of Colorado. Come spend a week in Boulder, CO with us as we take training from some of the most experienced arrowmen from around the country, compete in various intramural sports such as ultimate frisbee, flag football, 3 v. 3 basketball, and watch evening shows that would rival a Broadway play. For more information and scholarship opportunities, visit https://wa-hi-nasa.aorg/events/noac/.
Spring Summit Recap
Spring Summit 2024 was a massive success with 165 people registered for the event! 6 trainings were offered Saturday morning where participants could learn skills about things from leadership, chapters, and service. We had Arrowmen from the whole council come to represent their chapter in the chapter Vs. chapter games. The prize was the Wa-Hi-Nasa Belt of Glory which was won by Chickamauga! Finally, we ended the night with our Christmas party to round off an exciting weekend.
Summer Camp
Have you ever had an incredible experience at a summer camp? This summer at Boxwell you have the opportunity to provide that amazing experience to Scouts from all over our council and beyond. If you’d like to make a difference in countless campers’ experiences, hang out with passionate camp staff, and earn a paycheck, visit mtcbsa.org/campstaffopportunity.
As an OA member you also are able to attend the summer camp cracker barrels every Wednesday at 7:30PM at summer camp regardless if you’re attending camp!
If you would like your own custom Wa-Hi-Nasa name tag, fill out the form at this link! If you order before May first you can pick it up at induction weekend. https://wa-hi-nasa.org/nametagorder/ If any there are any questions send them to tradingpost@wa-hi-nasa.org
It’s that time of year! Time for Membership Renewal and Arrowpass. The Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge is putting together many fun events this year and we would love to see you there. Also, if you pay for Arrowpass you do not have to pay dues as it is already covered!
Unit Elections
Unit elections are now open until summer camp! If you are a unit leader make sure to fill out the request form here. If you know a unit leader that has not scheduled an election please make the effort and reach out, share this link https://wa-hi-nasa.org/unit-elections/ .The more unit elections we have the more we get to grow our order!
If you are interested in being a part of your chapters unit election team please reach out to vcchapteroperations@wa-hi-nasa.org with any questions!
Spring Summit
Spring Summit is our rebranded Spring Shindig, and we hope you will join us to help make this new event amazing! The event will take place at Boxwell Scout Reservation on March 8th-10th. This is our annual fellowship and training event! Join us for good food and trainings that cover all kinds of leadership and OA topics! Trainings will be held in the morning followed by chapter vs. chapter games to win the Wa-Hi-Nasa Belt of Glory! You can register by going to wa-hi-nasa.org/events/spring-summit or clicking here.
Only a few spots left for NOAC 2024, taking place July 29 to August 3rd, and we would love for you to join our contingent. NOAC is the preeminent Scouting experience, with over 6,000 Arrowmen coming together at the University of Colorado. Come spend a week in Boulder, CO with us as we take training from some of the most experienced arrowmen from around the country, compete in various intramural sports such as ultimate frisbee, flag football, 3 v. 3 basketball, and watch evening shows that would rival a Broadway play. For more information and scholarship opportunities, visit https://wa-hi-nasa.aorg/events/noac/.
Conclave
Sledding with a Yeti sounds fun! Or maybe swimming with the Loch Ness Monster? What about backpacking with Big Foot? We may not be able to do these things in reality, but we might be able to get pretty close! Conclave 2024 is all about these mythical creatures! But, we also have so much more! Come out to Camp McKee in Jeffersonville, Kentucky on April 19th-21st to experience these amazing creatures. Compete with Wa-Hi-Nasa in the Quest Games against other lodges and meet fellow arrowmen from across 4 states in our section! Sign up at https://wa-hi-nasa.org/events/conclave/
Induction Weekends
Staffing induction weekend is a meaningful way to provide service to the lodge and engage with new members. There are many different areas to serve in such as kitchen, service crew, member crew, elangomat, and ceremonies. There truly is an area for everyone to serve in. We hope to see you there!
Summer Camp
Do you want to staff summer camp? Well now is the time to sign up! There are plenty of places to staff, whether it’s in Cubworld, Stahlman, or Craig! Spots are open, don’t forget to register at https://www.mtcbsa.org/campstaffopportunity.
