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Conclave 2009 Important Information



Conclave 2009 is going to be filled with fun for everyone! Here is the most important information you need to know so that you don't miss it:

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Event:
Section W-1S (formerly W-1A), Conclave 2009

Date:
September 11-13, 2009

Location:
Camp Baker, Boy Scout Camp (Florence, OR)

Cost:
$35 for everyone pre-registered online
$40 for everyone on-site

How to Sign Up:
Register for Conclave, and get your $5 online only discount!

More Information:
Directions to Conclave

What is Conclave?

What is it?

Conclave is the biggest and best Scouting event of the entire year, and it's something that you don't want to miss! It's a gathering of OA members from the three lodges in Section W-1S. Over 500 Arrowmen will converge upon Camp Baker for a weekend of fun and everything OA. Here is a sampling of some of the awesome activities that happen at Conclave:
  • Three awesome shows
  • The hilarious "Friday Night Live"
  • Bouncy boxing games
  • Most Extreme Elimination Challenge
  • Slip and Slide
  • Basketball Tournament
  • Archery
  • Human Connect 4
  • Let's Make a Deal
  • "Will it Float"
  • Climbing Wall
  • Shuffleboard EXTREME
  • Knife & Hawk Throw
  • Feather Work
  • Drum Beaters
  • Fry Bread
  • Medicine Pouches
  • Beading (loom, rosette & peyote)
  • Finger Weaving
  • Hemp Necklaces
  • Glass Bead Making
  • Drum Construction
  • Tipi Painting
  • Blacksmithing
  • Regalia Competition
  • Ceremony Evaluation
  • Pow Wow
  • Brotherhood Ceremony
  • Tons of FOOD
  • Great training classes
  • The new "Department of Fun"
  • Patch Auction
  • Service Project
  • Native Games
  • Knife and Hawk Throw
  • Regalia Competition
  • Ceremony Evaluation
  • Free ICE CREAM

Who should go?

Every OA member in Section W-1s is welcome to attend. We want adults and youth to come-- there are activities for everyone.

When and where is it?

September 11-13, 2009 at Camp Baker near Florence, OR. Plan to arrive on Friday between 6 pm and 9 pm (before the Opening Show) and to leave on Sunday by 11 am.

How much does it cost?

The $35.00 weekend fee for pre-registered members covers a weekend of food, from Friday Crackerbarrel to Sunday Breakfast. It also covers all activities throughout the entire weekend.

Do I need to bring anything?

Be sure to bring a tent, sleeping bag, insect repellent, money (for the trading post), patches (for trading), swimsuit, small camp chair or blanket (for outdoor shows seating), and your full uniform and sash.

This is my first Conclave... I deserve special treatment!

We agree! If this will be your first Conclave, we want to invite you to a special gathering at Conclave with free ice cream!

Can I be on staff?

Of course! We're always looking for staff members and Service Corps members. For more information, go to the Conclave Staff Page.

Will there be a religious service?

Yes, there will be a Scout's Own Service and an LDS Sacrament Service before departure on Sunday.

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