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!

 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!!

National Order of the Arrow Conference

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.

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.

June Induction Weekend Promotion

Are you interested in giving back to the lodge in a way you will never forget? Come sign up to be an Elangomat! The June Induction will be held at Boxwell Reservation on June 3-5. The August Induction also will be at Boxwell Reservation from August 5-7.  Visit us at the link below to register for the event and sign up to serve on staff.

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

Membership Renewal

Membership renewal links are located on the Wa-Hi-Nasa website! Wa-Hi-Nasa has a lot of amazing events and experiences to enjoy throughout the year! Paying your dues will help you take your first step into awesome lodge experiences! Visit the link below to pay for your dues!

https://www.wa-hi-nasa.org/register/

Unit Elections Update

Currently, we have contacted 68% of the units in the council. Unit elections play a crucial role in our Lodge as they bring new members into our order and keep membership up, replacing members that did not previously re-register for the current year.

If you know of any units that have not had an election, please reach out to us at unitelections@wa-hi-nasa.org, or send them to https://wa-hi-nasa.org/unit-elections/ in order to request an election

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

The Calvin Hughes Campership is available to those who require financial assistance to attend national OA programs. Find out more and download the form by visiting https://wa-hi-nasa.org/wp-content/uploads/Calvin-Hughes-OA-Campership-Form.pdf.

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 to attend national OA programs. Find out more and download the form by visiting https://wa-hi-nasa.org/wp-content/uploads/Calvin-Hughes-OA-Campership-Form.pdf.

Spring Shindig Recap

Aloha Wa-Hi-Nasa! Spring Shindig was a huge success! We were able to train our Arrowmen in areas such as Chapters, Service, and Leadership through treks and classes! After training, Wa-Hi-Nasa hosted its first chapter vs. chapter competitions in years! Members competed in Hawaiian-themed games like beach volleyball, coconut bowling, and pineapple carving. Congrats once more to Elk River on first place! Elk River received Wa-Hi-Nasa’s belt of glory, but they won’t get to keep it forever. At the end of the day, we hosted the luau!! It was full of congo lines, the limbo, and Pineapple cake! I’m so excited for the year to come!