Ohkwaliha·Ká Lodge #34

This last weekend was filled with fun and education when 26 members of our lodge attended Conclave at Mt. Norris Scout Reservation in Eden Vermont! Thanks to Ajapeu Lodge 351 for hosting this great event.

Along side a weekend of fun and learning, Section NE-3B has elected our new Section Chief Victor Hinojosa and Vice Chief Michael Casey. We welcome them and wish them luck on their new responsibilities in our section.

Conclave also had a special guest this year! Justin St. Louis, the Northeast Region Chief, came and helped to MC the event. He gave a workshop on the 2017 JTE stats and, provided some tips and tricks on how to improve lodge activity attendance and keep members active within the lodge!

And so, there is a small review of Conclave 2018! Conclave 2019’s theme has already been announced by Otahnagon Lodge! In a camp far far away, Star Wars! August 23rd through the 25th.

For a review video on the event, click the link to YouTube below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7GUSAuKDRQ&feature=youtu.be

Ohkwaliha·Ká Lodge #34 will be holding annual lodge officer elections and conducting a full lodge meeting directly following an induction weekend this Sunday, August 12 at 9:30am. All lodge youth younger than 21 may vote and choose to run for any of the positions listed here. In order to run, a letter of intent must first be submitted to the lodge advisor. Interested youth can email advisor@oalodge34.org or contact Bret Sage via Slack with any questions or concerns.

In addition to officer openings, there are many committees in need of chairmen and members such as the unit elections, elangomat, ceremonies, merchandise, and communications committees. Arrowmen interested in serving on a committee should contact Brandon Wilbur via Slack or email communications@oalodge34.org for further information.

If you haven’t yet preregistered for our upcoming Induction Weekend, register below to let us know you’re coming:

Click here to register now!

Please be sure to bring parts A and B of the BSA Health Form.
Only online pre-registration will be accepted for this event.

We hope to see you there!

 

WHEN: Friday, August 10th to Sunday, August 12th
WHERE: Camp Kingsley
COST: $40 for brotherhood conversion, $20 for fellowship only

Come join our lodge for our induction weekend! This event will consist of new candidates completing their Ordeal, Ordeal members sealing their bonds and obtaining Brotherhood membership, fellowship, and service. Current members are welcome at this event regardless if they’re seeking to obtain brotherhood membership or simply joining for fun.

Current Members Eligible for Brotherhood:

If you are a current member and more than 10 months have passed since you completed your Ordeal, you are eligible for Brotherhood membership. This is dignified as full membership in the Order. There will be opportunities for you to give service as you reaffirm your place in Scouting and the Order of the Arrow, as well as fun fellowship activities for you to enjoy with your new brothers Saturday night!

Current Members:

Enjoy a weekend of service, fun fellowship activities, and watch your new brothers become members of the Order. There will be opportunities for you to give service around camp and assist in inducting new members to our Order.

If you are a current member and more than 10 months have passed since you completed your Ordeal, you are eligible for Brotherhood membership. This is dignified as full membership in the Order. There will be opportunities for you to give service as you reaffirm your place in Scouting and the Order of the Arrow, as well as fun fellowship activities for you to enjoy with your new brothers Saturday night.

Please be sure to bring parts A and B of the BSA Health Form.
Only online pre-registration will be accepted for this event.

We hope to see you there!

Click here to register now!

 

WHEN: Friday, August 10th to Sunday, August 12th
WHERE: Camp Kingsley
COST: $40 for brotherhood conversion, $20 for fellowship only

Ohkwaliha·Ká Lodge will be helping out with the Council Camporee next week from May 18-20. We are currently in need of Lodge members to run elections, conduct a call-out ceremony, and run a STEM event for participating units.

What: OA Elections, Ceremonies, and STEM Volunteering
When: May 18-20 (Most help needed on May 19th)
Where: Griffiss Technology Park

Contact Brandon Wilbur via Slack or at communications@oalodge34.org if you can help out!

The Lodge will be working out of a space next to the health officer’s tent at the Camporee where we will be coordinating all of our functions. Help make this a great event for the youth and help strengthen your lodge!

Join us for the 2018 Lodge Lock-In!

When: Feb 24 at 8:00 pm to Feb 25, 2018 at 7:00 am
Where: The Clark Sports Center

Come join our lodge for our second annual lock-in! The event will be taking place starting at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb 24 and wrap up at 7 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018 at The Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown, NY.

Be sure to bring a water bottle, swimsuit, and your favorite board game or playing cards, if you wish.

Join us for swimming, bowling, basketball, dodgeball, pizza at midnight, fellowship and MUCH MORE!

Click here to register now! Please be sure to bring parts A and B of the BSA Health Form. Only online pre-registration will be accepted for this event. We hope to see you there!

Our Lodge is going to offer opportunities for unit elections at our council’s Klondike Derby events this year. We will be offering election teams at both Unadilla and Cold Brook on February 3rd. Contact elections@oalodge34.org to schedule an election for your unit at one of these great events!

Due to scheduling and logistical concerns, Winterfest 2018 has unfortunately been cancelled. Our Lodge’s next event will be our Lock-In at the Clark Sports Center February 24-25th. Swimming, rock climbing, board games, and other gym activities will be available. More details regarding event registration and times will soon follow, check our website here for the latest information.