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April 2024 eNews

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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.

March 2024 eNews

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Membership Renewal 

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!

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 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

February 2024 eNews

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Membership Renewal and Arrowpass for 2024

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.

National Order of the Arrow Conference

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.

January 2024 eNews

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Membership Renewal and Arrowpass for 2024

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!

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

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! 

National Order of the Arrow Conference

NOAC 2024, taking place July 29 to August 3rd, is approaching 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

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.

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!

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

December 2023 eNews

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Membership Renewal and ArrowPass for 2024

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. Register by December 31st to save money on 2024 dues.

Spring Summit
Spring Summit is coming up, March 8-10, 2024. This is our annual spring event that covers various trainings on leadership and OA specific topics. Training will be held in the morning followed by chapter vs. chapter games to win the Wa-Hi-Nasa Belt of Glory! Don’t forget to put it on your calendar and register at https://wa-hi-nasa.org/events/spring-summit/


National Order of the Arrow Conference
NOAC 2024, taking place July 29 to August 3rd, is approaching 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 take training from some of the most knowledgeable 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 to sign up, visit https://wa-hi-nasa.aorg/events/noac/.


Winter Banquet Recap

What an amazing night at MTSU. With approximately 200 in attendance, the Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge held its yearly Winter Banquet. 60 individual awards were handed out to lodge members and chapters. The 2023 Lodge Officers and Advisers were recognized and the 2024 officers and LEC sworn in.


2023 Year in Review
2023 was a great year for the lodge. We held a lot of fun events and welcomed over 230 new members into the OA. Take a look at the photos from these events at https://wa-hi-nasa.org/photos/. We hope to see you at one of our events in 2024!

November 2023 eNews

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Winter Banquet

To Celebrate 85 Years of Cheerful Service in the Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge; our celebration themed banquet will be held at MTSU in the Grand Ballroom. Join us for a fun night of food, fellowship, awards, and installation of your 2024 Lodge officers and Chapter Chiefs and Advisers. 

Celebrate with us as we reflect on 85 years of cheerful service and our continued service. We will recognize Arrowmen for their outstanding service to our lodge and Scouting!

Winter Camp Staffing

Come join us for an unforgettable winter adventure at our Ice Age: Around the World-themed Winter Camp! Step back in time and embark on an exciting journey. The winter camp is scheduled for December 27th-31st, and we’re thrilled to share all the fantastic activities and events that our Wa-Hi-Nasa members have prepared! If you are interested in staffing this year’s winter camp, fill out an interest form here.

NOAC 2024

The premier national OA  event is the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC). A large university campus hosts it every two years, and up to 8,000 Arrowmen from all 50 states attend. In terms of scale and scope, it is only surpassed by the BSA National Jamboree. The University of Colorado Boulder will host NOAC in 2024 from July 29 to August 3! Would you like to join our contingent? Visit our website here to register and secure your spot!

The Calvin Hughes Campership is available to youth lodge members who require financial assistance to attend national OA events. Request by reaching out to lodgeadviser@wa-hi-nasa.org.

Membership Renewal and ArrowPass 

Membership Renewal and ArrowPass links are officially live! You won’t want to miss the fantastic events our lodge leaders have planned next year. Save money on 2024 dues when you register by January 1, 2024. Registration for both can be found at https://wa-hi-nasa.org/register/

Summer Camp OA Rep

Summer Camp 2023 is just around the corner. We are in search of staff members for summer camp next year. One position that is offered is the OA Summer Camp Rep position, serving as a representative of the Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge and the Order of the Arrow, while fulfilling traditional summer camp staff responsibilities. Staff application due by Dec 1st. If interested, please contact us at lodgechief@wa-hi-nasa.org.

ArrowCorps 111

ArrowCorps 111 occurred on October 21st, 2023 at Parish Scout Reservation. Over 60 members came out to give service to a council camp. A shortlist of service includes: a new orienteering course, fixed walking trails, and more! Thank you  to all the members who gave cheerful service!

OA High Adventure

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. This summer, the Order of the Arrow invites you to this rare occasion and to participate in the OA High Adventure program.

Visit https://oa-bsa.org/high-adventure for more information regarding all of the OAHA opportunities available for lodge members.
The Calvin Hughes Campership is available to youth lodge members who require financial assistance to attend national OA events. Request by reaching out to lodgeadviser@wa-hi-nasa.org.

October 2023 eNews

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Winter Banquet

To Celebrate 85 Years of Cheerful Service in the Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge; our celebration themed banquet will be held at MTSU in the Grand Ballroom. Join us for a fun night of food, fellowship, awards, and installation of your 2024 Lodge officers and Chapter Chiefs and Advisers. 

Celebrate with us as we reflect on 85 years of cheerful service and our continued service. We will recognize Arrowmen for their outstanding service to our lodge and Scouting. This is a catered event. Non-OA family and friends are always welcome to register as guests at the Winter Banquet.

Register for Winter Banquet here!

Winter Camp Staffing

Come join us for an unforgettable winter adventure at our Ice Age: Around the World-themed Winter Camp! Step back in time and embark on an exciting journey. The winter camp is scheduled for December 27th-31st, and we’re thrilled to share all the fantastic activities and events that our Wa-Hi-Nasa members have prepared! If you are interested in staffing this year’s winter camp, fill out an interest form here.

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NOAC 2024

The premier national OA  event is the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC). A large university campus hosts it every two years, and up to 8,000 Arrowmen from all 50 states attend. In terms of scale and scope, it is only surpassed by the BSA National Jamboree. The University of Colorado Boulder will host NOAC in 2024 from July 29 to August 3! Would you like to join our contingent? Visit our website here to register and secure your spot!

The Calvin Hughes Campership is available to youth lodge members who require financial assistance to attend national OA events. Request by reaching out to lodgeadviser@wa-hi-nasa.org.

Summer Camp OA Rep

Summer Camp 2023 is just around the corner. We are in search of staff members for summer camp next year. One position that is offered is the OA Summer Camp Rep position, serving as a representative of the Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge and the Order of the Arrow, while fulfilling traditional summer camp staff responsibilities. Staff application due by Dec 1st. If interested, please contact us at chief@wa-hi-nasa.org.

OA High Adventure

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. This summer, the Order of the Arrow invites you to this rare occasion and to participate in the OA High Adventure program.

Visit https://oa-bsa.org/high-adventure for more information regarding all of the OAHA opportunities available for lodge members.

The Calvin Hughes Campership is available to youth lodge members who require financial assistance to attend national OA events. Request by reaching out to lodgeadviser@wa-hi-nasa.org.

September 2023 eNews

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Awards

Wa-Hi-Nasa proudly recognizes its members’ 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 Arrowmen for the many different awards offered. 

Nominations are due October 1st! Nominate a worthy arrowman here.

ArrowCorps

ArrowCorps 111 is happening on October 21! This will be a one day conservation project, including the construction of an orienteering course, taking place at Camp Parish, with the idea of giving back service to the reservations we love and use in our council. A limited edition flap as well as lunch will be available for those that are registered and willing to participate. Cutoff to sign-up is October 10th. Registration is available here!

Get involved!

Are you interested in social media, event planning, or learning about the lodge structure? Are you interested in serving the lodge as part of the lodge executive committee? Both youth and adults can fill out the form and are encouraged to if you are interested. If you are, please fill out this form to show your interest! 

Winter Camp Staff Application

Step back in time and embark on an epic adventure at our thrilling Ice Age: Around the World-themed Winter Camp! The dates for winter camp this year will be December 27th-31st. We are so excited about all the fun activities and events that will be put on by Wa-Hi-Nasa members! If you are interested in staffing this year’s winter camp, fill out an interest form here.

Fall Fellowship

During the weekend of September 15 – 17, over 200 Arrowmen united at Boxwell for a ‘Fast Fall Fellowship.’ During this jam-packed racing-themed weekend, participants had the opportunity to race RC Cars, take their picture with a classic DeLorean, build Hot Wheels racing tracks, work towards Automotive Maintenance merit badge, and have a Pinewood Derby – just to name a few of the activities!

Also at Fall Fellowship the lodge elected the 2024 officer team.Congratulations to our 

elected 2024 lodge officers! Lodge Chief- Carson P., Vice Chiefs- Ryan Ham, Brady Goodwin, and Ephraim Rodenbach , Secretary- Emerson Eige, Treasurer- Patrick McClanahan

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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! Interested in joining our contingent? Visit our website here to get more information and to register!

August 2023 eNews

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Fall Fellowship: Wa-Hi-Nascar

Get pumped up and prepared for a racing weekend at Fall Fellowship from September 15th–17th, 2023, at Boxwell Reservation! We’ll offer thrilling activities with a car and racing theme that will surely be enjoyable for everyone. Some highlights are a Saturday Morning Car Show, Automotive Maintenance Training and Relays, RC Car Races, a Pinewood Derby, and Lodge Officer Elections. Registration closes September 10th. If you are a new member inducted in 2023 in either June or August, you can register for $20 off regular! View the Participant Guide and sign-up now here! 


ArrowCorps 111

ArrowCorps 111 is happening on October 21! This will be a one day conservation project, including the construction of an orienteering course, taking place at Camp Parish, with the idea of giving back service to the reservations we love and use in our council. A limited edition flap as well as lunch will be available for those that are registered and willing to participate. Cutoff to sign-up is October 10th. Registration is available here!

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 Arrowmen for the many different awards offered. You can nominate a fellow Arrowman here.

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! Interested in joining our contingent? Sign up to receive more information here!

Winter Camp 2023: Ice Age Edition

Step back in time and embark on an epic adventure at our thrilling Ice Age: Around the World-themed Winter Camp! The dates for winter camp this year will be December 26th-31st for attending staff. We are so excited about all the fun activities and events that will be put on by Wa-Hi-Nasa members! If you are interested in staffing this year’s winter camp, you can fill out an interest form here.

August Induction Weekend

August Induction Weekend was a great success, the weather threw a curve ball in the schedule, but we organized our events and our ceremonies so that they would make a long-lasting impact on the candidates. We welcomed 101 new members into our lodge and 5 new brotherhood members. Thank you to everyone who served on staff for impacting the next generation of the lodge! Take a look through pictures from this and other lodge events here.

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!